New Ultra-Cheap Flights Launching From U.S. To This Trendy Caribbean Paradise

Already considering of your subsequent sun-drenched Caribbean getaway this winter? Earlier than you go forward and spend lots of of {dollars} on these ‘irresistible’ round-trip flights which can be, in reality, not as low cost as they may very well be, you may need to hear this one out:

From November 15, Arajet, the Dominican Republic’s new finances provider, will begin ultra-affordable direct flights from Chicago to Punta Cana.

Dwelling to postcard white-sand seashores hugged by teal seas, world-class resorts, and a vigorous leisure district peppered with eating places and nightclubs, it is without doubt one of the trendiest locations within the Tropics, and it is by no means been cheaper to get to:

At Final… Arajet Is Coming To Chicago!

You may not have come throughout Arajet in your flight searches earlier than, however that is as a result of they seem to be a new airline launched in 2022, and till not too long ago, they operated to and from choose hubs throughout the Americas.

It has grown considerably since its launch, and by 2025, it should already serve locations equivalent to Miami (MIA), Newark (EWR), and even San Juan (SJU) in Puerto Rico.

Arajet is not precisely recognized for its top-notch service, cozy flying expertise, and wide selection of onboard facilities, however what they do excel at is their unbeatable costs. That’s, for those who’re flying on the lowest attainable fare, with carry-on solely.

From Miami, round-trip tickets common solely $196 flying to Punta Cana (PUJ), and from Newark (EWR) to Santo Domingo, the culture-loaded capital of the Dominican Republic, you’ll be able to count on to pay roughly $208 each methods.

Given their low-cost enchantment, it was about time they lastly debuted within the Midwest market:

$234 Roundtrip Fares Going To Punta Cana

From November 15, Arajet service will start between Chicago O’Hare (ORD) and Punta Cana, with base round-trip fares at the moment estimated at $234 (with out extras).

We’re certain this may improve as time goes on, however for now, the anticipated frequency is three-times-weekly flights, with the operation days as follows:

• From Punta Cana (PUJ): Tuesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays
• From Chicago O’Hare (ORD): Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays

Outbound flights departing from Chicago have a listed departure of 10:27 A.M. from ORD, arriving to PUJ at 5:12 P.M. for a complete flight time of 4h45.

In the meantime, return flights from PUJ are anticipated to depart at 5:47 A.M. (who this is an early chook?), touching down again in ORD at 8:57 A.M. simply in time for breakfast at Berghoff Cafe in Terminal 1.

What To Anticipate Flying Arajet

In terms of Arajet’s bag allowance, you need to understand it makes use of the frequent low-cost provider construction:

• ‘Base’ fare: private merchandise solely, with no free carry-on or checked baggage
• ‘Consolation’: bigger carry allowance or one checked baggage, relying on route
• ‘Additional’: checked baggage, precedence boarding, and add-ons you’d usually need to pay for are included

As of now, the common fares for the Consolation and Additional fares from Chicago to Punta Cana have not been formally disclosed, however based mostly on Arajet’s historic pricing, we will count on Consolation to start out at roughly $253 and Additional at $269.

As soon as once more, these are estimates, and last costs rely upon seat availability, seasonal demand, and different components.

Both manner, there is not any denying Arajet will probably be a stone in American and United’s footwear, and even perhaps Frontier’s, as soon as they enter the Chicago market.

With American Airways, the most affordable round-trip tickets going to Punta Cana from O’Hare are $328. With United, that is a good pricier $348, and with Frontier, they common $328.

Put together For Your Punta Cana Getaway

If you happen to’re flying to Punta Cana this winter, ensure you put together upfront with our newly-launched, free-to-use Traveler Instruments.

Use our TOP Entry Requirement Checker to confirm whether or not there are any visa or digital entry allow restrictions imposed on Individuals, and the (already fashionable) Journey Advisory Test, to remain on the loop about safety updates at your vacation spot.

Vinicius Costa

Vini, our senior lead author at Journey Off Path, has over 60+ international locations below his belt (and at the moment weaving tales from Paris!), and a knack for turning off-the-beaten-path experiences into informative tales that may have you ever packing your luggage.