DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

Continuing with its announcements of non-stop flights to the United States, the Dominican Republic-based airline Arajet announced on Tuesday, 20 May 2025 the launch of its newest US route, Punta Cana International Airport to Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. The flights are set to begin on 15 November 2025 and will operate three times a week.

Tickets are for sale. Travelers can now purchase tickets for the Punta Cana-O’Hare route, with fares starting at US$117 one-way.

Chicago marks Arajet’s fifth US destination from the Dominican Republic, joining Boston, Miami, New York, and San Juan, Puerto Rico.

The airline’s expansion into the US market follows the open skies bilateral agreement between the Dominican Republic and the United States, which took effect in December 2024, easing flight restrictions between the two nations.

Arajet is based in Santo Domingo...