As of June 2019, Southwest will be flying nonstop between William P. Hobby International Airport (HOU) in Houston and Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) on the east coast of the Dominican Republic. The HOU airport is conveniently located 11 km from downtown Houston. It is the oldest commercial airport in Houston, Texas.
The flights are being offered for the summer months. Punta Cana is a big family destination, with many of the large resorts incorporating water parks into their activities.
The nonstop flights will depart Saturday mornings at 10:15am, with arrival set for 3:30pm in Punta Cana. Return non-stops are scheduled to depart Saturdays at 4:25pm and land at Hobby Airport at 7:40pm. Current pricing hovers around US$800 for the flight.
Southwest is partnering with several Dominican resorts for vacation packages.
20 November 2018
