Statistics on Vancouver-Punta Cana flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Punta Cana (from: Vancouver)
The average price to go to Punta Cana from Vancouver airport is $ 615 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 556 (in april) and $ 743 (in december), which is a saving of $ 59 or a surplus of $ 129 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $498 to $553 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Punta Cana before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Vancouver-Punta Cana plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 34306 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Punta Cana from Vancouver and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in april, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 556, saving $ 59 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 615). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 743).
Flight Vancouver-Punta Cana: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 486 | $ 560 | good price |
| February | $ 496 | $ 583 | good price |
| March | $ 535 | $ 633 | fair price |
| April | $ 487 | $ 556 the cheapest | very good price |
| May | $ 563 | $ 646 | fair price |
| June | $ 515 | $ 585 | fair price |
| July | $ 614 | $ 703 | fair price |
| August | $ 565 | $ 645 | fair price |
| September | $ 504 | $ 565 | good price |
| October | $ 508 | $ 596 | fair price |
| November | $ 494 | $ 563 | good price |
| December | $ 595 | $ 743 the most expensive | very high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Vancouver to Punta Cana
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Vancouver to Punta Cana range from $331 to $1106. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $332 to $387), 1% at the maximum price (from $1050 to $1106). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $498 to $553 (18% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Vancouver->Punta Cana flight
There are 11 companies that serve Vancouver from Punta Cana airport: WestJet, United, Air Canada, flair airlines, Kish Airline, Porter Airlines, Air Transat, Sunwing Airlines, Swoop, American Airlines and Delta.
Data analysis:
Of the 34306 flights analyzed in previous years, WestJet was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (26% of the time) on the Vancouver->Punta Cana route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Vancouver-Punta Cana flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $47. On the other hand, departing on a monday may cost you an additional $28.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Punta Cana to Vancouver departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $43. Conversely, departing from Punta Cana on a monday may cost you an additional $41.
Top prices Vancouver-Punta Cana
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver → Punta Cana | 23-04 to 30-04-2025 | $ 425 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → Punta Cana | 14-05 to 24-05-2025 | $ 388 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → Punta Cana | 01-06 to 07-06-2025 | $ 428 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → Punta Cana | 02-06 to 16-06-2025 | $ 425 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → Punta Cana | 03-06 to 17-06-2025 | $ 388 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → Punta Cana | 04-06 to 14-06-2025 | $ 415 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → Punta Cana | 06-06 to 16-06-2025 | $ 412 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → Punta Cana | 09-06 to 22-06-2025 | $ 416 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → Punta Cana | 10-06 to 22-06-2025 | $ 414 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → Punta Cana | 17-06 to 24-06-2025 | $ 425 | layover flight with WestJet |
When to book your flight Vancouver - Punta Cana to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 5 to 6 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Vancouver-Punta Cana flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Vancouver to Punta Cana, it is recommended to buy it 5 to 6 months before departure (it is then on average 576 $, which is a saving of 39 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (470 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Vancouver to Punta Cana flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 506 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 552), 3 to 4 months ($ 524), 6 to 7 months ($ 552) |
| February | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 513 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 578), 3 to 4 months ($ 583), 6 to 7 months ($ 528), 7 to 8 months ($ 545), 8 to 9 months ($ 556) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 577 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 618), 3 to 4 months ($ 582), 4 to 5 months ($ 623), 6 to 7 months ($ 617), 7 to 8 months ($ 609), 8 to 9 months ($ 628) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 488 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 551), 4 to 5 months ($ 520), 5 to 6 months ($ 522), 6 to 7 months ($ 503), 7 to 8 months ($ 504) |
| May | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 556 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 569), 4 to 5 months ($ 598), 5 to 6 months ($ 588), 6 to 7 months ($ 633), 7 to 8 months ($ 640), 8 to 9 months ($ 641) |
| June | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 532 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 555), 4 to 5 months ($ 564) |
| July | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 626 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 630), 6 to 7 months ($ 657) |
| August | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 574 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 639), 2 to 3 months ($ 620), 3 to 4 months ($ 628), 5 to 6 months ($ 594), 7 to 8 months ($ 619) |
| September | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 529 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 555), 4 to 5 months ($ 559), 6 to 7 months ($ 560), 7 to 8 months ($ 535) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 557 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 571), 3 to 4 months ($ 576), 4 to 5 months ($ 586), 5 to 6 months ($ 589), 6 to 7 months ($ 588) |
| November | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 512 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 536), 2 to 3 months ($ 542), 3 to 4 months ($ 551), 4 to 5 months ($ 538) |
| December | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 696 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 740), 3 to 4 months ($ 728), 4 to 5 months ($ 702), 6 to 7 months ($ 710), 7 to 8 months ($ 697) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Vancouver->Punta Cana are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $7. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $9 more.
Vancouver to Punta Cana: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 570 $370 to $1824 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 510 $363 to $721 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 440 $388 to $524 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 512 $452 to $580 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 536 $471 to $592 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 462 $443 to $496 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 592 $543 to $671 | fair price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 659 $536 to $793 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 799 $536 to $1065 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 548 $548 to $548 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2026 | $ 887 $680 to $1088 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, september and january are cheaper to travel to Punta Cana. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!