Punta Cana — Arajet has officially launched nonstop service between Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) and Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB), becoming the only carrier currently offering international flights from the Sanford terminal.
The new route operates three times per week—Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays—linking Central Florida with a broad network of Latin American destinations via Punta Cana, including Buenos Aires, São Paulo, Santiago de Chile, Mexico City, Córdoba, and Lima. The schedule is designed to facilitate smooth connections for both leisure and visiting-friends-and-relatives (VFR) travelers.
A milestone for Sanford’s international service
At the inaugural ceremony, Dominican Consul General in Orlando, Domingo Rosario, and Orlando Sanford International Airport President, Nicole Martz, applauded the launch, underscoring its importance for strengthening ties between Florida and the Dominican Republic while marking a key step in the revival of international operations at SFB.
What travelers can expect
- Nonstop PUJ–SFB service three days a week (Tue, Fri, Sun)
- Convenient onward connectivity to major Latin American capitals
- Competitive fares from Arajet’s low-cost model
- A new gateway option for Central Florida residents and Dominican travelers
Why it matters
- Tourism boost: Facilitates two-way travel for beach vacations in Punta Cana and theme park trips in Central Florida.
- Family connections: Expands options for the Dominican diaspora in Florida visiting relatives and conducting business across the region.
- Regional access: Enhances Central Florida’s reach into South America and Mexico through coordinated connections.
Travel tips
- Book early for best fares, especially around holidays and school breaks.
- Check baggage policies and connection windows when planning onward travel to cities like São Paulo, Buenos Aires, and Mexico City.
- Consider midweek departures (Tuesday) for potential savings and lighter airport traffic.
With this launch, Arajet strengthens Punta Cana’s position as a strategic hub while giving Orlando Sanford a renewed role in international connectivity—creating new opportunities for tourism, business, and cultural exchange between Florida and Latin America.
