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3 days ago
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Arajet announces new Dominican flights to Florida, here's where, its low-fare deal
Heading to the Dominican Republic for a summer getaway? Discount Dominican airline Arajet is adding a new direct route from Miami to Punta Cana to its existing flights to Santo Domingo, starting in June. And in October, Arajet is launching a new nonstop flight three times a week from the Orlando area to Punta Cana with introductory fares starting under $140, according to a release. 'Launching service in Orlando marks another important milestone for Arajet as we continue our rapid growth across the United States,' said Víctor Pacheco Méndez, CEO and founder of Arajet. 'Florida is a cornerstone of our expansion strategy, and Orlando is the perfect place to strengthen our U.S. footprint as one of the most visited cities in the world and home to a vibrant Dominican and Latin community. "After seeing record-breaking sales and sold-out flights in Miami, expanding to Orlando is a natural next step as we grow our U.S. network and fulfill our mission of making Caribbean travel more accessible,' he said. On June 4, Arajet will expand its current South Florida service from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Santa Domingo Airport (SDQ) with a new nonstop route to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ). Tickets for the new route, from the Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB), are on sale now at Introductory fares are $138 per person from SFB to Punta Cana and the promo code #HOLAORLANDO gets you up to 30% off the base ticket price, not counting taxes and fees. The offer is good for one person per booking. The route begins Oct. 26, 2025, and will be available on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, the airline said. Arajet is the largest airline in the Dominican Republic. Started in 2014 as the charter flight airline Dominican Wings, it rebranded to Arajet and began offering low-cost flights in September 2022. Arajet now flies to 18 countries in North, Central and South America and the Caribbean out of two bases in Santo Domingo and Punta Cana7. Miami was the first U.S. Destination added, and by November there will be six more: Orlando, Boston, Chicag MAX aio3, New York, Newark and San Juan. The airline uses Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. This article originally appeared on Florida Today: Florida flights to Dominican from Arajet include 2 new routes
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5 days ago
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Sanford airport adds low-cost carrier offering direct flights to Dominican Republic
A low-cost airline is expanding its U.S. footprint to Sanford, where starting this fall it will offer service to the Dominican Republic as the airport's first new carrier since 2021. Arajet, based in the Dominican Republic, will on Oct. 26 begin direct flights three times a week between Orlando Sanford International Airport and Punta Cana International Airport. Tickets went on sale Wednesday with fares to Punta Cana starting at $138 per person and $162 back to Sanford. 'People are screaming for lower fares,' said Victor Pacheco Mendes, who founded Arajet in 2022 and is chief executive officer. 'And we're going to deliver. … We saw a huge need for lower fares in the [Central Florida] region — but not a cheap product.' Located about 45 miles northeast of Walt Disney World, the Sanford airport has long sat in the shadow of the much-larger Orlando International Airport — which has about 40 airlines and handled more than 57 million passengers last year, making it one of the busiest airfields in the country. By comparison, the Sanford airport (SFB) had nearly 2.9 million passengers go through its gates last year. The airport markets itself as a faster and easier way to catch a flight because it's a smaller facility, but Arajet will become just the second airline providing regular service there. In an email to the Orlando Sentinel, Nicole Martz, Sanford airport's president and CEO, called Arajet's decision to fly out of the airfield an 'exciting' and 'meaningful milestone — not only for our airport but for the communities that we serve on both sides of this new route.' Martz pointed out that nearly 10,000 Seminole residents — and more than 85,000 in Central Florida — are Dominican. 'It's a vital connection that brings families, cultures and communities closer together,' she said of Arajet's route between Sanford and the Dominican Republic. Mendes added that the route will appeal to local residents who want to visit friends and family. 'We're expecting to build a strong presence in Orlando and eventually connect travelers to Santo Domingo,' he said, referring to the Dominican Republic's capital. The airline opened hubs this year in Boston, Chicago, New York and San Juan, and plans to add Miami in June, as it works to increase its U.S. presence Las Vegas-based Allegiant began offering flights out of Sanford in May 2005 and currently serves 59 U.S. destinations. Sun Country, an ultra-low-cost airline based out of Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, offers charter flights out of the airport. In late 2021, Flair and Swoop airlines began direct trips to Canada from Sanford. But in 2023, Flair moved to Orlando's airport and Swoop integrated with WestJet, which also flies out of the larger airport. Arajet currently flies to 26 destinations, mostly in the Caribbean and South America — including Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina and Jamaica. The airline had nearly 1.6 million flyers last year. Mendes said the airline has 10 new Boeing 737-Max 8 jets in its fleet and plans to add three this year and four next year for a total of 17 by the end of 2026. Punta Cana's airport (PUJ) is on Hispaniola's east coast and about 125 miles from Santo Domingo. A tourist destination, Punta Cana is known for its beaches, luxury hotels and resorts.
Travel Weekly
5 days ago
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Dominican airline Arajet continues rapid U.S. expansion
Discount Dominican carrier Arajet will begin flights between Punta Cana and Orlando Sanford Airport on Oct. 26. By November, Arajet will be flying to six U.S. destinations. The carrier began U.S. operations in April with Miami service, and its quickly growing U.S. footprint will expand to Newark and San Juan in June. Boston and Chicago O'Hare service are slated to begin in November. All of Arajet's U.S. routes go to Santo Domingo or Punta Cana. The airline also offers connecting service to points in Latin America from the Dominican Republic. Arajet will be the first carrier connecting Orlando Sanford, the city's secondary airport, with Punta Cana. JetBlue, Spirit, Frontier and Southwest fly between Orlando International Airport and Punta Cana, according to Cirium data. Arajet will operate the Orlando Sanford-Punta Cana route three times per week.
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5 days ago
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Dominican airline announces direct flights to and from Central Florida
Dominican airline Arajet announces expansion in the United States with the launch of nonstop flights from Punta Cana International Airport to Orlando Sanford International Airport. This is Arajet's sixth destination in the U.S. and second in Florida, with destinations in Miami, Boston, Chicago, New York, and San Juan. Flights from Arajet airlines to and from the Dominican Republic to Central Florida on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays begin on Oct. 26, 2025. Tickets for flights are on sale now at the Arajet site. Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
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5 days ago
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Arajet Expands Florida Presence With New Orlando Route
The airline's Florida expansion builds on sold-out success in Miami and growing demand for low-fare Caribbean travel. SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, May 28, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Arajet, the low-fare Dominican airline, announced today its continued U.S. expansion with the launch of new nonstop service between Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) and Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ). After beginning service in Miami, the new route increases Arajet's presence in Florida, a key region for Caribbean-bound tourism and Latin and Dominican diaspora communities. Flights will begin on October 26, 2025, with introductory fares from SFB to PUJ starting at just $138 per person, and from PUJ to SFB starting at $162. Available now at use promo code #HOLAORLANDO for up to 30% off the base ticket price (taxes and fees excluded; offer valid for one person per booking). "Launching service in Orlando marks another important milestone for Arajet as we continue our rapid growth across the United States," said Víctor Pacheco Méndez, CEO and founder of Arajet. "Florida is a cornerstone of our expansion strategy, and Orlando is the perfect place to strengthen our U.S. footprint as one of the most visited cities in the world and home to a vibrant Dominican and Latin community. After seeing record-breaking sales and sold-out flights in Miami, expanding to Orlando is a natural next step as we grow our U.S. network and fulfill our mission of making Caribbean travel more accessible." Since launching U.S. operations with its inaugural Miami route, Arajet has continued its growth in the American market. On June 4, the airline will expand its Miami service with a new direct route between Miami International Airport (MIA) and Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ). The new flights give travelers the option to fly direct to either Punta Cana or Santo Domingo, further cementing its role in connecting U.S. travelers to the Dominican Republic and the Caribbean. Passengers will fly aboard Arajet's modern, fuel-efficient Boeing 737 MAX aircraft—recognized as the youngest fleet in North America—for a comfortable and environmentally responsible travel experience. The direct service from Orlando's second gateway, Sanford International Airport, will offer a convenient, less congested, and affordable option for Central Florida residents looking to visit family, explore the Dominican Republic, or enjoy a Caribbean getaway. With three flights per week on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, this route will provide nonstop access to one of the Caribbean's top destinations, with easy onward connections to Arajet's growing network of more than 13 destinations across the Caribbean and Latin America, including Colombia, Jamaica, and Costa Rica. Arajet's growth is fueled, in part, by the Open Skies agreement between the United States and the Dominican Republic, which has enabled the airline to scale operations quickly and deliver competitive fares to a broader and more diverse group of travelers. Orlando now becomes the airline's sixth U.S. destination since its debut in February 2025, joining Boston, Chicago, Miami, New York, and San Juan. Learn more about Arajet or book a flight at About Arajet Arajet is the flagship airline of the Dominican Republic. After beginning operations in 2022, it operates two bases, in Las Americas Airport in Santo Domingo and Punta Cana International Airport, with a new Boeing 737 MAX aircraft fleet. The airline provides safe and affordable travel to and between the Dominican Republic and various destinations in North, Central, and South America, and the Caribbean. For more information, visit View source version on Contacts U.S. Media Contact Meredith ChiricostaBIG FISH PR for Arajetarajet@ 617-713-3800 Sign in to access your portfolio
