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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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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
