Arajet Continues U.S. Expansion, Adds Nonstop Service to Orlando

Updated: May 28, 2025, 7:49am CDT

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Arajet Adds Sixth U.S. City
How To Book
Final Thoughts

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Just last week, new low-cost carrier Arajet announced Chicago (ORD) as its first destination in the Midwestern U.S. Now, the airline is expanding again by adding Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) to its route network.

Here’s what you need to know.

Arajet Adds Sixth U.S. City

Arajet announced on May 28 that it would start nonstop service between Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) and Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ).

Flights begin on October 26, 2025, and Arajet will operate the route 3 times per week on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays on its Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.

This is Arajet’s sixth U.S. route, after Boston (BOS), Chicago (ORD), Miami (MIA), Newark (EWR), and San Juan (SJU). Just last week, the fast-growing airline announced nonstop flights between Chicago and Punta Cana, which will operate three times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

Arajet Aircraft Interior — Image Credit: 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,” said Víctor Pacheco Méndez, CEO and founder of Arajet.

Interestingly, the new route departs from Orlando Sanford, not Orlando International Airport (MCO). However, the move makes sense as there are no nonstop flights to Punta Cana from the much smaller Sanford airport. Plus, JetBlue, Southwest Airlines, and Spirit Airlines already offer flights between Punta Cana and MCO.

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You can also use Arajet’s location in the Dominican Republic as a jumping-off point to other destinations in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. Arajet’s ever-growing route map includes cities such as Cancún (CUN), Buenos Aires (EZE), Mexico City (MEX), and Santiago (SCL).

How To Book

Flights to Punta Cana are now available at Arajet.com. Tickets start at $138 one-way on journeys originating in Orlando. This is a pretty good deal, as flights on other airlines (from MCO) can cost up to $250 one-way.

Use the promo code “#HOLAORLANDO” to save up to 30% off the base ticket price. Taxes and fees are excluded, and the offer is valid for 1 person per booking.

A low-cost carrier, Arajet passes on ancillary purchases to customers and offers a variety of fare types, including Smart, Comfort, and Extra. Here’s what you’ll get with each fare type:

Smart: Personal item and online check-in
Comfort: Personal item, online and airport check-in, check-in bag (up to 44 lbs), seat selection, and 1 flight change (fare difference applies)
Extra: All the benefits of Comfort, plus carry-on bag, priority access, and 3 flight changes (fare difference applies)

Final Thoughts

Arajet has been on a roll lately, establishing itself as one of the fastest-growing airlines in the region. Orlando Sanford is a strategic city for Arajet, as no other airline flies directly to Punta Cana from that airport.