Arajet celebrates July 4th with flight deals to 28 sunny destinations

By Mark Reif Published July 5, 2025 11:00 AM

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Arajet, a Dominican-based airline, is offering promotional fares as low as $78 one-way this 4th of July weekend. The sale lasts through July 6, and includes round-trip deals to Latin American getaways like Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic; Bogotá, Columbia; El Salvador, and more. In total, customers can choose from 28 Latin American getaways.

Arajet helps travelers discover Latin America

Víctor Pacheco, CEO, and founder of Arajet, said: “Arajet is proud to join the people of the United States in celebrating this great national holiday. We want to allow our American customers to mark this occasion by planning unforgettable trips, discovering new destinations, and enjoying seamless travel experiences with us. This promotion is also our way of welcoming travelers from across Latin America who dream of visiting the United States.”

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Whether travelers want to experience culture and arts in the city, or escape to wide open beaches, 28 destinations await, including: Punta Cana and Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic; San Juan, Puerto Rico; Aruba; Bogotá and Cartagena in Colombia; Buenos Aires, Argentina; Cancún and Mexico City in Mexico; Curaçao; Kingston, Jamaica; Lima, Peru; San José, Costa Rica; Santiago, Chile; St. Maarten; San Salvador, El Salvador; São Paulo, Brazil, as well as new destinations in the United States: Boston, Chicago, Orlando and Miami.

The offer is good for all Arajet travel packages and includes direct and connecting flights. The following travel periods apply: Orlando from October 26, 2025 through March 27, 2026; Chicago from November 15, 2025 through March 27, 2026; Boston from November 21, 2025 through March 27, 2026. To secure a seat, customers must visit Arajet.com or one of the airline’s authorized contact channels.

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