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$87+ Cheap flights from Raleigh (RDU) to Playa del Carmen, Mexico

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — CUN
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Thu 2/27
Thu 3/6
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Raleigh-Durham to Playa del Carmen are usually found in September or August, booked 15 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to Playa del Carmen

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Raleigh to Playa del Carmen flight deals. Data was last updated February 22, 2025.

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$390
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$87
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$465
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Find flight deals from Raleigh to Playa del Carmen

Cheapest flights from Raleigh to Playa del Carmen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 22, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/149:34 pmRDU - CUN
3 stops36h 56mSpirit Airlines
Mon 3/1711:15 amCUN - RDU
2 stops32h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/21$390
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/179:34 pmRDU - CUN
2 stops35h 39mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/2110:50 amCUN - RDU
1 stop9h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$391
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/59:55 pmRDU - CUN
2 stops14h 00mFrontier
Sat 4/1210:40 amCUN - RDU
1 stop9h 15mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$394
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/19:40 amRDU - CUN
Nonstop3h 20mDelta
Sat 3/86:04 amCUN - RDU
1 stop7h 21mDelta
Deal found 2/22$396
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/316:17 amRDU - CUN
1 stop7h 53mJetBlue
Sat 6/72:30 pmCUN - RDU
1 stop8h 16mJetBlue
Deal found 2/21$403
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/177:25 amRDU - CUN
2 stops12h 18mAeromexico
Wed 9/246:02 amCUN - RDU
1 stop8h 13mAeromexico
Deal found 2/21$444
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/227:15 amRDU - CUN
Nonstop3h 20mAmerican Airlines
Sat 3/292:05 pmCUN - RDU
1 stop6h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/21$473
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/810:43 amRDU - CUN
2 stops9h 37mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/157:51 amCUN - RDU
2 stops15h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/22$525

Find flights from Raleigh to Playa del Carmen within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Raleigh to Playa del Carmen that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 22, 2025.

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Raleigh

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Playa del Carmen

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RaleighCancún

RDU - CUN

RDUCUN

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 3/14

9:34 pm-9:30 am

3 stops36h 56m

Cancun

Mon 3/17

11:15 am-8:29 pm

2 stops32h 14m

$390

RaleighCancún

RDU - CUN

RDUCUN

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 3/17

9:34 pm-8:13 am

2 stops35h 39m

Cancun

Fri 3/21

10:50 am-9:20 pm

1 stop9h 30m

$391

RaleighCancún

RDU - CUN

RDUCUN

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 4/5

9:55 pm-10:55 am

2 stops14h 00m

Cancun

Sat 4/12

10:40 am-8:55 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$394

RaleighCancún

RDU - CUN

RDUCUN

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 3/1

9:40 am-1:00 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

Cancun

Sat 3/8

6:04 am-1:25 pm

1 stop7h 21m

$396

RaleighCancún

RDU - CUN

RDUCUN

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 3/22

10:38 am-10:20 pm

1 stop12h 42m

Cancun

Sat 3/29

5:01 am-3:52 pm

1 stop9h 51m

$411

RaleighCancún

RDU - CUN

RDUCUN

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 3/22

7:15 am-9:35 am

Nonstop3h 20m

Cancun

Sat 3/29

2:05 pm-9:14 pm

1 stop6h 09m

$473

RaleighCancún

RDU - CUN

RDUCUN

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 5/15

4:30 pm-12:57 am

1 stop9h 27m

Cancun

Fri 5/23

6:02 am-3:15 pm

1 stop8h 13m

$483

RaleighCancún

RDU - CUN

RDUCUN

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 4/8

10:43 am-7:20 pm

2 stops9h 37m

Cancun

Tue 4/15

7:51 am-11:57 pm

2 stops15h 06m

$525

RaleighCancún

RDU - CUN

RDUCUN

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 3/25

9:53 pm-11:20 am

1 stop14h 27m

$87

RaleighCancún

RDU - CUN

RDUCUN

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 5/19

9:31 pm-11:16 am

1 stop14h 45m

$106

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Best time to book a flight from Raleigh to Playa del Carmen

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Travel insights for flights from Raleigh to Playa del Carmen

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Raleigh to Playa del Carmen including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Raleigh to Playa del Carmen?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Raleigh to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Raleigh to Playa del Carmen is 15 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Raleigh to Playa del Carmen?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Playa del Carmen (average of $360). Flying from Raleigh to Playa del Carmen in March is currently the most expensive (average of $492). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from RDU to PL9?

Find hourly flight availability from Raleigh to Playa del Carmen. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 22, 2025.

When flying from Raleigh to Playa del Carmen, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Raleigh to Playa del Carmen?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Raleigh to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on February 16, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Raleigh to Playa del Carmen flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Playa del Carmen by month

Plan your trip to Playa del Carmen by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Playa del Carmen ranges from 1.1 - 11.1 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.1 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Playa del Carmen when rainfall is around 1.1 in.

Temperature in Playa del Carmen by month

Plan your trip to Playa del Carmen by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Playa del Carmen, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 86.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 75.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Playa del Carmen

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Playa del Carmen. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Playa del Carmen. Reviews last updated February 22, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Raleigh to Playa del Carmen, see what other customers have to say about Delta, Aeromexico and JetBlue. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,203 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,203 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,203 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,769 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,203 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,068 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,203 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,754 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,203 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,818 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,203 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Raleigh to Playa del Carmen. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Raleigh to Playa del Carmen?

    For a flight from Raleigh to Playa del Carmen, you will be flying from Raleigh-Durham. Raleigh-Durham (RDU) is just 11.1 mi from the center of the city. Raleigh-Durham is the only Raleigh airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Playa del Carmen per day. 9 airlines have flights to Playa del Carmen from Raleigh-Durham on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Raleigh to Playa del Carmen one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $87. Frontier flights start at $106 while deals on JetBlue start at $179 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Raleigh to Playa del Carmen?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Raleigh to Playa del Carmen consider choosing American Airlines (67%), Aeromexico (60%) or Delta (56%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Raleigh to Playa del Carmen?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $221. While the most popular route (Raleigh-Durham - Cancun) can be booked for $237 on average our data indicates $625 when flying from Raleigh to Playa del Carmen.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Raleigh to Playa del Carmen that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Raleigh to Playa del Carmen flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Raleigh to Playa del Carmen?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Raleigh to Playa del Carmen.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Raleigh to Playa del Carmen?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Raleigh to Playa del Carmen by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Raleigh to Playa del Carmen?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Playa del Carmen (average of $360). Flying from Raleigh to Playa del Carmen in March is currently the most expensive (average of $492). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 9 airlines flying from Raleigh to Playa del Carmen

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Raleigh to Playa del Carmen. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$175Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
AeromexicoCheapest$208Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$252Average$540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$262Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$323Average$495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$331Average$514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$347Average$539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$511Average$699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
AeroMexico ConnectCheapest$523Average$862FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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