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$118+ Cheap flights from Raleigh (RDU) to Playa del Carmen, Mexico

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RDU — CUN
Nov 26 — Dec 31
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Tue 12/3
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Raleigh-Durham to Playa del Carmen are usually found in February or September, booked 32 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to Playa del Carmen

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Raleigh (RDU) to Playa del Carmen (PL9). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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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 November 21, 2024.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/308:35 pmRDU - CUN
1 stop14h 18mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/512:26 pmCUN - RDU
1 stop10h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$399
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/135:30 amRDU - CUN
1 stop6h 44mSpirit Airlines
Fri 12/201:23 pmCUN - RDU
1 stop9h 46mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/20$403
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/2410:35 amRDU - CUN
1 stop11h 05mAir Canada
Tue 12/310:30 pmCUN - RDU
1 stop11h 23mAir Canada
Deal found 11/21$411
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/289:57 pmRDU - CUN
1 stop10h 41mFrontier
Mon 12/309:58 amCUN - RDU
1 stop7h 42mFrontier
Deal found 11/20$429
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/273:14 pmRDU - CUN
1 stop18h 25mCopa Airlines
Sun 12/17:52 amCUN - RDU
1 stop29h 34mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/19$435
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/47:00 amRDU - CUN
2 stops16h 23mAeromexico
Sun 12/85:54 amCUN - RDU
1 stop7h 41mAeromexico
Deal found 11/20$506
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/95:05 pmRDU - CUN
2 stops20h 29mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/2411:56 amCUN - RDU
1 stop11h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/21$536
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/307:04 amRDU - CUN
1 stop5h 11mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/711:35 amCUN - RDU
Nonstop2h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/20$538
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/295:45 amRDU - CUN
2 stops12h 51mDelta
Tue 12/35:54 amCUN - RDU
2 stops11h 29mDelta
Deal found 11/21$571

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 2,612,795 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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RaleighCancún

RDU - CUN

RDUCUN

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 12/13

5:30 am-12:14 pm

1 stop6h 44m

Cancun

Mon 12/16

1:19 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop9h 17m

$402

RaleighCancún

RDU - CUN

RDUCUN

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 1/10

2:26 pm-9:13 am

2 stops18h 47m

Cancun

Sun 1/12

2:22 pm-9:00 am

1 stop18h 38m

$404

RaleighCancún

RDU - CUN

RDUCUN

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 1/4

6:00 am-5:50 pm

1 stop11h 50m

Cancun

Tue 1/14

11:00 am-10:25 pm

1 stop11h 25m

$405

RaleighCancún

RDU - CUN

RDUCUN

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 1/16

10:35 am-9:40 pm

1 stop11h 05m

Cancun

Fri 1/24

10:30 pm-9:53 am

1 stop11h 23m

$411

RaleighCancún

RDU - CUN

RDUCUN

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 1/11

1:28 pm-8:58 am

2 stops19h 30m

Cancun

Sat 1/18

2:25 pm-7:58 am

2 stops17h 33m

$414

RaleighCancún

RDU - CUN

RDUCUN

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 1/5

5:30 am-12:35 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Cancun

Sat 1/11

2:00 pm-4:56 pm

Nonstop2h 56m

$422

RaleighCancún

RDU - CUN

RDUCUN

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 3/1

9:40 am-1:00 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

Cancun

Sat 3/8

6:04 am-1:26 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$432

RaleighCancún

RDU - CUN

RDUCUN

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 1/18

7:15 am-10:30 am

Nonstop3h 15m

Cancun

Sat 1/25

11:30 am-2:30 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$448

RaleighCancún

RDU - CUN

RDUCUN

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 1/2

6:15 am-8:18 pm

2 stops14h 03m

Cancun

Sat 2/1

8:39 am-11:44 pm

2 stops15h 05m

$482

RaleighCancún

RDU - CUN

RDUCUN

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 3/1

7:05 am-6:05 pm

2 stops11h 00m

Cancun

Sat 3/8

4:25 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$520

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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 November 15, 2024.

The best time to book flights from Raleigh to Playa del Carmen is 32 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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $462). 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 November 21, 2024.

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 November 18, 2024.

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 November 21, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Raleigh to Playa del Carmen, see what other customers have to say about Spirit Airlines, Delta and American Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,755 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,755 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,755 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Copa Airlines
7.8
Good
1,779 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,755 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Aeromexico
7.5
Good
2,004 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,755 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

JetBlue
7.5
Good
3,389 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,755 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
3,920 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,755 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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. 8 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 $119. Frontier flights start at $122 while deals on American Airlines start at $149 one-way.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $182. While the most popular route (Raleigh-Durham - Cancun) can be booked for $242 on average our data indicates $376 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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $462). 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 8 airlines flying from Raleigh to Playa del Carmen

Discover the top 8 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 2,612,795 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$182Average$304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AeromexicoCheapest$208Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$213Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$257Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$289Average$491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$292Average$510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$310Average$532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$610Average$785FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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