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$126+ Cheap flights from Raleigh (RDU) to Playa del Carmen, Mexico

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RDU — CUN
Jan 19 — Jan 261
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The best prices from Raleigh-Durham to Playa del Carmen are usually found in September or February, booked 15 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 January 14, 2025.

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$398
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One-way from

$126
(Kiwi.com)

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$437
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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 January 14, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
Thu 3/610:16 pmRDU - CUN
1 stop10h 57mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/1312:12 pmCUN - RDU
1 stop8h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/14$398
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 4/288:50 pmRDU - CUN
1 stop15h 37mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/79:10 amCUN - RDU
2 stops33h 49mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/13$402
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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.
Tue 2/1111:35 amRDU - CUN
1 stop11h 55mJetBlue
Tue 2/1810:50 amCUN - RDU
1 stop11h 15mJetBlue
Deal found 1/12$403
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
Wed 3/51:47 pmRDU - CUN
2 stops22h 22mFrontier
Mon 3/103:12 pmCUN - RDU
2 stops17h 01mFrontier
Deal found 1/14$409
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 11/12:51 pmRDU - CUN
1 stop10h 07mDelta
Sat 11/86:00 amCUN - RDU
1 stop7h 26mDelta
Deal found 1/13$441
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
Fri 7/44:30 pmRDU - CUN
1 stop8h 33mAeromexico
Fri 7/111:15 pmCUN - RDU
1 stop6h 45mAeromexico
Deal found 1/14$451
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 2/87:15 amRDU - CUN
Nonstop3h 15mAmerican Airlines
Sat 2/1511:30 amCUN - RDU
Nonstop2h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/13$465
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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.
Fri 4/255:30 pmRDU - CUN
2 stops17h 34mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/307:51 amCUN - RDU
2 stops12h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/13$500
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/58:50 amRDU - CUN
2 stops11h 55mSouthwest
Sat 4/122:50 pmCUN - RDU
1 stop7h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 1/13$532

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 January 14, 2025.

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RaleighCancún

RDU - CUN

RDUCUN

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 3/6

10:16 pm-9:13 am

1 stop10h 57m

Cancun

Thu 3/13

12:12 pm-9:16 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$398

RaleighCancún

RDU - CUN

RDUCUN

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 2/1

6:00 am-5:09 pm

1 stop11h 09m

Cancun

Fri 2/7

11:00 am-10:25 pm

1 stop11h 25m

$401

RaleighCancún

RDU - CUN

RDUCUN

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 1/27

10:43 am-12:58 pm

3 stops26h 15m

Cancun

Sat 2/1

10:09 am-1:21 pm

3 stops27h 12m

$402

RaleighCancún

RDU - CUN

RDUCUN

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/5

1:47 pm-12:09 pm

2 stops22h 22m

Cancun

Mon 3/10

3:12 pm-9:13 am

2 stops17h 01m

$409

RaleighCancún

RDU - CUN

RDUCUN

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 5/16

4:30 pm-12:03 am

1 stop8h 33m

Cancun

Thu 5/22

6:02 am-3:15 pm

1 stop8h 13m

$441

RaleighCancún

RDU - CUN

RDUCUN

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 7/4

4:30 pm-12:03 am

1 stop8h 33m

Cancun

Fri 7/11

1:15 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$451

RaleighCancún

RDU - CUN

RDUCUN

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 2/8

7:15 am-10:30 am

Nonstop3h 15m

Cancun

Sat 2/15

11:30 am-2:25 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

$465

RaleighCancún

RDU - CUN

RDUCUN

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 4/25

5:30 pm-10:04 am

2 stops17h 34m

Cancun

Wed 4/30

7:51 am-9:32 pm

2 stops12h 41m

$500

RaleighCancún

RDU - CUN

RDUCUN

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 4/5

8:50 am-7:45 pm

2 stops11h 55m

Cancun

Sat 4/12

2:50 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$532

RaleighCancún

RDU - CUN

RDUCUN

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 2/1

6:37 pm-9:13 am

1 stop14h 36m

$126

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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 January 10, 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 January 14, 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 December 16, 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 January 14, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Raleigh to Playa del Carmen, see what other customers have to say about JetBlue, Aeromexico and United Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,508 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Copa Airlines
7.7
Good
1,657 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,849 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,198 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

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 Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $137. Spirit Airlines flights start at $140 while deals on JetBlue start at $153 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 (88%), Delta (0%) or Aeromexico (0%) 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 $196. While the most popular route (Raleigh-Durham - Cancun) can be booked for $258 on average our data indicates $585 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 January 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AeromexicoCheapest$208Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$213Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$236Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$252Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$287Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$295Average$495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$330Average$523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
AeroMexico ConnectCheapest$523Average$862FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$562Average$773FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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