Playa del Carmen

$82+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Playa del Carmen, Mexico

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WAS — CUN
Apr 8 — Apr 151
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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$223
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$82
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$602
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From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Playa del Carmen
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Playa del Carmen
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($45 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 3, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Sun 4/208:25 amBWI - CUN
Nonstop3h 55mSpirit Airlines
Thu 4/2412:16 pmCUN - BWI
1 stop11h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/3$226
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/62:22 amIAD - CUN
2 stops10h 26mVolaris El Salvador
Wed 5/2112:38 pmCUN - IAD
2 stops10h 32mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 4/1$292
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/25:05 pmIAD - CUN
2 stops19h 40mAvianca
Wed 6/412:45 pmCUN - IAD
3 stops14h 35mAvianca
Deal found 4/3$296
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Mon 5/268:00 amBWI - CUN
2 stops17h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/3011:43 amCUN - BWI
Nonstop3h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$305
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Mon 5/56:15 amDCA - CUN
1 stop7h 58mJetBlue
Thu 5/82:18 pmCUN - DCA
1 stop7h 40mJetBlue
Deal found 4/1$310
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 4/283:55 pmIAD - CUN
1 stop29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/712:38 pmCUN - IAD
2 stops10h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3$336
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/175:09 pmIAD - CUN
1 stop9h 20mAeromexico
Tue 6/246:13 amCUN - IAD
1 stop8h 04mAeromexico
Deal found 4/2$355
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Mon 9/17:07 amIAD - CUN
1 stop11h 15mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/55:10 pmCUN - IAD
1 stop14h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/2$365
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Mon 9/16:35 amBWI - CUN
1 stop9h 11mAmerican Airlines
Thu 9/44:35 pmCUN - BWI
1 stop6h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/3$365
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Mon 9/228:00 amDCA - CUN
1 stop7h 07mAeromexico
Fri 9/267:52 amCUN - DCA
2 stops13h 24mAeromexico
Deal found 4/3$365
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/26:00 amDCA - CUN
1 stop8h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/93:56 pmCUN - DCA
1 stop19h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$393
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Sat 5/312:11 pmIAD - CUN
1 stop9h 33mDelta
Wed 5/76:07 amCUN - IAD
1 stop8h 10mDelta
Deal found 4/2$401

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen that are best for you.

Fly from

Washington, D.C.

Fly to

Playa del Carmen

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreCancún

BWI - CUN

BWICUN

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 4/20

8:25 am-11:20 am

Nonstop3h 55m

Cancun

Thu 4/24

12:16 pm-12:56 am

1 stop11h 40m

$226

Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/6

2:22 am-11:48 am

2 stops10h 26m

Cancun

Wed 5/21

12:38 pm-12:10 am

2 stops10h 32m

$292

Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 6/2

5:05 pm-11:45 am

2 stops19h 40m

Cancun

Mon 6/9

2:10 pm-1:15 am

1 stop10h 05m

$300

BaltimoreCancún

BWI - CUN

BWICUN

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 5/26

8:00 am-12:35 am

2 stops17h 35m

Cancun

Fri 5/30

11:43 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop3h 17m

$305

Washington, D.C.Cancún

DCA - CUN

DCACUN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 5/5

6:15 am-1:13 pm

1 stop7h 58m

Cancun

Thu 5/8

2:18 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$310

Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 6/5

3:45 pm-6:59 am

1 stop16h 14m

Cancun

Sun 6/8

12:23 pm-12:22 pm

2 stops22h 59m

$337

Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 6/17

5:09 pm-1:29 am

1 stop9h 20m

Cancun

Tue 6/24

6:13 am-3:17 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$355

Washington, D.C.Cancún

DCA - CUN

DCACUN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 9/22

8:00 am-2:07 pm

1 stop7h 07m

Cancun

Fri 9/26

7:52 am-10:16 pm

2 stops13h 24m

$365

Washington, D.C.Cancún

DCA - CUN

DCACUN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 5/2

6:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Cancun

Fri 5/9

3:56 pm-12:07 pm

1 stop19h 11m

$393

Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/4

1:13 pm-3:51 pm

Nonstop3h 38m

Cancun

Thu 5/8

4:12 pm-8:37 pm

Nonstop3h 25m

$396

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Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 54 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen (average of $360). Flying from Washington, D.C. 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 WAS to PL9?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 April 3, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen as you normally would.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 3, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to PL9 are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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 April 3, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen, such as Delta, Alaska Airlines and Southwest. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

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.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

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.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

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.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

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.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

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.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

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

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  • How popular is this Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $82. Users have also found prices from $157 and $160 on Frontier and JetBlue, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen?

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen?

    While on average a flight from Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen is generally $360, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $90. When looking at the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Cancun), you can expect to pay $287 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen (average of $360). Flying from Washington, D.C. 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 10 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. 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 April 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$142Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AviancaCheapest$202Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
FrontierCheapest$217Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$263Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$274Average$500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$276Average$572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AeromexicoCheapest$277Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$297Average$508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$350Average$483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$365Average$587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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