Playa del Carmen

$158+ Cheap flights from Dulles Intl (IAD) to Playa del Carmen, Mexico

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IAD — CUN
Apr 7 — Apr 141
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Cheap flight deals from Dulles Intl to Playa del Carmen

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$292
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$158
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$605
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From Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Playa del Carmen
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Playa del Carmen
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($46 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights from Dulles Intl to Playa del Carmen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dulles Intl to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 2, 2025.

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 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.
Fri 5/165:00 pmIAD - CUN
1 stop8h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/2312:38 pmCUN - IAD
2 stops22h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$329
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 5/205:00 pmIAD - CUN
1 stop10h 08mAeromexico
Fri 5/236:07 amCUN - IAD
1 stop8h 10mAeromexico
Deal found 4/1$332
This Avianca 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/177:25 pmIAD - CUN
2 stops18h 45mAvianca
Mon 7/212:10 pmCUN - IAD
2 stops13h 10mAvianca
Deal found 4/1$337
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Tue 4/295:00 amIAD - CUN
1 stop8h 20mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/610:35 amCUN - IAD
2 stops12h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/1$375
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Tue 4/1512:40 pmIAD - CUN
1 stop24h 10mAir Canada
Wed 4/162:00 pmCUN - IAD
1 stop18h 46mAir Canada
Deal found 4/1$391
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Sat 5/101:13 pmIAD - CUN
Nonstop3h 38mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/1311:14 amCUN - IAD
Nonstop3h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/31$396
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Tue 4/226:00 amIAD - CUN
2 stops12h 32mDelta
Tue 4/299:18 amCUN - IAD
2 stops14h 07mDelta
Deal found 4/1$404

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

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Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/13

2:22 am-11:48 am

2 stops10h 26m

Cancun

Sun 5/18

12:38 pm-12:10 am

2 stops10h 32m

$292

Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 5/16

5:00 pm-12:55 am

1 stop8h 55m

Cancun

Fri 5/23

12:38 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops22h 42m

$329

Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/20

5:00 pm-2:08 am

1 stop10h 08m

Cancun

Fri 5/23

6:07 am-3:17 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$332

Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 7/17

7:25 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops18h 45m

Cancun

Mon 7/21

2:10 pm-2:45 am

2 stops11h 35m

$337

Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/4

6:00 am-6:48 pm

2 stops13h 48m

Cancun

Wed 5/7

8:31 am-9:34 pm

2 stops12h 03m

$357

Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/29

5:00 am-12:20 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Cancun

Tue 5/6

10:35 am-12:02 am

2 stops12h 27m

$375

Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/15

12:40 pm-11:50 am

1 stop24h 10m

Cancun

Wed 4/16

2:00 pm-9:46 am

1 stop18h 46m

$391

Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/10

1:13 pm-3:51 pm

Nonstop3h 38m

Cancun

Tue 5/13

11:14 am-3:39 pm

Nonstop3h 25m

$396

Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 6/2

4:52 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop21h 08m

Cancun

Sat 6/7

9:09 am-12:49 pm

1 stop26h 40m

$428

Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 6/2

11:09 am-12:55 am

2 stops14h 46m

$161

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Best time to book a flight from Dulles Intl to Playa del Carmen

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Playa del Carmen from Dulles Intl with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

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

Booking 58 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Playa del Carmen. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Dulles Intl 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 2, 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. Dulles Intl Airport to Playa del Carmen as you normally would.

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Playa del Carmen flight should consider departing on Sunday 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. Dulles Intl Airport to Playa del Carmen

Explore weekly flight availability from Dulles Intl 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 2, 2025.

The most flights from IAD 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 2, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Aeromexico and United Airlines from Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Volaris El Salvador, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $158. However, be on the lookout for offers from Aeromexico and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Playa del Carmen for a low price.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Playa del Carmen? While on average our users pay $880, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $185. The most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Cancun), is priced around $282.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Dulles Intl 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 Dulles Intl to Playa del Carmen.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dulles Intl 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. Dulles Intl Airport to Playa del Carmen?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Playa del Carmen (average of $360). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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 8 airlines flying from Dulles Intl to Playa del Carmen

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Dulles Intl 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 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$193Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AviancaCheapest$202Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$263Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$276Average$604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AeromexicoCheapest$297Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$297Average$500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$302Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$365Average$584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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