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$133+ Cheap flights from Dulles Intl (IAD) 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 2/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — CUN
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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The best prices from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Playa del Carmen are usually found in September or February, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Dulles Intl to Playa del Carmen

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dulles Intl (IAD) 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 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$318
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$133
(Mytrip)

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September

Average price

$549
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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 January 21, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/272:24 amIAD - CUN
2 stops9h 59mVolaris El Salvador
Sun 6/112:23 pmCUN - IAD
2 stops22h 59mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 1/20$318
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/216:03 pmIAD - CUN
1 stop14h 57mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/2312:23 pmCUN - IAD
2 stops10h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$326
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/273:13 pmIAD - CUN
1 stop22h 12mFrontier
Fri 5/21:31 pmCUN - IAD
1 stop23h 42mFrontier
Deal found 1/20$341
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Tue 7/14:40 pmIAD - CUN
1 stop8h 23mAeromexico
Fri 7/46:02 amCUN - IAD
1 stop8h 08mAeromexico
Deal found 1/21$441
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Wed 3/1912:15 pmIAD - CUN
1 stop9h 27mDelta
Fri 3/286:04 amCUN - IAD
1 stop7h 56mDelta
Deal found 1/21$445
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Mon 2/106:22 amIAD - CUN
1 stop6h 00mAmerican Airlines
Wed 2/195:30 pmCUN - IAD
1 stop6h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$446
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/47:00 amIAD - CUN
1 stop11h 20mAvianca
Mon 4/76:20 pmCUN - IAD
1 stop10h 15mAvianca
Deal found 1/21$463
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/42:35 pmIAD - CUN
1 stop7h 05mAir Canada
Wed 2/1210:30 pmCUN - IAD
1 stop15h 21mAir Canada
Deal found 1/20$467

Find flights from Dulles Intl to Playa del Carmen within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Dulles Intl 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 21, 2025.

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Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/27

2:24 am-11:23 am

2 stops9h 59m

Cancun

Sun 6/1

12:23 pm-12:22 pm

2 stops22h 59m

$318

Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 2/21

6:03 pm-9:00 am

1 stop14h 57m

Cancun

Sun 2/23

12:23 pm-10:57 pm

2 stops10h 34m

$326

Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 4/27

3:13 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop22h 12m

Cancun

Fri 5/2

1:31 pm-2:13 pm

1 stop23h 42m

$341

Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 7/1

4:40 pm-12:03 am

1 stop8h 23m

Cancun

Fri 7/4

6:02 am-3:10 pm

1 stop8h 08m

$441

Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 2/10

6:22 am-12:22 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Cancun

Wed 2/19

5:30 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$446

Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 2/12

3:34 pm-12:58 am

1 stop9h 24m

Cancun

Wed 2/19

12:14 pm-12:20 am

2 stops12h 06m

$451

Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 4/4

7:00 am-5:20 pm

1 stop11h 20m

Cancun

Mon 4/7

6:20 pm-5:35 am

1 stop10h 15m

$463

Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 2/22

1:24 am-11:22 am

2 stops9h 58m

$140

Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 2/21

6:03 pm-9:00 am

1 stop14h 57m

$151

Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 2/23

7:31 pm-9:09 am

1 stop13h 38m

$162

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

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Travel insights for flights from Dulles Intl to Playa del Carmen

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

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 January 17, 2025.

Booking 84 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 January 21, 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 December 16, 2024.

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. Thursday mornings 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 January 21, 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 January 21, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Volaris El Salvador, Frontier and Delta 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

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
8,521 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,849 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,984 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,633 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

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

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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 $133. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and United Airlines, 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 $884, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $195. The most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Cancun), is priced around $319.

  • 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 7 airlines flying from Dulles Intl to Playa del Carmen

Discover the top 7 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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$191Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AeromexicoCheapest$257Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$263Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$274Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$276Average$553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AviancaCheapest$318Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
American AirlinesCheapest$365Average$539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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