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$131+ Cheap flights from Dulles Intl (IAD) to Playa del Carmen, Mexico

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IAD — CUN
Dec 24 — Dec 311
Tue 12/24
Tue 12/31
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Playa del Carmen are usually found in September or January, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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 December 19, 2024.

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$325
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One-way from

$131
(Kiwi.com)

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$674
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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 December 19, 2024.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Tue 12/318:05 amIAD - CUN
1 stop25h 09mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/1010:09 amCUN - IAD
1 stop7h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$393
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/286:27 pmIAD - CUN
2 stops14h 11mFrontier
Tue 12/319:53 amCUN - IAD
1 stop21h 47mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$440
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Tue 12/316:07 amIAD - CUN
1 stop9h 08mDelta
Thu 1/912:45 pmCUN - IAD
1 stop10h 55mDelta
Deal found 12/18$519
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/311:24 amIAD - CUN
2 stops9h 58mVolaris El Salvador
Wed 1/812:23 pmCUN - IAD
2 stops22h 46mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 12/18$545
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Mon 12/3012:50 pmIAD - CUN
Nonstop3h 50mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/17:45 amCUN - IAD
Nonstop3h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/18$567
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Tue 12/315:00 amIAD - CUN
1 stop7h 26mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/911:40 amCUN - IAD
2 stops12h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/18$600
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 12/307:15 amIAD - CUN
1 stop6h 50mAeromexico
Tue 12/313:00 pmCUN - IAD
1 stop8h 02mAeromexico
Deal found 12/18$769

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 December 19, 2024.

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Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/11

2:24 am-11:23 am

2 stops9h 59m

Cancun

Wed 3/19

12:23 pm-12:10 am

2 stops10h 47m

$325

Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 1/12

5:57 pm-9:13 am

1 stop15h 16m

Cancun

Wed 1/15

1:16 pm-7:17 am

2 stops18h 01m

$328

Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 2/1

11:19 am-9:01 am

1 stop21h 42m

Cancun

Sat 2/8

2:25 pm-10:44 am

1 stop20h 19m

$330

Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 1/15

3:55 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop21h 05m

Cancun

Wed 1/22

3:00 pm-3:13 pm

1 stop24h 13m

$414

Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 1/19

3:38 pm-12:53 am

1 stop9h 15m

Cancun

Thu 1/23

6:01 am-2:00 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$420

Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 1/19

6:00 am-6:31 pm

2 stops12h 31m

Cancun

Tue 1/28

6:01 am-2:00 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$425

Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 1/11

5:24 pm-10:40 am

2 stops17h 16m

Cancun

Tue 1/14

8:45 am-4:14 pm

1 stop7h 29m

$439

Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 1/12

12:50 pm-4:40 pm

Nonstop3h 50m

Cancun

Tue 1/14

12:28 pm-3:45 pm

Nonstop3h 17m

$443

Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/22

6:15 am-1:10 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Cancun

Fri 4/25

6:30 pm-6:25 am

1 stop10h 55m

$478

Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 1/19

5:57 pm-9:13 am

1 stop15h 16m

$131

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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 December 13, 2024.

Booking 85 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 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 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 December 19, 2024.

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 December 19, 2024.

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 December 19, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Frontier, Volaris El Salvador and Aeromexico 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
8,600 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

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
8,600 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,600 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,924 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,600 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

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
9,048 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,600 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

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
8,600 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

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
8,391 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,600 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

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 Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $132. However, be on the lookout for offers from Volaris El Salvador and Air Canada, 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 $932, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $189. The most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Cancun), is priced around $311.

  • 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 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 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 December 19, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$175Average$296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$191Average$439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AeromexicoCheapest$257Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$263Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$276Average$544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$277Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AviancaCheapest$294Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
American AirlinesCheapest$356Average$557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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