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$98+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Cancún (CUN)

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 6/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — CUN
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$236
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One-way from

$98
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Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$573

Good round-trip deal

$281 or less

Good one-way deal

$165 or less
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Cancún
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Cancún. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Sat 8/1610:15 amBWI - CUN
Nonstop3h 38mSpirit Airlines
Tue 8/191:48 pmCUN - BWI
Nonstop3h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/11$236
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/277:00 amIAD - CUN
1 stop6h 26mFrontier
Sat 10/41:41 pmCUN - IAD
1 stop9h 14mFrontier
Deal found 6/12$292
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/227:37 pmBWI - CUN
1 stop12h 22mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/268:58 amCUN - BWI
1 stop9h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$297
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Thu 8/282:37 amIAD - CUN
2 stops10h 11mVolaris El Salvador
Mon 9/112:38 pmCUN - IAD
2 stops22h 59mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 6/10$314
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Tue 6/246:10 amIAD - CUN
1 stop7h 22mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/2512:38 pmCUN - IAD
2 stops10h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$315
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Wed 10/157:00 amDCA - CUN
1 stop5h 50mJetBlue
Sat 10/189:45 amCUN - DCA
1 stop10h 09mJetBlue
Deal found 6/12$315
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Sat 11/86:00 amBWI - CUN
1 stop7h 26mFrontier
Sat 11/152:41 pmCUN - BWI
1 stop9h 21mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$337
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/226:59 amDCA - CUN
1 stop13h 41mAir Canada
Fri 9/262:00 pmCUN - DCA
1 stop19h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 6/12$357
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/89:35 amIAD - CUN
1 stop28h 25mAir Canada
Mon 9/152:00 pmCUN - IAD
1 stop30h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 6/12$360
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/121:00 pmDCA - CUN
1 stop28h 20mFrontier
Tue 7/153:25 pmCUN - DCA
1 stop24h 34mFrontier
Deal found 6/11$363
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/177:00 amDCA - CUN
1 stop10h 22mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/248:45 pmCUN - DCA
1 stop11h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$411
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Wed 10/296:00 amIAD - CUN
1 stop6h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/42:04 pmCUN - IAD
1 stop6h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$441

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. to Cancún 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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Cancún that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.

Fly to

Cancún

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Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreCancún

BWI - CUN

BWICUN

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 8/16

10:15 am-12:53 pm

Nonstop3h 38m

Cancun

Tue 8/19

1:48 pm-6:24 pm

Nonstop3h 36m

$236

Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 9/27

7:00 am-12:26 pm

1 stop6h 26m

Cancun

Sat 10/4

1:41 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop9h 14m

$292

BaltimoreCancún

BWI - CUN

BWICUN

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 6/22

7:37 pm-6:59 am

1 stop12h 22m

Cancun

Thu 6/26

8:58 am-7:33 pm

1 stop9h 35m

$297

Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 8/28

2:37 am-11:48 am

2 stops10h 11m

Cancun

Mon 9/1

12:38 pm-12:37 pm

2 stops22h 59m

$314

Washington, D.C.Cancún

DCA - CUN

DCACUN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 10/15

7:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop5h 50m

Cancun

Wed 10/22

1:00 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop6h 54m

$315

Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 6/24

6:10 am-12:32 pm

1 stop7h 22m

Cancun

Wed 6/25

12:38 pm-12:10 am

2 stops10h 32m

$315

BaltimoreCancún

BWI - CUN

BWICUN

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 11/8

6:00 am-1:26 pm

1 stop7h 26m

Cancun

Sat 11/15

2:41 pm-12:02 am

1 stop9h 21m

$337

Washington, D.C.Cancún

DCA - CUN

DCACUN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 9/22

6:59 am-7:40 pm

1 stop13h 41m

Cancun

Fri 9/26

2:00 pm-10:20 am

1 stop19h 20m

$357

Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/8

9:35 am-1:00 pm

1 stop28h 25m

Cancun

Mon 9/15

2:00 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop30h 05m

$360

Washington, D.C.Cancún

DCA - CUN

DCACUN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 7/12

1:00 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop28h 20m

Cancun

Tue 7/15

3:25 pm-4:59 pm

1 stop24h 34m

$363

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Airports
IAD

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Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cancún

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Cancún

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Cancún. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Cancún is 54 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 Washington, D.C. to Cancún?

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

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Cancún. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

When flying from Washington, D.C. to Cancún, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 55% versus a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Cancún?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Cancún. Price data was last updated on June 8, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Cancún 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 Cancún

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Cancún. 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 June 12, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to CUN 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 Cancún by month

Plan your trip to Cancún by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cancún 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 Cancún when rainfall is around 1.1 in.

Temperature in Cancún by month

Plan your trip to Cancún by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cancún, 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 Cancún

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cancún. 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 Cancún. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Alaska Airlines and Southwest from Washington, D.C. to Cancún 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
7,946 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,494 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,706 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cancún from Washington, D.C.?

    Located just 8.9 mi from the city center, Cancun is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Cancún from Washington, D.C.. Booking flights from Washington, D.C. to Cancun (CUN) should be relatively easy as there are 2 daily inbound flights from Washington, D.C. from 11 different airlines.

  • How popular is this Washington, D.C. to Cancún flight route?

    Flights from Washington, D.C. to Cancun have been viewed 38 times in the past calendar month.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Cancún round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Washington, D.C. to Cancún round-trip from $236. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Frontier, from $310, and Volaris El Salvador, from $313. Spirit Airlines is 56% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to Cancún are Spirit Airlines ($98), Frontier ($131), and JetBlue ($143).

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Cancún?

    The most popular route from Washington, D.C. to Cancún is Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Cancun. You may also consider Baltimore/Washington - Cancun or Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Cancun.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Cancún?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $126. While the most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Cancun) can be booked for $340 on average our data indicates $279 when flying from Washington, D.C. to Cancún.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Washington, D.C. to Cancún?

    Washington, D.C. to Cancún flights have a layover in Fort Lauderdale most often. Atlanta is the second most popular location for layovers on flights from Washington, D.C. to Cancún.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Fort Lauderdale?

    If you're on a layover in Fort Lauderdale and looking for things to do, consider visiting Las Olas Beach, Port Everglades, or Fort Lauderdale Beach Park. Las Olas Beach, Port Everglades, and Fort Lauderdale Beach Park can be visited by traveling about 4.1 mi, 2.1 mi, and 4.2 mi respectively from Fort Lauderdale. Those on a layover in Fort Lauderdale in need of a rental car can book one at Fort Lauderdale for about $24.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Atlanta?

    The majority of Atlanta visitors spend their time at Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre, and World of Coca-Cola. Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre, and World of Coca-Cola can be visited by traveling about 8.6 mi, 9.3 mi, and 8.6 mi respectively from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson. Travelers can rent a car at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson for an average daily rate of $52 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Washington, D.C. to Cancún flights?

    Of the flights from Washington, D.C. to Cancún that have layovers, the fewest flights stop in Charlotte.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Cancún?

    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 Cancún.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Cancún 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 Cancún?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cancún (average of $360). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Cancún 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$134Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AviancaCheapest$182Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
FrontierCheapest$226Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$263Average$351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$274Average$538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
AeromexicoCheapest$307Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$320Average$513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$340Average$605FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$344Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$396Average$595FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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