How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Cancún?

Departing from Washington, D.C. to Cancún will take you 3h 53m. There are 1357 mi between Washington, D.C. and Cancún. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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 $144. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air Canada, from $165, and JetBlue, from $168. Delta is 72% 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 American Airlines ($133), JetBlue ($143), and Delta ($160).

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.

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).

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 $173. While the most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Cancun) can be booked for $340 on average, our data indicates $652 when flying from Washington, D.C. to Cancún.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Washington, D.C. to Cancún?

Consider United Airlines, American Airlines or JetBlue when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Washington, D.C. to Cancún.

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Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Cancún flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Washington, D.C.-Cancún flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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 is 1 daily inbound flight from Washington, D.C. from 8 different airlines.

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.

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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 September 23, 2026.

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$346

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$349

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$350

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$355

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$356

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$357

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$358

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$359

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$360

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$362

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Deal found 9/21

$362

Best flights from Washington, D.C. to Cancún
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Cancún that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 23, 2026.

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$525

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$400

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$528

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$575

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$576

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$654

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$525

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$587

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$652

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$602

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$767

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$630

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Deal found 9/22

$792

Last-minute flights from Washington, D.C. to Cancún
Discover last-minute flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Cancún. Data last updated September 23, 2026 and is based on user searches.

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$355

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$370

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$368

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$366

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$369

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Deal found 9/22

$356

One-way flights from Washington, D.C. to Cancún
Search for one-way flight options from Washington, D.C. to Cancún. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 23, 2026.

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$106

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$139

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$144

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$145

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$153

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$154

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1 stop16h 12m

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$155

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$156

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$157

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$174

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$174

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1 stop12h 34m

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Deal found 9/22

$175

Find flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Cancún

Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
Most trusted provider	FlightHub 3 stars
Round-trip from	$346 (JetBlue)
One-way from	$106 (American Airlines)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	September
Average price	$473
Good round-trip deal	$523 or less
Good one-way deal	$176 or less

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BaltimoreCancún

BWI Baltimore/Washington - CUN Cancun

BWICUN

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 10/19

6:09 am-12:56 pm

1 stop7h 47m

Cancun

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$165

BaltimoreCancún

BWI Baltimore/Washington - CUN Cancun

BWICUN

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 11/17

6:10 am-11:54 am

1 stop5h 44m

Cancun

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$165

Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - CUN Cancun

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 11/25

9:55 am-10:45 pm

1 stop12h 50m

Cancun

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$177

Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - CUN Cancun

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 10/19

6:00 am-1:15 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Cancun

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$199

BaltimoreCancún

BWI Baltimore/Washington - CUN Cancun

BWICUN

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 3/15

6:10 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops18h 55m

Cancun

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$201

Washington, D.C.Cancún

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - CUN Cancun

DCACUN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 11/3

6:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop5h 55m

Cancun

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$203

BaltimoreCancún

BWI Baltimore/Washington - CUN Cancun

BWICUN

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 11/23

8:00 am-5:20 pm

1 stop9h 20m

Cancun

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$215

Washington, D.C.Cancún

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - CUN Cancun

DCACUN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 9/29

7:05 am-2:10 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Cancun

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$221

BaltimoreCancún

BWI Baltimore/Washington - CUN Cancun

BWICUN

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 11/18

6:10 am-1:58 pm

1 stop7h 48m

Cancun

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$231

Washington, D.C.Cancún

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - CUN Cancun

DCACUN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 10/4

8:00 am-7:50 pm

1 stop12h 50m

Cancun

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$237

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Cancún in September.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicket	Price Accuracy-	Trust Score*1 star
Cheapflightsfares	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*1 star
Kiwi.com	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDeal	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
Mytrip	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Cancún flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Cancún flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Cancún flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Cancún flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Washington, D.C.-Cancún flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cancún from Washington, D.C. with our price prediction graph.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cancún (average of $481). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Cancún in December is currently the most expensive (average of $622). 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?

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 34% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Cancún

The most flights from WAS to CUN are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Cancún?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Washington, D.C. to Cancún flights typically cost between $398 and $630 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $346 on JetBlue (Dec 1-Dec 8).

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Washington, D.C. to Cancún?

Houston (IAH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 20% of 1-stop itineraries from Washington, D.C. to Cancún on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Washington, D.C. to Cancún?

Atlanta (ATL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $298.

What’s the fastest layover option from Washington, D.C. to Cancún?

Flights via Charlotte (CLT) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 5h 38m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Washington, D.C. to Cancún?

Flights via Charlotte (CLT) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 27m.

How often are flights from Washington, D.C. to Cancún delayed?

About 10% of weekly flights between Washington, D.C. and Cancún have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 141 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Washington, D.C. to Cancún flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Washington, D.C. to Cancún flights?

Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.

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

The best time to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Cancún is 81 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.

The best insider tips for Washington, D.C. to Cancún flights

Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Washington, D.C. to Cancún trip

Our travel experts

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on IAD and CUN

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,United Airlines, andJetBlue from Washington, D.C. to Cancún to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,196 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Steven,Sep 2026

OGG - HNL

It was a red eye overnight which I prefer. But this time the seat was SOOOO uncomfortable that sleeping was difficult and painful

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,196 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,196 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Steven,Sep 2026

OGG - HNL

It was a red eye overnight which I prefer. But this time the seat was SOOOO uncomfortable that sleeping was difficult and painful

United Airlines

7.4

Good

10,228 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,196 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Steven,Sep 2026

OGG - HNL

It was a red eye overnight which I prefer. But this time the seat was SOOOO uncomfortable that sleeping was difficult and painful

JetBlue

7.1

Good

3,037 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,196 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Steven,Sep 2026

OGG - HNL

It was a red eye overnight which I prefer. But this time the seat was SOOOO uncomfortable that sleeping was difficult and painful

American Airlines

7.0

Good

12,075 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,196 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Steven,Sep 2026

OGG - HNL

It was a red eye overnight which I prefer. But this time the seat was SOOOO uncomfortable that sleeping was difficult and painful

Frontier

5.6

Fair

2,579 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,196 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Steven,Sep 2026

OGG - HNL

It was a red eye overnight which I prefer. But this time the seat was SOOOO uncomfortable that sleeping was difficult and painful

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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 is 1 daily inbound flight from Washington, D.C. from 8 different airlines.
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Departing from Washington, D.C. to Cancún will take you 3h 53m. There are 1357 mi between Washington, D.C. and Cancún. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$144	Average$451	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Air Canada	Cheapest$165	Average$415	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%
JetBlue	Cheapest$168	Average$498	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Aeromexico	Cheapest$175	Average$382	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Frontier	Cheapest$197	Average$435	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
United Airlines	Cheapest$334	Average$559	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$338	Average$551	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Southwest	Cheapest$360	Average$648	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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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 34% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Cancún

The most flights from WAS to CUN are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Cancún?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Washington, D.C. to Cancún flights typically cost between $398 and $630 in December.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $346 on JetBlue (Dec 1-Dec 8).

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Houston (IAH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 20% of 1-stop itineraries from Washington, D.C. to Cancún on Cheapflights.

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Atlanta (ATL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $298.

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Flights via Charlotte (CLT) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 5h 38m.

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Flights via Charlotte (CLT) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 27m.

How often are flights from Washington, D.C. to Cancún delayed?

About 10% of weekly flights between Washington, D.C. and Cancún have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 141 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Washington, D.C. to Cancún flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Washington, D.C. to Cancún flights?

Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.

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

The best time to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Cancún is 81 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.

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Washington, D.C. to Cancún flights typically cost between $398 and $630 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $346 on JetBlue (Dec 1-Dec 8).