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$133+ Cheap flights from Raleigh (RDU) 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 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — CUN
Oct 30 — Nov 61
Thu 10/30
Thu 11/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to Playa del Carmen

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$323
(Rumbo)

One-way from

$133
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$403
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Cheapest flights from Raleigh to Playa del Carmen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 30, 2025.

This Rumbo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 Rumbo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/151:00 pmRDU - CUN
1 stop21h 10mJetBlue
Sat 11/227:10 pmCUN - RDU
1 stop13h 04mJetBlue
Deal found 9/29$323
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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.
Fri 12/57:43 pmRDU - CUN
1 stop14h 59mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/135:13 pmCUN - RDU
1 stop6h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/28$334
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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.
Sun 11/167:15 amRDU - CUN
1 stop6h 01mJetBlue
Thu 11/201:35 pmCUN - RDU
1 stop10h 16mJetBlue
Deal found 9/29$336
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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.
Mon 11/177:15 amRDU - CUN
1 stop6h 01mJetBlue
Fri 11/218:10 pmCUN - RDU
1 stop11h 50mJetBlue
Deal found 9/29$337
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 10/287:15 amRDU - CUN
1 stop6h 11mJetBlue
Tue 11/42:40 pmCUN - RDU
1 stop7h 26mJetBlue
Deal found 9/28$338
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 10/297:15 amRDU - CUN
1 stop6h 11mJetBlue
Fri 10/311:45 pmCUN - RDU
1 stop7h 21mJetBlue
Deal found 9/29$340
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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.
Sun 11/167:15 amRDU - CUN
1 stop6h 01mJetBlue
Sat 11/221:35 pmCUN - RDU
1 stop10h 16mJetBlue
Deal found 9/29$341
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 amRDU - CUN
1 stop7h 19mFrontier
Sat 11/1511:57 amCUN - RDU
1 stop11h 12mFrontier
Deal found 9/28$343
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/167:15 amRDU - CUN
1 stop6h 01mJetBlue
Sun 12/142:40 pmCUN - RDU
1 stop7h 32mJetBlue
Deal found 9/27$345
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 10/269:09 amRDU - CUN
1 stop4h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/22:30 pmCUN - RDU
1 stop8h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/29$346
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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.
Fri 12/57:43 pmRDU - CUN
1 stop14h 59mSpirit Airlines
Tue 12/91:35 pmCUN - RDU
1 stop26h 49mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/28$347
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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.
Mon 12/85:19 pmRDU - CUN
1 stop19h 08mSpirit Airlines
Fri 12/1211:47 amCUN - RDU
1 stop7h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/28$348

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Raleigh 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 September 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Raleigh to Playa del Carmen that are best for you.

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Raleigh

Fly to

Playa del Carmen

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Depart

Return

Price

RaleighCancún

RDU - CUN

RDUCUN

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 2/28

8:31 am-7:05 pm

1 stop10h 34m

Cancun

Mon 3/2

11:40 am-10:57 pm

1 stop11h 17m

$368

RaleighCancún

RDU - CUN

RDUCUN

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 2/24

7:00 am-1:03 pm

1 stop6h 03m

Cancun

Fri 2/27

12:20 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop11h 39m

$368

RaleighCancún

RDU - CUN

RDUCUN

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 3/23

8:31 am-2:59 pm

1 stop7h 28m

Cancun

Tue 3/24

7:10 pm-7:46 am

1 stop11h 36m

$368

RaleighCancún

RDU - CUN

RDUCUN

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 3/21

8:31 am-6:05 pm

1 stop10h 34m

Cancun

Mon 3/23

7:10 pm-7:46 am

1 stop11h 36m

$368

RaleighCancún

RDU - CUN

RDUCUN

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 2/23

7:00 am-3:59 pm

1 stop8h 59m

Cancun

Sun 3/1

8:10 pm-7:46 am

1 stop11h 36m

$368

RaleighCancún

RDU - CUN

RDUCUN

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 2/27

8:31 am-3:59 pm

1 stop7h 28m

Cancun

Wed 3/4

11:40 am-10:57 pm

1 stop11h 17m

$368

RaleighCancún

RDU - CUN

RDUCUN

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 3/19

7:00 am-6:05 pm

1 stop12h 05m

Cancun

Wed 3/25

10:40 am-10:57 pm

1 stop11h 17m

$368

RaleighCancún

RDU - CUN

RDUCUN

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 2/26

7:00 am-7:05 pm

1 stop12h 05m

Cancun

Mon 3/2

8:10 pm-7:46 am

1 stop11h 36m

$368

RaleighCancún

RDU - CUN

RDUCUN

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 3/16

8:31 am-6:05 pm

1 stop10h 34m

Cancun

Fri 3/20

7:10 pm-7:46 am

1 stop11h 36m

$368

RaleighCancún

RDU - CUN

RDUCUN

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 2/23

7:00 am-1:03 pm

1 stop6h 03m

Cancun

Wed 3/4

12:20 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop11h 39m

$368

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Best time to book a flight from Raleigh to Playa del Carmen

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Raleigh to Playa del Carmen

How far ahead should I book a flight from Raleigh to Playa del Carmen?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Raleigh to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on September 26, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Raleigh to Playa del Carmen is 15 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 Raleigh to Playa del Carmen?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Playa del Carmen (average of $360). Flying from Raleigh 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 RDU to PL9?

Find hourly flight availability from Raleigh 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 September 30, 2025.

When flying from Raleigh to Playa del Carmen, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Raleigh to Playa del Carmen?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Raleigh to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on September 28, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Raleigh to Playa del Carmen flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 September 30, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and Aeromexico from Raleigh to Playa del Carmen to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,691 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,913 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Raleigh to Playa del Carmen. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Raleigh to Playa del Carmen?

    For a flight from Raleigh to Playa del Carmen, you will be flying from Raleigh-Durham. Raleigh-Durham (RDU) is just 11.1 mi from the center of the city. Raleigh-Durham is the only Raleigh airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Playa del Carmen per day. 9 airlines have flights to Playa del Carmen from Raleigh-Durham on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Raleigh to Playa del Carmen?

    There are many flights that can get you from Raleigh to Playa del Carmen in 10h 34m. Fly via JetBlue to get the fastest option. The distance between Raleigh and Playa del Carmen is about 1135 mi.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Raleigh to Playa del Carmen?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $375. While the most popular route (Raleigh-Durham - Cancun) can be booked for $308 on average, our data indicates $672 when flying from Raleigh to Playa del Carmen.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Playa del Carmen?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Playa del Carmen (average of $360). Flying from Raleigh 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 9 airlines flying from Raleigh to Playa del Carmen

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Raleigh 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 September 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AeromexicoCheapest$186Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$209Average$548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
FrontierCheapest$242Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$266Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$302Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$332Average$500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$365Average$542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$366Average$556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
AeroMexico ConnectCheapest$762Average$862FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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