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$136+ 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 6/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — CUN
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Raleigh-Durham to Playa del Carmen are usually found in September or January, booked 15 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to Playa del Carmen

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AranGrant
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Round-trip from

$351
(JetBlue)

One-way from

$136
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$501
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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 May 1, 2025.

This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Tue 8/266:35 amRDU - CUN
1 stop6h 19mJetBlue
Sat 8/309:45 amCUN - RDU
1 stop12h 23mJetBlue
Deal found 4/29$351
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sun 6/110:45 pmRDU - CUN
1 stop9h 14mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/69:12 amCUN - RDU
1 stop7h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$354
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/610:17 amRDU - CUN
1 stop25h 56mSpirit Airlines
Sat 6/148:58 amCUN - RDU
1 stop23h 42mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/29$362
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 5/711:52 amRDU - CUN
1 stop26h 36mFrontier
Wed 5/149:59 amCUN - RDU
1 stop20h 33mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$375
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/134:45 pmRDU - CUN
1 stop8h 37mDelta
Fri 6/206:03 amCUN - RDU
1 stop8h 12mDelta
Deal found 4/29$389
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/114:41 pmRDU - CUN
1 stop10h 01mAeromexico
Thu 7/172:10 pmCUN - RDU
1 stop8h 06mAeromexico
Deal found 4/29$398
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/1110:00 amRDU - CUN
1 stop6h 28mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/1511:45 amCUN - RDU
1 stop10h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$408
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/106:30 amRDU - CUN
1 stop8h 58mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/217:51 amCUN - RDU
1 stop13h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$443

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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 May 1, 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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RaleighCancún

RDU - CUN

RDUCUN

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 6/1

10:45 pm-6:59 am

1 stop9h 14m

Cancun

Fri 6/6

9:12 am-5:59 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$354

RaleighCancún

RDU - CUN

RDUCUN

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 7/9

6:35 am-11:54 am

1 stop6h 19m

Cancun

Tue 7/22

9:45 am-11:08 pm

1 stop12h 23m

$360

RaleighCancún

RDU - CUN

RDUCUN

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 6/6

10:17 am-11:13 am

1 stop25h 56m

Cancun

Sat 6/14

8:58 am-9:40 am

1 stop23h 42m

$362

RaleighCancún

RDU - CUN

RDUCUN

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 5/7

11:52 am-1:28 pm

1 stop26h 36m

Cancun

Wed 5/14

9:59 am-7:32 am

1 stop20h 33m

$375

RaleighCancún

RDU - CUN

RDUCUN

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 6/13

4:45 pm-12:22 am

1 stop8h 37m

Cancun

Fri 6/20

6:03 am-3:15 pm

1 stop8h 12m

$389

RaleighCancún

RDU - CUN

RDUCUN

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 7/11

4:41 pm-1:42 am

1 stop10h 01m

Cancun

Thu 7/17

2:10 pm-11:16 pm

1 stop8h 06m

$398

RaleighCancún

RDU - CUN

RDUCUN

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 6/11

10:00 am-3:28 pm

1 stop6h 28m

Cancun

Sun 6/15

11:45 am-10:47 pm

1 stop10h 02m

$408

RaleighCancún

RDU - CUN

RDUCUN

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 7/10

6:30 am-2:28 pm

1 stop8h 58m

Cancun

Mon 7/21

7:51 am-9:55 pm

1 stop13h 04m

$443

RaleighCancún

RDU - CUN

RDUCUN

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 6/14

6:00 am-8:12 am

1 stop27h 12m

$136

RaleighCancún

RDU - CUN

RDUCUN

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 6/1

10:45 pm-6:59 am

1 stop9h 14m

$159

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Playa del Carmen from Raleigh with our price prediction graph.
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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 April 25, 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 May 1, 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 March 30, 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. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 May 1, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Raleigh to Playa del Carmen, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Delta and Copa Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,415 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,698 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Raleigh to Playa del Carmen one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $159. Spirit Airlines flights start at $167 while deals on Delta start at $187 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Raleigh to Playa del Carmen?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Raleigh to Playa del Carmen consider choosing Aeromexico (79%), American Airlines (71%) or Delta (67%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $275. While the most popular route (Raleigh-Durham - Cancun) can be booked for $301 on average our data indicates $721 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AeromexicoCheapest$208Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$242Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$249Average$455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$252Average$568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$329Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$331Average$534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$379Average$545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$500Average$681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
AeroMexico ConnectCheapest$523Average$862FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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