How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen?

Departing from Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen will take you 3h 54m. The distance between Washington, D.C. and Playa del Carmen is about 1357 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen one-way?

For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $133. Users have also found prices from $162 and $164 on JetBlue and United Airlines, respectively.

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.

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).

What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen?

The most popular route from Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen 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 Playa del Carmen?

While on average a flight from Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen is generally $657, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $161. When looking at the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Cancun), you can expect to pay $299 for that flight.

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

When booking a flight from Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen, you may want to consider flying on United Airlines, American Airlines or JetBlue as they are the most popular for this route.

How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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.

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Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen flights typically cost between $461 and $835 in January. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $244 on Spirit Airlines (Jan 10-Feb 4).

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 16, 2025.

Wed 12/315:30 amBWI - CUN

1 stop8h 10mMultiple Airlines

Wed 1/73:38 pmCUN - BWI

Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$285

Wed 12/3110:42 amBWI - CUN

Nonstop3h 51mSpirit Airlines

Thu 1/1511:52 amCUN - BWI

Nonstop3h 22mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$296

Mon 12/297:00 amDCA - CUN

1 stop9h 06mJetBlue

Mon 1/510:26 amCUN - DCA

1 stop6h 54mJetBlue

Deal found 12/14

$309

Tue 12/305:30 amBWI - CUN

1 stop8h 09mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/811:52 amCUN - BWI

Nonstop3h 22mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$312

Wed 12/315:30 amBWI - CUN

1 stop8h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/811:52 amCUN - BWI

Nonstop3h 22mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$313

Wed 12/317:00 amDCA - CUN

1 stop9h 06mJetBlue

Thu 1/1511:55 amCUN - DCA

1 stop10h 36mJetBlue

Deal found 12/15

$321

Wed 12/315:30 amBWI - CUN

1 stop8h 10mFrontier

Thu 1/154:12 pmCUN - BWI

1 stop8h 24mFrontier

Deal found 12/14

$328

Tue 12/305:30 amBWI - CUN

1 stop8h 09mFrontier

Thu 1/83:14 pmCUN - BWI

2 stops19h 07mFrontier

Deal found 12/13

$338

Wed 12/316:05 amIAD - CUN

1 stop7h 35mFrontier

Thu 1/83:14 pmCUN - IAD

2 stops16h 41mFrontier

Deal found 12/13

$339

Wed 12/315:30 amBWI - CUN

1 stop8h 10mFrontier

Thu 1/83:14 pmCUN - BWI

2 stops16h 07mFrontier

Deal found 12/13

$339

Mon 12/159:45 amIAD - CUN

1 stop27h 10mMultiple Airlines

Wed 12/2410:07 amCUN - IAD

1 stop7h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$354

Mon 12/1511:05 amDCA - CUN

1 stop25h 50mMultiple Airlines

Wed 12/244:58 pmCUN - DCA

1 stop20h 03mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$360

Best flights from Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 16, 2025.

Sun 1/187:00 amBWI - CUN

Nonstop3h 57mSpirit Airlines

Mon 2/211:52 amCUN - BWI

Nonstop3h 22mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$297

Sun 1/1812:46 pmIAD - CUN

Nonstop3h 54mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/225:09 pmCUN - IAD

Nonstop3h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$299

Sat 1/107:30 amDCA - CUN

1 stop5h 33mJetBlue

Wed 1/149:47 amCUN - DCA

1 stop8h 13mJetBlue

Deal found 12/15

$327

Wed 1/146:00 amBWI - CUN

2 stops12h 47mDelta

Thu 1/291:40 pmCUN - BWI

1 stop6h 00mDelta

Deal found 12/15

$427

Tue 1/1311:35 amBWI - CUN

Nonstop3h 50mSouthwest

Thu 1/154:15 pmCUN - BWI

Nonstop3h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 12/14

$439

Tue 1/277:30 amDCA - CUN

1 stop5h 33mJetBlue

Tue 2/39:47 amCUN - DCA

1 stop8h 13mJetBlue

Deal found 12/14

$347

Mon 1/268:15 amIAD - CUN

1 stop9h 35mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/295:09 pmCUN - IAD

Nonstop3h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$360

Mon 1/197:30 amDCA - CUN

1 stop5h 33mJetBlue

Sat 1/242:23 pmCUN - DCA

1 stop8h 08mJetBlue

Deal found 12/14

$347

Wed 1/146:00 amBWI - CUN

2 stops12h 47mDelta

Tue 1/2012:35 pmCUN - BWI

2 stops12h 06mDelta

Deal found 12/14

$427

Sun 2/16:20 amBWI - CUN

2 stops9h 40mSouthwest

Thu 2/511:25 amCUN - BWI

2 stops8h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 12/15

$458

Sat 2/215:20 pmBWI - CUN

2 stops18h 05mUnited Airlines

Wed 2/258:39 amCUN - BWI

1 stop7h 31mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$427

Mon 3/167:00 amDCA - CUN

1 stop11h 10mJetBlue

Wed 3/181:55 pmCUN - DCA

1 stop8h 04mJetBlue

Deal found 12/16

$414

Thu 1/812:46 pmIAD - CUN

Nonstop3h 54mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/175:09 pmCUN - IAD

Nonstop3h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$434

Sun 3/16:00 amIAD - CUN

2 stops12h 47mDelta

Thu 3/126:06 amCUN - IAD

1 stop7h 39mDelta

Deal found 12/14

$483

Mon 3/167:00 amDCA - CUN

1 stop11h 10mJetBlue

Tue 3/1710:42 amCUN - DCA

1 stop11h 07mJetBlue

Deal found 12/14

$419

Wed 1/146:20 amIAD - CUN

2 stops12h 27mDelta

Tue 1/2011:15 amCUN - IAD

2 stops13h 09mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$485

Sun 1/188:50 amBWI - CUN

2 stops10h 55mSouthwest

Mon 2/25:20 pmCUN - BWI

2 stops15h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 12/15

$537

Sat 1/1712:46 pmIAD - CUN

Nonstop3h 54mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/2412:28 pmCUN - IAD

1 stop9h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$469

Thu 2/196:00 amDCA - CUN

1 stop13h 05mJetBlue

Mon 2/232:23 pmCUN - DCA

1 stop8h 36mJetBlue

Deal found 12/14

$447

Sun 3/156:00 amIAD - CUN

2 stops12h 38mDelta

Fri 3/2011:20 amCUN - IAD

2 stops12h 06mDelta

Deal found 12/14

$493

Wed 3/410:59 amDCA - CUN

1 stop6h 59mJetBlue

Sat 3/72:23 pmCUN - DCA

1 stop8h 08mJetBlue

Deal found 12/15

$449

Mon 1/512:46 pmIAD - CUN

Nonstop3h 54mUnited Airlines

Fri 1/92:44 pmCUN - IAD

1 stop7h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$505

Wed 3/412:23 pmIAD - CUN

2 stops23h 31mDelta

Mon 3/96:06 amCUN - IAD

1 stop7h 39mDelta

Deal found 12/15

$508

Sun 3/156:55 pmDCA - CUN

1 stop13h 39mJetBlue

Tue 3/171:25 pmCUN - DCA

1 stop8h 24mJetBlue

Deal found 12/16

$454

Wed 2/117:30 pmIAD - CUN

2 stops15h 35mDelta

Tue 2/176:01 amCUN - IAD

1 stop7h 44mDelta

Deal found 12/14

$513

Sat 2/78:29 amIAD - CUN

Nonstop3h 51mUnited Airlines

Thu 2/1212:35 pmCUN - IAD

Nonstop3h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$516

Tue 12/307:00 amDCA - CUN

1 stop9h 06mJetBlue

Wed 12/3111:18 amCUN - DCA

1 stop11h 28mJetBlue

Deal found 12/15

$455

Wed 1/286:00 amBWI - CUN

2 stops12h 47mDelta

Mon 2/212:25 pmCUN - BWI

2 stops12h 16mDelta

Deal found 12/14

$537

Thu 1/85:18 pmBWI - CUN

2 stops18h 07mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/122:44 pmCUN - BWI

1 stop7h 41mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$543

Thu 3/127:00 amDCA - CUN

1 stop6h 04mJetBlue

Thu 3/198:55 amCUN - DCA

1 stop8h 04mJetBlue

Deal found 12/14

$461

Last-minute flights from Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen
Discover last-minute flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen. Data last updated December 16, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Fri 1/29:09 pmBWI - CUN

1 stop11h 58mSpirit Airlines

Wed 1/73:38 pmCUN - BWI

Nonstop3h 30mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$249

Sat 1/104:44 pmBWI - CUN

1 stop16h 29mSpirit Airlines

Sat 1/1711:52 amCUN - BWI

Nonstop3h 22mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$246

Sat 1/107:46 amBWI - CUN

Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/1511:52 amCUN - BWI

Nonstop3h 22mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$247

Sat 1/104:44 pmBWI - CUN

1 stop16h 29mSpirit Airlines

Wed 2/410:13 amCUN - BWI

1 stop13h 34mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$250

Sat 1/1010:03 amIAD - CUN

1 stop23h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/154:12 pmCUN - IAD

1 stop15h 39mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$300

Sun 1/118:35 amIAD - CUN

1 stop24h 38mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/1710:13 amCUN - IAD

1 stop21h 51mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$301

Sun 1/1812:46 pmIAD - CUN

Nonstop3h 54mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/225:09 pmCUN - IAD

Nonstop3h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$299

Sat 1/247:45 amBWI - CUN

Nonstop4h 01mMultiple Airlines

Tue 2/311:52 amCUN - BWI

Nonstop3h 22mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$244

Sat 1/247:45 amBWI - CUN

Nonstop4h 01mMultiple Airlines

Thu 2/51:21 pmCUN - BWI

1 stop5h 42mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$258

Sat 1/2411:39 amIAD - CUN

2 stops24h 37mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/292:57 pmCUN - IAD

1 stop25h 36mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$305

Sun 1/257:00 amBWI - CUN

Nonstop3h 57mSpirit Airlines

Sat 1/3111:52 amCUN - BWI

Nonstop3h 22mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$257

Sat 1/317:00 amBWI - CUN

Nonstop3h 57mSpirit Airlines

Wed 2/411:52 amCUN - BWI

Nonstop3h 22mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$245

One-way flights from Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen
Search for one-way flight options from Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 16, 2025.

Mon 1/56:42 amBWI - CUN

1 stop9h 26mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$93

Tue 1/206:20 amBWI - CUN

1 stop5h 56mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$102

Sun 1/410:42 amBWI - CUN

Nonstop3h 51mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$109

Sat 1/244:44 pmBWI - CUN

1 stop16h 29mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$110

Sat 1/107:00 amBWI - CUN

Nonstop3h 57mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$111

Thu 1/15:00 amBWI - CUN

1 stop5h 45mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$113

Mon 1/127:00 amBWI - CUN

Nonstop3h 57mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$117

Tue 2/106:20 amBWI - CUN

1 stop5h 56mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$118

Tue 1/276:20 amBWI - CUN

1 stop5h 56mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$119

Sat 1/37:20 amBWI - CUN

Nonstop4h 10mFrontier

Deal found 12/14

$120

Fri 1/29:09 pmBWI - CUN

1 stop11h 58mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$121

Tue 2/171:25 amIAD - CUN

2 stops10h 19mVolaris El Salvador

Deal found 12/16

$145

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Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreCancún

BWI - CUN

BWICUN

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 1/18

7:00 am-10:57 am

Nonstop3h 57m

Cancun

Mon 2/2

11:52 am-3:14 pm

Nonstop3h 22m

$297

Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 1/18

12:46 pm-4:40 pm

Nonstop3h 54m

Cancun

Thu 1/22

5:09 pm-8:29 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

$299

Washington, D.C.Cancún

DCA - CUN

DCACUN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 1/10

7:30 am-1:03 pm

1 stop5h 33m

Cancun

Wed 1/14

9:47 am-6:00 pm

1 stop8h 13m

$327

Washington, D.C.Cancún

DCA - CUN

DCACUN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 1/27

7:30 am-1:03 pm

1 stop5h 33m

Cancun

Tue 2/3

9:47 am-6:00 pm

1 stop8h 13m

$347

Washington, D.C.Cancún

DCA - CUN

DCACUN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 1/19

7:30 am-1:03 pm

1 stop5h 33m

Cancun

Sat 1/24

2:23 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop8h 08m

$347

Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/26

8:15 am-5:50 pm

1 stop9h 35m

Cancun

Thu 1/29

5:09 pm-8:29 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

$360

Washington, D.C.Cancún

DCA - CUN

DCACUN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 3/16

7:00 am-5:10 pm

1 stop11h 10m

Cancun

Wed 3/18

1:55 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$414

Washington, D.C.Cancún

DCA - CUN

DCACUN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 3/16

7:00 am-5:10 pm

1 stop11h 10m

Cancun

Tue 3/17

10:42 am-10:49 pm

1 stop11h 07m

$419

BaltimoreCancún

BWI - CUN

BWICUN

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 1/14

6:00 am-6:47 pm

2 stops12h 47m

Cancun

Thu 1/29

1:40 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$427

BaltimoreCancún

BWI - CUN

BWICUN

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 1/14

6:00 am-6:47 pm

2 stops12h 47m

Cancun

Tue 1/20

12:35 pm-12:41 am

2 stops12h 06m

$427

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen

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

The price you pay for your flight from Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 43 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen (average of $205). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen in June is currently the most expensive (average of $261). 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 PL9?

It’s optimal to fly from Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 27% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen

The most flights from WAS 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).

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Playa del Carmen

See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,094 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,048 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

JetBlue

7.2

Good

2,894 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,187 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

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How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen?
Departing from Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen will take you 3h 54m. The distance between Washington, D.C. and Playa del Carmen is about 1357 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $133. Users have also found prices from $162 and $164 on JetBlue and United Airlines, respectively.
What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen?
The most popular route from Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen 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 Playa del Carmen?
While on average a flight from Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen is generally $657, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $161. When looking at the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Cancun), you can expect to pay $299 for that flight.
Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen that include hotel bookings?
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How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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. to Playa del Carmen?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen (average of $205). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen in June is currently the most expensive (average of $261). 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 10 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$134	Average$426	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Air Canada	Cheapest$194	Average$499	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%
Frontier	Cheapest$248	Average$423	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Aeromexico	Cheapest$252	Average$490	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$275	Average$587	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$278	Average$585	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Volaris El Salvador	Cheapest$286	Average$349	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Delta	Cheapest$303	Average$582	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
JetBlue	Cheapest$365	Average$461	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Southwest	Cheapest$490	Average$653	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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