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$94+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 3/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — CUN
Apr 15 — Apr 221
Wed 4/15
Wed 4/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen

Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen
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 March 16, 2026.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
Thu 3/196:36 am
BWI
-
CUN
Nonstop3h 45m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 3/249:50 am
CUN
-
BWI
2 stops22h 24m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/14$264
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/256:36 am
BWI
-
CUN
Nonstop3h 45m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 3/312:20 pm
CUN
-
BWI
2 stops17h 54m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/15$265
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
Fri 3/2010:08 am
BWI
-
CUN
Nonstop4h 07m
Frontier
Sat 3/282:25 pm
CUN
-
BWI
Nonstop3h 33m
Frontier
Deal found 3/14$266
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Tue 3/178:39 pm
BWI
-
CUN
1 stop12h 33m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 3/1910:16 am
CUN
-
BWI
Nonstop3h 19m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/13$267
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/206:36 am
BWI
-
CUN
Nonstop3h 45m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 3/249:50 am
CUN
-
BWI
2 stops22h 24m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/13$268
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/216:36 am
BWI
-
CUN
Nonstop3h 45m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 3/289:12 am
CUN
-
BWI
1 stop13h 47m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/12$269
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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.
Tue 3/178:39 pm
BWI
-
CUN
1 stop12h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/252:25 pm
CUN
-
BWI
Nonstop3h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/15$271
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/2510:08 am
BWI
-
CUN
Nonstop4h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/110:20 am
CUN
-
BWI
Nonstop3h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/13$272
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/158:39 pm
BWI
-
CUN
1 stop12h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/202:25 pm
CUN
-
BWI
Nonstop3h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$273
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Tue 4/146:45 am
BWI
-
CUN
Nonstop3h 40m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 4/2011:36 am
CUN
-
BWI
Nonstop3h 15m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/13$275
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/1010:25 am
BWI
-
CUN
Nonstop4h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/1711:36 am
CUN
-
BWI
Nonstop3h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$276
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 4/296:25 am
IAD
-
CUN
1 stop7h 15m
American Airlines
Wed 5/612:10 pm
CUN
-
IAD
1 stop6h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/15$324

Find flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen

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One-way from

$94
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September

Average price

$502
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. 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 March 16, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

BaltimoreCancún

BWI - CUN

BWICUN

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 5/10

7:00 am-2:02 pm

1 stop8h 02m

Cancun

Thu 5/14

2:10 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop8h 36m

$359

BaltimoreCancún

BWI - CUN

BWICUN

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 4/29

6:00 am-11:30 am

1 stop6h 30m

Cancun

Tue 5/5

8:00 am-6:14 pm

1 stop9h 14m

$359

Washington, D.C.Cancún

DCA - CUN

DCACUN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 4/29

6:00 am-11:35 am

1 stop6h 35m

Cancun

Tue 5/5

3:15 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$379

Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/7

8:23 am-11:05 am

Nonstop3h 42m

Cancun

Tue 4/14

11:14 am-3:45 pm

Nonstop3h 31m

$383

Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/9

1:09 pm-3:51 pm

Nonstop3h 42m

Cancun

Wed 5/13

4:18 pm-8:44 pm

Nonstop3h 26m

$410

Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 4/24

1:09 pm-3:51 pm

Nonstop3h 42m

Cancun

Wed 4/29

4:18 pm-8:44 pm

Nonstop3h 26m

$410

Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/13

6:00 am-12:02 pm

1 stop7h 02m

Cancun

Mon 4/20

11:14 am-3:45 pm

Nonstop3h 31m

$414

Washington, D.C.Cancún

DCA - CUN

DCACUN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 5/14

6:00 am-12:30 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Cancun

Tue 5/19

12:45 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$424

Washington, D.C.Cancún

DCA - CUN

DCACUN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 5/25

9:00 am-8:16 pm

1 stop12h 16m

Cancun

Thu 5/28

8:08 am-8:45 pm

2 stops11h 37m

$474

Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 5/18

8:23 am-11:05 am

Nonstop3h 42m

Cancun

Tue 5/19

4:18 pm-8:44 pm

Nonstop3h 26m

$475

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Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Playa del Carmen from Washington, D.C. with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on March 13, 2026.

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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen (average of $197). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen in June is currently the most expensive (average of $260). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 March 16, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 31% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen. 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 March 16, 2026.

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).

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 March 16, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,United Airlines, andJetBlue 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
8.0
Very good
4,318 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,318 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,318 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,427 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,318 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,906 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,318 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,519 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,318 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,030 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,318 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington, D.C. 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.

  • 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 42m. 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 United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $124. Users have also found prices from $133 and $133 on Frontier and American 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 $587, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $194. When looking at the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Cancun), you can expect to pay $365 for that flight.

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

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

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen (average of $197). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen in June is currently the most expensive (average of $260). 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

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. 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 March 16, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$110Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AeromexicoCheapest$133Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$165Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
DeltaCheapest$178Average$535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$198Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$271Average$339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$274Average$594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$278Average$574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$319Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$491Average$619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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