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$138+ Cheap flights from Dulles Intl (IAD) to Playa del Carmen, Mexico

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IAD — CUN
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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3 stars

Round-trip from

$313
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$138
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$567
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Cheapest flights from Dulles Intl to Playa del Carmen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dulles Intl to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 30, 2025.

This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/14:56 pmIAD - CUN
1 stop9h 37mAeromexico
Sat 11/86:00 amCUN - IAD
1 stop8h 02mAeromexico
Deal found 10/27$302
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Sat 11/86:00 amIAD - CUN
2 stops18h 23mAeromexico
Sat 11/156:00 amCUN - IAD
1 stop8h 02mAeromexico
Deal found 10/29$306
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/135:45 amIAD - CUN
1 stop7h 53mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/2010:12 amCUN - IAD
1 stop11h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$313
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Sat 11/158:36 pmIAD - CUN
1 stop12h 37mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/229:12 pmCUN - IAD
1 stop12h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$318
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/13:33 pmIAD - CUN
1 stop5h 47mDelta
Sat 11/812:05 pmCUN - IAD
2 stops11h 15mDelta
Deal found 10/28$321
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/16:00 amIAD - CUN
1 stop15h 20mAeromexico
Fri 11/79:54 pmCUN - IAD
1 stop16h 08mAeromexico
Deal found 10/27$328
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Wed 12/316:05 amIAD - CUN
1 stop7h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/73:40 pmCUN - IAD
2 stops22h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$329
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Tue 12/305:37 pmIAD - CUN
2 stops19h 54mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/810:15 amCUN - IAD
1 stop28h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$330
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Sat 11/84:01 pmIAD - CUN
1 stop17h 35mAeromexico
Wed 11/126:00 amCUN - IAD
1 stop8h 02mAeromexico
Deal found 10/29$332

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Playa del Carmen that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 11/9

6:03 am-6:47 pm

2 stops12h 44m

Cancun

Thu 11/13

6:00 am-2:02 pm

1 stop8h 02m

$416

Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 11/12

12:46 pm-4:40 pm

Nonstop3h 54m

Cancun

Sat 11/15

2:44 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$422

Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/3

12:46 pm-4:40 pm

Nonstop3h 54m

Cancun

Thu 12/11

12:35 pm-3:55 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

$472

Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 11/18

8:29 am-12:20 pm

Nonstop3h 51m

Cancun

Tue 11/25

12:35 pm-3:55 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

$472

Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/26

8:20 am-3:35 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Cancun

Thu 1/29

12:35 pm-3:55 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

$476

Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/3

7:05 am-3:17 pm

1 stop8h 12m

Cancun

Mon 11/10

11:17 am-11:03 pm

2 stops11h 46m

$480

Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 11/11

12:46 pm-4:40 pm

Nonstop3h 54m

Cancun

Fri 11/14

5:09 pm-8:29 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

$487

Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 1/9

8:29 am-12:20 pm

Nonstop3h 51m

Cancun

Tue 1/13

5:09 pm-8:29 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

$497

Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 12/2

12:30 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop8h 50m

Cancun

Sat 12/6

6:00 am-2:02 pm

1 stop8h 02m

$501

Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 12/16

6:00 am-12:25 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Cancun

Sun 12/21

5:09 pm-8:29 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

$501

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Dulles Intl to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on October 24, 2025.

Booking 43 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Playa del Carmen. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Playa del Carmen (average of $210). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Playa del Carmen in June is currently the most expensive (average of $450). 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 IAD to PL9?

Find hourly flight availability from Dulles Intl 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 October 30, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Playa del Carmen in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 24% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Dulles Intl to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on October 26, 2025.

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

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

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 October 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and Aeromexico from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Playa del Carmen by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,993 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,993 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,993 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,998 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,993 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
Aeromexico
7.4
Good
1,674 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,993 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,030 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,993 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,123 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,993 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.

Related info for your journey

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

    Delta and United Airlines can get you from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Playa del Carmen in just under 3h 54m. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h 50m. The distance between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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. Dulles Intl Airport to Playa del Carmen one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Air Canada, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $198. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Playa del Carmen for a low price.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Playa del Carmen?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Playa del Carmen? While on average our users pay $684, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $164. The most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Cancun), is priced around $310.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dulles Intl 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. Dulles Intl Airport to Playa del Carmen?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Playa del Carmen (average of $210). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Playa del Carmen in June is currently the most expensive (average of $450). 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 7 airlines flying from Dulles Intl to Playa del Carmen

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Dulles Intl 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 October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$131Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$271Average$549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
AeromexicoCheapest$284Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$286Average$351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$314Average$575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$318Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$364Average$627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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