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$124+ Cheap flights from Dulles Intl (IAD) 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 12/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — CUN
10月 15 — 10月 221
週三 10/15
週三 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Playa del Carmen are usually found in September or February, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Dulles Intl to Playa del Carmen

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Dulles Intl to Playa del Carmen flight deals. Data was last updated 9月 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$280
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$124
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$520
From Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Playa del Carmen
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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 9月 15, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
週二 12/27:59 amIAD - CUN
1 stop5h 25mAmerican Airlines
週三 12/1011:50 amCUN - IAD
2 stops11h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$280
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
週六 9/278:34 amIAD - CUN
Nonstop3h 36mUnited Airlines
週六 10/411:14 amCUN - IAD
Nonstop3h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$281
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
週三 11/195:27 pmIAD - CUN
1 stop21h 55mAmerican Airlines
週三 11/263:13 pmCUN - IAD
1 stop8h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$282
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
週五 9/192:21 pmIAD - CUN
1 stop26h 06mAmerican Airlines
週六 9/277:50 amCUN - IAD
1 stop7h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/12$297
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
週五 10/175:05 pmIAD - CUN
1 stop9h 10mAeromexico
週五 10/246:00 amCUN - IAD
1 stop8h 10mAeromexico
Deal found 9/14$298
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
週六 9/276:25 amIAD - CUN
1 stop14h 40mAmerican Airlines
週六 10/42:25 pmCUN - IAD
2 stops17h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$300
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
週二 10/2810:11 amIAD - CUN
1 stop11h 09mAeromexico
週二 11/49:54 pmCUN - IAD
1 stop16h 08mAeromexico
Deal found 9/13$302

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Dulles Intl 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 9月 15, 2025.
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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Dulles Intl

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Playa del Carmen

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Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

週二 10/28

10:11 am-2:20 pm

1 stop5h 09m

Cancun

週六 11/1

6:00 am-3:02 pm

1 stop8h 02m

$325

Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

週四 1/1

10:55 am-4:32 pm

1 stop5h 37m

Cancun

週一 1/12

2:10 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop9h 25m

$336

Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

週日 12/14

6:00 am-3:33 pm

1 stop9h 33m

Cancun

週四 12/18

12:10 pm-6:24 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$336

Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

週三 10/15

8:34 am-11:10 am

Nonstop3h 36m

Cancun

週三 10/22

4:12 pm-8:28 pm

Nonstop3h 16m

$351

Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

週一 12/1

6:00 am-12:25 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Cancun

週四 12/4

5:09 pm-8:29 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

$351

Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

週一 3/2

12:46 pm-4:40 pm

Nonstop3h 54m

Cancun

週五 3/6

11:35 am-2:50 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

$361

Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

週六 11/29

7:01 am-3:34 pm

1 stop8h 33m

Cancun

週一 12/8

8:49 am-9:30 pm

2 stops12h 41m

$384

Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

週一 12/1

3:35 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Cancun

週一 12/8

7:50 am-9:30 pm

2 stops13h 40m

$384

Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

週一 2/9

6:00 am-1:57 pm

1 stop7h 57m

Cancun

週四 2/19

5:09 pm-8:29 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

$393

Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

週六 12/6

12:46 pm-4:40 pm

Nonstop3h 54m

Cancun

週六 12/13

5:09 pm-8:29 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

$395

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Best time to book a flight from Dulles Intl to Playa del Carmen

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

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 September 12, 2025.

Booking 74 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Playa del Carmen (average of $360). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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 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 9月 15, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Playa del Carmen as you normally would.

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 September 7, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Playa del Carmen flight should consider departing on Sunday 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.

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

Explore weekly flight availability from Dulles Intl 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 9月 15, 2025.

The most flights from IAD to PL9 are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 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 9月 15, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Aeromexico, and United Airlines 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
8.0
Very good
7,956 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,956 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,956 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,697 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,956 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,931 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,956 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,956 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,173 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,956 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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 36m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 33m. 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 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 $615, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $119. The most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Cancun), is priced around $291.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Playa del Carmen (average of $360). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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 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 9月 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$134Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$267Average$352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$271Average$567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
AeromexicoCheapest$294Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$314Average$534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$318Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$396Average$635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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