Playa del Carmen

$120+ 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 5/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — CUN
Jun 4 — Jun 111
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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 May, booked 29 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Dulles Intl to Playa del Carmen

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 May 5, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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.
Tue 5/267:45 am
IAD
-
CUN
1 stop7h 22m
Frontier
Tue 6/23:22 pm
CUN
-
IAD
1 stop6h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 5/3$314
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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.
Tue 5/267:45 am
IAD
-
CUN
1 stop7h 22m
Frontier
Thu 5/2810:19 am
CUN
-
IAD
2 stops11h 50m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4$320
This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/107:40 am
IAD
-
CUN
1 stop7h 27m
Frontier
Thu 5/143:22 pm
CUN
-
IAD
1 stop6h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 4/30$324
This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/187:40 am
IAD
-
CUN
1 stop7h 27m
Frontier
Thu 5/2810:19 am
CUN
-
IAD
2 stops11h 50m
Frontier
Deal found 4/30$329
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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.
Sat 5/96:49 am
IAD
-
CUN
1 stop8h 18m
Frontier
Sat 5/233:22 pm
CUN
-
IAD
1 stop6h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 5/3$334
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/97:30 am
IAD
-
CUN
1 stop7h 21m
Frontier
Fri 6/123:01 pm
CUN
-
IAD
1 stop17h 58m
Frontier
Deal found 5/1$337
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/11:09 pm
IAD
-
CUN
Nonstop3h 42m
United Airlines
Sat 6/611:14 am
CUN
-
IAD
Nonstop3h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/30$341
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 6/64:55 pm
IAD
-
CUN
1 stop18h 35m
Aeromexico
Thu 6/117:31 pm
CUN
-
IAD
1 stop18h 52m
Aeromexico
Deal found 5/5$342
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 5/306:08 am
IAD
-
CUN
1 stop15h 08m
Delta
Fri 6/56:07 am
CUN
-
IAD
1 stop8h 16m
Delta
Deal found 5/3$343
This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/166:49 am
IAD
-
CUN
1 stop8h 18m
Frontier
Thu 5/213:22 pm
CUN
-
IAD
1 stop6h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 4/30$344
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/66:33 am
IAD
-
CUN
1 stop8h 06m
United Airlines
Thu 6/114:18 pm
CUN
-
IAD
Nonstop3h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/30$345
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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.
Wed 6/103:02 pm
IAD
-
CUN
1 stop6h 23m
Delta
Sat 6/206:07 am
CUN
-
IAD
1 stop8h 16m
Delta
Deal found 5/4$346

Find 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 May 5, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$314
(Frontier)

One-way from

$120
(Priceline)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$524
Provider with most accurate pricing for Washington, D.C. (WAS)-Cancun flight deals.
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From Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Playa del Carmen
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Playa del Carmen
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($23 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

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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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Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 8/24

6:00 am-12:56 pm

1 stop7h 56m

Cancun

Thu 8/27

6:03 am-3:17 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$346

Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/26

10:11 am-8:16 pm

1 stop11h 05m

Cancun

Tue 6/2

6:07 am-6:43 pm

2 stops11h 36m

$356

Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 6/26

8:29 am-8:25 pm

1 stop12h 56m

Cancun

Tue 6/30

6:03 am-3:20 pm

1 stop8h 17m

$363

Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 8/19

12:35 pm-3:12 pm

Nonstop3h 37m

Cancun

Sat 8/22

1:57 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$377

Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 6/12

6:33 am-1:39 pm

1 stop8h 06m

Cancun

Mon 6/15

11:14 am-3:45 pm

Nonstop3h 31m

$428

Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 10/31

1:00 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Cancun

Sat 11/7

6:06 am-1:45 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$449

Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 7/8

8:23 am-11:05 am

Nonstop3h 42m

Cancun

Thu 7/23

11:14 am-3:45 pm

Nonstop3h 31m

$461
Quickest round-trip

Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/27

8:29 am-11:20 am

Nonstop3h 51m

Cancun

Mon 11/2

12:35 pm-3:55 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

$462

Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/15

12:35 pm-3:12 pm

Nonstop3h 37m

Cancun

Sat 8/22

1:43 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop7h 53m

$472

Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 10/28

6:20 am-12:33 pm

1 stop7h 13m

Cancun

Sun 11/1

4:20 pm-5:08 am

1 stop12h 48m

$476

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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

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 May 5, 2026.

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.

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 May 5, 2026.

The most flights from IAD 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. 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 May 5, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta,United Airlines, andAeromexico 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.

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Joel,May 2026

ATL - JAX

The flight was delivered 50 minutes and taxing took what felt like 20 minutes to takeoff.

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Joel,May 2026

ATL - JAX

The flight was delivered 50 minutes and taxing took what felt like 20 minutes to takeoff.

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Joel,May 2026

ATL - JAX

The flight was delivered 50 minutes and taxing took what felt like 20 minutes to takeoff.

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Joel,May 2026

ATL - JAX

The flight was delivered 50 minutes and taxing took what felt like 20 minutes to takeoff.

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Joel,May 2026

ATL - JAX

The flight was delivered 50 minutes and taxing took what felt like 20 minutes to takeoff.

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Joel,May 2026

ATL - JAX

The flight was delivered 50 minutes and taxing took what felt like 20 minutes to takeoff.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dulles Intl 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. 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 37m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 19m. 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 Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $133. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Air Canada, 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 $607, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $165. The most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Cancun), is priced around $342.

  • 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.

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Alternative routes for Dulles Intl to Playa del Carmen

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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 May 5, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$139Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$144Average$511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AeromexicoCheapest$148Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$194Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
FrontierCheapest$197Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$326Average$654FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$330Average$656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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