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

For one-way options, check prices for JetBlue. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $143. Users have also found prices from $160 and $160 on Delta and United Airlines, respectively.

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 Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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 $647, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $196. When looking at the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Cancun), you can expect to pay $359 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.

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.

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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 35% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Playa del Carmen

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

4,200 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Edward,Sep 2026

MCO - BWI

Changed flight which was easy. Gate Agent booked me from extra leg room seat on original flight to row 15 on new flight that did not have extra leg room - even though it was an exit row. The row in front of me with extra leg room had an empty seat.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,200 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,200 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Edward,Sep 2026

MCO - BWI

United Airlines

7.4

Good

10,251 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,200 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Edward,Sep 2026

MCO - BWI

JetBlue

7.1

Good

3,041 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,200 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Edward,Sep 2026

MCO - BWI

American Airlines

7.0

Good

12,096 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,200 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Edward,Sep 2026

MCO - BWI

Frontier

5.6

Fair

2,568 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,200 reviews

Reviews

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10.0

Excellent

Edward,Sep 2026

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What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Playa del Carmen one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for JetBlue. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $143. Users have also found prices from $160 and $160 on Delta 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 $647, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $196. When looking at the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Cancun), you can expect to pay $359 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.

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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$144	Average$522	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Air Canada	Cheapest$165	Average$451	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%
JetBlue	Cheapest$168	Average$498	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Aeromexico	Cheapest$175	Average$382	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Frontier	Cheapest$197	Average$435	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
United Airlines	Cheapest$278	Average$571	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$338	Average$619	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Southwest	Cheapest$360	Average$647	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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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 35% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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 Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Playa del Carmen

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.

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