Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Cancún

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Flight information for Washington, D.C. to Cancún to help you plan your next trip.
Cheapest round-trip flight
$232
Spirit 1 stop 6 hr Sep 15 — Sep 21
The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Cancún is currently $232
Cheapest one-way flight
$101
Spirit 1 stop 6 hr Sep 21
The cheapest one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to Cancún is currently $101
Fastest flight
3 hr 34 min
The fastest nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. to Cancún takes 3 hr 34 min
Nonstop flights
Every day
There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Cancún is typically October. The most expensive one is typically June.
October
Cheapest
Typical prices: $170–215
June
Most expensive
Typical prices: $305–455

Popular airports near Washington, D.C.

  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
    Washington 17 min 4 mi
  • Dulles International Airport (IAD)
    Washington 52 min 22 mi
  • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
    Baltimore 48 min 27 mi
  • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
    Philadelphia 2 hr 18 min 116 mi

Popular airports near Cancún

  • Cancún International Airport (CUN)
    Cancún 26 min 9 mi
  • Aeropuerto Internacional de Tulum Felipe Carrillo Puerto (TQO)
    Tulum 2 hr 28 min 86 mi
  • Cozumel International Airport (CZM)
    Cozumel 2 hr 29 min 44 mi
  • Mérida International Airport (MID)
    Merida 3 hr 42 min 181 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Washington, D.C. to Cancún

How long does it take to fly from Washington, D.C. to Cancún?
3 hr 34 min is the shortest flight time from Washington, D.C. to Cancún.
When are the cheapest days to fly from Washington, D.C. to Cancún?
The cheapest days to fly are usually in October. Typical prices range from $170 to $215.
Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Cancún?
The best round-trip deal recently found on Google Flights from Washington, D.C. to Cancún was with Spirit from $232. The best one-way deal was with Spirit from $101.
When are direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Cancún available?
There are direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Cancún on a daily basis.
Which airlines have direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Cancún?
Southwest, Spirit and United fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Cancún.
What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Cancún?
The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Cancún starts at $232 from Sun, Sep 15 to Sat, Sep 21. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $101 and departs on Sat, Sep 21.
When should you visit Cancún?
Peak season is winter (Dec–Apr), becoming busiest during U.S. university students’ spring break (Mar–Apr, dates vary). Summer (Jun–Aug) is very hot and humid. Fall (Sep–Nov) is warm, with a chance of hurricanes. Visits from mid-Jun–late Aug offer the opportunity to snorkel with giant whale sharks off the coast of Isla Holbox, while sea turtle nesting season is Jun–Aug. Key events and holidays include Cinco de Mayo (May 5) and the Cancún Jazz Festival (Sep).
How do I find cheap dates to fly from Washington, D.C. to Cancún
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Washington, D.C. to Cancún.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

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