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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Cancún from $78

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Avianca Logo
5:05 pm - 1:10 pmIAD-CUN
21h 05m3 stops
Avianca Logo
12:45 pm - 5:35 amCUN-IAD
15h 50m1 stop
$192Avianca
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Tue, Sep 2 - Tue, Sep 9
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:37 am - 12:37 pmBWI-CUN
7h 00m1 stop
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10:20 am - 11:16 pmCUN-BWI
11h 56m1 stop
$230Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Sep 2 - Sat, Sep 6
United Airlines Logo
8:29 am - 12:20 pmIAD-CUN
3h 51mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
5:09 pm - 8:29 pmCUN-IAD
3h 20mnonstop
$251United Airlines
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Sun, Feb 1 - Thu, Feb 5
United Airlines Logo
8:34 am - 11:10 amIAD-CUN
3h 36mnonstop
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11:14 am - 3:30 pmCUN-IAD
3h 16mnonstop
$261United Airlines
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Sun, Aug 24 - Thu, Aug 28
American Airlines Logo
7:44 am - 1:20 pmIAD-CUN
6h 36m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
4:20 pm - 11:59 pmCUN-IAD
6h 39m1 stop
$275American Airlines
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Mon, Aug 25 - Thu, Aug 28
American Airlines Logo
5:05 am - 9:43 amDCA-CUN
5h 38m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
4:20 pm - 11:59 pmCUN-DCA
6h 39m1 stop
$275American Airlines
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Mon, Aug 25 - Thu, Aug 28
Delta Logo
10:11 am - 8:20 pmIAD-CUN
11h 09m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 2:02 pmCUN-IAD
8h 02m1 stop
$306Delta
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Fri, Oct 31 - Tue, Nov 4
Delta Logo
6:15 am - 5:45 pmIAD-CUN
12h 30m2 stops
Delta Logo
8:10 am - 11:17 pmCUN-IAD
14h 07m2 stops
$316Delta
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Sat, Sep 27 - Sat, Oct 4
JetBlue Logo
4:00 pm - 2:20 pmDCA-CUN
23h 20m1 stop
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3:40 pm - 9:00 amCUN-DCA
16h 20m1 stop
$350JetBlue
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Fri, Sep 26 - Fri, Oct 3
JetBlue Logo
6:35 pm - 9:09 amDCA-CUN
14h 34m1 stop
JetBlue Logo
10:23 am - 5:17 pmCUN-DCA
6h 54m1 stop
$364JetBlue
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Sat, Dec 6 - Thu, Dec 11

American Airlines flights from Washington, D.C. to Cancún

Our best American Airlines deals on Washington, D.C. to Cancún flight tickets
American Airlines
Aug 25
IAD7:44 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
6h 36m
1 stop
CUN1:20 pmCancun
Aug 28
CUN4:20 pmCancun
6h 39m
1 stop
IAD11:59 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$275
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American Airlines
Oct 25
IAD8:25 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
16h 00m
1 stop
CUN11:25 amCancun
Oct 30
CUN6:05 pmCancun
15h 46m
1 stop
IAD10:51 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$276
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American Airlines
Nov 8
IAD8:09 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
14h 26m
2 stops
CUN10:35 amCancun
Nov 15
CUN1:30 pmCancun
10h 29m
2 stops
IAD11:59 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$280
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JetBlue flights from Washington, D.C. to Cancún

Our best JetBlue deals on Washington, D.C. to Cancún flight tickets
JetBlue
Sep 26
DCA4:00 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
23h 20m
1 stop
CUN2:20 pmCancun
Oct 3
CUN3:40 pmCancun
16h 20m
1 stop
DCA9:00 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
$350
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JetBlue
Dec 6
DCA6:35 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
14h 34m
1 stop
CUN9:09 amCancun
Dec 11
CUN10:23 amCancun
6h 54m
1 stop
DCA5:17 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
$364
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JetBlue
Oct 25
DCA9:45 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
5h 35m
1 stop
CUN2:20 pmCancun
Oct 26
CUN3:40 pmCancun
21h 31m
1 stop
DCA2:11 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
$371
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Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/2

5:05 pm-1:10 pm

3 stops21h 05m

Cancun

Tue 9/9

12:45 pm-5:35 am

1 stop15h 50m

$192

BaltimoreCancún

BWI - CUN

BWICUN

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 9/2

6:37 am-12:37 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Cancun

Sat 9/6

10:20 am-11:16 pm

1 stop11h 56m

$230

Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 2/1

8:29 am-12:20 pm

Nonstop3h 51m

Cancun

Thu 2/5

5:09 pm-8:29 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

$251

Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 8/24

8:34 am-11:10 am

Nonstop3h 36m

Cancun

Thu 8/28

11:14 am-3:30 pm

Nonstop3h 16m

$261

Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 8/25

7:44 am-1:20 pm

1 stop6h 36m

Cancun

Thu 8/28

4:20 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$275

Washington, D.C.Cancún

DCA - CUN

DCACUN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 8/25

5:05 am-9:43 am

1 stop5h 38m

Cancun

Thu 8/28

4:20 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$275

Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 10/31

10:11 am-8:20 pm

1 stop11h 09m

Cancun

Tue 11/4

6:00 am-2:02 pm

1 stop8h 02m

$306

Washington, D.C.Cancún

IAD - CUN

IADCUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 9/27

6:15 am-5:45 pm

2 stops12h 30m

Cancun

Sat 10/4

8:10 am-11:17 pm

2 stops14h 07m

$316

Washington, D.C.Cancún

DCA - CUN

DCACUN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 9/26

4:00 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop23h 20m

Cancun

Fri 10/3

3:40 pm-9:00 am

1 stop16h 20m

$350

Washington, D.C.Cancún

DCA - CUN

DCACUN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 12/6

6:35 pm-9:09 am

1 stop14h 34m

Cancun

Thu 12/11

10:23 am-5:17 pm

1 stop6h 54m

$364

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cancún?

If you don’t want to visit Cancún in September, then you should wait until May to fly from Washington, D.C., when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $486.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cancún?

The cheapest day to depart from Washington, D.C. to Cancún is on a Sunday when prices can be found for as low as $564. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Thursday because tickets tend to average around $690. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Cancún.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Cancún?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Cancún is in the evening. Flights from Washington, D.C. to Cancún during this time can be as low as $395. Flights to Cancún are more costly in the afternoon, with an average ticket price of $867. Departure times in the afternoon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

What is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to Cancun flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Cancún?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cancún from Washington, D.C. when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cancún for around $596 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Cancún from Washington, D.C. for as low as $517 on momondo.

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Can stopping save me money on Washington, D.C. to Cancún flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Washington, D.C. to Cancún.

How have Washington, D.C. to Cancún flight prices changed over time?

As of August 2025, prices for Washington, D.C. to Cancún flights are approximately 55% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Cheap Washington, D.C. to Cancún (WAS to CUN) flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found

$78

Fastest flight time

3h 31m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Cancún

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Cancún from Washington, D.C. in the past 72 hours is $78. The best round-trip flight deal from Washington, D.C. to Cancún found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $192.
The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. to Cancún takes 3h 31m
Direct flights go from Washington, D.C. to Cancún every day.
There is 1 airport near Cancún: Cancun (CUN)
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  • How far is Washington, D.C. to Cancun by plane?

    The distance between Washington, D.C. and Cancun is about 1356.1 mi. 3h 31m is a normal flight duration for this route.

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    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Washington, D.C. to Cancun Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cancun Airport?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Cancun Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Best airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Cancún

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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $134Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,045 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $162Free CancellationRating
5.8
3,219 reviews
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AviancaPriceFrom $182Free CancellationRating
6.7
2,399 reviews
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Volaris El SalvadorPriceFrom $263Free CancellationRating
7.4
26 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $274Free CancellationRating
7.1
9,949 reviews
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AeromexicoPriceFrom $282Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,723 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $320Free CancellationRating
8.0
7,980 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $340Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,916 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $366Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,914 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $381Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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  • United Airlines Flights From Washington, D.C. to Cancún

    United Airlines flies from Washington, D.C. to Cancún around 12 times per week, with 8,916 momondo users rating the airline 7.4/10. The cheapest United Airlines deal from Washington, D.C. to Cancún in the last 72 hours was $340 (round-trip), much lower than the average airfare cost of $597 for United Airlines flights on this route.

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