Best places to fly from Washington, DC for Memorial Day weekend

Memorial Day is the first summer weekend and busy by car more than by air: beaches and national parks fill from the road, cities are easy to reach and often cheaper than a normal weekend. Fares peak Thursday and Friday; Saturday departures are the quiet ones.

Nonstop from Washington, DC: San Jose Cabo (United), San Diego (Alaska, United) and New York (Delta, American, JetBlue). No nonstop seen to Puerto Vallarta on the dates searched recently. No recent searches for Cancun, Las Vegas, Orlando, Honolulu, Punta Cana, Montego Bay, Nassau, San Juan, Aruba, Miami, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Phoenix, Seattle, New Orleans, Austin and Nashville.

Axel's pick: San Diego, nonstop on Alaska and United on 35 of the 38 departure dates searched recently, the most of any.

Where to fly from Washington, DC for Memorial Day weekend: fares for Memorial Day weekend 2027 (May 28 to 31) to Cancun, Las Vegas, Orlando, Honolulu, San Jose Cabo and Puerto Vallarta and more, with the nonstops first. Pick a destination to see every date, or search your own dates in one tap.

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Lowest published fares for the months ahead: $392 round trip, Axel-exclusive, American Airlines, 1 stop, Sep 3–6, 2027; $255 one way, Axel-exclusive, American Airlines, 1 stop, Nov 17, 2026; 144 priced flights on 72 exact dates, 1 adult, economy, checked Oct 29, 2026. Flights for 1 adult in economy. Prices are total for all travelers in USD, including required taxes. Basic economy may apply.

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Dulles (IAD) to Cancun (CUN): November 2026

Travel datesAirlineStopsTotal price
Nov 13, 2026 – Nov 16, 2026 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Nov 13, 2026American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each wayAxel-exclusive $475.00
Nov 13, 2026 – Nov 16, 2026 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Nov 13, 2026United AirlinesNonstopAxel-exclusive $545.00
Nov 14, 2026 – Nov 21, 2026 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Nov 14, 2026American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each wayAxel-exclusive $522.50
Nov 14, 2026 – Nov 21, 2026 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Nov 14, 2026United AirlinesNonstopAxel-exclusive $599.50
Nov 17, 2026 · One way · Compare return dates departing Nov 17, 2026American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each wayAxel-exclusive $255.00
Nov 17, 2026 · One way · Compare return dates departing Nov 17, 2026United AirlinesNonstopAxel-exclusive $295.00
Nov 19, 2026 – Nov 22, 2026 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Nov 19, 2026American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each wayAxel-exclusive $522.50
Nov 19, 2026 – Nov 22, 2026 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Nov 19, 2026United AirlinesNonstopAxel-exclusive $599.50
Nov 20, 2026 – Nov 23, 2026 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Nov 20, 2026American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each wayAxel-exclusive $522.50
Nov 20, 2026 – Nov 23, 2026 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Nov 20, 2026United AirlinesNonstopAxel-exclusive $599.50
Nov 21, 2026 – Nov 28, 2026 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Nov 21, 2026American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each wayAxel-exclusive $570.00
Nov 21, 2026 – Nov 28, 2026 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Nov 21, 2026United AirlinesNonstopAxel-exclusive $654.00
Nov 24, 2026 · One way · Compare return dates departing Nov 24, 2026American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each wayAxel-exclusive $306.00
Nov 24, 2026 · One way · Compare return dates departing Nov 24, 2026United AirlinesNonstopAxel-exclusive $354.00
Nov 24, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026 · 5 nights · Compare return dates departing Nov 24, 2026American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each wayAxel-exclusive $570.00
Nov 24, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026 · 5 nights · Compare return dates departing Nov 24, 2026United AirlinesNonstopAxel-exclusive $654.00
Nov 26, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Nov 26, 2026American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each wayAxel-exclusive $570.00
Nov 26, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Nov 26, 2026United AirlinesNonstopAxel-exclusive $654.00
Nov 27, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Nov 27, 2026American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each wayAxel-exclusive $522.50
Nov 27, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Nov 27, 2026United AirlinesNonstopAxel-exclusive $599.50
Nov 28, 2026 – Dec 5, 2026 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Nov 28, 2026American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each wayAxel-exclusive $522.50
Nov 28, 2026 – Dec 5, 2026 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Nov 28, 2026United AirlinesNonstopAxel-exclusive $599.50

Dulles (IAD) to Cancun (CUN): December 2026

Travel datesAirlineStopsTotal price
Dec 1, 2026 · One way · Compare return dates departing Dec 1, 2026American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each wayAxel-exclusive $255.00
Dec 1, 2026 · One way · Compare return dates departing Dec 1, 2026United AirlinesNonstopAxel-exclusive $295.00
Dec 3, 2026 – Dec 6, 2026 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Dec 3, 2026American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each wayAxel-exclusive $475.00
Dec 3, 2026 – Dec 6, 2026 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Dec 3, 2026United AirlinesNonstopAxel-exclusive $545.00
Dec 4, 2026 – Dec 7, 2026 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Dec 4, 2026American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each wayAxel-exclusive $475.00
Dec 4, 2026 – Dec 7, 2026 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Dec 4, 2026United AirlinesNonstopAxel-exclusive $545.00
Dec 5, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Dec 5, 2026American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each wayAxel-exclusive $475.00
Dec 5, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Dec 5, 2026United AirlinesNonstopAxel-exclusive $545.00
Dec 8, 2026 · One way · Compare return dates departing Dec 8, 2026American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each wayAxel-exclusive $255.00
Dec 8, 2026 · One way · Compare return dates departing Dec 8, 2026United AirlinesNonstopAxel-exclusive $295.00
Dec 10, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Dec 10, 2026American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each wayAxel-exclusive $475.00
Dec 10, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Dec 10, 2026United AirlinesNonstopAxel-exclusive $545.00
Dec 11, 2026 – Dec 14, 2026 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Dec 11, 2026American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each wayAxel-exclusive $475.00
Dec 11, 2026 – Dec 14, 2026 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Dec 11, 2026United AirlinesNonstopAxel-exclusive $545.00
Dec 12, 2026 – Dec 19, 2026 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Dec 12, 2026American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each wayAxel-exclusive $570.00
Dec 12, 2026 – Dec 19, 2026 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Dec 12, 2026United AirlinesNonstopAxel-exclusive $654.00
Dec 15, 2026 · One way · Compare return dates departing Dec 15, 2026American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each wayAxel-exclusive $255.00
Dec 15, 2026 · One way · Compare return dates departing Dec 15, 2026United AirlinesNonstopAxel-exclusive $295.00
Dec 17, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Dec 17, 2026American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each wayAxel-exclusive $570.00
Dec 17, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Dec 17, 2026United AirlinesNonstopAxel-exclusive $654.00
Dec 18, 2026 – Dec 21, 2026 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Dec 18, 2026American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each wayAxel-exclusive $570.00
Dec 18, 2026 – Dec 21, 2026 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Dec 18, 2026United AirlinesNonstopAxel-exclusive $654.00
Dec 19, 2026 – Dec 26, 2026 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Dec 19, 2026American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each wayAxel-exclusive $665.00
Dec 19, 2026 – Dec 26, 2026 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Dec 19, 2026United AirlinesNonstopAxel-exclusive $763.00
Dec 22, 2026 · One way · Compare return dates departing Dec 22, 2026American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each wayAxel-exclusive $357.00
Dec 22, 2026 · One way · Compare return dates departing Dec 22, 2026United AirlinesNonstopAxel-exclusive $413.00
Dec 22, 2026 – Dec 27, 2026 · 5 nights · Compare return dates departing Dec 22, 2026American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each wayAxel-exclusive $665.00
Dec 22, 2026 – Dec 27, 2026 · 5 nights · Compare return dates departing Dec 22, 2026United AirlinesNonstopAxel-exclusive $763.00
Dec 24, 2026 – Dec 27, 2026 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Dec 24, 2026American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each wayAxel-exclusive $665.00
Dec 24, 2026 – Dec 27, 2026 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Dec 24, 2026United AirlinesNonstopAxel-exclusive $763.00
Dec 25, 2026 – Dec 28, 2026 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Dec 25, 2026American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each wayAxel-exclusive $665.00
Dec 25, 2026 – Dec 28, 2026 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Dec 25, 2026United AirlinesNonstopAxel-exclusive $763.00
Dec 26, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Dec 26, 2026American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each wayAxel-exclusive $665.00
Dec 26, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Dec 26, 2026United AirlinesNonstopAxel-exclusive $763.00
Dec 29, 2026 · One way · Compare return dates departing Dec 29, 2026American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each wayAxel-exclusive $357.00
Dec 29, 2026 · One way · Compare return dates departing Dec 29, 2026United AirlinesNonstopAxel-exclusive $413.00
Dec 30, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Dec 30, 2026American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each wayAxel-exclusive $665.00
Dec 30, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Dec 30, 2026United AirlinesNonstopAxel-exclusive $763.00
Dec 31, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Dec 31, 2026American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each wayAxel-exclusive $665.00
Dec 31, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Dec 31, 2026United AirlinesNonstopAxel-exclusive $763.00

Dulles (IAD) to Cancun (CUN): January 2027

Travel datesAirlineStopsTotal price
Jan 1, 2027 – Jan 4, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Jan 1, 2027American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each wayAxel-exclusive $665.00
Jan 1, 2027 – Jan 4, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Jan 1, 2027United AirlinesNonstopAxel-exclusive $763.00
Jan 2, 2027 – Jan 9, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Jan 2, 2027American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each wayAxel-exclusive $570.00
Jan 2, 2027 – Jan 9, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Jan 2, 2027United AirlinesNonstopAxel-exclusive $654.00
Jan 5, 2027 · One way · Compare return dates departing Jan 5, 2027American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each wayAxel-exclusive $255.00
Jan 5, 2027 · One way · Compare return dates departing Jan 5, 2027United AirlinesNonstopAxel-exclusive $295.00
Jan 7, 2027 – Jan 10, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Jan 7, 2027American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each wayAxel-exclusive $475.00
Jan 7, 2027 – Jan 10, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Jan 7, 2027United AirlinesNonstopAxel-exclusive $545.00
Jan 8, 2027 – Jan 11, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Jan 8, 2027American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each wayAxel-exclusive $475.00
Jan 8, 2027 – Jan 11, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Jan 8, 2027United AirlinesNonstopAxel-exclusive $545.00
Jan 9, 2027 – Jan 16, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Jan 9, 2027American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each wayAxel-exclusive $475.00
Jan 9, 2027 – Jan 16, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Jan 9, 2027United AirlinesNonstopAxel-exclusive $545.00
Jan 12, 2027 · One way · Compare return dates departing Jan 12, 2027American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each wayAxel-exclusive $255.00
Jan 12, 2027 · One way · Compare return dates departing Jan 12, 2027United AirlinesNonstopAxel-exclusive $295.00
Jan 14, 2027 – Jan 17, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Jan 14, 2027American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each wayAxel-exclusive $475.00
Jan 14, 2027 – Jan 17, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Jan 14, 2027United AirlinesNonstopAxel-exclusive $545.00
Jan 15, 2027 – Jan 18, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Jan 15, 2027American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each wayAxel-exclusive $475.00
Jan 15, 2027 – Jan 18, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Jan 15, 2027United AirlinesNonstopAxel-exclusive $545.00
Jan 16, 2027 – Jan 23, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Jan 16, 2027American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each wayAxel-exclusive $475.00
Jan 16, 2027 – Jan 23, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Jan 16, 2027United AirlinesNonstopAxel-exclusive $545.00
Jan 19, 2027 · One way · Compare return dates departing Jan 19, 2027American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each wayAxel-exclusive $255.00
Jan 19, 2027 · One way · Compare return dates departing Jan 19, 2027United AirlinesNonstopAxel-exclusive $295.00
Jan 21, 2027 – Jan 24, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Jan 21, 2027American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each wayAxel-exclusive $475.00
Jan 21, 2027 – Jan 24, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Jan 21, 2027United AirlinesNonstopAxel-exclusive $545.00
Jan 22, 2027 – Jan 25, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Jan 22, 2027American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each wayAxel-exclusive $475.00
Jan 22, 2027 – Jan 25, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Jan 22, 2027United AirlinesNonstopAxel-exclusive $545.00
Jan 23, 2027 – Jan 30, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Jan 23, 2027American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each wayAxel-exclusive $475.00
Jan 23, 2027 – Jan 30, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Jan 23, 2027United AirlinesNonstopAxel-exclusive $545.00
Jan 26, 2027 · One way · Compare return dates departing Jan 26, 2027American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each wayAxel-exclusive $255.00
Jan 26, 2027 · One way · Compare return dates departing Jan 26, 2027United AirlinesNonstopAxel-exclusive $295.00
Jan 28, 2027 – Jan 31, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Jan 28, 2027American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each wayAxel-exclusive $475.00
Jan 28, 2027 – Jan 31, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Jan 28, 2027United AirlinesNonstopAxel-exclusive $545.00
Jan 29, 2027 – Feb 1, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Jan 29, 2027American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each wayAxel-exclusive $475.00
Jan 29, 2027 – Feb 1, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Jan 29, 2027United AirlinesNonstopAxel-exclusive $545.00
Jan 30, 2027 – Feb 6, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Jan 30, 2027American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each wayAxel-exclusive $475.00
Jan 30, 2027 – Feb 6, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Jan 30, 2027United AirlinesNonstopAxel-exclusive $545.00

Dulles (IAD) to Cancun (CUN): February 2027

Travel datesAirlineStopsTotal price
Feb 2, 2027 · One way · Compare return dates departing Feb 2, 2027American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each wayAxel-exclusive $255.00
Feb 2, 2027 · One way · Compare return dates departing Feb 2, 2027United AirlinesNonstopAxel-exclusive $295.00
Feb 12, 2027 – Feb 15, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Feb 12, 2027American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each wayAxel-exclusive $546.26
Feb 12, 2027 – Feb 15, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Feb 12, 2027United AirlinesNonstopAxel-exclusive $626.76
Feb 19, 2027 – Feb 22, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Feb 19, 2027American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each wayAxel-exclusive $475.00
Feb 19, 2027 – Feb 22, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Feb 19, 2027United AirlinesNonstopAxel-exclusive $545.00
Feb 20, 2027 – Feb 27, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Feb 20, 2027American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each wayAxel-exclusive $475.00
Feb 20, 2027 – Feb 27, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Feb 20, 2027United AirlinesNonstopAxel-exclusive $545.00

Dulles (IAD) to Cancun (CUN): March 2027

Travel datesAirlineStopsTotal price
Mar 19, 2027 – Mar 22, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Mar 19, 2027American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each wayAxel-exclusive $560.51
Mar 19, 2027 – Mar 22, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Mar 19, 2027United AirlinesNonstopAxel-exclusive $643.11
Mar 20, 2027 – Mar 27, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Mar 20, 2027American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each wayAxel-exclusive $622.26
Mar 20, 2027 – Mar 27, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Mar 20, 2027United AirlinesNonstopAxel-exclusive $713.96
Mar 25, 2027 – Mar 29, 2027 · 4 nights · Compare return dates departing Mar 25, 2027American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each wayAxel-exclusive $596.06
Mar 25, 2027 – Mar 29, 2027 · 4 nights · Compare return dates departing Mar 25, 2027United AirlinesNonstopAxel-exclusive $681.21

Dulles (IAD) to Cancun (CUN): April 2027

Travel datesAirlineStopsTotal price
Apr 16, 2027 – Apr 19, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Apr 16, 2027American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each wayAxel-exclusive $435.00
Apr 16, 2027 – Apr 19, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Apr 16, 2027United AirlinesNonstopAxel-exclusive $495.00
Apr 17, 2027 – Apr 24, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Apr 17, 2027American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each wayAxel-exclusive $435.00
Apr 17, 2027 – Apr 24, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Apr 17, 2027United AirlinesNonstopAxel-exclusive $495.00

Dulles (IAD) to Cancun (CUN): May 2027

Travel datesAirlineStopsTotal price
May 14, 2027 – May 17, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing May 14, 2027American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each wayAxel-exclusive $413.26
May 14, 2027 – May 17, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing May 14, 2027United AirlinesNonstopAxel-exclusive $470.26
May 15, 2027 – May 22, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing May 15, 2027American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each wayAxel-exclusive $413.26
May 15, 2027 – May 22, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing May 15, 2027United AirlinesNonstopAxel-exclusive $470.26
May 28, 2027 – May 31, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing May 28, 2027American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each wayAxel-exclusive $452.40
May 28, 2027 – May 31, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing May 28, 2027United AirlinesNonstopAxel-exclusive $514.80

Dulles (IAD) to Cancun (CUN): June 2027

Travel datesAirlineStopsTotal price
Jun 11, 2027 – Jun 14, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Jun 11, 2027American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each wayAxel-exclusive $435.00
Jun 11, 2027 – Jun 14, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Jun 11, 2027United AirlinesNonstopAxel-exclusive $495.00
Jun 12, 2027 – Jun 19, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Jun 12, 2027American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each wayAxel-exclusive $435.00
Jun 12, 2027 – Jun 19, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Jun 12, 2027United AirlinesNonstopAxel-exclusive $495.00

Dulles (IAD) to Cancun (CUN): July 2027

Travel datesAirlineStopsTotal price
Jul 2, 2027 – Jul 6, 2027 · 4 nights · Compare return dates departing Jul 2, 2027American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each wayAxel-exclusive $500.26
Jul 2, 2027 – Jul 6, 2027 · 4 nights · Compare return dates departing Jul 2, 2027United AirlinesNonstopAxel-exclusive $569.26
Jul 9, 2027 – Jul 12, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Jul 9, 2027American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each wayAxel-exclusive $435.00
Jul 9, 2027 – Jul 12, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Jul 9, 2027United AirlinesNonstopAxel-exclusive $495.00
Jul 10, 2027 – Jul 17, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Jul 10, 2027American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each wayAxel-exclusive $435.00
Jul 10, 2027 – Jul 17, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Jul 10, 2027United AirlinesNonstopAxel-exclusive $495.00

Dulles (IAD) to Cancun (CUN): August 2027

Travel datesAirlineStopsTotal price
Aug 6, 2027 – Aug 9, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Aug 6, 2027American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each wayAxel-exclusive $413.26
Aug 6, 2027 – Aug 9, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Aug 6, 2027United AirlinesNonstopAxel-exclusive $470.26
Aug 7, 2027 – Aug 14, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Aug 7, 2027American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each wayAxel-exclusive $413.26
Aug 7, 2027 – Aug 14, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Aug 7, 2027United AirlinesNonstopAxel-exclusive $470.26

Dulles (IAD) to Cancun (CUN): September 2027

Travel datesAirlineStopsTotal price
Sep 3, 2027 – Sep 6, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Sep 3, 2027American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each wayAxel-exclusive $391.50
Sep 3, 2027 – Sep 6, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Sep 3, 2027United AirlinesNonstopAxel-exclusive $445.50
Sep 4, 2027 – Sep 11, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Sep 4, 2027American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each wayAxel-exclusive $391.50
Sep 4, 2027 – Sep 11, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Sep 4, 2027United AirlinesNonstopAxel-exclusive $445.50
Sep 24, 2027 – Sep 27, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Sep 24, 2027American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each wayAxel-exclusive $391.50
Sep 24, 2027 – Sep 27, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Sep 24, 2027United AirlinesNonstopAxel-exclusive $445.50
Sep 25, 2027 – Oct 2, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Sep 25, 2027American AirlinesUp to 1 stop each wayAxel-exclusive $402.38
Sep 25, 2027 – Oct 2, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Sep 25, 2027United AirlinesNonstopAxel-exclusive $457.88

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Route overview: Washington, DC to Cancun (CUN) flight deals

2026-11-13 → 2026-11-16 · Axel-exclusive $475.00

  • American Airlines AA552 / AA2422: IAD 2026-11-13 06:01:00 → CUN 2026-11-13 14:49:00; 1 stop(s) via MIA; 528 minutes. Local airport times.
    • AA552: IAD 2026-11-13 06:01:00 → MIA 2026-11-13 08:50:00; layover at MIA: 232 minutes.
    • AA2422: MIA 2026-11-13 12:42:00 → CUN 2026-11-13 14:49:00.
  • American Airlines AA792 / AA5549: CUN 2026-11-16 15:33:00 → IAD 2026-11-16 22:13:00; 1 stop(s) via CLT; 400 minutes. Local airport times.
    • AA792: CUN 2026-11-16 15:33:00 → CLT 2026-11-16 18:40:00; layover at CLT: 120 minutes.
    • AA5549: CLT 2026-11-16 20:40:00 → IAD 2026-11-16 22:13:00.

2026-11-13 → 2026-11-16 · Axel-exclusive $545.00

  • United Airlines UA1618: IAD 2026-11-13 13:01:00 → CUN 2026-11-13 16:55:00; nonstop; 234 minutes. Local airport times.
  • United Airlines UA1694: CUN 2026-11-16 12:35:00 → IAD 2026-11-16 15:59:00; nonstop; 204 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-11-17 · one way · Axel-exclusive $255.00

  • American Airlines AA552 / AA2422: IAD 2026-11-17 06:01:00 → CUN 2026-11-17 14:49:00; 1 stop(s) via MIA; 528 minutes. Local airport times.
    • AA552: IAD 2026-11-17 06:01:00 → MIA 2026-11-17 08:50:00; layover at MIA: 232 minutes.
    • AA2422: MIA 2026-11-17 12:42:00 → CUN 2026-11-17 14:49:00.

2026-11-17 · one way · Axel-exclusive $295.00

  • United Airlines UA1618: IAD 2026-11-17 13:01:00 → CUN 2026-11-17 16:55:00; nonstop; 234 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-11-24 → 2026-11-29 · Axel-exclusive $570.00

  • American Airlines AA552 / AA2422: IAD 2026-11-24 06:01:00 → CUN 2026-11-24 14:49:00; 1 stop(s) via MIA; 528 minutes. Local airport times.
    • AA552: IAD 2026-11-24 06:01:00 → MIA 2026-11-24 08:50:00; layover at MIA: 232 minutes.
    • AA2422: MIA 2026-11-24 12:42:00 → CUN 2026-11-24 14:49:00.
  • American Airlines AA792 / AA5549: CUN 2026-11-29 15:33:00 → IAD 2026-11-29 22:13:00; 1 stop(s) via CLT; 400 minutes. Local airport times.
    • AA792: CUN 2026-11-29 15:33:00 → CLT 2026-11-29 18:40:00; layover at CLT: 120 minutes.
    • AA5549: CLT 2026-11-29 20:40:00 → IAD 2026-11-29 22:13:00.

2026-11-24 → 2026-11-29 · Axel-exclusive $654.00

  • United Airlines UA1154: IAD 2026-11-24 08:17:00 → CUN 2026-11-24 12:10:00; nonstop; 233 minutes. Local airport times.
  • United Airlines UA1742: CUN 2026-11-29 07:45:00 → IAD 2026-11-29 11:04:00; nonstop; 199 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-05 → 2026-12-12 · Axel-exclusive $475.00

  • American Airlines AA5649 / AA895: IAD 2026-12-05 06:00:00 → CUN 2026-12-05 12:29:00; 1 stop(s) via CLT; 389 minutes. Local airport times.
    • AA5649: IAD 2026-12-05 06:00:00 → CLT 2026-12-05 07:48:00; layover at CLT: 92 minutes.
    • AA895: CLT 2026-12-05 09:20:00 → CUN 2026-12-05 12:29:00.
  • American Airlines AA792 / AA5549: CUN 2026-12-12 15:33:00 → IAD 2026-12-12 22:13:00; 1 stop(s) via CLT; 400 minutes. Local airport times.
    • AA792: CUN 2026-12-12 15:33:00 → CLT 2026-12-12 18:40:00; layover at CLT: 120 minutes.
    • AA5549: CLT 2026-12-12 20:40:00 → IAD 2026-12-12 22:13:00.

2026-12-05 → 2026-12-12 · Axel-exclusive $545.00

  • United Airlines UA1154: IAD 2026-12-05 08:17:00 → CUN 2026-12-05 12:10:00; nonstop; 233 minutes. Local airport times.
  • United Airlines UA1694: CUN 2026-12-12 12:35:00 → IAD 2026-12-12 15:59:00; nonstop; 204 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-19 → 2026-12-26 · Axel-exclusive $665.00

  • American Airlines AA5649 / AA895: IAD 2026-12-19 06:00:00 → CUN 2026-12-19 12:29:00; 1 stop(s) via CLT; 389 minutes. Local airport times.
    • AA5649: IAD 2026-12-19 06:00:00 → CLT 2026-12-19 07:48:00; layover at CLT: 92 minutes.
    • AA895: CLT 2026-12-19 09:20:00 → CUN 2026-12-19 12:29:00.
  • American Airlines AA792 / AA5549: CUN 2026-12-26 15:33:00 → IAD 2026-12-26 22:13:00; 1 stop(s) via CLT; 400 minutes. Local airport times.
    • AA792: CUN 2026-12-26 15:33:00 → CLT 2026-12-26 18:40:00; layover at CLT: 120 minutes.
    • AA5549: CLT 2026-12-26 20:40:00 → IAD 2026-12-26 22:13:00.

2026-12-19 → 2026-12-26 · Axel-exclusive $763.00

  • United Airlines UA1677: IAD 2026-12-19 17:47:00 → CUN 2026-12-19 21:40:00; nonstop; 233 minutes. Local airport times.
  • United Airlines UA1742: CUN 2026-12-26 07:45:00 → IAD 2026-12-26 11:04:00; nonstop; 199 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-31 → 2027-01-03 · Axel-exclusive $665.00

  • American Airlines AA5649 / AA895: IAD 2026-12-31 06:00:00 → CUN 2026-12-31 12:29:00; 1 stop(s) via CLT; 389 minutes. Local airport times.
    • AA5649: IAD 2026-12-31 06:00:00 → CLT 2026-12-31 07:48:00; layover at CLT: 92 minutes.
    • AA895: CLT 2026-12-31 09:20:00 → CUN 2026-12-31 12:29:00.
  • American Airlines AA792 / AA5549: CUN 2027-01-03 15:33:00 → IAD 2027-01-03 22:13:00; 1 stop(s) via CLT; 400 minutes. Local airport times.
    • AA792: CUN 2027-01-03 15:33:00 → CLT 2027-01-03 18:40:00; layover at CLT: 120 minutes.
    • AA5549: CLT 2027-01-03 20:40:00 → IAD 2027-01-03 22:13:00.

2026-12-31 → 2027-01-03 · Axel-exclusive $763.00

  • United Airlines UA1618: IAD 2026-12-31 13:01:00 → CUN 2026-12-31 16:55:00; nonstop; 234 minutes. Local airport times.
  • United Airlines UA1742: CUN 2027-01-03 07:45:00 → IAD 2027-01-03 11:04:00; nonstop; 199 minutes. Local airport times.

2027-01-14 → 2027-01-17 · Axel-exclusive $475.00

  • American Airlines AA5649 / AA895: IAD 2027-01-14 06:00:00 → CUN 2027-01-14 12:29:00; 1 stop(s) via CLT; 389 minutes. Local airport times.
    • AA5649: IAD 2027-01-14 06:00:00 → CLT 2027-01-14 07:48:00; layover at CLT: 92 minutes.
    • AA895: CLT 2027-01-14 09:20:00 → CUN 2027-01-14 12:29:00.
  • American Airlines AA792 / AA5549: CUN 2027-01-17 15:33:00 → IAD 2027-01-17 22:13:00; 1 stop(s) via CLT; 400 minutes. Local airport times.
    • AA792: CUN 2027-01-17 15:33:00 → CLT 2027-01-17 18:40:00; layover at CLT: 120 minutes.
    • AA5549: CLT 2027-01-17 20:40:00 → IAD 2027-01-17 22:13:00.

2027-01-14 → 2027-01-17 · Axel-exclusive $545.00

  • United Airlines UA1618: IAD 2027-01-14 13:01:00 → CUN 2027-01-14 16:55:00; nonstop; 234 minutes. Local airport times.
  • United Airlines UA1742: CUN 2027-01-17 07:45:00 → IAD 2027-01-17 11:04:00; nonstop; 199 minutes. Local airport times.

2027-01-28 → 2027-01-31 · Axel-exclusive $475.00

  • American Airlines AA5649 / AA895: IAD 2027-01-28 06:00:00 → CUN 2027-01-28 12:29:00; 1 stop(s) via CLT; 389 minutes. Local airport times.
    • AA5649: IAD 2027-01-28 06:00:00 → CLT 2027-01-28 07:48:00; layover at CLT: 92 minutes.
    • AA895: CLT 2027-01-28 09:20:00 → CUN 2027-01-28 12:29:00.
  • American Airlines AA792 / AA5549: CUN 2027-01-31 15:33:00 → IAD 2027-01-31 22:13:00; 1 stop(s) via CLT; 400 minutes. Local airport times.
    • AA792: CUN 2027-01-31 15:33:00 → CLT 2027-01-31 18:40:00; layover at CLT: 120 minutes.
    • AA5549: CLT 2027-01-31 20:40:00 → IAD 2027-01-31 22:13:00.

2027-01-28 → 2027-01-31 · Axel-exclusive $545.00

  • United Airlines UA1618: IAD 2027-01-28 13:01:00 → CUN 2027-01-28 16:55:00; nonstop; 234 minutes. Local airport times.
  • United Airlines UA1742: CUN 2027-01-31 07:45:00 → IAD 2027-01-31 11:04:00; nonstop; 199 minutes. Local airport times.

2027-03-19 → 2027-03-22 · Axel-exclusive $560.51

  • American Airlines AA5649 / AA895: IAD 2027-03-19 06:00:00 → CUN 2027-03-19 11:29:00; 1 stop(s) via CLT; 389 minutes. Local airport times.
    • AA5649: IAD 2027-03-19 06:00:00 → CLT 2027-03-19 07:48:00; layover at CLT: 92 minutes.
    • AA895: CLT 2027-03-19 09:20:00 → CUN 2027-03-19 11:29:00.
  • American Airlines AA792 / AA5549: CUN 2027-03-22 15:33:00 → IAD 2027-03-22 23:13:00; 1 stop(s) via CLT; 400 minutes. Local airport times.
    • AA792: CUN 2027-03-22 15:33:00 → CLT 2027-03-22 19:40:00; layover at CLT: 120 minutes.
    • AA5549: CLT 2027-03-22 21:40:00 → IAD 2027-03-22 23:13:00.

2027-03-19 → 2027-03-22 · Axel-exclusive $643.11

  • United Airlines UA1618: IAD 2027-03-19 13:01:00 → CUN 2027-03-19 15:55:00; nonstop; 234 minutes. Local airport times.
  • United Airlines UA1742: CUN 2027-03-22 07:45:00 → IAD 2027-03-22 12:04:00; nonstop; 199 minutes. Local airport times.

2027-05-15 → 2027-05-22 · Axel-exclusive $422.76

  • Air Canada AC8724 / AC1882: IAD 2027-05-15 09:55:00 → CUN 2027-05-15 17:00:00; 1 stop(s) via YUL; 485 minutes. Local airport times.
    • AC8724: IAD 2027-05-15 09:55:00 → YUL 2027-05-15 11:38:00; layover at YUL: 92 minutes.
    • AC1882: YUL 2027-05-15 13:10:00 → CUN 2027-05-15 17:00:00.
  • Air Canada AC1811 / AC8618: CUN 2027-05-22 08:00:00 → IAD 2027-05-22 16:45:00; 1 stop(s) via YYZ; 465 minutes. Local airport times.
    • AC1811: CUN 2027-05-22 08:00:00 → YYZ 2027-05-22 12:55:00; layover at YYZ: 140 minutes.
    • AC8618: YYZ 2027-05-22 15:15:00 → IAD 2027-05-22 16:45:00.

2027-05-15 → 2027-05-22 · Axel-exclusive $470.26

  • United Airlines UA1677: IAD 2027-05-15 17:47:00 → CUN 2027-05-15 20:40:00; nonstop; 233 minutes. Local airport times.
  • United Airlines UA1742: CUN 2027-05-22 07:45:00 → IAD 2027-05-22 12:04:00; nonstop; 199 minutes. Local airport times.

2027-07-10 → 2027-07-17 · Axel-exclusive $465.00

  • Delta Air Lines DL5618 / DL488: IAD 2027-07-10 12:35:00 → CUN 2027-07-10 20:50:00; 1 stop(s) via JFK; 555 minutes. Local airport times.
    • DL5618: IAD 2027-07-10 12:35:00 → JFK 2027-07-10 14:01:00; layover at JFK: 206 minutes.
    • DL488: JFK 2027-07-10 17:27:00 → CUN 2027-07-10 20:50:00.
  • Delta Air Lines DL789 / DL4769: CUN 2027-07-17 08:20:00 → IAD 2027-07-17 17:17:00; 1 stop(s) via JFK; 477 minutes. Local airport times.
    • DL789: CUN 2027-07-17 08:20:00 → JFK 2027-07-17 13:09:00; layover at JFK: 166 minutes.
    • DL4769: JFK 2027-07-17 15:55:00 → IAD 2027-07-17 17:17:00.

2027-07-10 → 2027-07-17 · Axel-exclusive $495.00

  • United Airlines UA1677: IAD 2027-07-10 17:47:00 → CUN 2027-07-10 20:40:00; nonstop; 233 minutes. Local airport times.
  • United Airlines UA1742: CUN 2027-07-17 07:45:00 → IAD 2027-07-17 12:04:00; nonstop; 199 minutes. Local airport times.

2027-09-25 → 2027-10-02 · Axel-exclusive $402.38

  • American Airlines AA5649 / AA895: IAD 2027-09-25 06:00:00 → CUN 2027-09-25 11:29:00; 1 stop(s) via CLT; 389 minutes. Local airport times.
    • AA5649: IAD 2027-09-25 06:00:00 → CLT 2027-09-25 07:48:00; layover at CLT: 92 minutes.
    • AA895: CLT 2027-09-25 09:20:00 → CUN 2027-09-25 11:29:00.
  • American Airlines AA792 / AA5549: CUN 2027-10-02 15:33:00 → IAD 2027-10-02 23:13:00; 1 stop(s) via CLT; 400 minutes. Local airport times.
    • AA792: CUN 2027-10-02 15:33:00 → CLT 2027-10-02 19:40:00; layover at CLT: 120 minutes.
    • AA5549: CLT 2027-10-02 21:40:00 → IAD 2027-10-02 23:13:00.

2027-09-25 → 2027-10-02 · Axel-exclusive $457.88

  • United Airlines UA1677: IAD 2027-09-25 17:47:00 → CUN 2027-09-25 20:40:00; nonstop; 233 minutes. Local airport times.
  • United Airlines UA1742: CUN 2027-10-02 07:45:00 → IAD 2027-10-02 12:04:00; nonstop; 199 minutes. Local airport times.

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Boston (BOS)Boston's Freedom Trail, universities and seafoodNo matching fare savedMay 28 – May 31, 2027 (suggested)Search these dates
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