Cancun trip from Washington Dulles (IAD): what 6 nights cost
For 2 travelers, a 6-night Cancun trip from Washington Dulles (IAD) runs about $2,132 to $3,452 with the round-trip flight, hotel, food and things to do. Here are three ways to spend it.
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| Plan | Flight | Hotel | Flight | Hotel | Food | Things to do | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best trip | United non-stop | Hotel Zone beachfront hotel · 4★ | $1,020 | $1,260 | $912 | $260 | $3,452 |
| Best value | Spirit via Orlando (budget fare) | Downtown hostel, private room · 2★ | $630 | $330 | $912 | $260 | $2,132 |
| Least cash | United non-stop | Downtown boutique hotel · 3★ | $1,020 | $570 | $912 | $260 | $2,762 |
Best trip skips budget airlines, Basic Economy and hostels. Best value and Least cash may use them to save money.
The Best trip, day by day
Day 1
- Isla Mujeres ferry and beach$50 for 2
Day 2
- Playa Delfinesfree
Day 3
- Underwater sculpture museum snorkel$110 for 2
Day 4
- Punta Nizuc sunsetfree
- Ruta de los Cenotes swim$80 for 2
Day 5
- Mayan Museum of Cancun$10 for 2
Day 6
- El Rey ruins$10 for 2
Flights from Washington Dulles (IAD)
Round trip for 2.
| Airline | Stops | Time each way | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit via Orlando | 1 stop | 5h 40m | $630 |
| Delta Basic Economy via Atlanta | 1 stop | 5h 45m | $730 |
| Southwest via Orlando | 1 stop | 5h 40m | $760 |
| JetBlue via Orlando | 1 stop | 5h 40m | $800 |
| Delta via Atlanta | 1 stop | 5h 45m | $890 |
| American via Charlotte | 1 stop | 5h 39m | $890 |
| United non-stop | non-stop | 3h 24m | $1,020 |
Food: about $76 a person a day
Breakfast$12
Lunch$18
Dinner$38
Snacks and coffee$8
Restaurants worth the trip
- Taqueria Los TarascosOrder: Tacos al pastor · about $8 a person
- El Fish FritangaOrder: Fish tacos and ceviche · about $25 a person
- Lorenzillo's lobsterOrder: Lobster, picked from the tank · about $60 a person
- Mercado 23 cochinita pibilOrder: Cochinita pibil tacos · about $8 a person
- La HabichuelaOrder: Cocobichuela: lobster and shrimp curry in a coconut · about $40 a person
- Marbella fish marketOrder: Grilled catch of the day and ceviche · about $25 a person
- Harry's steak and raw barOrder: Dry-aged steak · about $75 a person
Questions
How much is a 6-night trip to Cancun from Washington Dulles (IAD)?
About $2,132 to $3,452 for 2 travelers, including the round-trip flight, 6 nights of hotel, food and things to do.
What's the cheapest flight from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Cancun?
Spirit via Orlando at about $630 round trip for 2.
How much should I budget for food in Cancun?
About $76 a person a day at mid-range places, or $912 for 2 over 6 days.
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