Cancún from Washington, DC, 28 Nov – 5 Dec: £2,740 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Fare is $401 per person, $196 below the typical fare
- All-inclusive ocean-view room at a hotel scored 8.1 from 687 reviews
- Free cancellation at both hotels and highs of 82–83°F all week
The catch: The flight down makes one stop and takes 6h 5m, most days in the normals show drizzle, and a checked bag is about $180 for two.
Worth it if you want a warm, all-inclusive beach week and don't mind one stop; skip it if you need a nonstop or full sun.
Worth it if a one-stop flight doesn't bother you. The whole trip is $3,632 for two, all in: JetBlue flights at $802, 7 nights all-inclusive at Riu Cancun - Adults Only - All Inclusive at $2,431, and the $399 resort fee, with taxes and fees included. You go Nov 28–Dec 5, 2026, and the 6:00 AM flight from DCA makes one stop on the way.
The total, before you go
£2,740 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £605 |
| Riu Cancun - Adults Only - All Inclusive, 7 nights, two guests, taxes in | £1,834 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | £301 |
| The total, before you go | £2,740 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £136 |
£148 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £34 each way per bag on JetBlue, £136 for two return); the resort fee is counted above. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
£303 per person, return
£605 for two, taxes and fees included · JetBlue · 1 stop · 6h 5m
Out Sat, Nov 28, 6:00 AM – Sat, Nov 28, 12:05 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue | £303 | 1 stop | 6h 5m |
| Southwest | £324 | 1 stop | 7h 40m |
| JetBlue | £303 | 1 stop | 6h 5m |
Prices checked 25 Oct 2026, 20:01 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The fare is $401 per person, $196 below the typical fare on this route. We checked it 52 times, and the median was $597. Across the 12 offers we saw, fares ran from $401 to $526, so this one is at the bottom of that range. Prices are all-in as found when we checked, and they can change. For the dates, typical highs are 82–83°F with lows near 73°F. That's beach weather for a week in early December, though most days show drizzle in the normals, so expect a few gray hours. The all-inclusive hotel keeps food and drinks in the price, which makes the week easier to budget. Planning money is about $90 per person a day, and that isn't in the total. It all adds up to a full week of sea, sand and Maya ruins with the cost mostly settled before you go.
The kind of trip this is
This is a beach-and-pool week with some adventure on the side. It suits a couple or two friends who want an easy pace: long mornings on calm water, an all-inclusive that covers meals, and a couple of day trips to ruins, cenotes or an island. You can have a night out in the party corner, or skip it completely and stay on the sand.
Weather in Cancún, 28 Nov – 5 Dec
Typical highs 82–83°F, lows near 73°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 28 Nov | 82 °F | 72 °F | Drizzle |
| Sun 29 Nov | 82 °F | 72 °F | Overcast |
| Mon 30 Nov | 82 °F | 74 °F | Drizzle |
| Tue 1 Dec | 82 °F | 75 °F | Drizzle |
| Wed 2 Dec | 82 °F | 74 °F | Drizzle |
| Thu 3 Dec | 82 °F | 73 °F | Drizzle |
| Fri 4 Dec | 82 °F | 73 °F | Overcast |
| Sat 5 Dec | 83 °F | 71 °F | Drizzle |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Cancún
Riu Cancun - Adults Only - All Inclusive is the best-value pick and the hotel in our total: $2,431 for the 7 nights ($347 a night) in a Double Room Ocean View, plus a $399 resort fee paid at the hotel. It scores 8.1 from 687 reviews and has free cancellation. It's on the Zona Hotelera, the 14-mile strip of beachfront resorts, which has the calmest water on its north-facing stretch. Majestic Elegance Costa Mujeres - All Inclusive is the top-rated pick, scoring 8.6 from 1,165 reviews. It's $3,410 for the stay ($487 a night) in a Jr. Suite Outdoor Jacuzzi, lists no fees at the property and also has free cancellation. Costa Mujeres has newer all-inclusives on a quieter beach north of the city, which suits you if you want calm over a lively scene.
Riu Cancun - Adults Only - All Inclusive
£1,834 for 7 nights, two guests · £262 a night
See roomsMajestic Elegance Costa Mujeres - All Inclusive
£2,573 for 7 nights, two guests · £367 a night
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Where in Cancún
- Zona Hotelera: The 14-mile barrier-island strip of beachfront resorts, with the calmest water on the north-facing stretch.
- Punta Cancún: The party corner of the Hotel Zone, walking distance to Coco Bongo and the big clubs.
- Costa Mujeres: Newer all-inclusives on a quieter beach north of the city.
- Downtown (El Centro): Local taquerías and Mercado 28 at a fraction of resort prices, a 20-minute bus from the beach.
- Isla Mujeres: A 20-minute ferry away, with small hotels and golf carts instead of high-rises.
What to do in Cancún
- Snorkel the MUSA underwater sculpture museum
- Day trip to Chichén Itzá with a cenote swim on the way back
- Ferry to Isla Mujeres and rent a golf cart for Playa Norte
- Swim the cenotes along the Ruta de los Cenotes near Puerto Morelos
- Sunrise walk on Playa Delfines by the Cancún sign
- A night at Coco Bongo in Punta Cancún
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Washington, DC | Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), Washington Dulles International (IAD), Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Cancún | Cancún International (CUN) |
| Flight time | 6h 5m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,357 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
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What 7 nights in Cancún costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £605 |
| Hotel, 7 nights (Riu Cancun - Adults Only - All Inclusive) | £1,834 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 7 days for two | £951 |
| Total for two | £3,390 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for a mid-range destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: Washington, DC to Cancún
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £303 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £253 (18 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £450 |
| Price checks | 52 |
Good to know
- Passport: passport needed: travellers from the United States need a valid passport for Cancún; check the expiry rule of the country before you book.
- Currency: Mexican peso (MXN).
- You need a passport for Mexico.
- The currency is the Mexican peso, and Cancún is on the same clock as Washington, DC, with no time difference.
- The JetBlue flight leaves DCA at 6:00 AM and lands at Cancún International (CUN) at 12:05 PM after one stop.
- A checked bag isn't in the total and is about $180 for two.
- Both hotels have free cancellation.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
For most couples, yes. The fare is $196 per person below the typical fare on this route, the hotel is all-inclusive with an 8.1 score, and you can cancel the room for free. The trade-offs are one stop on the way down and drizzle in the normals for most days.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $3,632 for two, all in: $802 for flights, $2,431 for 7 nights at Riu Cancun - Adults Only - All Inclusive and the $399 resort fee. Taxes and fees are included as found when we checked. A checked bag (about $180 for two) and spending money aren't included.
Do I need a passport?
Yes. Mexico needs a passport, so check that yours is valid before you plan on the Nov 28 departure.
What is the weather like?
Typical highs are 82–83°F, with lows near 73°F, for Nov 28–Dec 5. The normals show drizzle on most days and overcast skies on a couple, so plan for some gray hours between beach sessions.
How long is the flight?
The JetBlue flight from DCA leaves at 6:00 AM and lands at 12:05 PM, 6h 5m with one stop. A later JetBlue option at the same $401 per person leaves at 7:55 AM and lands at 2:00 PM.
Is 7 nights enough?
Yes, for a beach week with two or three day trips. You'll have time for Chichén Itzá, a ferry to Isla Mujeres and a cenote day, plus plenty of pool days at an all-inclusive.
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