Playa del Carmen

$146+ Cheap flights from Richmond, VA (RIC) to Playa del Carmen, Mexico

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RIC — CUN
Nov 26 — Dec 31
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The best prices from Richmond Byrd Intl to Playa del Carmen are usually found in January or September, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Richmond to Playa del Carmen

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Richmond (RIC) to Playa del Carmen (PL9). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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July

Cheapest in

January

Round-trip from

$341
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$156
(CheapOair)
High demand for flights, 13% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 25% potential price drop
From Richmond Byrd Intl to Playa del Carmen
One-way flight from Richmond Byrd Intl to Playa del Carmen

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Cheapest flights from Richmond to Playa del Carmen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Richmond to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 21, 2024.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/53:49 pmRIC - CUN
2 stops21h 35mSpirit Airlines
Thu 12/1210:25 amCUN - RIC
1 stop7h 03mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/21$357
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/138:30 pmRIC - CUN
1 stop13h 49mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/1610:11 amCUN - RIC
3 stops28h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/21$368
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/36:55 amRIC - CUN
1 stop8h 20mAeromexico
Tue 12/107:05 amCUN - RIC
2 stops16h 15mAeromexico
Deal found 11/19$379
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/68:25 pmRIC - CUN
1 stop14h 13mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/1011:35 amCUN - RIC
2 stops10h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/20$384
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/136:35 amRIC - CUN
1 stop8h 40mDelta
Mon 12/169:20 amCUN - RIC
2 stops13h 24mDelta
Deal found 11/21$396
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/166:00 amRIC - CUN
1 stop7h 57mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/2012:28 pmCUN - RIC
1 stop10h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$467
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/46:00 amRIC - CUN
1 stop6h 30mJetBlue
Sun 12/81:30 pmCUN - RIC
1 stop8h 45mJetBlue
Deal found 11/20$606
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Mon 11/256:05 amRIC - CUN
2 stops14h 55mSouthwest
Tue 12/32:10 pmCUN - RIC
2 stops7h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 11/21$709

Find flights from Richmond to Playa del Carmen within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Richmond to Playa del Carmen that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,612,795 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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RIC - CUN

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Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 1/3

6:22 pm-11:06 am

1 stop16h 44m

Cancun

Fri 1/10

1:10 pm-10:03 pm

1 stop8h 53m

$344

RichmondCancún

RIC - CUN

RICCUN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 2/8

8:10 am-4:25 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Cancun

Sat 2/15

8:15 am-4:11 pm

1 stop7h 56m

$350

RichmondCancún

RIC - CUN

RICCUN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 1/23

1:20 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Cancun

Tue 1/28

5:35 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$352

RichmondCancún

RIC - CUN

RICCUN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 12/13

8:30 pm-10:19 am

1 stop13h 49m

Cancun

Mon 12/16

10:11 am-2:17 pm

3 stops28h 06m

$368

RichmondCancún

RIC - CUN

RICCUN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 2/16

6:06 pm-10:25 am

1 stop16h 19m

Cancun

Fri 2/21

5:20 pm-12:25 am

1 stop7h 05m

$400

RichmondCancún

RIC - CUN

RICCUN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 1/13

6:30 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops17h 50m

Cancun

Fri 1/17

5:55 pm-1:44 pm

2 stops19h 49m

$445

RichmondCancún

RIC - CUN

RICCUN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 3/27

7:35 am-2:05 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Cancun

Wed 4/2

12:00 pm-11:01 pm

1 stop10h 01m

$485

RichmondCancún

RIC - CUN

RICCUN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 1/18

5:10 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops28h 30m

Cancun

Tue 1/21

10:30 pm-9:29 pm

2 stops22h 59m

$578

RichmondCancún

RIC - CUN

RICCUN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 3/7

6:25 am-12:50 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Cancun

Sat 3/15

8:45 am-6:05 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$587

RichmondCancún

RIC - CUN

RICCUN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 1/13

6:00 am-12:22 pm

1 stop6h 22m

Cancun

Thu 1/16

4:15 pm-12:22 am

1 stop8h 07m

$627

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Best time to book a flight from Richmond to Playa del Carmen

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Travel insights for flights from Richmond to Playa del Carmen

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Richmond to Playa del Carmen including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Richmond, Virginia to Playa del Carmen?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Richmond to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on November 15, 2024.

Booking 62 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Richmond, Virginia to Playa del Carmen. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Richmond, Virginia to Playa del Carmen?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond, Virginia to Playa del Carmen (average of $360). Flying from Richmond, Virginia to Playa del Carmen in June is currently the most expensive (average of $462). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from RIC to PL9?

Find hourly flight availability from Richmond to Playa del Carmen. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Richmond, Virginia to Playa del Carmen as you normally would.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Richmond, Virginia to Playa del Carmen?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Richmond to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on November 18, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Richmond, Virginia to Playa del Carmen flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Playa del Carmen by month

Plan your trip to Playa del Carmen by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Playa del Carmen ranges from 1.1 - 11.1 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.1 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Playa del Carmen when rainfall is around 1.1 in.

Temperature in Playa del Carmen by month

Plan your trip to Playa del Carmen by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Playa del Carmen, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 86.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 75.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Playa del Carmen

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Playa del Carmen. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Playa del Carmen. Reviews last updated November 21, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Spirit Airlines, Delta and Aeromexico from Richmond to Playa del Carmen. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good
8,755 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

8.0
Very good
8,755 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,755 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

7.5
Good
2,004 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,755 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

7.5
Good
3,389 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,755 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

7.4
Good
9,172 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,755 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,755 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Richmond to Playa del Carmen. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Richmond to Playa del Carmen?

    Most people fly from Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC) if they book a flight from Richmond to Playa del Carmen. On average, Byrd Intl has 0 outbound flights to Playa del Carmen per day from 7 airlines. Richmond Byrd Intl is conveniently located just 6.9 mi from Richmond’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Richmond, Virginia to Playa del Carmen one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $156 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $158 and American Airlines from $208 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Richmond to Playa del Carmen that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Richmond to Playa del Carmen flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Richmond to Playa del Carmen?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Richmond to Playa del Carmen.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Richmond to Playa del Carmen?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Richmond to Playa del Carmen by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Richmond, Virginia to Playa del Carmen?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond, Virginia to Playa del Carmen (average of $360). Flying from Richmond, Virginia to Playa del Carmen in June is currently the most expensive (average of $462). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Richmond to Playa del Carmen

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Richmond to Playa del Carmen. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,612,795 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$198Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AeromexicoCheapest$287Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$289Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$329Average$494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$341Average$558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$358Average$630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AeroMexico ConnectCheapest$661Average$728FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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