Playa del Carmen

$343+ Cheap flights from Wilmington (ILM) to Playa del Carmen, Mexico

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ILM — CUN
Apr 29 — May 61
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Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$343
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$572
Provider with most accurate pricing for Wilmington New Hanover County-Cancun flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Wilmington New Hanover County-Cancun flights.
From Wilmington New Hanover County to Playa del Carmen
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($93 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights from Wilmington to Playa del Carmen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Wilmington to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 24, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/2510:46 amILM - CUN
1 stop22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/319:12 amCUN - ILM
1 stop28h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$343
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/98:45 pmILM - CUN
1 stop15h 10mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/145:05 pmCUN - ILM
1 stop5h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/21$464
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Wed 7/22:32 pmILM - CUN
1 stop6h 48mDelta
Wed 7/91:45 pmCUN - ILM
1 stop9h 17mDelta
Deal found 4/22$481
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/94:59 pmILM - CUN
2 stops20h 34mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/143:30 pmCUN - ILM
2 stops22h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/21$483
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Thu 5/2910:22 amILM - CUN
2 stops15h 08mAeromexico
Mon 6/25:35 pmCUN - ILM
2 stops23h 08mAeromexico
Deal found 4/22$732
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/2010:24 amILM - CUN
2 stops28h 51mLATAM Airlines
Sun 6/221:20 amCUN - ILM
2 stops21h 57mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/23$2,123

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Wilmington to Playa del Carmen that are best for you.

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Wilmington

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Playa del Carmen

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Return

Price

WilmingtonCancún

ILM - CUN

ILMCUN

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 5/25

10:46 am-8:16 am

1 stop22h 30m

Cancun

Sat 5/31

9:12 am-2:38 pm

1 stop28h 26m

$343

WilmingtonCancún

ILM - CUN

ILMCUN

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 8/9

8:45 pm-10:55 am

1 stop15h 10m

Cancun

Thu 8/14

5:05 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop5h 29m

$464

WilmingtonCancún

ILM - CUN

ILMCUN

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 7/2

2:32 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop6h 48m

Cancun

Wed 7/9

1:45 pm-12:02 am

1 stop9h 17m

$481

WilmingtonCancún

ILM - CUN

ILMCUN

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 8/9

4:59 pm-12:33 pm

2 stops20h 34m

Cancun

Thu 8/14

3:30 pm-3:24 pm

2 stops22h 54m

$483

WilmingtonCancún

ILM - CUN

ILMCUN

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 5/29

10:22 am-12:30 am

2 stops15h 08m

Cancun

Mon 6/2

5:35 pm-5:43 pm

2 stops23h 08m

$732

WilmingtonCancún

ILM - CUN

ILMCUN

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 6/20

10:24 am-2:15 pm

2 stops28h 51m

Cancun

Sun 6/22

1:20 am-12:17 am

2 stops21h 57m

$2,123

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Deals found on 4/22

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Wilmington to Playa del Carmen?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Wilmington to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on April 18, 2025.

Booking 81 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Wilmington 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 Wilmington to Playa del Carmen?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to Playa del Carmen (average of $360). Flying from Wilmington to Playa del Carmen in March is currently the most expensive (average of $492). 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 ILM to PL9?

Find hourly flight availability from Wilmington 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 April 24, 2025.

When flying from Wilmington to Playa del Carmen, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 April 24, 2025.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Wilmington to Playa del Carmen?

    For a flight from Wilmington to Playa del Carmen, you will be flying from New Hanover County. Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM) is just 4.3 mi from the center of the city. New Hanover County is the only Wilmington airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Playa del Carmen per day. 3 airlines have flights to Playa del Carmen from Wilmington New Hanover County on a regular basis.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wilmington 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 Wilmington to Playa del Carmen?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to Playa del Carmen (average of $360). Flying from Wilmington to Playa del Carmen in March is currently the most expensive (average of $492). 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 3 airlines flying from Wilmington to Playa del Carmen

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Wilmington 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$348Average$651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$465Average$585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AeromexicoCheapest$468Average$585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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