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.

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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Richmond to Playa del Carmen?

Before booking your flight from Richmond to Playa del Carmen check out the most popular airlines for this route: American Airlines, Aeromexico or JetBlue.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Richmond to Playa del Carmen?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 25 days in advance, which can save you up to 36% on flights from Richmond to Playa del Carmen compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 25 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $465. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $703.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Richmond to Playa del Carmen?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, January can be a great choice for travel to Playa del Carmen. Flights to Playa del Carmen from Richmond in January are about $498 on average during January, but can be found for as low as $267.

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.

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.

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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.

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Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Richmond to Playa del Carmen?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Richmond to Playa del Carmen flights typically cost between $389 and $596 in September. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $299 on Spirit Airlines (Sep 6-Sep 9).

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Sat 9/67:00 amRIC - CUN

1 stop26h 11mSpirit Airlines

Tue 9/99:16 amCUN - RIC

1 stop12h 39mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$299

Sun 9/149:24 pmRIC - CUN

2 stops16h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sun 9/219:16 amCUN - RIC

1 stop12h 39mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/31

$329

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Sat 9/67:00 amRIC - CUN

1 stop26h 11mSpirit Airlines

Tue 9/99:16 amCUN - RIC

1 stop12h 39mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$299

Sun 9/149:24 pmRIC - CUN

2 stops16h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sun 9/219:16 amCUN - RIC

1 stop12h 39mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/31

$329

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Wed 8/66:27 amRIC - CUN

1 stop9h 53mAmerican Airlines

Wed 8/1312:30 pmCUN - RIC

1 stop9h 29mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$474

Wed 8/66:46 amRIC - CUN

1 stop7h 04mDelta

Sun 8/108:07 amCUN - RIC

2 stops14h 03mDelta

Deal found 7/31

$831

Sat 8/99:42 amRIC - CUN

1 stop26h 38mSpirit Airlines

Fri 8/229:14 amCUN - RIC

1 stop27h 59mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/31

$363

Sat 8/96:49 pmRIC - CUN

2 stops20h 26mLATAM Airlines

Thu 8/211:20 amCUN - RIC

2 stops22h 11mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 7/31

$2,576

Sun 8/109:42 amRIC - CUN

2 stops27h 06mMultiple Airlines

Sat 8/1610:48 amCUN - RIC

3 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$457

Sun 8/172:00 pmRIC - CUN

1 stop19h 09mSpirit Airlines

Thu 8/211:42 pmCUN - RIC

1 stop28h 03mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$322

Tue 8/197:10 amRIC - CUN

2 stops12h 35mDelta

Sat 8/235:56 amCUN - RIC

2 stops13h 50mDelta

Deal found 7/30

$568

Thu 8/216:15 amRIC - CUN

1 stop10h 05mAmerican Airlines

Tue 8/267:45 amCUN - RIC

1 stop14h 20mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$392

Thu 8/216:00 amRIC - CUN

2 stops13h 45mAeromexico

Tue 8/267:50 amCUN - RIC

2 stops15h 41mAeromexico

Deal found 7/31

$451

Wed 8/276:00 amRIC - CUN

1 stop8h 15mJetBlue

Sun 8/319:25 amCUN - RIC

1 stop9h 15mJetBlue

Deal found 7/31

$415

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Tue 9/1610:35 amRIC - CUN

1 stop22h 36mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$139

Fri 12/195:02 amRIC - CUN

1 stop7h 08mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/31

$605

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Sat 9/6

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Tue 9/9

9:16 am-10:55 pm

1 stop12h 39m

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9:24 pm-12:59 pm

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$605

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

The price you pay for your flight from Richmond to Playa del Carmen may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 70 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Playa del Carmen (average of $360). Flying from Richmond 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 RIC to PL9?

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Richmond 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.

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Get a feel of what it's like to fly with American Airlines and Spirit Airlines from Richmond to Playa del Carmen by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Leonardo,May 2025

JFK - BGI

Good airline and so far i give them 8 out of 10.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Leonardo,May 2025

JFK - BGI

Good airline and so far i give them 8 out of 10.

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,048 reviews

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Leonardo,May 2025

JFK - BGI

Good airline and so far i give them 8 out of 10.

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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.
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 to Playa del Carmen?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Playa del Carmen (average of $360). Flying from Richmond 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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Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$237	Average$304	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Delta	Cheapest$289	Average$520	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Aeromexico	Cheapest$295	Average$436	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$324	Average$523	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$338	Average$620	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
JetBlue	Cheapest$341	Average$573	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Southwest	Cheapest$413	Average$566	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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