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

$118 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Aeromexico and Delta, with prices starting from $166 and $180, respectively.

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: AeroMexico Connect, American Airlines or Aeromexico.

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 32% 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 $439. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $672.

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 $506 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 8 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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Fri 5/96:00 amRIC - CUN

1 stop6h 13mSpirit Airlines

Sat 6/148:58 amCUN - RIC

1 stop10h 38mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$342

Sun 6/15:02 pmRIC - CUN

3 stops40h 14mMultiple Airlines

Fri 6/612:18 pmCUN - RIC

2 stops28h 18mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$356

Wed 5/2810:04 amRIC - CUN

2 stops11h 20mDelta

Wed 6/48:35 amCUN - RIC

2 stops13h 32mDelta

Deal found 4/30

$369

Fri 6/1310:02 amRIC - CUN

2 stops15h 20mAeromexico

Tue 6/178:00 amCUN - RIC

1 stop8h 33mAeromexico

Deal found 4/29

$379

Wed 5/287:00 amRIC - CUN

1 stop6h 01mJetBlue

Wed 6/41:08 pmCUN - RIC

1 stop8h 58mJetBlue

Deal found 4/30

$381

Tue 5/276:05 amRIC - CUN

2 stops8h 58mAmerican Airlines

Sat 5/3110:35 amCUN - RIC

1 stop12h 00mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 5/1

$383

Wed 10/296:30 amRIC - CUN

2 stops11h 20mUnited Airlines

Tue 11/412:35 pmCUN - RIC

2 stops10h 46mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$508

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Thu 5/156:00 amRIC - CUN

2 stops28h 44mSpirit Airlines

Sun 5/189:12 amCUN - RIC

1 stop7h 24mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$342

Sun 6/15:02 pmRIC - CUN

3 stops40h 14mMultiple Airlines

Fri 6/612:18 pmCUN - RIC

2 stops28h 18mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$356

Wed 5/2810:04 amRIC - CUN

2 stops11h 20mDelta

Wed 6/48:35 amCUN - RIC

2 stops13h 32mDelta

Deal found 4/30

$369

Fri 6/1310:02 amRIC - CUN

2 stops15h 20mAeromexico

Tue 6/178:00 amCUN - RIC

1 stop8h 33mAeromexico

Deal found 4/29

$379

Wed 5/287:00 amRIC - CUN

1 stop6h 01mJetBlue

Wed 6/41:08 pmCUN - RIC

1 stop8h 58mJetBlue

Deal found 4/30

$381

Tue 5/276:05 amRIC - CUN

2 stops8h 58mAmerican Airlines

Sat 5/3110:35 amCUN - RIC

1 stop12h 00mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$383

Sat 9/139:26 amRIC - CUN

2 stops10h 54mUnited Airlines

Sat 9/207:51 amCUN - RIC

2 stops12h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$483

Mon 9/155:20 pmRIC - CUN

2 stops24h 00mAir Canada

Tue 9/2310:20 amCUN - RIC

2 stops34h 26mAir Canada

Deal found 5/1

$784

Thu 9/186:30 amRIC - CUN

2 stops33h 10mAvianca

Fri 9/196:20 pmCUN - RIC

2 stops26h 26mAvianca

Deal found 5/1

$962

Mon 6/27:37 pmRIC - CUN

2 stops19h 38mLATAM Airlines

Thu 6/51:20 amCUN - RIC

2 stops22h 04mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$2,269

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Thu 5/111:24 amRIC - CUN

2 stops14h 01mAeromexico

Mon 5/52:00 pmCUN - RIC

1 stop5h 55mAeromexico

Deal found 4/30

$695

Mon 5/58:26 pmRIC - CUN

3 stops38h 11mMultiple Airlines

Tue 5/1312:18 pmCUN - RIC

2 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$518

Mon 5/56:24 pmRIC - CUN

2 stops22h 56mLATAM Airlines

Mon 5/121:20 amCUN - RIC

2 stops22h 06mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$2,406

Wed 5/77:00 amRIC - CUN

1 stop5h 25mDelta

Wed 5/1411:22 amCUN - RIC

2 stops12h 04mDelta

Deal found 4/30

$369

Fri 5/96:00 amRIC - CUN

1 stop6h 13mSpirit Airlines

Sat 6/148:58 amCUN - RIC

1 stop10h 38mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$342

Fri 5/96:05 amRIC - CUN

2 stops8h 58mAmerican Airlines

Fri 5/1612:44 pmCUN - RIC

2 stops10h 31mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$413

Fri 5/167:59 pmRIC - CUN

1 stop20h 52mUnited Airlines

Mon 5/195:22 pmCUN - RIC

2 stops27h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$528

Tue 5/276:05 amRIC - CUN

2 stops8h 58mAmerican Airlines

Sat 5/3110:35 amCUN - RIC

1 stop12h 00mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 5/1

$383

Wed 5/2810:04 amRIC - CUN

2 stops11h 20mDelta

Wed 6/48:35 amCUN - RIC

2 stops13h 32mDelta

Deal found 4/30

$369

Wed 5/287:00 amRIC - CUN

1 stop6h 01mJetBlue

Wed 6/41:08 pmCUN - RIC

1 stop8h 58mJetBlue

Deal found 4/30

$381

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Sat 5/176:00 amRIC - CUN

1 stop6h 13mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$118

Sat 5/176:05 amRIC - CUN

2 stops15h 34mAeromexico

Deal found 4/30

$166

Sat 7/126:00 amRIC - CUN

2 stops12h 30mDelta

Deal found 4/30

$180

Tue 5/206:00 amRIC - CUN

3 stops21h 33mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$206

Sat 5/106:20 amRIC - CUN

2 stops8h 20mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$210

Thu 5/156:00 amRIC - CUN

1 stop8h 15mJetBlue

Deal found 5/1

$220

Thu 5/156:40 amRIC - CUN

2 stops13h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 5/1

$302

Sat 6/288:15 pmRIC - CUN

3 stops17h 55mAvianca

Deal found 4/30

$997

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RichmondCancún

RIC - CUN

RICCUN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 5/15

6:00 am-9:44 am

2 stops28h 44m

Cancun

Sun 5/18

9:12 am-5:36 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$342

RichmondCancún

RIC - CUN

RICCUN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 6/1

5:02 pm-8:16 am

3 stops40h 14m

Cancun

Fri 6/6

12:18 pm-5:36 pm

2 stops28h 18m

$356

RichmondCancún

RIC - CUN

RICCUN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 5/28

10:04 am-8:24 pm

2 stops11h 20m

Cancun

Wed 6/4

8:35 am-11:07 pm

2 stops13h 32m

$369

RichmondCancún

RIC - CUN

RICCUN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 6/13

10:02 am-12:22 am

2 stops15h 20m

Cancun

Tue 6/17

8:00 am-5:33 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$379

RichmondCancún

RIC - CUN

RICCUN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 5/28

7:00 am-12:01 pm

1 stop6h 01m

Cancun

Wed 6/4

1:08 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop8h 58m

$381

RichmondCancún

RIC - CUN

RICCUN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 5/27

6:05 am-2:03 pm

2 stops8h 58m

Cancun

Sat 5/31

10:35 am-11:35 pm

1 stop12h 00m

$383

RichmondCancún

RIC - CUN

RICCUN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 9/13

9:26 am-7:20 pm

2 stops10h 54m

Cancun

Sat 9/20

7:51 am-9:46 pm

2 stops12h 55m

$483

RichmondCancún

RIC - CUN

RICCUN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 9/15

5:20 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops24h 00m

Cancun

Tue 9/23

10:20 am-1:56 pm

2 stops26h 36m

$784

RichmondCancún

RIC - CUN

RICCUN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 9/18

6:30 am-11:45 am

2 stops30h 15m

Cancun

Fri 9/19

6:20 pm-9:46 pm

2 stops26h 26m

$962

RichmondCancún

RIC - CUN

RICCUN

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 5/17

6:00 am-11:13 am

1 stop6h 13m

$118

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Richmond to Playa del Carmen

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.

Rainfall in Playa del Carmen 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

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

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,934 reviews

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.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,934 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,934 reviews

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.

LATAM Airlines

7.5

Good

1,767 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,934 reviews

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.

Aeromexico

7.5

Good

1,698 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,934 reviews

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.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,696 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,934 reviews

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.

JetBlue

7.3

Good

2,923 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,934 reviews

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

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 8 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 to Playa del Carmen one-way?
$118 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Aeromexico and Delta, with prices starting from $166 and $180, respectively.
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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Top 8 airlines flying from Richmond to Playa del Carmen

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$229	Average$321	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Aeromexico	Cheapest$287	Average$437	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Delta	Cheapest$289	Average$519	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$322	Average$522	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
JetBlue	Cheapest$341	Average$569	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
United Airlines	Cheapest$376	Average$716	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$413	Average$566	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
AeroMexico Connect	Cheapest$661	Average$728	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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$118+ Cheap flights from Richmond (RIC) to Playa del Carmen, Mexico

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