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$156+ Cheap flights from Wilmington (ILM) to Playa del Carmen, Mexico

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ILM — CUN
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$341
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$156
(United Airlines)

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December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$570
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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 October 30, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Wed 11/126:00 amILM - CUN
1 stop7h 57mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/188:23 amCUN - ILM
1 stop6h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$311
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Mon 11/173:17 pmILM - CUN
1 stop22h 18mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/1112:31 pmCUN - ILM
2 stops23h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$345
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Fri 11/143:17 pmILM - CUN
1 stop22h 18mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/1112:31 pmCUN - ILM
2 stops23h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$356
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Mon 11/173:17 pmILM - CUN
1 stop22h 18mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/122:36 pmCUN - ILM
2 stops42h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$366
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Mon 11/173:17 pmILM - CUN
1 stop22h 18mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/132:36 pmCUN - ILM
2 stops18h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$369
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Fri 11/143:17 pmILM - CUN
1 stop22h 18mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/122:36 pmCUN - ILM
2 stops42h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$377
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Fri 11/146:00 amILM - CUN
1 stop7h 57mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/106:30 amCUN - ILM
2 stops17h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/30$378
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Mon 11/173:17 pmILM - CUN
1 stop22h 18mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/76:02 pmCUN - ILM
2 stops26h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$379
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Fri 11/143:17 pmILM - CUN
1 stop22h 18mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/132:36 pmCUN - ILM
2 stops18h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$380

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Wilmington 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 30, 2025.
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WilmingtonCancún

ILM - CUN

ILMCUN

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 11/12

6:00 am-1:57 pm

1 stop7h 57m

Cancun

Tue 11/18

8:23 am-3:22 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$311

WilmingtonCancún

ILM - CUN

ILMCUN

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 11/17

3:17 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop22h 18m

Cancun

Thu 12/11

12:31 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops23h 49m

$345

WilmingtonCancún

ILM - CUN

ILMCUN

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 11/14

6:00 am-1:57 pm

1 stop7h 57m

Cancun

Wed 12/10

6:30 am-11:54 pm

2 stops17h 24m

$378

WilmingtonCancún

ILM - CUN

ILMCUN

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 11/17

3:17 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop22h 18m

Cancun

Wed 12/10

6:02 pm-8:36 pm

2 stops26h 34m

$400

WilmingtonCancún

ILM - CUN

ILMCUN

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 11/14

3:17 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop22h 18m

Cancun

Fri 12/12

2:36 pm-8:40 am

2 stops42h 04m

$405

WilmingtonCancún

ILM - CUN

ILMCUN

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 11/14

6:00 am-1:57 pm

1 stop7h 57m

Cancun

Tue 11/18

8:23 am-3:22 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$421

WilmingtonCancún

ILM - CUN

ILMCUN

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 11/14

6:00 am-1:57 pm

1 stop7h 57m

Cancun

Wed 11/19

8:23 am-3:16 pm

1 stop6h 53m

$421

WilmingtonCancún

ILM - CUN

ILMCUN

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 11/12

6:00 am-8:18 pm

2 stops14h 18m

Cancun

Tue 12/9

6:30 am-11:54 pm

2 stops17h 24m

$426

WilmingtonCancún

ILM - CUN

ILMCUN

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 11/15

6:00 am-5:50 pm

2 stops11h 50m

Cancun

Wed 11/19

8:23 am-3:16 pm

1 stop6h 53m

$426

WilmingtonCancún

ILM - CUN

ILMCUN

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 11/15

6:00 am-5:50 pm

2 stops11h 50m

Cancun

Tue 12/9

6:30 am-11:54 pm

2 stops17h 24m

$426

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

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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 October 24, 2025.

Booking 6 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to Playa del Carmen (average of $291). Flying from Wilmington to Playa del Carmen in September is currently the most expensive (average of $449). 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 October 30, 2025.

When flying from Wilmington to Playa del Carmen, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 46% versus a flight at noon.

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 October 30, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, Aeromexico, and American Airlines from Wilmington to Playa del Carmen. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,993 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,993 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,993 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
Aeromexico
7.4
Good
1,674 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,993 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,030 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,993 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Wilmington 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 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.

  • How long is the flight from Wilmington to Playa del Carmen?

    United Airlines can get you from Wilmington to Playa del Carmen in just under 7h 57m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance from Wilmington to Playa del Carmen is about 1065 mi.

  • 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?

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

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to Playa del Carmen (average of $291). Flying from Wilmington to Playa del Carmen in September is currently the most expensive (average of $449). 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 October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$438Average$558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AeromexicoCheapest$468Average$569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$480Average$689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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