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$205+ 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 4/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ILM — CUN
Apr 25 — May 21
Sat 4/25
Sat 5/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Wilmington to Playa del Carmen

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 March 26, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Thu 5/76:00 am
ILM
-
CUN
1 stop8h 39m
United Airlines
Tue 5/121:12 pm
CUN
-
ILM
1 stop9h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/25$429
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 4/256:00 am
ILM
-
CUN
1 stop8h 39m
United Airlines
Mon 5/45:22 pm
CUN
-
ILM
2 stops21h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/24$434
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 4/246:00 pm
ILM
-
CUN
1 stop17h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/53:22 pm
CUN
-
ILM
2 stops46h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$444
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/172:08 pm
ILM
-
CUN
2 stops19h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/201:43 pm
CUN
-
ILM
1 stop5h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/23$466
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 5/96:00 am
ILM
-
CUN
2 stops14h 19m
United Airlines
Sat 5/1612:50 pm
CUN
-
ILM
2 stops9h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/24$487
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 4/246:00 pm
ILM
-
CUN
1 stop17h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/41:43 pm
CUN
-
ILM
1 stop5h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$488

Find flight deals from Wilmington to Playa del Carmen

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Wilmington to Playa del Carmen flight deals. Data was last updated March 26, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$434
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$205
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$638
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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 March 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Wilmington to Playa del Carmen that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

WilmingtonCancún

ILM - CUN

ILMCUN

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 5/9

6:00 am-7:19 pm

2 stops14h 19m

Cancun

Sat 5/16

12:50 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops9h 54m

$487
Quickest round-trip

WilmingtonCancún

ILM - CUN

ILMCUN

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 9/7

2:30 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop6h 38m

Cancun

Fri 9/11

8:00 am-3:38 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$549

WilmingtonCancún

ILM - CUN

ILMCUN

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 4/26

6:00 am-2:01 pm

1 stop9h 01m

Cancun

Tue 5/5

8:00 am-5:02 pm

1 stop8h 02m

$549

WilmingtonCancún

ILM - CUN

ILMCUN

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 7/7

4:05 pm-7:19 pm

2 stops28h 14m

Cancun

Mon 7/13

5:35 am-3:24 pm

2 stops32h 49m

$563

WilmingtonCancún

ILM - CUN

ILMCUN

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 6/10

7:30 am-1:39 pm

1 stop7h 09m

Cancun

Sun 6/14

5:35 am-3:24 pm

2 stops32h 49m

$563

WilmingtonCancún

ILM - CUN

ILMCUN

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 4/24

6:00 am-2:37 pm

1 stop9h 37m

Cancun

Tue 5/5

1:12 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop9h 32m

$564

WilmingtonCancún

ILM - CUN

ILMCUN

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 4/17

5:11 pm-11:05 am

2 stops18h 54m

Cancun

Mon 4/20

11:14 am-11:44 pm

2 stops11h 30m

$580

WilmingtonCancún

ILM - CUN

ILMCUN

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 7/7

6:00 am-11:29 am

1 stop6h 29m

Cancun

Mon 7/13

2:07 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop8h 47m

$594

WilmingtonCancún

ILM - CUN

ILMCUN

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 6/10

7:02 am-2:33 pm

1 stop8h 31m

Cancun

Sun 6/14

11:00 am-6:54 pm

1 stop6h 54m

$604
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

WilmingtonCancún

ILM - CUN

ILMCUN

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 4/18

5:17 pm-12:02 pm

2 stops19h 45m

$205

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Deals found on 3/24

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Playa del Carmen from Wilmington with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Wilmington to Playa del Carmen

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 $287). Flying from Wilmington to Playa del Carmen in December is currently the most expensive (average of $495). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Wilmington to Playa del Carmen?

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 March 26, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown 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.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,496 reviews

Overall

7.1

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MIA - SFO

Horrible. When they power flights for other airlines there is nothing they can do to change or accommodate any changes
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,496 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,496 reviews

Overall

7.1

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MIA - SFO

Horrible. When they power flights for other airlines there is nothing they can do to change or accommodate any changes

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. 1 airline has 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 and Delta can get you from Wilmington to Playa del Carmen in just under 6h 38m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h 41m. The distance from Wilmington to Playa del Carmen is about 1065 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 $287). Flying from Wilmington to Playa del Carmen in December is currently the most expensive (average of $495). 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 airline flying from Wilmington to Playa del Carmen

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American AirlinesCheapest$480Average$682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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