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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Wilmington to Playa del Carmen flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 Wilmington to Playa del Carmen?

When booking a flight from Wilmington to Playa del Carmen, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, Aeromexico or Delta as they are the most popular for this route.

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

To save up to 26% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 60 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Wilmington to Playa del Carmen from $585 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $612 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

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

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, August can be a great choice for travel to Playa del Carmen. Flights to Playa del Carmen from Wilmington in August are about $605 on average during August, but can be found for as low as $468.

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?

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Wilmington to Playa del Carmen flights typically cost between $496 and $579 in August. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $342 on Multiple Airlines (Aug 17-Aug 21).

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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 July 31, 2025.

Sun 8/179:46 amILM - CUN

1 stop23h 23mMultiple Airlines

Thu 8/219:14 amCUN - ILM

1 stop9h 29mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/31

$342

Fri 9/1211:55 amILM - CUN

1 stop25h 00mJetBlue

Fri 9/191:15 pmCUN - ILM

1 stop20h 53mJetBlue

Deal found 7/29

$395

Tue 12/166:00 amILM - CUN

1 stop7h 57mUnited Airlines

Sat 12/202:04 pmCUN - ILM

1 stop9h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$482

Sat 10/116:29 pmILM - CUN

1 stop16h 01mAmerican Airlines

Tue 10/213:05 pmCUN - ILM

1 stop6h 14mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$484

Fri 9/196:00 amILM - CUN

2 stops12h 45mDelta

Tue 9/238:10 amCUN - ILM

2 stops13h 36mDelta

Deal found 7/29

$519

Tue 10/2110:16 amILM - CUN

2 stops24h 03mWestJet

Sun 10/264:35 pmCUN - ILM

2 stops23h 35mWestJet

Deal found 7/29

$1,472

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Sun 8/179:46 amILM - CUN

1 stop23h 23mMultiple Airlines

Thu 8/219:14 amCUN - ILM

1 stop9h 29mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/31

$342

Fri 9/1211:55 amILM - CUN

1 stop25h 00mJetBlue

Fri 9/191:15 pmCUN - ILM

1 stop20h 53mJetBlue

Deal found 7/30

$395

Tue 1/66:15 amILM - CUN

1 stop7h 42mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/128:39 amCUN - ILM

2 stops14h 46mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$455

Sat 10/116:29 pmILM - CUN

1 stop16h 01mAmerican Airlines

Tue 10/213:05 pmCUN - ILM

1 stop6h 14mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$484

Fri 9/196:00 amILM - CUN

2 stops12h 45mDelta

Tue 9/238:10 amCUN - ILM

2 stops13h 36mDelta

Deal found 7/29

$519

Wed 1/710:20 amILM - CUN

2 stops11h 25mAeromexico

Mon 1/125:30 pmCUN - ILM

1 stop6h 24mAeromexico

Deal found 7/29

$520

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Deal found 7/29

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1 stop23h 23mMultiple Airlines

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1 stop9h 29mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/31

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2 stops7h 20mAmerican Airlines

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$575

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Thu 12/1110:20 amILM - CUN

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$280

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ILMCUN

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Booking 90 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.

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Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, Aeromexico, and United 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

8.0

Very good

7,981 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,981 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,981 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Aeromexico

7.5

Good

1,721 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,981 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,900 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,981 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

JetBlue

7.3

Good

2,914 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,981 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,981 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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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?
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, 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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American Airlines	Cheapest$348	Average$596	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Aeromexico	Cheapest$468	Average$569	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Delta	Cheapest$481	Average$581	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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