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Cheap flights from Wilmington (ILM) to Playa del Carmen, Mexico from $362

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ILM — CUN
May 3 — May 101
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The best prices from Wilmington New Hanover County to Playa del Carmen are usually found in August or January, booked 61 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Wilmington to Playa del Carmen

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Wilmington (ILM) to Playa del Carmen (PL9). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 28, 2024.

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August

Average price

$719

Round-trip from

$339
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From Wilmington New Hanover County to Playa del Carmen
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How far in advance should I book a flight from Wilmington to Playa del Carmen?

To save up to 18% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 29 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 $366 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $430 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 April. 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 $593 on average during August, but can be found for as low as $363.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Wilmington to Playa del Carmen (ILM - PL9)?

When flying from Wilmington to Playa del Carmen, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Wilmington to Playa del Carmen

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Wilmington and Playa del Carmen. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,944,896 searches. Data last updated April 28, 2024.
Sun 10/68:25 pmILM - CUN
1 stop13h 45mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/95:03 pmCUN - ILM
1 stop16h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$362
Sat 10/58:25 pmILM - CUN
1 stop15h 48mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/95:03 pmCUN - ILM
1 stop16h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$377
Sat 9/218:25 pmILM - CUN
1 stop15h 48mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/298:05 amCUN - ILM
1 stop13h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$408
Sat 10/58:25 pmILM - CUN
2 stops14h 00mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/912:35 pmCUN - ILM
2 stops18h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$441
Thu 9/268:25 pmILM - CUN
1 stop15h 48mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/298:05 amCUN - ILM
1 stop13h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$443
Sat 6/88:26 pmILM - CUN
1 stop17h 04mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/1210:50 amCUN - ILM
1 stop5h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$444
Sat 9/216:00 amILM - CUN
2 stops9h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/298:05 amCUN - ILM
1 stop13h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$454
Wed 8/289:32 amILM - CUN
2 stops8h 53mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/112:45 pmCUN - ILM
1 stop18h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$473
Sat 10/56:00 amILM - CUN
2 stops9h 59mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/95:03 pmCUN - ILM
1 stop16h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$481

Cheap Wilmington to Playa del Carmen flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Wilmington to Playa del Carmen specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,944,896 searches. Prices were last updated on April 28, 2024.
Thu 5/2310:03 pmILM - CUN
2 stops10h 55mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/288:00 amCUN - ILM
1 stop14h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$543
Thu 5/2310:03 pmILM - CUN
2 stops10h 55mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/288:00 amCUN - ILM
1 stop14h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$558
Thu 5/237:00 amILM - CUN
1 stop11h 01mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/288:00 amCUN - ILM
1 stop14h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$595
Thu 5/235:21 amILM - CUN
1 stop9h 34mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/288:00 amCUN - ILM
1 stop14h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$628
Thu 5/237:51 pmILM - CUN
2 stops14h 44mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/281:54 pmCUN - ILM
2 stops21h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$654
Thu 5/2310:03 pmILM - CUN
2 stops10h 55mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/286:03 pmCUN - ILM
2 stops17h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$719

Wilmington to Playa del Carmen 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Wilmington and Playa del Carmen in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,944,896 searches. Data last updated April 28, 2024.
Sun 10/68:25 pmILM - CUN
1 stop13h 45mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/95:03 pmCUN - ILM
1 stop16h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$362
Sat 10/58:25 pmILM - CUN
1 stop15h 48mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/95:03 pmCUN - ILM
1 stop16h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$377
Sat 9/218:25 pmILM - CUN
1 stop15h 48mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/298:05 amCUN - ILM
1 stop13h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$408
Sat 10/58:25 pmILM - CUN
2 stops14h 00mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/912:35 pmCUN - ILM
2 stops18h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$441
Thu 9/268:25 pmILM - CUN
1 stop15h 48mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/298:05 amCUN - ILM
1 stop13h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$443
Sat 6/88:26 pmILM - CUN
1 stop17h 04mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/1210:50 amCUN - ILM
1 stop5h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$444
Sat 9/216:00 amILM - CUN
2 stops9h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/298:05 amCUN - ILM
1 stop13h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$454
Sat 9/216:00 amILM - CUN
2 stops9h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/298:05 amCUN - ILM
1 stop13h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$469
Wed 8/289:32 amILM - CUN
2 stops8h 53mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/112:45 pmCUN - ILM
1 stop18h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$473

Find flights from Wilmington to Playa del Carmen within your budget

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 2,944,896 searches. Data last updated April 28, 2024.

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Wilmington New Hanover CountyCancun

ILM - CUN

ILMCUN

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 10/6

1 stop13h 45m

Cancun

Wed 10/9

1 stop16h 06m

$362

Wilmington New Hanover CountyCancun

ILM - CUN

ILMCUN

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 10/5

1 stop15h 48m

Cancun

Wed 10/9

1 stop16h 06m

$377

Wilmington New Hanover CountyCancun

ILM - CUN

ILMCUN

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 9/21

1 stop15h 48m

Cancun

Sun 9/29

1 stop13h 55m

$408

Wilmington New Hanover CountyCancun

ILM - CUN

ILMCUN

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 10/5

2 stops14h 00m

Cancun

Wed 10/9

2 stops18h 34m

$441

Wilmington New Hanover CountyCancun

ILM - CUN

ILMCUN

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 9/26

1 stop15h 48m

Cancun

Sun 9/29

1 stop13h 55m

$443

Wilmington New Hanover CountyCancun

ILM - CUN

ILMCUN

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 6/8

1 stop17h 04m

Cancun

Wed 6/12

1 stop5h 49m

$444

Wilmington New Hanover CountyCancun

ILM - CUN

ILMCUN

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 9/21

2 stops9h 40m

Cancun

Sun 9/29

1 stop13h 55m

$454

Wilmington New Hanover CountyCancun

ILM - CUN

ILMCUN

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 8/28

2 stops8h 53m

Cancun

Sun 9/1

1 stop18h 24m

$473

Wilmington New Hanover CountyCancun

ILM - CUN

ILMCUN

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 10/5

2 stops9h 59m

Cancun

Wed 10/9

1 stop16h 06m

$481

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When is the best time to 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 January 28, 2024.
Booking 61 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.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Wilmington to Playa del Carmen?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Wilmington to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.
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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. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Playa del Carmen by month

Plan your trip from Wilmington to Playa del Carmen by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Wilmington to Playa del Carmen is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $431. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to Playa del Carmen (average of $339). Flying from Wilmington to Playa del Carmen in March is currently the most expensive (average of $424). 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.

January

$339

February

$372

March

$424

April

$411

May

$390

June

$421

July

$408

August

$388

September

$349

October

$398

November

$389

December

$390

Temperature and rainfall in Playa del Carmen by month

Plan your trip to Playa del Carmen by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CUN

Temperature

75.2 - 86 °F

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 April 28, 2024.
American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,844 reviews
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Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Entertainment was ok, no delays either. The food was just ok, the trays were dirty and overall the plane seemed dated.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,844 reviews
American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,844 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Entertainment was ok, no delays either. The food was just ok, the trays were dirty and overall the plane seemed dated.

Related info for your journey

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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. 2 airlines have flights to Playa del Carmen from Wilmington New Hanover County on a regular basis.

  • Can I find flights from Wilmington to Playa del Carmen for under $400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Wilmington to Playa del Carmen for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $362, but on average you can expect to pay $507.

  • What does ILM to CUN mean?

    ILM stands for Wilmington New Hanover County Airport, while CUN stands for Cancun Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry. While you’re still figuring out your travel plans, it’s not a bad idea to learn the names and codes of other airports around these areas: Tulum Intl Airport (TQO), Cozumel Airport (CZM).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Wilmington to Playa del Carmen that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Wilmington to Playa del Carmen flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Wilmington to Playa del Carmen with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Wilmington to Playa del Carmen flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Wilmington to Playa del Carmen that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Wilmington to Playa del Carmen offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Wilmington to Playa del Carmen?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Wilmington to Playa del Carmen flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Wilmington to Playa del Carmen flight deals updated?

    The Wilmington to Playa del Carmen flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/28.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Wilmington to Playa del Carmen

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American AirlinesCheapest$323Average$581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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