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Among airlines operating Atlanta to Wilmington flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Delta operates flights between Atlanta and Wilmington.

Flights from Atlanta to Wilmington usually depart from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and arrive at Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Atlanta to Wilmington:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $369 round-trip, compared to $578 via a layover through Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 717-200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 700 variants.

Connecting flights from Atlanta to Wilmington most commonly pass through:

• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 83% of one-stop connections
• Newark (EWR) - 17% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 47% on the Atlanta to Wilmington route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $279 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $519, a difference of $240. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Atlanta to Wilmington flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 25%, night flights for 25%, and evening flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Atlanta to Wilmington:

• Earliest: departs at 8:05 am and lands at 9:29 am
• Latest: departs at 9:52 pm and lands at 11:16 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 24m.

A nonstop flight from Atlanta to Wilmington takes 1h 24m, covering 376 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $207 to $1,968. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Atlanta to Wilmington are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $115, which is 69% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 38m, compared with 5h 17m via Newark (EWR).

Wilmington New Hanover County Airport (ILM) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $30 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Budget
• Alamo
• Thrifty
• Avis
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Round-trip flights from Atlanta to Wilmington range from $279 to $473, with an average of $377 over the past 12 months. Anything below $279 counts as a good deal.

Delta is the only airline on the Atlanta to Wilmington route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.