Which airports can I use when flying from Charleston to Wilmington?

Flights from Charleston to Wilmington usually depart from Charleston Yeager (CRW) and arrive at Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Charleston to Wilmington?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Charleston to Wilmington.

Which airports do connecting flights from Charleston to Wilmington pass through?

One-stop flights from Charleston to Wilmington most commonly connect through: • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 90% of one-stop connections • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 5% of one-stop connections • Tampa (TPA) - 5% of one-stop connections Charlotte Douglas (CLT) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Charleston to Wilmington?

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 52% on the Charleston to Wilmington route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $336 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $688, a difference of $352. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How long is a flight from Charleston to Wilmington?

There are currently no nonstop flights available from Charleston to Wilmington. Flights with 1 layover take between 3h 50m and 18h 58m in total, depending on the connection.

Do I need a passport to fly from Charleston to Wilmington?

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.

Have flight prices from Charleston to Wilmington changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $346 to $2,094. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Charleston to Wilmington?

Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 50m, compared with 4h 22m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 18h 58m via Tampa (TPA).

What car rental options are available at Wilmington New Hanover County Airport (ILM)?

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

How much should I expect to pay for a Charleston to Wilmington flight?

Round-trip flights from Charleston to Wilmington range from $346 to $536, with an average of $356 over the past 12 months. Anything below $346 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Charleston to Wilmington?

Delta ($346) and American Airlines ($366) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Charleston to Wilmington according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Charleston to Wilmington?

Charlotte Douglas (CLT) is the most popular layover for the Charleston to Wilmington route. 90% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via CLT.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Charleston to Wilmington?

Flights via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $278. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Charleston to Wilmington which airport offers the shortest layover?

Charlotte Douglas (CLT) had the shortest average connection time for Charleston to Wilmington layovers at 148 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 30

6:54 pm - 11:08 pmCRW Charleston Yeager-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

4h 14m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:50 pm - 11:20 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-CRW Charleston Yeager

5h 30m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$346Delta

Sun, Sep 20 - Sun, Sep 27

8:17 pm - 11:52 pmCRW Charleston Yeager-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

3h 35m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

7:48 pm - 11:59 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-CRW Charleston Yeager

4h 11m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$366American Airlines

Mon, Oct 19 - Mon, Nov 2

7:59 pm - 12:08 amCRW Charleston Yeager-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

4h 09m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

5:26 pm - 11:01 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-CRW Charleston Yeager

5h 35m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$366American Airlines

Sat, Sep 5 - Wed, Sep 9

3:30 pm - 9:43 pmCRW Charleston Yeager-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

6h 13m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

6:20 am - 12:05 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-CRW Charleston Yeager

5h 45m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$424American Airlines

Sat, Sep 5 - Wed, Sep 9

3:30 pm - 9:43 pmCRW Charleston Yeager-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

6h 13m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

12:12 pm - 7:19 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-CRW Charleston Yeager

7h 07m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$464American Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 30

12:45 pm - 6:19 pmCRW Charleston Yeager-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

5h 34m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

12:12 pm - 7:19 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-CRW Charleston Yeager

7h 07m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$491American Airlines

Fri, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 7

6:50 pm - 11:57 pmCRW Charleston Yeager-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

5h 07m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:00 am - 10:27 amILM Wilmington New Hanover County-CRW Charleston Yeager

4h 27m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$557Delta

Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 30

6:15 am - 5:38 pmCRW Charleston Yeager-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

11h 23m2 stops Charlotte Douglas New York LaGuardia

7:00 am - 6:40 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-CRW Charleston Yeager

11h 40m2 stops Philadelphia Charlotte Douglas

$574American Airlines

Mon, Sep 7 - Fri, Sep 11

10:59 am - 11:08 amCRW Charleston Yeager-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

24h 09m1 stop Tampa

8:38 pm - 9:19 amILM Wilmington New Hanover County-CRW Charleston Yeager

36h 41m2 stops Akron/Canton Orlando

$610Breeze Airways

Mon, Sep 7 - Fri, Sep 11

11:07 am - 6:02 pmCRW Charleston Yeager-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

6h 55m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

4:31 pm - 9:52 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-CRW Charleston Yeager

5h 21m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$634Delta

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How much is a round-trip flight from Charleston to Wilmington?

Round-trip flights from Charleston to Wilmington start at $346. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $346 to $536. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $346 on Delta.

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Which airports can I use when flying from Charleston to Wilmington?
Flights from Charleston to Wilmington usually depart from Charleston Yeager (CRW) and arrive at Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from Charleston to Wilmington?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Charleston to Wilmington.
Which airports do connecting flights from Charleston to Wilmington pass through?
One-stop flights from Charleston to Wilmington most commonly connect through:

• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 90% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 5% of one-stop connections
• Tampa (TPA) - 5% of one-stop connections

Charlotte Douglas (CLT) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Charleston to Wilmington?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 52% on the Charleston to Wilmington route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $336 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $688, a difference of $352. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How long is a flight from Charleston to Wilmington?
There are currently no nonstop flights available from Charleston to Wilmington. Flights with 1 layover take between 3h 50m and 18h 58m in total, depending on the connection.
Do I need a passport to fly from Charleston to Wilmington?
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.
Have flight prices from Charleston to Wilmington changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $346 to $2,094. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Charleston to Wilmington?
Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 50m, compared with 4h 22m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 18h 58m via Tampa (TPA).
What car rental options are available at Wilmington New Hanover County Airport (ILM)?
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
How much should I expect to pay for a Charleston to Wilmington flight?
Round-trip flights from Charleston to Wilmington range from $346 to $536, with an average of $356 over the past 12 months. Anything below $346 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure instead of Friday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $336 - about $352 less than Friday (51% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Charleston to Wilmington trip for September. Fares historically average $268 round-trip in that month - typically $691 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Wilmington New Hanover County Airport.
- Country Inn & Suites by Radisson,Wilmington, NC

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