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) - 93% of one-stop connections • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 3% of one-stop connections • Tampa (TPA) - 3% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 52% on flights from Charleston to Wilmington. Thursday 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 49m 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 $406 to $963. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x 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 49m, 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: • Alamo • Budget • 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 $356 to $656, with an average of $491 over the past 12 months. Anything below $356 counts as a good deal.

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

Round-trip flights from Charleston to Wilmington typically range from $356 to $656. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $406, on Delta.

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

Delta ($406) and American Airlines ($436) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Charleston to Wilmington according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s 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. 93% 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 2h 29m over the past 3 months.

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Cheap Flights from Charleston to Wilmington (CRW-ILM)

Cheap flights from Charleston to Wilmington with top airlines, updated regularly. Compare round-trip, one-way, direct and last-minute deals.

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Thu, Oct 29 - Sat, Oct 31

6:58 pm - 11:09 pmCRW Charleston Yeager-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

4h 11m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

4:25 pm - 9:12 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-CRW Charleston Yeager

4h 47m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$406Delta

Wed, Oct 28 - Sat, Oct 31

5:01 am - 10:38 amCRW Charleston Yeager-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

5h 37m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

2:40 pm - 7:29 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-CRW Charleston Yeager

4h 49m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$436American Airlines

Fri, Oct 23 - Tue, Oct 27

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

4h 09m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

7:32 pm - 10:58 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-CRW Charleston Yeager

3h 26m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$466American Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Sat, Oct 24

6:58 pm - 11:09 pmCRW Charleston Yeager-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

4h 11m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:20 am - 10:31 amILM Wilmington New Hanover County-CRW Charleston Yeager

4h 11m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$466Delta

Fri, Oct 23 - Tue, Oct 27

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

4h 09m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

12:18 pm - 6:47 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-CRW Charleston Yeager

6h 29m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$485American Airlines

Wed, Oct 28 - Sat, Oct 31

11:00 am - 10:14 pmCRW Charleston Yeager-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

11h 14m2 stops Charlotte Douglas New York LaGuardia

6:11 am - 7:29 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-CRW Charleston Yeager

13h 18m2 stops New York LaGuardia Charlotte Douglas

$617American Airlines

Wed, Oct 28 - Sat, Oct 31

7:17 pm - 2:57 pmCRW Charleston Yeager-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

19h 40m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

6:11 am - 7:29 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-CRW Charleston Yeager

13h 18m2 stops New York LaGuardia Charlotte Douglas

$812American Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Sat, Oct 24

1:00 pm - 9:58 pmCRW Charleston Yeager-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

8h 58m2 stops Charlotte Douglas New York LaGuardia

7:11 am - 10:29 amILM Wilmington New Hanover County-CRW Charleston Yeager

3h 18m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$827American Airlines

Thu, Oct 29 - Sat, Oct 31

5:01 am - 10:38 amCRW Charleston Yeager-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

5h 37m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

12:01 pm - 7:29 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-CRW Charleston Yeager

7h 28m2 stops New York LaGuardia Charlotte Douglas

$837American Airlines

Sat, Feb 6 - Wed, Feb 10

10:35 am - 11:58 pmCRW Charleston Yeager-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

13h 23m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

12:20 pm - 9:36 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-CRW Charleston Yeager

33h 16m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

$883United Airlines

Wed, Oct 14 - Fri, Oct 16

11:00 am - 2:00 pmCRW Charleston Yeager-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

3h 00m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

2:40 pm - 7:29 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-CRW Charleston Yeager

4h 49m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$804American Airlines

Wed, Oct 14 - Fri, Oct 16

5:01 am - 10:38 amCRW Charleston Yeager-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

5h 37m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

2:40 pm - 7:29 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-CRW Charleston Yeager

4h 49m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$804American Airlines

Wed, Oct 14 - Fri, Oct 16

5:01 am - 8:26 amCRW Charleston Yeager-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

3h 25m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

4:14 pm - 7:29 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-CRW Charleston Yeager

3h 15m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$804American Airlines

Wed, Oct 14 - Fri, Oct 16

2:54 pm - 7:26 pmCRW Charleston Yeager-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

4h 32m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

11:04 am - 6:47 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-CRW Charleston Yeager

7h 43m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$924American Airlines

Wed, Oct 14 - Fri, Oct 16

2:54 pm - 7:26 pmCRW Charleston Yeager-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

4h 32m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

11:04 am - 6:47 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-CRW Charleston Yeager

7h 43m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$934American Airlines

Wed, Oct 14 - Fri, Oct 16

2:54 pm - 7:26 pmCRW Charleston Yeager-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

4h 32m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

11:04 am - 6:47 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-CRW Charleston Yeager

7h 43m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$938American Airlines

Wed, Oct 14 - Fri, Oct 16

10:29 am - 11:58 amCRW Charleston Yeager-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

25h 29m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

12:45 pm - 5:28 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-CRW Charleston Yeager

28h 43m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,133United Airlines

Wed, Oct 14 - Fri, Oct 16

10:29 am - 11:58 amCRW Charleston Yeager-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

25h 29m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

6:00 am - 9:43 amILM Wilmington New Hanover County-CRW Charleston Yeager

51h 43m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,162United Airlines

Wed, Oct 14 - Fri, Oct 16

10:29 am - 11:58 amCRW Charleston Yeager-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

25h 29m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

6:00 am - 9:43 amILM Wilmington New Hanover County-CRW Charleston Yeager

51h 43m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,192United Airlines

Wed, Oct 14 - Fri, Oct 16

10:29 am - 11:58 amCRW Charleston Yeager-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

25h 29m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

12:45 pm - 5:28 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-CRW Charleston Yeager

28h 43m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,211United Airlines

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How much is a round-trip flight from Charleston to Wilmington? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Charleston to Wilmington departing in october.

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Cheapest flight	$406

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Charleston to Wilmington?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Charleston to Wilmington.
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 49m 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.
How much should I expect to pay for a Charleston to Wilmington flight?
Round-trip flights from Charleston to Wilmington range from $356 to $656, with an average of $491 over the past 12 months. Anything below $356 counts as a good deal.
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 $406 to $963. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.
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:

• Alamo
• Budget
• Thrifty
• Avis
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
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).
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) - 93% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 3% of one-stop connections
• Tampa (TPA) - 3% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Charleston to Wilmington?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 52% on flights from Charleston to Wilmington. Thursday 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 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 49m, compared with 4h 22m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 18h 58m via Tampa (TPA).

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Thursday flights average $336, about $352 less than Friday fares (51% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Charleston to Wilmington trip for May. Fares historically average $356 round-trip in that month - typically $603 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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