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Among airlines operating Charlotte to Wilmington flights:

• American Airlines: offers free seat selection

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

Only American Airlines operates flights between Charlotte and Wilmington.

Flights from Charlotte to Wilmington usually depart from Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and arrive at Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM).

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

• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in First 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 Charlotte to Wilmington:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $223 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to $638 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $50–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A319 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer ERJ-145 variants.

Most connecting flights from Charlotte to Wilmington pass through Orlando (MCO), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 40% on the Charlotte to Wilmington route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $561 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $933, a difference of $372. 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 Charlotte to Wilmington flights, with 37% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 26%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 12%.

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

• Earliest: departs at 7:10 am and lands at 8:18 am
• Latest: departs at 10:55 pm and lands at 12:03 am.

The flight takes about 1h 08m.

A nonstop flight from Charlotte to Wilmington takes 1h 08m, covering 185 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 $253 to $1,452. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Charlotte to Wilmington are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $181, which is 58% below the typical average for this route.

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 Charlotte to Wilmington range from $561 to $887, with an average of $638 over the past 12 months. Anything below $561 counts as a good deal.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Charlotte to Wilmington route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.