Which airports can I use when flying from St. Louis to Wilmington?

Flights from St. Louis to Wilmington usually depart from Lambert-St Louis (STL) and arrive at Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from St. Louis to Wilmington?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from St. Louis to Wilmington: • Economy Class • First Class

Which airports do connecting flights from St. Louis to Wilmington pass through?

One-stop flights from St. Louis to Wilmington most commonly connect through: • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 61% of one-stop connections • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 31% of one-stop connections • Newark (EWR) - 4% of one-stop connections • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 4% 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 St. Louis to Wilmington?

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 54% on the St. Louis to Wilmington route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $277 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $602, a difference of $325. 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 St. Louis to Wilmington?

A nonstop flight from St. Louis to Wilmington takes 0h 00m, covering 757 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from St. Louis 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 St. Louis 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 $251 to $1,815. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from St. Louis to Wilmington looking right now?

One-way fares from St. Louis to Wilmington are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $352, which is 12% below the typical average for this route.

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

Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 21m, compared with 4h 38m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 5h 49m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

What is the time difference between St. Louis and Wilmington?

Wilmington is 1 hour ahead of St. Louis (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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 St. Louis to Wilmington flight?

Round-trip flights from St. Louis to Wilmington range from $260 to $433, with an average of $340 over the past 12 months. Anything below $260 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from St. Louis to Wilmington?

American Airlines ($251) and United Airlines ($342) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from St. Louis to Wilmington according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from St. Louis to Wilmington?

Charlotte Douglas (CLT) is the most popular layover for the St. Louis to Wilmington route. 61% 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 St. Louis to Wilmington?

Flights via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $276. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from St. Louis to Wilmington which airport offers the shortest layover?

Charlotte Douglas (CLT) had the shortest average connection time for St. Louis to Wilmington layovers at 165 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from St. Louis to Wilmington

Wed, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 3

9:27 am - 2:00 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

3h 33m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

4:40 pm - 9:59 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-STL Lambert-St Louis

6h 19m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$251American Airlines

Wed, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 3

6:13 am - 2:00 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

6h 47m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

5:26 pm - 9:57 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-STL Lambert-St Louis

5h 31m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$271American Airlines

Wed, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 3

9:27 am - 2:00 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

3h 33m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

4:40 pm - 9:59 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-STL Lambert-St Louis

6h 19m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$271American Airlines

Sat, Oct 17 - Sat, Oct 24

7:03 am - 2:20 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

6h 17m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

7:15 am - 12:35 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-STL Lambert-St Louis

6h 20m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$271American Airlines

Wed, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 3

1:08 pm - 11:44 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

9h 36m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

6:00 am - 3:43 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-STL Lambert-St Louis

10h 43m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

$342United Airlines

Wed, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 3

1:08 pm - 11:44 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

9h 36m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

6:00 am - 3:43 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-STL Lambert-St Louis

10h 43m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

$361United Airlines

Wed, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 3

1:08 pm - 11:44 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

9h 36m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

6:00 am - 3:43 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-STL Lambert-St Louis

10h 43m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

$395United Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Mon, Oct 26

6:00 am - 11:54 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

4h 54m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:20 am - 1:53 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-STL Lambert-St Louis

8h 33m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$559Delta

Sat, Oct 24 - Mon, Oct 26

6:00 am - 11:54 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

4h 54m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:20 am - 1:53 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-STL Lambert-St Louis

8h 33m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$574Delta

Sat, Oct 10 - Sat, Oct 17

6:00 am - 11:54 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

4h 54m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:20 am - 3:37 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-STL Lambert-St Louis

10h 17m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$607Delta

Recent last minute flight deals from St. Louis to Wilmington

Fri, Sep 18 - Sat, Sep 26

1:54 pm - 8:52 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

5h 58m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

6:20 am - 9:29 amILM Wilmington New Hanover County-STL Lambert-St Louis

4h 09m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$453American Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Sat, Sep 26

10:45 am - 7:07 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

7h 22m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

6:20 am - 9:29 amILM Wilmington New Hanover County-STL Lambert-St Louis

4h 09m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$473American Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Sat, Sep 26

10:45 am - 7:07 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

7h 22m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

6:20 am - 9:29 amILM Wilmington New Hanover County-STL Lambert-St Louis

4h 09m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$561American Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Sat, Sep 26

1:54 pm - 8:52 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

5h 58m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

6:20 am - 9:29 amILM Wilmington New Hanover County-STL Lambert-St Louis

4h 09m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$561American Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Sat, Sep 26

4:50 pm - 11:57 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

6h 07m1 stop Newark

6:00 am - 3:43 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-STL Lambert-St Louis

10h 43m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

$575United Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Sat, Sep 26

4:50 pm - 11:57 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

6h 07m1 stop Newark

6:00 am - 3:43 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-STL Lambert-St Louis

10h 43m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

$595United Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Sat, Sep 26

10:29 am - 9:27 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

9h 58m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County New York LaGuardia

6:30 am - 9:34 amILM Wilmington New Hanover County-STL Lambert-St Louis

4h 04m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$607Delta

Fri, Sep 18 - Sat, Sep 26

12:59 pm - 11:57 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

9h 58m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

6:00 am - 3:43 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-STL Lambert-St Louis

10h 43m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

$618United Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Sat, Sep 26

10:29 am - 9:27 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

9h 58m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County New York LaGuardia

6:30 am - 9:34 amILM Wilmington New Hanover County-STL Lambert-St Louis

4h 04m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$631Delta

Fri, Sep 18 - Sat, Sep 26

12:59 pm - 11:57 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

9h 58m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

6:00 am - 3:43 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-STL Lambert-St Louis

10h 43m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

$646United Airlines

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Price, demand and travel trends for St. Louis to Wilmington flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from St. Louis to Wilmington with more confidence.

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How much is a round-trip flight from St. Louis to Wilmington?

Round-trip flights from St. Louis to Wilmington start at $251. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $260 to $433. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $251 on American Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from St. Louis to Wilmington?

Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from St. Louis to Wilmington, it is 19% cheaper than the average day. Monday is the most expensive day with flight prices 77% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from St. Louis to Wilmington?

July is the cheapest month to fly from St. Louis to Wilmington at $277 round-trip.
June ($541) and March ($476) are the most expensive months.
The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 95% on average.

This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Low season	February
High season	August
Cheapest flight	$205

Best time to beat the crowds with an average 2% drop in price.

Most popular time to fly with an average 7% increase in price.

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When to book flights from St. Louis to Wilmington

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from St. Louis to Wilmington based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.

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Which airports can I use when flying from St. Louis to Wilmington?
Flights from St. Louis to Wilmington usually depart from Lambert-St Louis (STL) and arrive at Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from St. Louis to Wilmington?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from St. Louis to Wilmington:

• Economy Class
• First Class
Which airports do connecting flights from St. Louis to Wilmington pass through?
One-stop flights from St. Louis to Wilmington most commonly connect through:

• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 61% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 31% of one-stop connections
• Newark (EWR) - 4% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 4% 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 St. Louis to Wilmington?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 54% on the St. Louis to Wilmington route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $277 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $602, a difference of $325. 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 St. Louis to Wilmington?
A nonstop flight from St. Louis to Wilmington takes 0h 00m, covering 757 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from St. Louis 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 St. Louis 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 $251 to $1,815. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from St. Louis to Wilmington looking right now?
One-way fares from St. Louis to Wilmington are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $352, which is 12% below the typical average for this route.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from St. Louis to Wilmington?
Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 21m, compared with 4h 38m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 5h 49m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).
What is the time difference between St. Louis and Wilmington?
Wilmington is 1 hour ahead of St. Louis (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
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 St. Louis to Wilmington flight?
Round-trip flights from St. Louis to Wilmington range from $260 to $433, with an average of $340 over the past 12 months. Anything below $260 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $277 - about $325 less than Monday (54% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your St. Louis to Wilmington trip for July. Fares historically average $277 round-trip in that month - typically $264 less than the most expensive month, which is June (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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