Which airports can I use when flying from Los Angeles to Wilmington?

Flights from Los Angeles to Wilmington usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM).

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

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Los Angeles to Wilmington.

Which airports do connecting flights from Los Angeles to Wilmington pass through?

One-stop flights from Los Angeles to Wilmington most commonly connect through: • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 60% of one-stop connections • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 21% of one-stop connections • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 13% of one-stop connections • Miami (MIA) - 4% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 29% on flights from Los Angeles to Wilmington. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $459 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $638, a difference of $179. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

How expensive are last-minute Los Angeles to Wilmington flights?

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 16% above the $517 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

How long is a flight from Los Angeles to Wilmington?

A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Wilmington takes 00m, covering 2,300 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 $397 to $2,276. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Los Angeles to Wilmington looking right now?

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Wilmington are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $447.

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

Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 21m, compared with 7h 52m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 8h 04m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Wilmington?

Wilmington is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles (Eastern Time vs Pacific 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: • Alamo • Budget • Thrifty • Avis • Enterprise Rent-A-Car

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

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Wilmington range from $413 to $626, with an average of $517 over the past 12 months. Anything below $413 counts as a good deal.

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

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Wilmington typically range from $413 to $626. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $397, on American Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Wilmington?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Wilmington. It’s 12% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 23% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Wilmington?

•November is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Wilmington at $395 round-trip. •October ($626) and July ($593) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 58% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Los Angeles to Wilmington the cheapest?

Flights from Los Angeles to Wilmington are cheapest 26 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 38% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Los Angeles to Wilmington?

American Airlines ($397) and United Airlines ($408) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Wilmington according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Los Angeles to Wilmington?

Charlotte Douglas (CLT) is the most popular layover for the Los Angeles to Wilmington route. 60% 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 Los Angeles to Wilmington?

Flights via Newark (EWR) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $298. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

Charlotte Douglas (CLT) had the shortest average connection time for Los Angeles to Wilmington layovers at 4h 20m over the past 3 months.

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Wed, Nov 18 - Sat, Nov 21

9:30 pm - 8:25 amLAX Los Angeles-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

7h 55m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

4:37 pm - 10:46 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-LAX Los Angeles

9h 09m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$397American Airlines

Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 15

6:00 am - 4:10 pmLAX Los Angeles-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

7h 10m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

2:01 pm - 7:16 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-LAX Los Angeles

8h 15m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$397American Airlines

Tue, Apr 6 - Wed, Apr 14

12:17 am - 12:34 pmLAX Los Angeles-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

9h 17m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

4:24 pm - 10:55 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-LAX Los Angeles

9h 31m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$397American Airlines

Wed, Jan 6 - Wed, Jan 13

11:31 pm - 11:38 amLAX Los Angeles-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

9h 07m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

6:13 am - 1:57 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-LAX Los Angeles

10h 44m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$397American Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 17

11:15 am - 11:44 pmLAX Los Angeles-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

9h 29m1 stop Newark

6:00 am - 12:47 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-LAX Los Angeles

9h 47m1 stop Newark

$408United Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Wed, Nov 18

5:50 am - 3:27 pmLAX Los Angeles-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

6h 37m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2:28 pm - 9:35 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-LAX Los Angeles

10h 07m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$451Delta

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9:50 pm - 9:36 amLAX Los Angeles-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

8h 46m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:17 am - 11:11 amILM Wilmington New Hanover County-LAX Los Angeles

7h 54m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$451Delta

Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 18

11:59 pm - 9:36 amLAX Los Angeles-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

6h 37m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2:28 pm - 9:35 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-LAX Los Angeles

10h 07m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$451Delta

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12:51 pm - 4:16 pmLAX Los Angeles-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

24h 25m2 stops Charleston Hartford Bradley Intl

4:56 pm - 9:09 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-LAX Los Angeles

31h 13m1 stop Orlando

$543Multiple Airlines

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11:00 pm - 11:22 amLAX Los Angeles-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

9h 22m1 stop Newark

6:00 am - 12:47 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-LAX Los Angeles

9h 47m1 stop Newark

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Sat, Oct 24 - Sun, Nov 1

9:38 am - 7:26 pmLAX Los Angeles-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

6h 48m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

7:06 am - 11:27 amILM Wilmington New Hanover County-LAX Los Angeles

7h 21m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$581American Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Sun, Nov 1

6:00 am - 8:44 amLAX Los Angeles-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

23h 44m3 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Tampa

9:30 am - 12:56 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-LAX Los Angeles

30h 26m3 stops Baltimore/Washington Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$639Multiple Airlines

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6:00 am - 8:44 amLAX Los Angeles-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

23h 44m3 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Tampa

2:12 pm - 2:29 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-LAX Los Angeles

27h 17m2 stops Tampa Denver Intl

$645Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 23 - Sun, Nov 1

12:21 am - 12:53 pmLAX Los Angeles-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

33h 32m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Baltimore/Washington

2:12 pm - 2:29 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-LAX Los Angeles

27h 17m2 stops Tampa Denver Intl

$690Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Sun, Oct 25

9:38 am - 9:57 pmLAX Los Angeles-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

9h 19m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

7:11 am - 11:10 amILM Wilmington New Hanover County-LAX Los Angeles

6h 59m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$708American Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Sun, Oct 25

11:40 am - 7:36 pmLAX Los Angeles-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

28h 56m3 stops Denver Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Tweed-New Haven

2:12 pm - 2:40 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-LAX Los Angeles

27h 28m2 stops Tampa Denver Intl

$904Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Thu, Oct 22

6:00 am - 3:52 pmLAX Los Angeles-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

6h 52m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

4:25 pm - 10:59 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-LAX Los Angeles

9h 34m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$978American Airlines

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6:00 am - 3:27 pmLAX Los Angeles-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

6h 27m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:20 am - 6:09 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-LAX Los Angeles

14h 49m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Salt Lake City

$1,020Delta

Thu, Oct 22 - Sun, Oct 25

9:50 pm - 9:37 amLAX Los Angeles-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

8h 47m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2:24 pm - 11:55 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-LAX Los Angeles

12h 31m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Minneapolis St Paul

$1,104Delta

Thu, Oct 22 - Sun, Oct 25

9:45 am - 11:09 pmLAX Los Angeles-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

10h 24m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2:24 pm - 11:55 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-LAX Los Angeles

12h 31m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Minneapolis St Paul

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How much is a round-trip flight from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Wilmington departing in april.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Wilmington?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Wilmington. It’s 12% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 23% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Wilmington? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Wilmington, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •November is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Wilmington at $395 round-trip.
•October ($626) and July ($593) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 58% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.
When are flights from Los Angeles to Wilmington the cheapest?: Flights from Los Angeles to Wilmington are cheapest 26 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 38% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Los Angeles to Wilmington?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Los Angeles to Wilmington.
How long is a flight from Los Angeles to Wilmington?
A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Wilmington takes 00m, covering 2,300 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Wilmington flight?
Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Wilmington range from $413 to $626, with an average of $517 over the past 12 months. Anything below $413 counts as a good deal.
How expensive are last-minute Los Angeles to Wilmington flights?
Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 16% above the $517 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.
Have flight prices from Los Angeles 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 $397 to $2,276. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Los Angeles to Wilmington looking right now?
One-way fares from Los Angeles to Wilmington are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $447.
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 Los Angeles to Wilmington?
Flights from Los Angeles to Wilmington usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM).
Which airports do connecting flights from Los Angeles to Wilmington pass through?
One-stop flights from Los Angeles to Wilmington most commonly connect through:

• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 60% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) - 4% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Los Angeles to Wilmington?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 29% on flights from Los Angeles to Wilmington. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $459 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $638, a difference of $179.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Los Angeles to Wilmington?
Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 21m, compared with 7h 52m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 8h 04m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Wilmington?
Wilmington is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $459, about $179 less than Sunday fares (28% savings) based on the last 12 months.
For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 26 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 38% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Los Angeles to Wilmington trip for November. Fares historically average $395 round-trip in that month - typically $231 less than the most expensive month, which is October (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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