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Cheapest round-trip
$377
Typical prices: $413-$626
American Airlines
Sat 1/6Tue 1/9
LAX - ILM • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$190
Typical prices: $390-$520
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/31
LAX - ILM • 2 stops
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Los Angeles and Wilmington. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
26 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 26 weeks in advance save around 38% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
November
Cheapest • 24% price drop
June
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Newark (EWR)
Cheapest • Avg $298 (round-trip)
Charlotte Douglas (CLT)
Shortest trip • 7h 21m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Wilmington (LAX-ILM)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Los Angeles to Wilmington

Wed, Jan 6 - Sat, Jan 9
American Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 6:33 pmLAX  Los Angeles-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County
8h 03m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
American Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 1:57 pmILM  Wilmington New Hanover County-LAX Los Angeles
8h 57m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$377American Airlines
Sat, Nov 7 - Sat, Nov 14
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 4:46 pmLAX  Los Angeles-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County
7h 46m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
American Airlines Logo
5:26 pm - 11:09 pmILM  Wilmington New Hanover County-LAX Los Angeles
8h 43m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$377American Airlines
Sat, Nov 7 - Sat, Nov 14
Delta Logo
10:55 pm - 9:37 amLAX  Los Angeles-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County
7h 42m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
12:45 pm - 7:55 pmILM  Wilmington New Hanover County-LAX Los Angeles
10h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$377Delta
Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11
American Airlines Logo
11:30 pm - 10:38 amLAX  Los Angeles-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County
8h 08m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
American Airlines Logo
3:35 pm - 10:49 pmILM  Wilmington New Hanover County-LAX Los Angeles
10h 14m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$377American Airlines
Tue, Dec 8 - Sat, Dec 12
American Airlines Logo
9:38 am - 9:27 pmLAX  Los Angeles-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County
8h 49m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
American Airlines Logo
4:40 pm - 10:57 pmILM  Wilmington New Hanover County-LAX Los Angeles
9h 17m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$377American Airlines
Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 15
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:03 am - 1:14 pmLAX  Los Angeles-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County
10h 11m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Baltimore/Washington
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:30 am - 10:47 amILM  Wilmington New Hanover County-LAX Los Angeles
28h 17m3 stops Baltimore/Washington Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Denver Intl
$430Multiple Airlines
Fri, Nov 6 - Sat, Nov 14
Delta Logo
6:10 pm - 3:27 pmLAX  Los Angeles-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County
18h 17m2 stops Austin Bergstrom Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
5:40 pm - 12:52 amILM  Wilmington New Hanover County-LAX Los Angeles
10h 12m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$431Delta
Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 15
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:03 am - 1:14 pmLAX  Los Angeles-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County
10h 11m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Baltimore/Washington
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:30 am - 10:47 amILM  Wilmington New Hanover County-LAX Los Angeles
28h 17m3 stops Baltimore/Washington Tampa Denver Intl
$431Multiple Airlines
Sun, Nov 15 - Sun, Nov 22
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:14 am - 10:41 amLAX  Los Angeles-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County
31h 27m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Orlando
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:56 pm - 9:09 pmILM  Wilmington New Hanover County-LAX Los Angeles
31h 13m1 stop Orlando
$454Multiple Airlines
Sun, Nov 8 - Sat, Nov 14
Delta Logo
11:55 pm - 9:36 amLAX  Los Angeles-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County
6h 41m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
6:17 am - 12:44 pmILM  Wilmington New Hanover County-LAX Los Angeles
9h 27m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$460Delta
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Price, demand and travel trends for Los Angeles to Wilmington flights

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

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 $377, 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.

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Key details for Los Angeles to Wilmington flights

Low season

November

Cheapest flight

$190
Beat the crowds with an average 58% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 59% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Los Angeles to Wilmington

When to book flights from Los Angeles to Wilmington

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Los Angeles to Wilmington based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Los Angeles to Wilmington flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • 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 $377 to $2,416. 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 lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $328, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

  • 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.

Your guide to booking Los Angeles to Wilmington flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • 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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