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Cheapest round-trip
$354
Typical prices: $396-$622
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Sun 9/9Thu 9/13
LAX - ILM • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$186
Typical prices: $349-$484
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/23
LAX - ILM • 3 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 34% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
November
Cheapest • 21% price drop
June
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Miami (MIA)
Cheapest • Avg $354 (round-trip)
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA)
Shortest trip • 4h 05m (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, Sep 9 - Sun, Sep 13
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11:50 pm - 2:31 pmLAX  Los Angeles-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County
11h 41m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Tampa
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4:56 pm - 6:10 pmILM  Wilmington New Hanover County-LAX Los Angeles
28h 14m1 stop Orlando
$354Multiple Airlines
Sat, Oct 17 - Sat, Oct 31
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10:07 pm - 8:26 amLAX  Los Angeles-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County
7h 19m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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11:04 am - 4:45 pmILM  Wilmington New Hanover County-LAX Los Angeles
8h 41m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$357American Airlines
Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 29
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9:31 am - 8:52 pmLAX  Los Angeles-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County
8h 21m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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8:25 am - 3:31 pmILM  Wilmington New Hanover County-LAX Los Angeles
10h 06m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$357American Airlines
Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 26
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9:35 pm - 8:27 amLAX  Los Angeles-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County
7h 52m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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1:54 pm - 6:38 pmILM  Wilmington New Hanover County-LAX Los Angeles
7h 44m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$357American Airlines
Sat, Oct 31 - Thu, Nov 5
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5:50 am - 3:27 pmLAX  Los Angeles-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County
6h 37m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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5:15 pm - 10:35 pmILM  Wilmington New Hanover County-LAX Los Angeles
8h 20m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$440Delta
Sat, Oct 31 - Thu, Nov 5
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12:15 pm - 9:56 pmLAX  Los Angeles-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County
6h 41m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:20 am - 11:00 amILM  Wilmington New Hanover County-LAX Los Angeles
7h 40m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$440Delta
Wed, Sep 9 - Sun, Sep 13
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9:40 pm - 9:07 pmLAX  Los Angeles-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County
20h 27m1 stop Orlando
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4:56 pm - 6:10 pmILM  Wilmington New Hanover County-LAX Los Angeles
28h 14m1 stop Orlando
$442Multiple Airlines
Wed, Oct 14 - Sun, Oct 18
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9:56 pm - 9:07 pmLAX  Los Angeles-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County
20h 11m1 stop Orlando
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4:56 pm - 6:08 pmILM  Wilmington New Hanover County-LAX Los Angeles
28h 12m1 stop Orlando
$444Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 14 - Sun, Sep 20
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9:40 pm - 10:41 amLAX  Los Angeles-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County
10h 01m1 stop Orlando
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8:06 pm - 12:10 amILM  Wilmington New Hanover County-LAX Los Angeles
31h 04m2 stops Tampa Denver Intl
$449Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 16
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11:55 pm - 11:50 amLAX  Los Angeles-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County
8h 55m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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5:50 pm - 12:26 amILM  Wilmington New Hanover County-LAX Los Angeles
9h 36m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$548Delta
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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 from Los Angeles to Wilmington with more confidence.

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

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Wilmington, it is 15% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 21% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is 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.
  • July ($593) and June ($587) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 50% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices 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 34% 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

January

Cheapest flight

$186
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 17% increase in price.
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 route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • 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) - 63% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 18% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 13% of one-stop connections
    • Miami (MIA) - 2% 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 Los Angeles to Wilmington?

    On the Los Angeles to Wilmington route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 30%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $428 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $608: a $180 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How long is a flight from Los Angeles to Wilmington?

    A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Wilmington takes 0h 00m, covering 2,300 miles.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Los Angeles to Wilmington?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am
    • Latest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am.

    The flight takes about 0h 00m.

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

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 12% above the route average of $501. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • 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 $354 to $3,146. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x 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 $323, which is 23% below the typical average for this route.

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

    Flying via Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 05m, compared with 7h 19m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 7h 32m via Chicago Midway (MDW).

  • 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:
    · Budget
    · Alamo
    · 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 $396 to $622, with an average of $501 over the past 12 months. Anything below $396 counts as a good deal.

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 can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $428 - about $180 less than Sunday (30% 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 34% 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 $198 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

Everything you need to know for your flight from Los Angeles to Wilmington

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Los Angeles (LAX)
Wilmington (ILM)