Which airports can I use when flying from Louisville to Wilmington?

Flights from Louisville to Wilmington usually depart from Louisville Intl (SDF) and arrive at Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM).

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

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Louisville to Wilmington.

Which airports do connecting flights from Louisville to Wilmington pass through?

One-stop flights from Louisville to Wilmington most commonly connect through: • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 52% of one-stop connections • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 35% of one-stop connections • New York LaGuardia (LGA) - 4% of one-stop connections • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 4% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 57% on flights from Louisville to Wilmington. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $283 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $654, a difference of $371. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

How long is a flight from Louisville to Wilmington?

A nonstop flight from Louisville to Wilmington takes 00m, covering 513 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Louisville 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 Louisville 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 $297 to $1,710. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Louisville to Wilmington looking right now?

One-way fares from Louisville to Wilmington are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $318, which is 19% above the typical average for this route.

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

Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 08m, compared with 4h 17m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 4h 25m via Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA).

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 Louisville to Wilmington flight?

Round-trip flights from Louisville to Wilmington range from $281 to $398, with an average of $329 over the past 12 months. Anything below $281 counts as a good deal.

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

Round-trip flights from Louisville to Wilmington typically range from $281 to $398. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $297, on American Airlines.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Louisville to Wilmington. It’s 14% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 98% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Louisville to Wilmington?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Louisville to Wilmington at $248 round-trip. •July ($525) and March ($497) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 111% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Louisville to Wilmington?

American Airlines ($297) and United Airlines ($323) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Louisville to Wilmington according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) is the most popular layover for the Louisville to Wilmington route. 52% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via ATL.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Louisville to Wilmington?

Flights via New York LaGuardia (LGA) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $268. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

Charlotte Douglas (CLT) had the shortest average connection time for Louisville to Wilmington layovers at 2h 42m over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Louisville to Wilmington

Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Dec 2

4:35 pm - 9:31 pmSDF Louisville Intl-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

4h 56m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

3:35 pm - 9:46 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-SDF Louisville Intl

6h 11m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$297American Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 7

8:34 am - 2:00 pmSDF Louisville Intl-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

5h 26m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

5:26 pm - 10:37 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-SDF Louisville Intl

5h 11m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$297American Airlines

Tue, Nov 17 - Tue, Dec 1

4:35 pm - 9:31 pmSDF Louisville Intl-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

4h 56m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

8:19 pm - 12:20 amILM Wilmington New Hanover County-SDF Louisville Intl

4h 01m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$297American Airlines

Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Dec 2

4:35 pm - 9:31 pmSDF Louisville Intl-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

4h 56m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

3:54 pm - 10:11 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-SDF Louisville Intl

6h 17m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$297American Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 7

2:11 pm - 11:44 pmSDF Louisville Intl-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

9h 33m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark

6:00 am - 1:03 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-SDF Louisville Intl

7h 03m1 stop Newark

$323United Airlines

Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Dec 2

6:18 pm - 11:44 pmSDF Louisville Intl-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

5h 26m1 stop Newark

6:05 am - 6:17 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-SDF Louisville Intl

12h 12m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

$323United Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 7

2:15 pm - 11:44 pmSDF Louisville Intl-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

9h 29m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

6:00 am - 5:00 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-SDF Louisville Intl

11h 00m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

$328United Airlines

Mon, Nov 16 - Sun, Nov 22

6:18 pm - 11:44 pmSDF Louisville Intl-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

5h 26m1 stop Newark

6:00 am - 5:02 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-SDF Louisville Intl

11h 02m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

$357United Airlines

Wed, Feb 3 - Sat, Feb 6

2:20 pm - 11:59 pmSDF Louisville Intl-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

9h 39m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark

6:00 am - 1:02 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-SDF Louisville Intl

7h 02m1 stop Newark

$423United Airlines

Wed, Feb 3 - Sat, Feb 6

2:20 pm - 11:59 pmSDF Louisville Intl-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

9h 39m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark

6:00 am - 4:32 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-SDF Louisville Intl

10h 32m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

$428United Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Louisville to Wilmington

Wed, Sep 30 - Sat, Oct 3

2:53 pm - 8:52 pmSDF Louisville Intl-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

5h 59m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

10:33 am - 4:59 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-SDF Louisville Intl

6h 26m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$375American Airlines

Wed, Sep 30 - Sat, Oct 3

6:15 am - 11:58 amSDF Louisville Intl-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

5h 43m1 stop Newark

6:00 am - 7:11 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-SDF Louisville Intl

13h 11m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

$380United Airlines

Sat, Oct 3 - Mon, Oct 5

9:47 am - 2:44 pmSDF Louisville Intl-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

4h 57m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

8:11 pm - 12:08 amILM Wilmington New Hanover County-SDF Louisville Intl

3h 57m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$412American Airlines

Sat, Oct 3 - Mon, Oct 5

2:12 pm - 10:59 pmSDF Louisville Intl-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

8h 47m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark

6:00 am - 2:39 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-SDF Louisville Intl

8h 39m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$442United Airlines

Fri, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 5

6:00 am - 9:35 amSDF Louisville Intl-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

3h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:50 pm - 9:59 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-SDF Louisville Intl

4h 09m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$449Delta

Fri, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 5

6:00 am - 10:22 amSDF Louisville Intl-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

4h 22m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

3:28 pm - 9:30 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-SDF Louisville Intl

6h 02m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$449American Airlines

Mon, Oct 5 - Mon, Oct 12

8:18 pm - 12:08 amSDF Louisville Intl-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

3h 50m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

8:11 pm - 12:08 amILM Wilmington New Hanover County-SDF Louisville Intl

3h 57m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$449American Airlines

Wed, Sep 30 - Sat, Oct 3

9:45 am - 1:41 pmSDF Louisville Intl-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

3h 56m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:30 am - 12:25 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-SDF Louisville Intl

5h 55m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$537Delta

Wed, Sep 30 - Sat, Oct 3

6:15 am - 11:58 amSDF Louisville Intl-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

5h 43m1 stop Newark

6:00 am - 7:11 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-SDF Louisville Intl

13h 11m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

$543United Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 3

6:00 am - 9:37 amSDF Louisville Intl-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

3h 37m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:30 am - 12:25 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-SDF Louisville Intl

5h 55m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$574Delta

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How much is a round-trip flight from Louisville 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 Louisville to Wilmington departing in november.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Louisville to Wilmington?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Louisville to Wilmington. It’s 14% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 98% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Louisville to Wilmington? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from Louisville to Wilmington, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •January is the cheapest month to fly from Louisville to Wilmington at $248 round-trip.
•July ($525) and March ($497) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 111% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Louisville to Wilmington?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Louisville to Wilmington.
How long is a flight from Louisville to Wilmington?
A nonstop flight from Louisville to Wilmington takes 00m, covering 513 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Louisville 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 Louisville to Wilmington flight?
Round-trip flights from Louisville to Wilmington range from $281 to $398, with an average of $329 over the past 12 months. Anything below $281 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Louisville 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 $297 to $1,710. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Louisville to Wilmington looking right now?
One-way fares from Louisville to Wilmington are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $318, which is 19% above 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:

• Budget
• Alamo
• Thrifty
• Avis
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Which airports can I use when flying from Louisville to Wilmington?
Flights from Louisville to Wilmington usually depart from Louisville Intl (SDF) and arrive at Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM).
Which airports do connecting flights from Louisville to Wilmington pass through?
One-stop flights from Louisville to Wilmington most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 52% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 35% of one-stop connections
• New York LaGuardia (LGA) - 4% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 4% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Louisville to Wilmington?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 57% on flights from Louisville to Wilmington. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $283 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $654, a difference of $371.

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 Louisville to Wilmington?
Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 08m, compared with 4h 17m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 4h 25m via Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA).

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Saturday flights average $283, about $371 less than Monday fares (57% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Louisville to Wilmington trip for January. Fares historically average $248 round-trip in that month - typically $277 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

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