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$179
Typical prices: $137-$246
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BOS - ILM • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$91
Typical prices: $323-$430
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Mon 8/31
PHL - ILM • 1 stop
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Cheap Flights to Wilmington

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights to Wilmington that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals to Wilmington

Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23
JetBlue Logo
11:35 am - 1:50 pm
BOS
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ILM
2h 15mnonstop
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2:45 pm - 5:05 pm
ILM
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BOS
2h 20mnonstop
$179JetBlue
Wed, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 14
JetBlue Logo
11:35 am - 1:50 pm
BOS
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ILM
2h 15mnonstop
JetBlue Logo
12:55 pm - 3:24 pm
ILM
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BOS
2h 29mnonstop
$185JetBlue
Wed, Aug 19 - Sun, Aug 23
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:40 pm - 2:50 pm
PHL
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ILM
20h 10m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:20 pm - 1:16 am
ILM
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PHL
28h 56m
1 stop
$198Multiple Airlines
Wed, Aug 26 - Sun, Aug 30
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:40 pm - 2:50 pm
PHL
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ILM
20h 10m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:20 pm - 1:16 am
ILM
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PHL
28h 56m
1 stop
$203Multiple Airlines
Wed, Aug 19 - Tue, Aug 25
United Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 3:37 pm
BOS
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ILM
6h 37m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
4:44 pm - 11:34 pm
ILM
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BOS
6h 50m
1 stop
$207United Airlines
Mon, Aug 17 - Fri, Aug 21
United Airlines Logo
8:05 am - 3:18 pm
BOS
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ILM
7h 13m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
4:44 pm - 1:11 am
ILM
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BOS
8h 27m
1 stop
$212United Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 15
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 11:50 am
EWR
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ILM
4h 50m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:30 am - 2:13 pm
ILM
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EWR
7h 43m
1 stop
$217Delta
Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 16
Delta Logo
9:40 am - 9:52 pm
EWR
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ILM
12h 12m
2 stops
Delta Logo
5:50 pm - 11:59 pm
ILM
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EWR
6h 09m
1 stop
$222Delta
Sat, Aug 22 - Mon, Aug 24
American Airlines Logo
6:29 pm - 10:55 pm
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ILM
4h 26m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:07 pm - 8:00 pm
ILM
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LGA
1h 53mnonstop
$260American Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Tue, Sep 8
American Airlines Logo
5:01 pm - 9:43 pm
JFK
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ILM
4h 42m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
3:31 pm - 8:00 pm
ILM
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JFK
4h 29m
1 stop
$261American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Wilmington

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to Wilmington to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to Wilmington?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 5 days.

In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Wilmington was found on the route from Philadelphia, at $179 return. The most popular connection is from New York to Wilmington and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $217 in the last 5 days.

How much is a flight to Wilmington?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to Wilmington from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

A flight to Wilmington costs $266 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $39 and departed from Houston Hobby Airport. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Akron to Wilmington which costs $208 on average, and Boston to Wilmington, which costs $313 on average.

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What is the cheapest day to fly to Wilmington?

The average price of all round-trip flights to Wilmington clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Wilmington is Thursday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $271. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are $312 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Wilmington?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights to Wilmington, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights to Wilmington is February, where tickets cost $308 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and April, where the average cost of tickets from the United States is $438 and $416 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is July with an average price of $245.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Wilmington?

The average price for all round-trip flights to Wilmington depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to Wilmington is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost $305 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Wilmington is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $338.

What is a good deal for flights to Wilmington?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Wilmington, 25% of our users found tickets to Wilmington for the following prices or less: From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport $82 round-trip, from Tampa $90 round-trip, from Rochester $122 round-trip.

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Expert advice for your flight to Wilmington

 
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Flight from Philadelphia to Wilmington

When to book flights to Wilmington

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

  • How to get from Wilmington International Airport to Wilmington city center?

    Getting into town after your flight from Wilmington is fairly easy as Wilmington International Airport is located only 6.4 miles north of downtown Wilmington. You can catch a bus – local bus #207 has several daily runs between airport and city center – or choose to travel more comfortably in a taxi or rental car, both of which you can find at the Arrivals Terminal.

  • What kind of services does Wilmington International Airport offer?

    Wilmington International Airport aims to provide the best possible experience to those passing through its doors. In order to do so, it offers passengers a number of services which include free Wi-Fi, ATM machines, baby care facilities such as baby changing stations and nursing rooms, a great number of baggage carts, and mobile charging stations to top up your devices before your flight.

  • What attractions are close to Wilmington International Airport?

    In addition to being close to downtown Wilmington, Wilmington International Airport is ideally located to reach popular attractions such as the Cape Fear Museum of History and Science (3.7 miles to the south), the Riverwalk Park (8.4 miles to the southwest), and the Wilmington Railroad Museum (3.9 miles to the northwest).

  • What airlines serve Wilmington International Airport?

    Regardless of its name, Wilmington International Airport is mainly used for domestic flights to and from other cities in the United States like Charlotte, Dallas, Atlanta, New York, Chicago, Washington, and Fort Worth. It is served by smaller airlines such as American Airlines, American Eagle, Delta Airlines, Delta Connection, and United Express.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly to Wilmington?

    No. American citizens flying to Wilmington International Airport from any state in the US do not require a passport or visa. However, you should have your driver’s license or any government-issued photo identification with you, as the local authorities at the airport may request to see official identification during various customs procedures.

  • Does Wilmington International Airport have accessible services for passengers with reduced mobility?

    Travelers with limited mobility should inform their airline about any special requests like wheelchair provision and mobility assistance required at the airport when making travel arrangements. The airport has accessible parking lots, and the restrooms have accessible stalls. There are elevators and ramps for getting to the upper floors, and the shuttles are wheelchair-accessible.

  • Can I rent a car at Wilmington International Airport?

    Yes. You can rent a car at ILM. Rental car providers like Hertz and Budget operate at the airport and have counters near the baggage claim area. You can opt to make online reservations in advance from the companies’ websites, and once you land, you’ll just pick up your car at the rental car lot. The companies will require different documents like your driver’s license and an ID.

  • What are the procedures for unaccompanied minors at Wilmington International Airport?

    Guardians of unaccompanied minors flying to Wilmington should inform their respective airlines when making travel arrangements. Some airlines have a minor assistance program that will assign your child an airline agent to help them go through the airport’s customs procedures and the gates. Guardians who want to pick up their kids at the airport gates will need to produce some form of ID for verification.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Wilmington?

    In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Wilmington was found on the route from Philadelphia, at $179 return. The most popular connection is from New York to Wilmington and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $217 in the last 5 days.

  • How far is Wilmington New Hanover County Airport from central Wilmington?

    The city center of Wilmington is 4 miles from Wilmington New Hanover County Airport.

  • What is the name of Wilmington’s airport?

    When flying to Wilmington, you'll arrive at Wilmington New Hanover County Airport (ILM). The airport is also known as New Hanover, New Hanover County, or Wilmington Intl.

  • How much is a flight to Wilmington?

    On average, a flight to Wilmington costs $266. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $39 and departed from Houston Hobby Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Wilmington?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Wilmington.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Wilmington?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Wilmington is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Wilmington?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Wilmington with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Wilmington?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Wilmington up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Wilmington

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Wilmington? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to Wilmington for the following prices or less: From New Haven $167, from Chicago O'Hare Intl $241, from Newark $354
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Wilmington flight deals.
  • Who doesn’t love shopping? Wilmington International Airport provides passengers with a shopping area that, albeit small, is definitely worth a visit. Here you will find gifts and souvenirs to take home to your loved ones as well as traveling essentials and snacks perfect for your upcoming flight.
  • Eating at Wilmington International Airport is also not a problem thanks to the rich food court which includes both coffee shops and fast food joints and also proper restaurants in which to enjoy a sit-down meal. Moreover, all eateries remain open until the last flight of the day has departed and landed, and many are open 24 hours a day.
  • Traveling with a pet? Wilmington International Airport features two Pet Areas, designated for the comfort of your furry friends. Located on the right and on the left of the airport entrance, they include grassy areas, toys, and shelter, turning into the perfect place for your pet to relieve itself and rest before or after your flight.
  • Is your flight to Wilmington arriving late? If you don’t want to travel into downtown at night but neither do you want to sleep in the airport, book a room in one of the many hotels located under 10 minutes away from Wilmington International Airport, many of which provide also shuttle services to and from the airport.
  • If you have a stopover, there is no need to wonder what to do before your next flight. Indeed, Wilmington International Airport features a great number of options: you can enjoy a spot of golf at the putting green located near the baggage claim area, visit the art gallery showcasing Southeastern NC talent, try your hand at the Curtiss-Wright Dehmel P-3 Instrument (an electronic flight trainer), or gaze at the picture of famous local sportspeople at the Greater Wilmington Sports Hall of Fame.
  • Wilmington International Airport (ILM) serves as a base for Avelo Airlines. Avelo Airlines is a discount airline and has multiple flights with a variety of flight plans to ILM from other US states.
  • ILM has some sustainable initiatives within the airport to reduce waste production. The airport has a cigarette butt recycling program and encourages travelers using the airport to recycle and reuse materials.

Everything you need to know for your flight to Wilmington

Flights with popular airlines flying to Wilmington

Flights from the other most popular airlines that fly from the United States to Wilmington according to KAYAK users. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability are not guaranteed.