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

Flights from Wilmington to Houston usually depart from Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM) and may arrive at several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

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

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

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

One-stop flights from Wilmington to Houston most commonly connect through: • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 42% of one-stop connections • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 36% of one-stop connections • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 10% of one-stop connections • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 6% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 53% on flights from Wilmington to Houston. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $346 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $723, a difference of $377. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

What popular places can I visit in Houston?

Some of the most popular sights in Houston are George R. Brown Convention Center, Daikin Park and Houston Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Houston on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from Wilmington to Houston?

A nonstop flight from Wilmington to Houston takes 00m, covering 1,067 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Wilmington to Houston?

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 are flight prices from Wilmington to Houston looking right now?

One-way fares from Wilmington to Houston are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $385, which is 49% above the typical average for this route.

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

Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 17m, compared with 5h 38m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 5h 42m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

What is the time difference between Wilmington and Houston?

Houston is 1 hour behind Wilmington (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available in Houston?

Since Houston is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into. Near Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH) — daily rates averaging $40: • ACO Rent A Car • Easirent • America Car Rental • Thrifty • Hertz Near Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) — daily rates averaging $69: • Thrifty • Dollar • Alamo • Hertz • Ace

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

Round-trip flights from Wilmington to Houston range from $367 to $573, with an average of $425 over the past 12 months. Anything below $367 counts as a good deal.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Wilmington to Houston. It’s 19% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 70% higher.

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

•May is the cheapest month to fly from Wilmington to Houston at $368 round-trip. •July ($699) and December ($599) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 89% 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 Wilmington to Houston?

Delta ($363) and American Airlines ($374) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Wilmington to Houston according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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

Charlotte Douglas (CLT) is the most popular layover for the Wilmington to Houston route. 42% 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 Wilmington to Houston?

Flights via Fort Lauderdale (FLL) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $198. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) had the shortest average connection time for Wilmington to Houston layovers at 3h 12m over the past 3 months.

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Wilmington to Houston?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Wilmington to Houston. It’s 19% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 70% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Wilmington to Houston? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from Wilmington to Houston, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •May is the cheapest month to fly from Wilmington to Houston at $368 round-trip.
•July ($699) and December ($599) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 89% 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 Wilmington to Houston?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Wilmington to Houston.
How long is a flight from Wilmington to Houston?
A nonstop flight from Wilmington to Houston takes 00m, covering 1,067 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Wilmington to Houston?
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 Wilmington to Houston flight?
Round-trip flights from Wilmington to Houston range from $367 to $573, with an average of $425 over the past 12 months. Anything below $367 counts as a good deal.
How are flight prices from Wilmington to Houston looking right now?
One-way fares from Wilmington to Houston are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $385, which is 49% above the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available in Houston?
Since Houston is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH) — daily rates averaging $40:

• ACO Rent A Car
• Easirent
• America Car Rental
• Thrifty
• Hertz

Near Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) — daily rates averaging $69:

• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Ace
Which airports can I use when flying from Wilmington to Houston?
Flights from Wilmington to Houston usually depart from Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM) and may arrive at several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).
Which airports do connecting flights from Wilmington to Houston pass through?
One-stop flights from Wilmington to Houston most commonly connect through:

• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 42% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 36% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 6% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Wilmington to Houston?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 53% on flights from Wilmington to Houston. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $346 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $723, a difference of $377.

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 Wilmington to Houston?
Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 17m, compared with 5h 38m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 5h 42m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).
What is the time difference between Wilmington and Houston?
Houston is 1 hour behind Wilmington (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Houston?
Some of the most popular sights in Houston are George R. Brown Convention Center, Daikin Park and Houston Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Houston on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $346, about $377 less than Sunday fares (52% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Wilmington to Houston trip for May. Fares historically average $368 round-trip in that month - typically $331 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, hotels close to the airport you're flying into can be a convenient option.

Near Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport

• Houston Airport Marriott at George Bush Intercontinental

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