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Cheapest round-trip
$281
Typical prices: $396-$876
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Fri 9/11Sat 9/12
ILM - LEX • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$264
United Airlines
Sun 9/6
ILM - LEX • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $281 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.8 score
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Cheapest • Avg $436 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 49m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Wilmington to Lexington (ILM-LEX)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Wilmington to Lexington 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 from Wilmington to Lexington

Fri, Sep 11 - Sat, Sep 12
Delta Logo
6:30 am - 10:07 amILM  Wilmington New Hanover County-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
3h 37m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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4:30 pm - 9:52 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County
5h 22m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$281Delta
Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 19
American Airlines Logo
7:13 pm - 10:59 pmILM  Wilmington New Hanover County-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
3h 46m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
American Airlines Logo
7:18 pm - 10:59 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County
3h 41m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$282American Airlines
Fri, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 7
United Airlines Logo
4:44 pm - 11:55 pmILM  Wilmington New Hanover County-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
7h 11m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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9:52 am - 3:18 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County
5h 26m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$299United Airlines
Fri, Aug 28 - Mon, Aug 31
United Airlines Logo
4:44 pm - 11:55 pmILM  Wilmington New Hanover County-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
7h 11m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
9:52 am - 3:18 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County
5h 26m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$299United Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Sat, Sep 12
Delta Logo
6:30 am - 10:07 amILM  Wilmington New Hanover County-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
3h 37m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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7:00 am - 11:50 amLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County
4h 50m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$310Delta
Thu, Aug 20 - Mon, Aug 24
United Airlines Logo
4:44 pm - 11:55 pmILM  Wilmington New Hanover County-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
7h 11m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
9:52 am - 3:18 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County
5h 26m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$329United Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Sun, Sep 13
American Airlines Logo
8:25 am - 1:48 pmILM  Wilmington New Hanover County-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
5h 23m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
American Airlines Logo
6:01 pm - 11:59 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County
5h 58m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$339American Airlines
Wed, Aug 26 - Sat, Aug 29
Delta Logo
6:47 pm - 11:59 pmILM  Wilmington New Hanover County-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
5h 12m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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10:54 am - 3:35 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County
4h 41m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$371Delta
Wed, Aug 26 - Sat, Aug 29
American Airlines Logo
6:11 am - 10:11 amILM  Wilmington New Hanover County-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
4h 00m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
American Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 11:32 amLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County
5h 02m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$371American Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 14
Delta Logo
6:30 am - 11:44 amILM  Wilmington New Hanover County-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
5h 14m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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5:57 pm - 11:08 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County
5h 11m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$377Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Wilmington to Lexington flights

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Wilmington to Lexington?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Wilmington to Lexington, 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 from Wilmington to Lexington is February, where tickets cost $0 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $758 and $741 respectively.

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$264
Most popular time to fly with an average 6% increase in price.
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FAQs for booking flights from Wilmington to Lexington

  • What is the cheapest flight from Wilmington to Lexington?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Wilmington to Lexington was $264 for a one-way ticket and $281 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Wilmington and Lexington?

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Wilmington to Lexington?

    When flying out of Wilmington you will be using Wilmington New Hanover County. You will be landing at Lexington, also known as Lexington Blue Grass.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Wilmington to Lexington?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Wilmington to Lexington?

    SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Wilmington and Lexington, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Wilmington to Lexington, Delta or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Wilmington to Lexington are Delta and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $374 and an overall rating of 7.8, Delta is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $396 and an overall rating of 7.1.

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

    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 from Wilmington to Lexington.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Lexington from 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 from Wilmington to Lexington?

    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 Lexington with an airline and back to Wilmington with another airline. Booking your flights between Wilmington and LEX can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

    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 Lexington from Wilmington up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Wilmington to Lexington

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Wilmington to Lexington. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Wilmington to Lexington? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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DeltaOverall score based on 8497 reviews
7.8Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.2Food
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
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the flight got cancelled - few hours before the departure time - no time to change

2.0 MediocreWojciech, Aug 2026
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the flight got cancelled - few hours before the departure time - no time to change

Awful. There was an unexpected delay of nearly three hours because there were not enough flight attendants. I understand this is likely due to FAA regulations; but in that case, Delta should coordinate with smaller airports such as RDU to have extra flight attendants on the ground and "on call". In addition, this was the second 2-hour+ delay to Boston on this route in one week.

No food or drink, Not much conversation with crew. They didn't come through to check on people. There were no charging stations or wifi to watch movies. It was like being on a bus in the air.

This flight was originally delayed by ~45 minutes; which is fine. However, there were additional delays due to late offboarding of the prior flight, unclear issues with the boarding process, delays on the tarmac, and exceptionally long taxiing. None of these issues were communicated proactively. Additionally, the flight had exceptionally rough turbulence, which led to a very uncomfortable flight and no traditional beverage service. Again, this is understandable, but it was not communicated up-front by the flight team.

Easy on easy off and the staff onboard were wonderful. Left on time, arrived a bit early.

No entertainment on flight, no food service, could not connect to WiFi

Gate agent showed up 20 minutes before boarding and was not at all friendly. Had to take this flight due to the one on the day before being cancelled and any later options were already full with long standby lists. Despite having paid for Delta Comfort seats, Delta did not allow me (or anyone) to choose their seat. The agent assigned them for everyone just prior to boarding. Self seat selection was allowed on the original flight. Flight staff was great - very friendly.

Two delays on two separate planes with parts they could not easily find and replace.

Enjoyed it very much. Especially liked the free WiFi that Delta offers.

Lady Pilot was perfect in every way wheels up to wheels down communication, professionalism, excellent on time departure and on time arrival, excellent communication! Fantastic job with Superb attitude!!

Had to wait for a gate for a long time, then waited on the run way for a long time before leaving. The actual flights part was good.

The boarding process needs to be fixed. The zone don't work, especially when there is hardly anyone in zones 3, 4,and 5, leaving the majority of the passengers backed up in the aisle, especially because passengers seated near the front are blocking passengers who are seated in the rear of the plane. It would also help if the size of carry on bags was more strictly enforced.

I had a positive experience on American. I'm blind and traveling with a guide dog and the flight attendants were so kind, friendly, and helpful towards us. They checked in on us during the flight and they made us feel comfortable and welcomed. There was an hour delay before depature, but overall the flight was a smooth ride. I appreciate that there were no issues on this long flight back home.

My Internet did not work for Outlook email or basically anything. I paid for one hour of in-flight usage and it was terrible. I spent a lot of time on different sites and browsers with no luck and a lot of frustration. Other than that, the flight was on time, crew was nice, service was fine. Seat was OK even though I paid for the extra 6 inches. I cannot imagine how tight the seats in the back must be.

Flight was delayed. Staff at the gate effectively and proactively communicated about the delay.

It was late, then the bathroom was inoperable plus it was very hot as well. Plane was very old

I was not given the option to get on a different flight even though I was going to miss my connection due to weather delays (I did). When I called early in the morning, they said it wasn't delayed long enough; though I knew it would be by the time it was time for the flight ... it was and by that time it was too late. I wasn't given the option to pre-board with my toddler, and the food service was less than normal due to delays .... at least that's what the crew said.

Overall, I had a great flight on American Airlines. The only compliant that I have is that my gate changed 30 minutes before boarding the flight. This was annoying because I had a connection in Charlotte and it's a very big airport.

American is a steady for me. I always get what I expect from them. Sincere effort to get me from one place to another.

Sat on the tarmac for a good half hour before take off

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