Which airports can I use when flying from Wilmington to New Orleans?

Flights from Wilmington to New Orleans usually depart from Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM) and arrive at New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY).

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

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Wilmington to New Orleans: • Economy Class • First Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Wilmington to New Orleans pass through?

One-stop flights from Wilmington to New Orleans most commonly connect through: • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 75% of one-stop connections • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 15% of one-stop connections • Orlando (MCO) - 5% of one-stop connections • Fort Myers SW Florida Intl (RSW) - 2% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 33% on flights from Wilmington to New Orleans. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $438 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $645, a difference of $207. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in New Orleans?

Some of the most popular sights in New Orleans are New Orleans Morial Convention Center, Caesars Superdome and Canal Street. These are among the most viewed places in New Orleans on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from Wilmington to New Orleans?

A nonstop flight from Wilmington to New Orleans takes 00m, covering 780 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Wilmington to New Orleans?

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 Wilmington to New Orleans 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 $278 to $1,295. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Wilmington to New Orleans looking right now?

One-way fares from Wilmington to New Orleans are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $268, which is 31% below the typical average for this route.

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

Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 31m, compared with 4h 32m via Fort Myers SW Florida Intl (RSW) and 4h 41m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

What is the time difference between Wilmington and New Orleans?

New Orleans 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 at New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY)?

New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $25 for economy cars. Top options include: • Dollar • Hertz • Priceless • Thrifty • Budget

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

Round-trip flights from Wilmington to New Orleans range from $455 to $658, with an average of $549 over the past 12 months. Anything below $455 counts as a good deal.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Wilmington to New Orleans. It’s 21% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 17% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Wilmington to New Orleans?

•August is the cheapest month to fly from Wilmington to New Orleans at $446 round-trip. •January ($1,183) and September ($724) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 165% 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 New Orleans?

Breeze Airways ($302) and Delta ($345) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Wilmington to New Orleans according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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

Charlotte Douglas (CLT) is the most popular layover for the Wilmington to New Orleans route. 75% 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 New Orleans?

Flights via Fort Myers SW Florida Intl (RSW) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $176. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

Fort Myers SW Florida Intl (RSW) had the shortest average connection time for Wilmington to New Orleans layovers at 2h 39m over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Wilmington to New Orleans

Fri, Dec 4 - Wed, Dec 9

4:37 pm - 7:29 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

27h 52m1 stop Fort Myers SW Florida Intl

9:26 am - 9:07 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

34h 41m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Orlando

$278Multiple Airlines

Fri, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 7

4:37 pm - 7:29 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

27h 52m1 stop Fort Myers SW Florida Intl

6:05 pm - 10:41 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

15h 36m1 stop Orlando

$298Multiple Airlines

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4:37 pm - 7:29 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

27h 52m1 stop Fort Myers SW Florida Intl

7:00 am - 4:16 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

32h 16m2 stops Charleston Hartford Bradley Intl

$302Breeze Airways

Fri, Dec 4 - Thu, Dec 10

4:37 pm - 7:29 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

27h 52m1 stop Fort Myers SW Florida Intl

9:30 am - 9:07 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

10h 37m1 stop Orlando

$310Multiple Airlines

Thu, Dec 3 - Wed, Dec 9

5:32 pm - 12:07 amILM Wilmington New Hanover County-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

7h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:11 pm - 9:27 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

15h 16m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$345Delta

Sat, Dec 5 - Wed, Dec 9

5:32 pm - 12:07 amILM Wilmington New Hanover County-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

7h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

10:10 am - 9:27 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

22h 17m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$345Delta

Sun, Dec 6 - Sat, Dec 12

2:28 pm - 12:01 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

22h 33m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

10:07 am - 1:38 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

26h 31m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$345Delta

Sat, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 12

4:40 pm - 11:07 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

7h 27m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

2:17 pm - 9:27 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

6h 10m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$389American Airlines

Wed, Dec 9 - Sat, Dec 12

7:09 pm - 11:00 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

4h 51m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

10:11 am - 2:49 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

3h 38m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$389American Airlines

Sun, Jan 31 - Sat, Feb 6

7:08 pm - 11:15 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

5h 07m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

8:20 am - 2:57 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

5h 37m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$439American Airlines

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Fri, Oct 16 - Mon, Oct 19

3:10 pm - 11:05 amILM Wilmington New Hanover County-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

20h 55m2 stops Fort Lauderdale Tampa

9:05 pm - 10:41 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

12h 36m1 stop Orlando

$596Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 16 - Mon, Oct 19

6:06 pm - 9:20 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

4h 14m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

6:29 am - 2:00 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

6h 31m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$601American Airlines

Sun, Oct 18 - Fri, Oct 23

5:05 am - 8:18 amILM Wilmington New Hanover County-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

4h 13m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

6:00 am - 2:45 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

7h 45m1 stop Philadelphia

$853American Airlines

Wed, Oct 14 - Thu, Oct 15

8:00 am - 2:01 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

7h 01m1 stop Philadelphia

3:00 pm - 9:36 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

5h 36m1 stop Philadelphia

$859American Airlines

Wed, Oct 14 - Thu, Oct 15

6:00 am - 4:44 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

11h 44m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:31 am - 10:59 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

11h 28m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

$869United Airlines

Sun, Oct 18 - Fri, Oct 23

5:49 pm - 11:35 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

6h 46m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:50 am - 1:39 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

4h 49m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$901Delta

Sun, Oct 18 - Fri, Oct 23

5:05 am - 8:18 amILM Wilmington New Hanover County-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

4h 13m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

6:00 am - 2:45 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

7h 45m1 stop Philadelphia

$901American Airlines

Sun, Oct 18 - Fri, Oct 23

8:06 pm - 10:09 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

27h 03m1 stop Tampa

7:00 am - 9:13 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

13h 13m2 stops Charleston Fort Myers SW Florida Intl

$903Breeze Airways

Sun, Oct 18 - Fri, Oct 23

6:00 am - 4:44 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

11h 44m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:46 am - 10:59 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

10h 13m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark

$958United Airlines

Sun, Oct 18 - Fri, Oct 23

8:06 pm - 10:09 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

27h 03m1 stop Tampa

7:00 am - 9:13 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

13h 13m2 stops Charleston Fort Myers SW Florida Intl

$968Breeze Airways

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Wilmington to New Orleans?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Wilmington to New Orleans. It’s 21% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 17% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Wilmington to New Orleans? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from Wilmington to New Orleans, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •August is the cheapest month to fly from Wilmington to New Orleans at $446 round-trip.
•January ($1,183) and September ($724) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 165% 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 New Orleans?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Wilmington to New Orleans:

• Economy Class
• First Class
How long is a flight from Wilmington to New Orleans?
A nonstop flight from Wilmington to New Orleans takes 00m, covering 780 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Wilmington to New Orleans?
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 New Orleans flight?
Round-trip flights from Wilmington to New Orleans range from $455 to $658, with an average of $549 over the past 12 months. Anything below $455 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Wilmington to New Orleans 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 $278 to $1,295. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Wilmington to New Orleans looking right now?
One-way fares from Wilmington to New Orleans are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $268, which is 31% below the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY)?
New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $25 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Hertz
• Priceless
• Thrifty
• Budget
Which airports can I use when flying from Wilmington to New Orleans?
Flights from Wilmington to New Orleans usually depart from Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM) and arrive at New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY).
Which airports do connecting flights from Wilmington to New Orleans pass through?
One-stop flights from Wilmington to New Orleans most commonly connect through:

• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 75% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 5% of one-stop connections
• Fort Myers SW Florida Intl (RSW) - 2% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Wilmington to New Orleans?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 33% on flights from Wilmington to New Orleans. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $438 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $645, a difference of $207.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Wilmington to New Orleans?
Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 31m, compared with 4h 32m via Fort Myers SW Florida Intl (RSW) and 4h 41m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).
What is the time difference between Wilmington and New Orleans?
New Orleans 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 New Orleans?
Some of the most popular sights in New Orleans are New Orleans Morial Convention Center, Caesars Superdome and Canal Street. These are among the most viewed places in New Orleans on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $438, about $207 less than Sunday fares (32% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Wilmington to New Orleans trip for August. Fares historically average $446 round-trip in that month - typically $737 less than the most expensive month, which is January (based on the last 12 months).

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