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$100+ Cheap flights from Wilmington (ILM) to Columbus

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ILM — CMH
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Wilmington (ILM) to Columbus (C01). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$229
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$100
(American Airlines)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$258
From Wilmington New Hanover County to Columbus
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 33% potential increase in price ($188 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Wilmington to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Wilmington to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/186:14 pmILM - CMH
1 stop6h 02mAmerican Airlines
Mon 4/216:11 pmCMH - ILM
1 stop5h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$229
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/64:14 pmILM - CMH
1 stop5h 48mUnited Airlines
Mon 3/108:06 amCMH - ILM
1 stop7h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$299

Find flights from Wilmington to Columbus within your budget

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Wilmington

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Columbus

Route

Depart

Return

Price

WilmingtonColumbus

ILM - CMH

ILMCMH

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 4/18

6:14 pm-12:16 am

1 stop6h 02m

Columbus

Mon 4/21

6:11 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop5h 46m

$229

WilmingtonColumbus

ILM - CMH

ILMCMH

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 3/6

4:14 pm-10:02 pm

1 stop5h 48m

Columbus

Mon 3/10

8:06 am-3:34 pm

1 stop7h 28m

$299

WilmingtonColumbus

ILM - CMH

ILMCMH

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 3/25

8:19 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop3h 35m

$100

WilmingtonColumbus

ILM - CMH

ILMCMH

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 3/25

6:00 am-2:28 pm

2 stops32h 28m

$360

WilmingtonColumbus

ILM - CMH

ILMCMH

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 2/25

6:00 am-1:03 pm

1 stop7h 03m

$414

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Deals found on 2/19

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Travel insights for flights from Wilmington to Columbus

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Wilmington to Columbus including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Wilmington to Columbus?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to Columbus (average of $254). Flying from Wilmington to Columbus in March is currently the most expensive (average of $352). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ILM to CMH?

Find hourly flight availability from Wilmington to Columbus. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

When flying from Wilmington to Columbus, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 29% versus a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Columbus by month

Plan your trip to Columbus by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Columbus ranges from 2.3 - 4.8 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Columbus when rainfall is around 2.3 in.

Temperature in Columbus by month

Plan your trip to Columbus by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Columbus, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 30.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbus

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbus. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Columbus. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,227 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,227 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,227 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,771 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,227 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,227 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Wilmington to Columbus?

    For a flight from Wilmington to Columbus, you will be flying from New Hanover County. Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM) is just 4.3 mi from the center of the city. New Hanover County is the only Wilmington airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Columbus per day. 1 airline has flights to Columbus from Wilmington New Hanover County on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Wilmington to Columbus round-trip?

    Currently priced at $229, American Airlines will fly you from Wilmington to Columbus and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on United Airlines for as low as $299. Users have found that American Airlines is 37% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Wilmington to Columbus one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Wilmington to Columbus are American Airlines ($100), United Airlines ($360), and Delta ($414).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Wilmington to Columbus that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Wilmington to Columbus flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Wilmington to Columbus?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Wilmington to Columbus.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Wilmington to Columbus?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wilmington to Columbus by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Wilmington to Columbus?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to Columbus (average of $254). Flying from Wilmington to Columbus in March is currently the most expensive (average of $352). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Wilmington to Columbus

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Wilmington to Columbus. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$154Average$313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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