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$126+ Cheap flights from Wilmington (ILM) to Houston

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 5/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ILM — HOU
Apr 27 — May 41
Sun 4/27
Sun 5/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Wilmington to Houston

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Wilmington (ILM) to Houston (HO1). 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 April 22, 2025.

Round-trip from

$128
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$126
(Delta)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$503
From Wilmington New Hanover County to Houston
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Cheapest flights from Wilmington to Houston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Wilmington to Houston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 22, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/118:00 amILM - HOU
Nonstop2h 56mAvelo Airlines
Sat 6/1410:41 amHOU - ILM
Nonstop2h 44mAvelo Airlines
Deal found 4/21$128
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Wed 5/286:20 pmILM - IAH
1 stop7h 21mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/306:40 amIAH - ILM
1 stop6h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/21$199
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/65:25 pmILM - IAH
1 stop15h 22mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/111:53 pmIAH - ILM
1 stop25h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$227
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/410:22 amILM - IAH
1 stop6h 49mDelta
Tue 6/106:00 pmIAH - ILM
1 stop5h 17mDelta
Deal found 4/22$251
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/66:50 pmILM - HOU
1 stop5h 18mDelta
Sat 5/106:00 amHOU - ILM
1 stop4h 02mDelta
Deal found 4/21$334
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Sat 6/215:48 pmILM - HOU
1 stop7h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/285:00 amHOU - ILM
1 stop4h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/22$393
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Wed 6/45:10 pmILM - IAH
2 stops16h 21mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/95:05 amIAH - ILM
1 stop8h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/21$397

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Wilmington to Houston that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 22, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Wilmington to Houston that are best for you.

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WilmingtonHouston

ILM - HOU

ILMHOU

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 6/11

8:00 am-9:56 am

Nonstop2h 56m

Houston Hobby

Sat 6/14

10:41 am-2:25 pm

Nonstop2h 44m

$128

WilmingtonHouston

ILM - IAH

ILMIAH

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 5/28

6:20 pm-12:41 am

1 stop7h 21m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 5/30

6:40 am-2:27 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$199

WilmingtonHouston

ILM - IAH

ILMIAH

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 6/6

5:25 pm-7:47 am

1 stop15h 22m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 6/11

1:53 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop25h 47m

$227

WilmingtonHouston

ILM - IAH

ILMIAH

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 6/4

10:22 am-4:11 pm

1 stop6h 49m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 6/10

6:00 pm-12:17 am

1 stop5h 17m

$251

WilmingtonHouston

ILM - HOU

ILMHOU

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 5/6

6:50 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop5h 18m

Houston Hobby

Sat 5/10

6:00 am-11:02 am

1 stop4h 02m

$334

WilmingtonHouston

ILM - HOU

ILMHOU

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 6/21

5:48 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Houston Hobby

Sat 6/28

5:00 am-10:51 am

1 stop4h 51m

$393

WilmingtonHouston

ILM - IAH

ILMIAH

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 6/4

5:10 pm-8:31 am

2 stops16h 21m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 6/9

5:05 am-2:30 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$397

WilmingtonHouston

ILM - IAH

ILMIAH

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 5/14

7:00 am-1:17 pm

1 stop7h 17m

$126

WilmingtonHouston

ILM - IAH

ILMIAH

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 4/28

12:48 pm-7:56 am

2 stops20h 08m

$164

WilmingtonHouston

ILM - HOU

ILMHOU

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 5/14

6:00 am-9:33 am

1 stop4h 33m

$200

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Best time to book a flight from Wilmington to Houston

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Houston from Wilmington with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Wilmington to Houston

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to Houston (average of $230). Flying from Wilmington to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $334). 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 HOU?

Find hourly flight availability from Wilmington to Houston. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 22, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Wilmington to Houston in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 25% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Wilmington to Houston?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Wilmington to Houston. Price data was last updated on October 27, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Wilmington to Houston flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Houston by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Houston ranges from 3.2 - 5.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.9 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Houston when rainfall is around 3.2 in.

Temperature in Houston by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Houston, 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 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Houston

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Houston. 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 Houston. Reviews last updated April 22, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Wilmington to Houston, see what other customers have to say about Delta, Avelo Airlines and United Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

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
7,920 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

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
Avelo Airlines
7.5
Good
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

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
8,683 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

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
7,920 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Wilmington to Houston. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Most people fly from Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM) if they book a flight from Wilmington to Houston. On average, New Hanover County has 0 outbound flights to Houston per day from 2 airlines. Wilmington New Hanover County is conveniently located just 4.3 mi from Wilmington’s city center.

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

    Avelo Airlines, at $128, was found to be the cheapest airline from Wilmington to Houston.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and Delta. Avelo Airlines is 66% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wilmington to Houston 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 Houston?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to Houston (average of $230). Flying from Wilmington to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $334). 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 2 airlines flying from Wilmington to Houston

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Wilmington to Houston. 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 April 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$261Average$523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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