HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
Houston

$100+ 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 5/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ILM — HOU
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Thu 2/27
Thu 3/6
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from Wilmington to Houston with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go
Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”
2. Select your favorite providers
We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.
3. Compare prices and book
Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

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 February 22, 2025.

Round-trip from

$199
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$100
(American Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$558
From Wilmington New Hanover County to Houston
Search Deals
One-way flight from Wilmington New Hanover County to Houston
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($59 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
Search Deals

Find flight deals from Wilmington to Houston

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 February 22, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Wed 3/265:02 amILM - IAH
1 stop5h 17mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/94:10 pmIAH - ILM
1 stop6h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/22$199
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Sun 3/94:34 pmILM - IAH
2 stops24h 51mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/2612:35 pmIAH - ILM
2 stops30h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/22$208
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Sat 3/812:10 pmILM - IAH
1 stop7h 32mDelta
Mon 3/106:35 amIAH - ILM
1 stop8h 34mDelta
Deal found 2/22$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Tue 3/115:08 pmILM - HOU
1 stop7h 45mAmerican Airlines
Sat 3/153:43 pmHOU - ILM
1 stop6h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 3/266:00 amILM - HOU
1 stop4h 36mDelta
Wed 4/910:35 amHOU - ILM
1 stop4h 54mDelta
Deal found 2/22$328
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/264:14 pmILM - IAH
2 stops15h 10mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/97:45 amIAH - ILM
2 stops14h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/22$479

Find flights from Wilmington to Houston within your budget

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 February 22, 2025.

Fly from

Wilmington

Fly to

Houston

Route

Depart

Return

Price

WilmingtonHouston

ILM - IAH

ILMIAH

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 3/26

5:02 am-9:19 am

1 stop5h 17m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 4/9

4:10 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$199

WilmingtonHouston

ILM - IAH

ILMIAH

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 3/9

4:34 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops24h 51m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 3/26

12:35 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops30h 15m

$208

WilmingtonHouston

ILM - IAH

ILMIAH

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 3/8

12:10 pm-6:42 pm

1 stop7h 32m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 3/10

6:35 am-4:09 pm

1 stop8h 34m

$289

WilmingtonHouston

ILM - HOU

ILMHOU

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 3/11

5:08 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Houston Hobby

Sat 3/15

3:43 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$289

WilmingtonHouston

ILM - HOU

ILMHOU

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 3/26

6:00 am-9:36 am

1 stop4h 36m

Houston Hobby

Wed 4/9

10:35 am-4:29 pm

1 stop4h 54m

$328

WilmingtonHouston

ILM - IAH

ILMIAH

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 3/26

4:14 pm-6:24 am

2 stops15h 10m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 4/9

7:45 am-11:32 pm

2 stops14h 47m

$479

WilmingtonHouston

ILM - IAH

ILMIAH

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 5/6

6:30 pm-10:23 pm

1 stop4h 53m

$100

WilmingtonHouston

ILM - HOU

ILMHOU

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 3/24

6:52 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop5h 14m

$230

WilmingtonHouston

ILM - HOU

ILMHOU

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 3/15

5:08 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$310

WilmingtonHouston

ILM - IAH

ILMIAH

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 3/15

6:00 am-8:26 am

2 stops27h 26m

$371

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 2/21

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.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Travel insights for flights from Wilmington to Houston

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

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 February 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 February 22, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Wilmington to Houston, see what other customers have to say about Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,203 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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
8,203 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,203 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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
8,754 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,203 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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
8,203 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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?

    American Airlines, at $199, was found to be the cheapest airline from Wilmington to Houston.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and United Airlines. American Airlines is 50% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $100. Delta flights start at $230 while deals on United Airlines start at $371 one-way.

  • 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Wilmington to Houston

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Charlotte to Hobby flights
Raleigh to Hobby flights
Charlotte to George Bush Intcntl flights
Raleigh to Dallas/Fort Worth flights
Charlotte to Dallas/Fort Worth flights
Raleigh to George Bush Intcntl flights
Raleigh to Austin flights
Charlotte to Love Field flights
Norfolk to Hobby flights
Knoxville to Hobby flights
Norfolk to George Bush Intcntl flights
Knoxville to George Bush Intcntl flights
Raleigh to Love Field flights
Charlotte to Austin flights
Greensboro to Dallas/Fort Worth flights
Greensboro to Hobby flights
Charlotte to San Antonio flights
Raleigh to San Antonio flights
Norfolk to Dallas/Fort Worth flights
Knoxville to Dallas/Fort Worth flights
Greensboro to George Bush Intcntl flights
Norfolk to Austin flights
Asheville to Dallas/Fort Worth flights
Myrtle Beach to Dallas/Fort Worth flights
Norfolk to San Antonio flights
Wilmington to Austin flights
Knoxville to San Antonio flights
Greensboro to San Antonio flights
Greensboro to Austin flights
Wilmington to Dallas/Fort Worth flights
Charlotte to El Paso flights
Myrtle Beach to Austin flights
Greensboro to Love Field flights
Blountville to Dallas/Fort Worth flights
Asheville to Hobby flights
Norfolk to Love Field flights
Asheville to George Bush Intcntl flights
Myrtle Beach to Hobby flights
Raleigh to El Paso flights
Knoxville to Austin flights
Asheville to Love Field flights
Myrtle Beach to George Bush Intcntl flights
Knoxville to Love Field flights
Wilmington to Hobby flights
Wilmington to San Antonio flights
Norfolk to Amarillo flights
Blountville to Hobby flights
Myrtle Beach to Love Field flights
Fayetteville to Hobby flights

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 February 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$158Average$455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
100% Free
Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.
Book with Flexibility
Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees
Travel Smart
Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.