Wilmington

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— ILM
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Flights to Wilmington in 2025

Find the latest flights to Wilmington in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on February 10, 2025.

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$296

Round-trip from

$189

One-way from

$85

Good round-trip deal

$194 or less

Good one-way deal

$158 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($28 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
From New York to Wilmington New Hanover County
One-way flight from New York to Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM)
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York to Wilmington New Hanover County.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New York to Wilmington New Hanover County.

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Cheapest flights to Wilmington
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Wilmington. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on February 10, 2025.

Tue 4/228:50 pmLGA - ILM
Nonstop2h 02mDelta
Sat 4/267:00 amILM - LGA
Nonstop1h 47mDelta
Deal found 2/9$189
Thu 5/15:30 amJFK - ILM
1 stop5h 43mJetBlue
Sat 5/312:00 pmILM - JFK
1 stop6h 51mJetBlue
Deal found 2/9$192
Tue 4/89:00 amLGA - ILM
Nonstop1h 47mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/125:47 pmILM - LGA
Nonstop1h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/10$197
Tue 3/48:07 amEWR - ILM
1 stop3h 55mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/1110:05 amILM - EWR
1 stop6h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/8$209
Wed 4/305:30 pmJFK - ILM
1 stop6h 04mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/55:05 amILM - JFK
1 stop4h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/10$209
Tue 2/258:00 amEWR - ILM
1 stop7h 19mDelta
Tue 3/46:59 pmILM - EWR
1 stop5h 49mDelta
Deal found 2/10$214
Tue 2/258:35 amJFK - ILM
1 stop6h 44mDelta
Tue 3/46:59 pmILM - JFK
1 stop5h 43mDelta
Deal found 2/10$214
Thu 5/81:11 pmEWR - ILM
1 stop5h 22mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/1112:01 pmILM - EWR
2 stops24h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8$218
Thu 3/136:00 amLGA - ILM
1 stop8h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/174:05 pmILM - LGA
3 stops25h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10$237
Thu 4/109:33 pmEWR - ILM
Nonstop1h 59mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/144:35 pmILM - EWR
Nonstop2h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/10$371
Thu 6/267:20 amLGA - ILM
1 stop7h 05mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/305:00 pmILM - LGA
1 stop6h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/9$423
Thu 6/266:41 pmSWF - ILM
2 stops25h 38mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/2910:40 amILM - SWF
1 stop8h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9$668

Find flights to Wilmington within your budget

Locate flights to Wilmington that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on February 10, 2025.

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New YorkWilmington

LGA - ILM

LGAILM

New York LaGuardia

Wed 4/9

2:59 pm-4:51 pm

Nonstop1h 52m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 4/13

7:00 am-8:45 am

Nonstop1h 45m

$189

New YorkWilmington

JFK - ILM

JFKILM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/1

5:30 am-11:13 am

1 stop5h 43m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 5/3

12:00 pm-6:51 pm

1 stop6h 51m

$192

New YorkWilmington

LGA - ILM

LGAILM

New York LaGuardia

Sat 3/1

9:29 am-11:30 am

Nonstop2h 01m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 3/8

12:10 pm-1:56 pm

Nonstop1h 46m

$194

NewarkWilmington

EWR - ILM

EWRILM

Newark

Tue 3/4

8:07 am-12:02 pm

1 stop3h 55m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 3/11

10:05 am-4:23 pm

1 stop6h 18m

$209

New YorkWilmington

JFK - ILM

JFKILM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/30

5:30 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop6h 04m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 5/5

5:05 am-10:00 am

1 stop4h 55m

$209

NewarkWilmington

EWR - ILM

EWRILM

Newark

Tue 2/25

8:00 am-3:19 pm

1 stop7h 19m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 3/4

6:59 pm-12:48 am

1 stop5h 49m

$214

New YorkWilmington

JFK - ILM

JFKILM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 2/25

8:35 am-3:19 pm

1 stop6h 44m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 3/4

6:59 pm-12:42 am

1 stop5h 43m

$214

NewarkWilmington

EWR - ILM

EWRILM

Newark

Thu 5/8

1:11 pm-6:33 pm

1 stop5h 22m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 5/11

12:01 pm-12:18 pm

2 stops24h 17m

$218

New YorkWilmington

LGA - ILM

LGAILM

New York LaGuardia

Thu 4/3

9:55 am-7:50 pm

1 stop9h 55m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 4/6

3:45 pm-10:03 am

2 stops18h 18m

$225

NewarkWilmington

EWR - ILM

EWRILM

Newark

Thu 4/10

9:33 pm-11:32 pm

Nonstop1h 59m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 4/14

4:35 pm-6:39 pm

Nonstop2h 04m

$371

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals to Wilmington in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: Out of all of the providers offering Wilmington flight deals, Cheapflights users have found FlightHub to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about >95% of the time, users can find the same price on Wilmington flight deals on Cheapflights and FlightHub. This is based on searches made for Wilmington flights over the past month.
  • Most trusted provider: FlightHub is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering Wilmington flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), FlightHub has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to Wilmington. This is based on data collected from Cheapflights searches made over the past month.

Best time to book a flight to Wilmington

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Travel insights for flights to Wilmington

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

When is the best time to book a flight to Wilmington?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Wilmington. Price data was last updated on February 7, 2025.

Booking 55 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Wilmington. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Wilmington?

On average, a flight from New York to Wilmington takes 7 hours 29 minutes. Flights to Wilmington from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Wilmington?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Wilmington. Price data was last updated on February 2, 2025.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Wilmington should consider flying on Tuesday at noon, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Sunday at noon, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Wilmington

The most flights from New York to Wilmington are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Wilmington?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Wilmington are Delta, American Airlines and United Airlines.

Rainfall in Wilmington by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Wilmington ranges from 2.8 - 7.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 7.8 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Wilmington when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

Temperature in Wilmington by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Wilmington, 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 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Wilmington

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Wilmington. 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 Wilmington. Reviews last updated February 10, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Breeze Airways, Delta and JetBlue to Wilmington by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11

10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11

10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

8.0
Very good

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11

10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11

10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11

10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11

10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Best Time to Fly to Wilmington, NC

Most people will want to visit during the summer months to take advantage of the long, sandy beaches and outdoor activities. If this is your kind of vacation, then visiting between June and August will be ideal. However, Wilmington can be quite humid and energy sapping in the summer. A visit in March or April would allow you to witness the gorgeous flowers of a North Carolina spring, and may find cheap accommodations available.

Getting around Wilmington, NC

Renting a car is highly recommended, as getting to many of the beaches and plantations won’t be possible without it. Taxis are available, but expensive. However, to reach Cape Fear, cycling is perfectly feasible and Wrightsville Beach is just 10 miles away – a manageable bike ride for many people.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Wilmington?

    Booking a flight to Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM) is your only option if you intend on flying to Wilmington. It is only a 4.3 mi journey from New Hanover County to Wilmington’s city center. 3 airlines have flights to New Hanover County from New York on a daily basis. Booking flights to Wilmington New Hanover County should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 5 flights from New York per day.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Wilmington if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Wilmington on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Wilmington?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, JetBlue is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Wilmington.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Wilmington?

    Wilmington New Hanover County is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Wilmington. One-way flights to Wilmington New Hanover County typically cost $31, while round-trip flights cost around $36.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Wilmington?

    A round-trip flight to Wilmington will typically cost around $98, however they can be found for as little as $36.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Wilmington depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Wilmington, Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson offers the quickest one-way flight (1 hour 16 minutes).

  • Which airport is closest to Battleship North Carolina?

    If being close to Battleship North Carolina is important to you, you’ll want to land at Myrtle Beach Intl Airport.

  • Does Wilmington New Hanover County have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Wilmington New Hanover County can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Wilmington New Hanover County?

    Yes. Wilmington New Hanover County has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Pilot’s Pad is the closest property to Wilmington New Hanover County (1.0 mi away from Wilmington New Hanover County).

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