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$112+ Cheap flights from Wilmington to New Orleans (ILM - MSY)

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The best prices from Wilmington New Hanover County to New Orleans Louis Armstrong are usually found in January or July, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Sunday

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$199
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$112
(Mytrip)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$278
Provider with most accurate pricing for Wilmington New Hanover County-New Orleans Louis Armstrong flight deals.
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From Wilmington New Hanover County to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
One-way flight from Wilmington New Hanover County to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
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Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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Cheapest flights from Wilmington to New Orleans
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 2/810:15 amILM - MSY
1 stop7h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sat 2/159:20 amMSY - ILM
1 stop3h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/16$199
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 2/84:00 pmILM - MSY
2 stops18h 41mDelta
Sat 2/155:28 amMSY - ILM
1 stop3h 55mDelta
Deal found 1/16$276
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 2/214:05 pmILM - MSY
1 stop6h 31mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/235:45 amMSY - ILM
1 stop13h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/15$318
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Thu 5/2210:40 amILM - MSY
1 stop5h 12mBreeze Airways
Sun 5/2510:00 amMSY - ILM
2 stops22h 05mBreeze Airways
Deal found 1/15$385
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Tue 2/111:21 pmILM - MSY
2 stops10h 09mUnited Airlines
Wed 2/1210:35 amMSY - ILM
2 stops12h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/15$459

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WilmingtonNew Orleans

ILM - MSY

ILMMSY

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 2/8

10:15 am-5:10 pm

1 stop7h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 2/15

9:20 am-2:11 pm

1 stop3h 51m

$199

WilmingtonNew Orleans

ILM - MSY

ILMMSY

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 2/8

4:00 pm-9:41 am

2 stops18h 41m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 2/15

5:28 am-10:23 am

1 stop3h 55m

$276

WilmingtonNew Orleans

ILM - MSY

ILMMSY

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 2/21

4:05 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop6h 31m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 2/23

5:45 am-8:34 pm

1 stop13h 49m

$318

WilmingtonNew Orleans

ILM - MSY

ILMMSY

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 5/22

10:40 am-2:52 pm

1 stop5h 12m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 5/25

10:00 am-9:05 am

2 stops22h 05m

$385

WilmingtonNew Orleans

ILM - MSY

ILMMSY

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 2/11

1:21 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops10h 09m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 2/12

10:35 am-11:40 pm

2 stops12h 05m

$459

WilmingtonNew Orleans

ILM - MSY

ILMMSY

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 2/16

9:36 am-4:11 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$112

WilmingtonNew Orleans

ILM - MSY

ILMMSY

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 3/10

6:11 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$220

WilmingtonNew Orleans

ILM - MSY

ILMMSY

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 2/13

6:59 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$225

WilmingtonNew Orleans

ILM - MSY

ILMMSY

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 3/10

4:14 pm-1:26 pm

2 stops22h 12m

$408

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Deals found on 1/16

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Wilmington to New Orleans in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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: When it comes to deals on Wilmington-New Orleans flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Wilmington-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Wilmington-New Orleans flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Wilmington-New Orleans flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Wilmington-New Orleans flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from Wilmington to New Orleans

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Wilmington to New Orleans?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Wilmington to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on January 10, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Wilmington to New Orleans is 72 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Wilmington to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $343). 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 MSY?

Find hourly flight availability from Wilmington to New Orleans. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 17, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Wilmington to New Orleans in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 23% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Wilmington to New Orleans?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Wilmington to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

Rainfall in New Orleans by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Orleans ranges from 3.3 - 6.4 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.4 in. October is typically the driest time to visit New Orleans when rainfall is around 3.3 in.

Temperature in New Orleans by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Orleans, 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 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Orleans. 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 New Orleans. Reviews last updated January 17, 2025.
8.1
Very good
142 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.1
Very good
142 reviews
8.1
Very good
142 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews
8.1
Very good
142 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.4
Good
8,965 reviews
8.1
Very good
142 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.1
Very good
142 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Wilmington to New Orleans. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Wilmington to New Orleans round-trip?

    American Airlines, at $199, was found to be the cheapest airline from Wilmington to New Orleans.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and Breeze Airways. American Airlines is currently priced 57% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $220. Users have also found prices from $225 and $408 on Delta and United Airlines, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Wilmington to New Orleans?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wilmington to New Orleans 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 New Orleans?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Wilmington to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $343). 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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