What are the cheapest airlines flying from Wilmington to New Orleans round-trip?

American Airlines, at $249, was found to be the cheapest airline from Wilmington to New Orleans. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be United Airlines. American Airlines is currently priced 36% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

Flights from Wilmington to New Orleans are found to be more expensive on Sunday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to New Orleans.

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

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 22 days in advance, which can save you up to 49% on flights from Wilmington to New Orleans compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 22 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $300. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $393.

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

May can be a great time to fly to New Orleans from Wilmington with a flight ticket averaging about $390. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of May for as cheap as $223. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of September.

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.

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.

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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.

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Round-trip from	$249 (American Airlines)
One-way from	$152 (Mytrip)
Popular in	September
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$373

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Wilmington to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 11, 2025.

Thu 8/78:45 pmILM - MSY

1 stop3h 46mAmerican Airlines

Mon 8/116:52 pmMSY - ILM

1 stop3h 42mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/9

$249

Sun 6/17:08 pmILM - MSY

1 stop25h 36mMultiple Airlines

Sun 6/84:45 pmMSY - ILM

2 stops27h 56mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/9

$255

Thu 8/74:59 pmILM - MSY

1 stop6h 26mUnited Airlines

Mon 8/117:23 pmMSY - ILM

2 stops19h 01mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/9

$438

Fri 4/113:46 pmILM - MSY

1 stop5h 41mDelta

Mon 4/145:30 amMSY - ILM

1 stop4h 17mDelta

Deal found 4/10

$549

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Thu 8/78:45 pmILM - MSY

1 stop3h 46mAmerican Airlines

Mon 8/116:52 pmMSY - ILM

1 stop3h 42mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/9

$249

Sun 6/17:08 pmILM - MSY

1 stop25h 36mMultiple Airlines

Sun 6/84:45 pmMSY - ILM

2 stops27h 56mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/9

$255

Thu 8/74:59 pmILM - MSY

1 stop6h 26mUnited Airlines

Mon 8/117:23 pmMSY - ILM

2 stops19h 01mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/9

$438

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Fri 4/113:46 pmILM - MSY

1 stop5h 41mDelta

Mon 4/145:30 amMSY - ILM

1 stop4h 17mDelta

Deal found 4/10

$549

Sat 4/2611:31 amILM - MSY

1 stop6h 45mAmerican Airlines

Wed 4/305:18 pmMSY - ILM

1 stop5h 16mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$259

Sat 4/264:25 pmILM - MSY

1 stop8h 34mUnited Airlines

Wed 4/306:00 amMSY - ILM

1 stop8h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$1,249

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Thu 4/246:50 amILM - MSY

2 stops40h 29mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$152

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Thu 8/7

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Mon 8/11

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7:08 pm-7:44 pm

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Mytrip	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust 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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How far ahead should I book a flight from Wilmington to New Orleans?

The best time to book flights from Wilmington to New Orleans is 21 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?

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?

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

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

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

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,636 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,636 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,636 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,636 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

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What are the cheapest airlines flying from Wilmington to New Orleans round-trip?
American Airlines, at $249, was found to be the cheapest airline from Wilmington to New Orleans. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be United Airlines. American Airlines is currently priced 36% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
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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Top 2 airlines flying from Wilmington to New Orleans

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$248	Average$423	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$248	Average$378	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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

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