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$199+ Cheap flights from Wilmington (ILM) to Columbus (CMH)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ILM — CMH
Jan 25 — Feb 11
Sat 1/25
Sat 2/1
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Wilmington (ILM) to Columbus (CMH). 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 January 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$199
(Delta)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$844
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Cheapest flights from Wilmington to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Wilmington to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 20, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 2/1811:05 amILM - CMH
1 stop5h 46mDelta
Tue 2/256:11 amCMH - ILM
1 stop4h 12mDelta
Deal found 1/19$199
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Mon 5/195:11 pmILM - CMH
1 stop4h 25mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/228:20 pmCMH - ILM
1 stop3h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/19$511
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 8/123:15 pmILM - CMH
1 stop5h 30mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/154:40 pmCMH - ILM
2 stops21h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/19$572

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WilmingtonColumbus

ILM - CMH

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Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 2/18

11:05 am-4:51 pm

1 stop5h 46m

Columbus

Tue 2/25

6:11 am-10:23 am

1 stop4h 12m

$199

WilmingtonColumbus

ILM - CMH

ILMCMH

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 5/19

5:11 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop4h 25m

Columbus

Thu 5/22

8:20 pm-11:23 pm

1 stop3h 03m

$511

WilmingtonColumbus

ILM - CMH

ILMCMH

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 2/18

6:00 am-10:07 pm

2 stops16h 07m

Columbus

Tue 2/25

4:35 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop7h 21m

$617

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Wilmington to Columbus in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice 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-Columbus Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Wilmington-Columbus Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Wilmington-Columbus Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Wilmington-Columbus Airport 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-Columbus Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Wilmington to Columbus

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Travel insights for flights from Wilmington to Columbus

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to Columbus Airport (average of $254). Flying from Wilmington to Columbus Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 CMH?

Find hourly flight availability from Wilmington to Columbus. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 20, 2025.

When flying from Wilmington to Columbus Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 29% versus a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Columbus by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Columbus Airport ranges from 2.3 - 4.8 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Columbus Airport when rainfall is around 2.3 in.

Temperature in Columbus by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Columbus Airport, 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 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 30.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbus

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbus. 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 Columbus. Reviews last updated January 20, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,982 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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
8,521 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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 Columbus. 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 Columbus?

    If you book a flight to Columbus from Wilmington, you will be flying from New Hanover County, which is the city’s only airport. Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM) is located 4.3 mi from the center of Wilmington. There are 0 flights from New Hanover County to Columbus per day from 1 airline.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Wilmington to Columbus Airport round-trip from $199. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $511, and United Airlines, from $617. Delta is currently priced 52% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wilmington to Columbus 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 Columbus Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to Columbus Airport (average of $254). Flying from Wilmington to Columbus Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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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