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$85+ Cheap flights from Wilmington to Tampa (ILM - TPA)

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 4/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ILM — TPA
Jan 28 — Feb 41
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The best prices from Wilmington New Hanover County to Tampa are usually found in September or October, booked 29 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Wilmington to Tampa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Wilmington (ILM) to Tampa (TPA). 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 23, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$114
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$85
(CheapOair)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$338

Good round-trip deal

$100 or less
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Cheapest flights from Wilmington to Tampa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Wilmington to Tampa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 23, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/284:11 pmILM - TPA
Nonstop1h 51mAvelo Airlines
Mon 3/316:47 pmTPA - ILM
Nonstop1h 47mAvelo Airlines
Deal found 1/22$114
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/139:50 amILM - TPA
1 stop6h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/176:47 pmTPA - ILM
Nonstop1h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/22$161
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 2/56:59 pmILM - TPA
1 stop5h 27mDelta
Tue 2/116:00 amTPA - ILM
1 stop4h 23mDelta
Deal found 1/22$199
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Thu 2/208:14 pmILM - TPA
1 stop3h 53mAmerican Airlines
Thu 2/277:30 pmTPA - ILM
1 stop4h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$249
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/51:21 pmILM - TPA
1 stop6h 54mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/113:00 pmTPA - ILM
2 stops21h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/22$398
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/13:10 pmILM - TPA
2 stops32h 32mBreeze Airways
Sun 5/46:44 pmTPA - ILM
2 stops14h 21mBreeze Airways
Deal found 1/22$1,016

Find flights from Wilmington to Tampa within your budget

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WilmingtonTampa

ILM - TPA

ILMTPA

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 3/28

4:11 pm-6:02 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

Tampa

Mon 3/31

6:47 pm-8:34 pm

Nonstop1h 47m

$114

WilmingtonTampa

ILM - TPA

ILMTPA

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 3/13

9:50 am-4:45 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Tampa

Mon 3/17

6:47 pm-8:34 pm

Nonstop1h 47m

$161

WilmingtonTampa

ILM - TPA

ILMTPA

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 2/5

6:59 pm-12:26 am

1 stop5h 27m

Tampa

Tue 2/11

6:00 am-10:23 am

1 stop4h 23m

$199

WilmingtonTampa

ILM - TPA

ILMTPA

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 2/20

8:14 pm-12:07 am

1 stop3h 53m

Tampa

Thu 2/27

7:30 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop4h 20m

$249

WilmingtonTampa

ILM - TPA

ILMTPA

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 2/5

1:21 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop6h 54m

Tampa

Tue 2/11

3:00 pm-12:42 pm

2 stops21h 42m

$398

WilmingtonTampa

ILM - TPA

ILMTPA

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 5/1

3:10 pm-11:42 pm

2 stops32h 32m

Tampa

Sun 5/4

6:44 pm-9:05 am

2 stops14h 21m

$1,016

WilmingtonTampa

ILM - TPA

ILMTPA

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 4/18

12:48 pm-2:39 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

$85

WilmingtonTampa

ILM - TPA

ILMTPA

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 4/18

6:00 am-9:54 am

1 stop3h 54m

$220

WilmingtonTampa

ILM - TPA

ILMTPA

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 1/30

7:52 am-2:50 pm

1 stop6h 58m

$380

WilmingtonTampa

ILM - TPA

ILMTPA

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 1/30

6:00 am-10:15 pm

2 stops16h 15m

$433

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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 Tampa in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
MytripPrice Accuracy3 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-Tampa flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Wilmington-Tampa flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Wilmington-Tampa flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Wilmington-Tampa 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-Tampa 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 Tampa

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Travel insights for flights from Wilmington to Tampa

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Wilmington to Tampa. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

Booking 29 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Wilmington to Tampa. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to Tampa (average of $208). Flying from Wilmington to Tampa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $270). 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 TPA?

Find hourly flight availability from Wilmington to Tampa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 23, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 60% on flights from Wilmington to Tampa by exploring options for tickets at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Wilmington to Tampa?

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

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

Rainfall in Tampa by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Tampa ranges from 1.6 - 7.8 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 7.8 in. November is typically the driest time to visit Tampa when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Tampa by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Tampa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, June 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 60.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Tampa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tampa. 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 Tampa. Reviews last updated January 23, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Wilmington to Tampa, such as Avelo Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
144 reviews

Entertainment

6.5

Overall

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
144 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
144 reviews

Entertainment

6.5

Overall

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,508 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
144 reviews

Entertainment

6.5

Overall

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Avelo Airlines
7.5
Good
74 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
144 reviews

Entertainment

6.5

Overall

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,970 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
144 reviews

Entertainment

6.5

Overall

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

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

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
144 reviews

Entertainment

6.5

Overall

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

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 Tampa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How popular is this Wilmington to Tampa flight route?

    Flights from Wilmington New Hanover County to Tampa have been viewed 3 times in the past calendar month.

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

    Currently priced at $114, Avelo Airlines will fly you from Wilmington to Tampa and back. In addition to Avelo Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $199 and $249, respectively. Avelo Airlines is currently priced 63% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Avelo Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $85. Users have also found prices from $220 and $380 on Delta and American Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Wilmington to Tampa?

    The cheapest flight price from Wilmington to Tampa is $77. On average you can expect to pay $138. The most popular route, (Wilmington New Hanover County - Tampa), can usually be booked for $114.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wilmington to Tampa 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 Tampa?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to Tampa (average of $208). Flying from Wilmington to Tampa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $270). 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 3 airlines flying from Wilmington to Tampa

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Wilmington to Tampa. 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 January 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Avelo AirlinesCheapest$99Average$138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$231Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$248Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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