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$80+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Wilmington (ILM)

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 4/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — ILM
Apr 5 — Apr 121
Sat 4/5
Sat 4/12
1 adult, Economy
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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$168
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$80
(Mytrip)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$287

Good round-trip deal

$248 or less

Good one-way deal

$163 or less
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Cheapest flights from New York to Wilmington
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Wilmington. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 31, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Wed 4/3010:15 pmEWR - ILM
1 stop20h 18mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/55:15 pmILM - EWR
2 stops29h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$168
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Wed 5/148:15 amEWR - ILM
1 stop6h 12mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/215:05 amILM - EWR
1 stop4h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/30$179
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 4/302:20 pmLGA - ILM
Nonstop1h 56mDelta
Mon 5/55:00 pmILM - LGA
Nonstop1h 46mDelta
Deal found 3/30$197
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Tue 5/66:30 amJFK - ILM
1 stop5h 47mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/107:07 amILM - JFK
2 stops5h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/30$199
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Wed 4/3010:57 amLGA - ILM
2 stops31h 36mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/56:17 pmILM - LGA
2 stops28h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$203
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 6/73:07 pmLGA - ILM
Nonstop1h 51mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/1412:45 pmILM - LGA
Nonstop1h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/31$205
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 4/58:00 amEWR - ILM
1 stop7h 01mDelta
Tue 4/85:15 pmILM - EWR
1 stop7h 36mDelta
Deal found 3/29$224
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Fri 7/47:20 amLGA - ILM
1 stop8h 04mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/94:59 pmILM - LGA
1 stop6h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/30$240
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 4/238:40 amJFK - ILM
1 stop6h 35mDelta
Tue 4/296:50 pmILM - JFK
1 stop6h 06mDelta
Deal found 3/30$249
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/305:30 amJFK - ILM
1 stop5h 48mJetBlue
Mon 5/512:03 pmILM - JFK
1 stop6h 48mJetBlue
Deal found 3/30$268
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Thu 4/241:59 pmEWR - ILM
Nonstop1h 53mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/294:35 pmILM - EWR
Nonstop2h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/31$356
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/311:37 amSWF - ILM
2 stops27h 53mBreeze Airways
Sun 4/63:45 pmILM - SWF
2 stops19h 35mBreeze Airways
Deal found 3/30$1,013

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from New York to Wilmington that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Wilmington that are best for you.

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NewarkWilmington

EWR - ILM

EWRILM

Newark

Wed 4/30

10:15 pm-6:33 pm

1 stop20h 18m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 5/5

5:15 pm-11:06 pm

2 stops29h 51m

$168

NewarkWilmington

EWR - ILM

EWRILM

Newark

Wed 5/14

8:15 am-2:27 pm

1 stop6h 12m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 5/21

5:05 am-9:48 am

1 stop4h 43m

$179

New YorkWilmington

LGA - ILM

LGAILM

New York LaGuardia

Wed 4/30

2:20 pm-4:16 pm

Nonstop1h 56m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 5/5

5:00 pm-6:46 pm

Nonstop1h 46m

$197

New YorkWilmington

JFK - ILM

JFKILM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/6

6:30 am-12:17 pm

1 stop5h 47m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 5/10

7:07 am-1:04 pm

2 stops5h 57m

$199

New YorkWilmington

LGA - ILM

LGAILM

New York LaGuardia

Wed 4/30

10:57 am-6:33 pm

2 stops31h 36m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 5/5

6:17 pm-10:23 pm

2 stops28h 06m

$203

New YorkWilmington

LGA - ILM

LGAILM

New York LaGuardia

Sat 6/7

3:07 pm-4:58 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 6/14

12:45 pm-2:27 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

$205

New YorkWilmington

LGA - ILM

LGAILM

New York LaGuardia

Fri 7/4

7:20 am-3:24 pm

1 stop8h 04m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 7/9

4:59 pm-11:22 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$240

New YorkWilmington

JFK - ILM

JFKILM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/23

8:40 am-3:15 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 4/29

6:50 pm-12:56 am

1 stop6h 06m

$249

New YorkWilmington

JFK - ILM

JFKILM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/30

5:30 am-11:18 am

1 stop5h 48m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 5/5

12:03 pm-6:51 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$268

NewarkWilmington

EWR - ILM

EWRILM

Newark

Thu 4/24

1:59 pm-3:52 pm

Nonstop1h 53m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 4/29

4:35 pm-6:39 pm

Nonstop2h 04m

$356

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from New York to Wilmington in March.
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

*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 New York-Wilmington flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on New York-Wilmington flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York-Wilmington flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New York-Wilmington 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 New York-Wilmington 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 New York to Wilmington

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Wilmington from New York with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Wilmington

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York 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 March 28, 2025.

The best time to book flights from New York to Wilmington is 52 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 New York to Wilmington?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Wilmington (average of $296). Flying from New York to Wilmington in May is currently the most expensive (average of $394). 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 NYC to ILM?

Find hourly flight availability from New York to Wilmington. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 31, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from New York to Wilmington in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 7% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York 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 March 23, 2025.

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

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 March 31, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Breeze Airways, Delta and United Airlines from New York to Wilmington by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
157 reviews

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

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!
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
157 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
157 reviews

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

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!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
157 reviews

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

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!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,614 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
157 reviews

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

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!
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,924 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
157 reviews

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

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

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

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!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to Wilmington. 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 into for flights to Wilmington from New York?

    Most people fly into Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM) if they book a flight to Wilmington from New York. On average, New Hanover County has 4 inbound flights from New York per day from 3 airlines. Wilmington New Hanover County is conveniently located just 4.3 mi from Wilmington’s city center.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from New York to Wilmington round-trip from $179. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $197, and JetBlue, from $268. Users have found that American Airlines is 36% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for JetBlue. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $95. Users have also found prices from $128 and $219 on American Airlines and Sun Country Air, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to Wilmington?

    While some choose either New York LaGuardia - Wilmington New Hanover County or New York John F Kennedy Intl - Wilmington New Hanover County, Newark - Wilmington New Hanover County is the most popular route from New York to Wilmington.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Wilmington (average of $296). Flying from New York to Wilmington in May is currently the most expensive (average of $394). 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 New York to Wilmington

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from New York to Wilmington. 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 March 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$156Average$263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$166Average$306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$220Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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