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$181+ Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) 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 3/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — ILM
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Wilmington

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (CMH) to Wilmington (ILM). 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 February 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$199
(Delta)

One-way from

$181
(Mytrip)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$233
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Cheapest flights from Columbus to Wilmington
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Wilmington. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 5/76:00 amCMH - ILM
1 stop5h 37mDelta
Wed 5/147:00 amILM - CMH
1 stop6h 28mDelta
Deal found 2/20$199
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 3/48:45 amCMH - ILM
1 stop6h 46mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/114:14 pmILM - CMH
1 stop4h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/18$219
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Wed 3/510:28 amCMH - ILM
1 stop6h 23mAmerican Airlines
Sun 3/98:19 pmILM - CMH
1 stop3h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$239
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/54:30 pmCMH - ILM
1 stop22h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/93:20 pmILM - CMH
2 stops33h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$294
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/205:19 pmCMH - ILM
2 stops22h 11mBreeze Airways
Sun 3/238:30 pmILM - CMH
2 stops38h 19mBreeze Airways
Deal found 2/19$1,299

Find flights from Columbus to Wilmington within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus 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 February 20, 2025.

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Price

ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

Wed 5/7

6:00 am-11:37 am

1 stop5h 37m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 5/14

7:00 am-1:28 pm

1 stop6h 28m

$199

ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

Tue 3/4

8:45 am-3:31 pm

1 stop6h 46m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 3/11

4:14 pm-8:43 pm

1 stop4h 29m

$219

ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

Wed 3/5

10:28 am-4:51 pm

1 stop6h 23m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 3/9

8:19 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop3h 35m

$239

ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

Wed 3/5

4:30 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop22h 05m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 3/9

3:20 pm-12:51 am

2 stops33h 31m

$294

ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

Thu 3/20

5:19 pm-3:30 pm

2 stops22h 11m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 3/23

8:30 pm-10:49 am

2 stops38h 19m

$1,299

ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

Sat 3/1

3:10 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops24h 50m

$181

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Deals found on 2/19

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Columbus to Wilmington in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 Columbus Airport-Wilmington flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Columbus Airport-Wilmington flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Columbus Airport-Wilmington flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Columbus Airport-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 Columbus Airport-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 Columbus to Wilmington

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Travel insights for flights from Columbus to Wilmington

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Wilmington (average of $296). Flying from Columbus Airport to Wilmington in March is currently the most expensive (average of $436). 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 CMH to ILM?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus 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 February 20, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Columbus Airport to Wilmington is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 23% on airfare.

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 February 20, 2025.
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
150 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

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
150 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
150 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

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
8,227 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
150 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

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
8,768 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
150 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

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
150 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

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 Columbus 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 Columbus?

    Most people fly into Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM) if they book a flight to Wilmington from Columbus. On average, New Hanover County has 0 inbound flights from Columbus per day from 2 airlines. Wilmington New Hanover County is conveniently located just 4.3 mi from Wilmington’s city center.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Columbus Airport to Wilmington is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $199 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and American Airlines, starting at $219 and $239 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Columbus Airport to Wilmington for 40% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Wilmington (average of $296). Flying from Columbus Airport to Wilmington in March is currently the most expensive (average of $436). 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 Columbus to Wilmington

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Columbus 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$198Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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