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$234+ Cheap flights from Portland, ME to Wilmington (PWM - ILM)

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 7/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PWM — ILM
Mar 31 — Apr 71
Mon 3/31
Mon 4/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Portland to Wilmington

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Portland (PWM) 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 March 26, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$237
(Delta)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$437
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($25 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Portland to Wilmington
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Portland to Wilmington. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 26, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 7/55:58 amPWM - ILM
1 stop6h 04mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/142:40 pmILM - PWM
2 stops5h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/24$234
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 5/76:05 amPWM - ILM
1 stop5h 01mDelta
Wed 5/145:00 pmILM - PWM
1 stop6h 21mDelta
Deal found 3/25$237
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 4/812:45 pmPWM - ILM
2 stops10h 47mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/124:30 pmILM - PWM
1 stop6h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/24$333
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/123:14 pmPWM - ILM
3 stops23h 01mBreeze Airways
Sun 6/1510:40 amILM - PWM
3 stops27h 27mBreeze Airways
Deal found 3/24$1,018

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Portland to Wilmington that are best for you.

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Portland

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Wilmington

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PortlandWilmington

PWM - ILM

PWMILM

Portland

Wed 5/7

6:05 am-11:06 am

1 stop5h 01m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 5/14

5:00 pm-11:21 pm

1 stop6h 21m

$237

PortlandWilmington

PWM - ILM

PWMILM

Portland

Wed 5/7

5:50 am-10:24 am

1 stop4h 34m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 5/14

5:05 am-1:22 pm

2 stops8h 17m

$242

PortlandWilmington

PWM - ILM

PWMILM

Portland

Tue 4/8

12:45 pm-11:32 pm

2 stops10h 47m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 4/12

4:30 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop6h 57m

$333

PortlandWilmington

PWM - ILM

PWMILM

Portland

Thu 6/12

3:14 pm-2:15 pm

3 stops23h 01m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 6/15

10:40 am-2:07 pm

3 stops27h 27m

$1,018

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Deals found on 3/25

Compare providers for flights from Portland to Wilmington

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 Portland 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

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

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Portland to Wilmington

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Portland, Maine to Wilmington?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland, Maine to Wilmington (average of $296). Flying from Portland, Maine to Wilmington in May is currently the most expensive (average of $400). 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 PWM to ILM?

Find hourly flight availability from Portland 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 26, 2025.

When flying from Portland, Maine to Wilmington, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 16% versus a flight at noon.

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 26, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Portland to Wilmington, see what other customers have to say about Delta, Breeze Airways and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,891 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,891 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,891 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Breeze Airways
8.0
Very good
156 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,891 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,608 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,891 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

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
7,891 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Portland, Maine to Wilmington round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Portland, Maine to Wilmington is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $237 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $242 and $333 round-trip. Delta is priced at 32% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Portland 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 Portland, Maine to Wilmington?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland, Maine to Wilmington (average of $296). Flying from Portland, Maine to Wilmington in May is currently the most expensive (average of $400). 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 Portland to Wilmington

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Portland 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 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$182Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$243Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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