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$231+ Cheap flights from Wilmington to Columbia (ILM - CAE)

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 2/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ILM — CAE
Nov 28 — Dec 51
Fri 11/28
Fri 12/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Wilmington to Columbia
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/16:25 amILM - CAE
1 stop4h 24mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/48:10 amCAE - ILM
1 stop5h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/27$487
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Fri 11/77:43 pmILM - CAE
1 stop3h 27mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/98:00 pmCAE - ILM
1 stop3h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$497
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/116:25 amILM - CAE
2 stops15h 05mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/1510:20 amCAE - ILM
2 stops13h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/27$698
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/74:27 pmILM - CAE
2 stops17h 32mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/92:50 pmCAE - ILM
2 stops25h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$1,126

Cheap flight deals from Wilmington to Columbia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Wilmington (ILM) to Columbia (CAE). 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 October 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$698
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$231
(American Airlines)
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WilmingtonColumbia

ILM - CAE

ILMCAE

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 11/11

6:25 am-9:30 pm

2 stops15h 05m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 11/15

10:20 am-11:50 pm

2 stops13h 30m

$698

WilmingtonColumbia

ILM - CAE

ILMCAE

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 2/12

5:08 am-10:37 am

1 stop5h 29m

$231

WilmingtonColumbia

ILM - CAE

ILMCAE

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 2/12

2:15 pm-1:13 pm

2 stops22h 58m

$237

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Deals found on 10/27

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

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to Columbia (average of $191). Flying from Wilmington to Columbia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $342). 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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  • How long is the flight from Wilmington to Columbia?

    United Airlines can get you from Wilmington to Columbia in just under 15h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Wilmington and Columbia are separated by a distance of 186 mi.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to Columbia (average of $191). Flying from Wilmington to Columbia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $342). 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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