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$147+ Cheap flights from Wilmington (ILM) to Houston

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 12/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ILM — HOU
Jan 15 — Jan 221
Thu 1/15
Thu 1/22
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Cheap flight deals from Wilmington to Houston

Cheapest flights from Wilmington to Houston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Wilmington to Houston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 16, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
Sun 12/146:02 pmILM - IAH
1 stop6h 57mDelta
Wed 1/75:30 amIAH - ILM
1 stop7h 13mDelta
Deal found 12/13$349
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
Sun 12/148:39 pmILM - IAH
1 stop4h 43mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/72:41 pmIAH - ILM
2 stops7h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/13$354
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Thu 12/186:00 amILM - IAH
1 stop7h 31mDelta
Wed 12/316:00 amIAH - ILM
1 stop6h 22mDelta
Deal found 12/15$364
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/229:10 amILM - IAH
1 stop26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/107:45 amIAH - ILM
2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$392
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
Sun 12/145:21 pmILM - IAH
2 stops16h 57mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/76:50 pmIAH - ILM
2 stops16h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/13$410
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 12/236:23 amILM - IAH
1 stop6h 12mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/16:00 amIAH - ILM
1 stop6h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/14$424
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/251:21 pmILM - IAH
2 stops9h 45mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/16:00 amIAH - ILM
1 stop6h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$430
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/184:42 pmILM - IAH
1 stop16h 22mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/316:05 pmIAH - ILM
2 stops13h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$441
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/255:14 pmILM - IAH
1 stop5h 52mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/287:26 amIAH - ILM
1 stop8h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$445
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/175:23 pmILM - IAH
1 stop6h 00mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/222:53 pmIAH - ILM
1 stop6h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$455
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/176:18 amILM - HOU
1 stop6h 27mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/224:17 pmHOU - ILM
1 stop4h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$455
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3010:45 amILM - IAH
2 stops37h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/312:50 pmIAH - ILM
1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$465

Find flight deals from Wilmington to Houston

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Wilmington (ILM) to Houston (HO1). 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 December 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$187
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$147
(Kiwi.com)

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Average price

$365
From Wilmington New Hanover County to Houston
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Wilmington to Houston 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 December 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Wilmington to Houston that are best for you.

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WilmingtonHouston

ILM - IAH

ILMIAH

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 2/18

11:48 am-9:01 pm

1 stop10h 13m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 2/19

7:06 pm-12:48 pm

1 stop16h 42m

$198

WilmingtonHouston

ILM - IAH

ILMIAH

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 2/20

4:18 pm-6:28 pm

2 stops27h 10m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 2/22

6:30 am-4:50 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$223

WilmingtonHouston

ILM - IAH

ILMIAH

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 2/6

2:08 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop10h 26m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 2/9

7:45 am-8:20 pm

1 stop11h 35m

$225

WilmingtonHouston

ILM - IAH

ILMIAH

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 2/27

6:24 pm-12:10 am

1 stop6h 46m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 3/2

6:30 am-3:33 pm

1 stop8h 03m

$232

WilmingtonHouston

ILM - IAH

ILMIAH

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 1/15

2:00 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 1/20

6:05 am-11:49 am

1 stop4h 44m

$237

WilmingtonHouston

ILM - IAH

ILMIAH

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 1/25

5:34 pm-8:40 am

1 stop16h 06m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 1/28

3:18 pm-10:20 pm

3 stops30h 02m

$247

WilmingtonHouston

ILM - IAH

ILMIAH

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 2/5

2:25 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops27h 45m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 2/9

7:45 am-8:20 pm

1 stop11h 35m

$248

WilmingtonHouston

ILM - IAH

ILMIAH

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 1/23

3:50 pm-3:19 pm

2 stops24h 29m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 1/26

7:45 am-8:20 pm

1 stop11h 35m

$261

WilmingtonHouston

ILM - HOU

ILMHOU

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 3/28

4:30 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop6h 58m

Houston Hobby

Sun 3/29

6:00 am-1:33 pm

1 stop6h 33m

$269

WilmingtonHouston

ILM - IAH

ILMIAH

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 1/9

5:41 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 1/12

7:15 am-1:49 pm

1 stop5h 34m

$279

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Best time to book a flight from Wilmington to Houston

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Houston from Wilmington with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Wilmington to Houston

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to Houston (average of $72). Flying from Wilmington to Houston in December is currently the most expensive (average of $251). 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 HOU?

Find hourly flight availability from Wilmington to Houston. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 16, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Wilmington to Houston in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 41% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Houston

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Houston. 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 Houston. Reviews last updated December 16, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Avelo Airlines, and American Airlines from Wilmington to Houston by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Avelo Airlines
7.5
Good
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,049 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Wilmington to Houston. 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 from for flights from Wilmington to Houston?

    Most people fly from Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM) if they book a flight from Wilmington to Houston. On average, New Hanover County has 0 outbound flights to Houston per day from 3 airlines. Wilmington New Hanover County is conveniently located just 4.3 mi from Wilmington’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Wilmington to Houston?

    There are many flights that can get you from Wilmington to Houston in 5h 55m. Fly via Delta or American Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 1065 mi between Wilmington and Houston. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Avelo Airlines, at $78, was found to be the cheapest airline from Wilmington to Houston.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and American Airlines. Avelo Airlines is 77% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to Houston (average of $72). Flying from Wilmington to Houston in December is currently the most expensive (average of $251). 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 Houston

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Wilmington to Houston. 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 December 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Avelo AirlinesCheapest$78Average$84FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$158Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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