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$78+ Cheap flights from Wilmington (ILM) to Houston

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ILM — HOU
Jul 7 — Jul 141
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Cheap 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 July 2, 2025.

Round-trip from

$78
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$367
From Wilmington New Hanover County to Houston
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($18 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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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 July 2, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Thu 9/186:50 amILM - IAH
1 stop7h 14mDelta
Mon 9/225:32 pmIAH - ILM
1 stop4h 14mDelta
Deal found 6/30$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Thu 9/185:13 pmILM - HOU
1 stop7h 35mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/2310:15 amHOU - ILM
1 stop5h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/30$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 7/184:59 pmILM - IAH
1 stop8h 41mUnited Airlines
Thu 7/246:25 amIAH - ILM
1 stop7h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/30$274
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 7/185:53 amILM - IAH
1 stop5h 19mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/226:00 amIAH - ILM
1 stop7h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/2$289
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/1812:06 pmILM - IAH
2 stops22h 58mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/248:56 pmIAH - ILM
1 stop13h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/30$301
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Tue 8/56:00 amILM - HOU
1 stop4h 24mDelta
Thu 8/710:19 amHOU - ILM
1 stop5h 47mDelta
Deal found 7/1$392

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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 July 2, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Wilmington to Houston that are best for you.

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Wilmington

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Depart

Return

Price

WilmingtonHouston

ILM - IAH

ILMIAH

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 9/18

6:50 am-1:04 pm

1 stop7h 14m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 9/22

5:32 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop4h 14m

$259

WilmingtonHouston

ILM - HOU

ILMHOU

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 9/18

5:13 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Houston Hobby

Tue 9/23

10:15 am-4:21 pm

1 stop5h 06m

$259

WilmingtonHouston

ILM - IAH

ILMIAH

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 7/18

4:59 pm-12:40 am

1 stop8h 41m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 7/24

6:25 am-3:24 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$274

WilmingtonHouston

ILM - IAH

ILMIAH

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 7/18

5:53 am-10:12 am

1 stop5h 19m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 7/22

6:00 am-2:00 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$289

WilmingtonHouston

ILM - IAH

ILMIAH

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 7/18

12:06 pm-10:04 am

2 stops22h 58m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 7/24

8:56 pm-11:21 am

1 stop13h 25m

$301

WilmingtonHouston

ILM - HOU

ILMHOU

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 8/5

6:00 am-9:24 am

1 stop4h 24m

Houston Hobby

Thu 8/7

10:19 am-5:06 pm

1 stop5h 47m

$392

WilmingtonHouston

ILM - IAH

ILMIAH

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 9/18

1:29 pm-4:54 pm

2 stops28h 25m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 9/22

7:28 pm-10:54 am

2 stops38h 26m

$961

WilmingtonHouston

ILM - HOU

ILMHOU

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 7/9

12:20 pm-2:16 pm

Nonstop2h 56m

$79

WilmingtonHouston

ILM - IAH

ILMIAH

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 7/30

5:51 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$130

WilmingtonHouston

ILM - IAH

ILMIAH

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 7/18

12:06 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop12h 19m

$140

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 7/2

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Best time to book a flight from Wilmington to Houston

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to Houston (average of $230). Flying from Wilmington to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $332). 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 July 2, 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 62% 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 October 27, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Wilmington to Houston flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings 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 July 2, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Delta, and Avelo 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.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Avelo Airlines
7.4
Good

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 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 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 79% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Avelo Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $79. Delta flights start at $130 while deals on United Airlines start at $221 one-way.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to Houston (average of $230). Flying from Wilmington to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $332). 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 Wilmington to Houston

Discover the top 2 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 July 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$158Average$523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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