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$274+ Cheap flights from Wilmington to Lexington (ILM - LEX)

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 2/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ILM — LEX
Feb 20 — Feb 271
Fri 2/20
Fri 2/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Wilmington to Lexington

Cheapest flights from Wilmington to Lexington
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Wilmington to Lexington. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/215:08 am
ILM
-
LEX
1 stop5h 43m
American Airlines
Sun 2/225:00 am
LEX
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ILM
1 stop5h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/21$274
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 4/306:00 am
ILM
-
LEX
1 stop4h 31m
American Airlines
Mon 5/46:00 am
LEX
-
ILM
1 stop6h 24m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/21$427
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/48:40 am
ILM
-
LEX
2 stops11h 51m
United Airlines
Sun 2/82:00 pm
LEX
-
ILM
2 stops9h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/20$730
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Thu 4/305:01 pm
ILM
-
LEX
2 stops30h 43m
United Airlines
Mon 5/47:30 pm
LEX
-
ILM
2 stops28h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/21$973
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/297:00 am
ILM
-
LEX
2 stops13h 23m
United Airlines
Wed 9/25:50 pm
LEX
-
ILM
2 stops20h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/19$978

Find flight deals from Wilmington to Lexington

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Wilmington (ILM) to Lexington (LEX). 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 January 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$274
(American Airlines)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$267
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Wilmington to Lexington 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 January 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Wilmington to Lexington that are best for you.

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WilmingtonLexington

ILM - LEX

ILMLEX

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 2/21

5:08 am-10:51 am

1 stop5h 43m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 2/22

5:00 am-10:33 am

1 stop5h 33m

$274

WilmingtonLexington

ILM - LEX

ILMLEX

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 4/30

6:00 am-10:31 am

1 stop4h 31m

Lexington Blue Grass

Mon 5/4

6:00 am-12:24 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$427

WilmingtonLexington

ILM - LEX

ILMLEX

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 2/4

8:40 am-8:31 pm

2 stops11h 51m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 2/8

2:00 pm-11:57 pm

2 stops9h 57m

$730

WilmingtonLexington

ILM - LEX

ILMLEX

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 4/30

5:01 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops30h 43m

Lexington Blue Grass

Mon 5/4

7:30 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops28h 14m

$973

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Deals found on 1/21

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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 Lexington in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Lexington from Wilmington with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to Lexington (average of $31). Flying from Wilmington to Lexington 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Lexington

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Lexington. 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 Lexington. Reviews last updated January 21, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta and American Airlines from Wilmington to Lexington. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,089 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

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
8,089 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,089 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

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
11,174 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,089 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

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

  • How long is the flight from Wilmington to Lexington?

    Airlines like American Airlines fly from Wilmington to Lexington in about 5h 43m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 455 mi between Wilmington and Lexington.

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

    According to our current data, Delta ($168), and American Airlines ($293) offers the cheapest pricing from Wilmington to Lexington. Users have found that Delta is 58% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to Lexington (average of $31). Flying from Wilmington to Lexington 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 2 airlines flying from Wilmington to Lexington

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Wilmington to Lexington. 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 January 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$168Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$293Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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