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$389+ 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 10/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ILM — LEX
oct. 17 — oct. 241
vie. 10/17
vie. 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 septiembre 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$389
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$436
From Wilmington New Hanover County to Lexington Blue Grass
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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 septiembre 17, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
vie. 10/101:00 pmILM - LEX
1 stop20h 07mMultiple Airlines
dom. 10/129:41 pmLEX - ILM
1 stop14h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$389
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
mar. 10/76:45 pmILM - LEX
1 stop4h 30mAmerican Airlines
dom. 10/128:02 pmLEX - ILM
1 stop4h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/16$437
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
mié. 10/16:25 amILM - LEX
1 stop5h 44mAmerican Airlines
dom. 10/55:57 pmLEX - ILM
1 stop4h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/16$442
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
lun. 10/61:21 pmILM - LEX
1 stop6h 11mAmerican Airlines
vie. 10/108:02 pmLEX - ILM
1 stop4h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$455
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
jue. 10/95:00 amILM - LEX
1 stop5h 33mAmerican Airlines
dom. 10/128:02 pmLEX - ILM
1 stop4h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/16$585
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 9/307:05 amILM - LEX
2 stops10h 15mUnited Airlines
sáb. 10/410:37 amLEX - ILM
2 stops12h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$629

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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

vie. 10/10

1:00 pm-9:07 am

1 stop20h 07m

Lexington Blue Grass

dom. 10/12

7:25 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops16h 55m

$428

WilmingtonLexington

ILM - LEX

ILMLEX

Wilmington New Hanover County

mar. 10/7

6:45 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop4h 30m

Lexington Blue Grass

dom. 10/12

8:02 pm-12:08 am

1 stop4h 06m

$437

WilmingtonLexington

ILM - LEX

ILMLEX

Wilmington New Hanover County

lun. 10/6

1:21 pm-7:32 pm

1 stop6h 11m

Lexington Blue Grass

vie. 10/10

8:02 pm-12:08 am

1 stop4h 06m

$455

WilmingtonLexington

ILM - LEX

ILMLEX

Wilmington New Hanover County

mié. 10/1

3:13 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops7h 57m

Lexington Blue Grass

dom. 10/5

5:57 pm-10:07 pm

1 stop4h 10m

$525

WilmingtonLexington

ILM - LEX

ILMLEX

Wilmington New Hanover County

jue. 10/9

5:00 am-10:33 am

1 stop5h 33m

Lexington Blue Grass

dom. 10/12

8:02 pm-12:08 am

1 stop4h 06m

$585

WilmingtonLexington

ILM - LEX

ILMLEX

Wilmington New Hanover County

mar. 9/30

7:05 am-5:20 pm

2 stops10h 15m

Lexington Blue Grass

sáb. 10/4

10:37 am-11:24 pm

2 stops12h 47m

$629

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Deals found on 9/16

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to Lexington (average of $303). Flying from Wilmington to Lexington in April is currently the most expensive (average of $390). 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 LEX?

Find hourly flight availability from Wilmington to Lexington. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated septiembre 17, 2025.

When flying from Wilmington to Lexington, 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 39% versus a flight in the morning.

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 septiembre 17, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown 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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.4

Overall

7.2

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.4

Overall

7.2

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

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 4h 30m. 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 is the cheapest airline to fly from Wilmington to Lexington round-trip?

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($253), offers the cheapest pricing from Wilmington to Lexington. Users have found that American Airlines is 27% 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.

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    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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to Lexington (average of $303). Flying from Wilmington to Lexington in April is currently the most expensive (average of $390). 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 airline flying from Wilmington to Lexington

Discover the top airline 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 septiembre 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$253Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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