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$228+ Cheap flights from Wilmington to Lexington (ILM - LEX)

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 11/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ILM — LEX
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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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 October 30, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 12/46:39 amILM - LEX
1 stop4h 15mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/76:10 pmLEX - ILM
1 stop3h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/29$229
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 12/52:07 pmILM - LEX
2 stops9h 07mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/78:09 pmLEX - ILM
1 stop3h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/29$234
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1210:23 amILM - LEX
1 stop6h 32mDelta
Sun 11/166:00 amLEX - ILM
1 stop3h 38mDelta
Deal found 10/28$259
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Fri 12/56:02 pmILM - LEX
1 stop6h 06mDelta
Sun 12/76:05 amLEX - ILM
1 stop3h 36mDelta
Deal found 10/29$314
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 11/14:52 pmILM - LEX
1 stop7h 28mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/42:11 pmLEX - ILM
1 stop8h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/29$379
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.
Wed 11/1210:16 amILM - LEX
2 stops7h 13mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/166:08 pmLEX - ILM
1 stop3h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$404
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.
Wed 11/52:07 pmILM - LEX
1 stop4h 44mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/96:08 pmLEX - ILM
1 stop3h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$419

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 October 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$229
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$228
(Delta)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$326
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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 October 30, 2025.
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

Thu 12/4

6:39 am-10:54 am

1 stop4h 15m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 12/7

6:10 pm-9:51 pm

1 stop3h 41m

$229

WilmingtonLexington

ILM - LEX

ILMLEX

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 12/5

2:07 pm-11:14 pm

2 stops9h 07m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 12/7

8:09 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop3h 34m

$234

WilmingtonLexington

ILM - LEX

ILMLEX

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 11/12

10:23 am-4:55 pm

1 stop6h 32m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 11/16

6:00 am-9:38 am

1 stop3h 38m

$259

WilmingtonLexington

ILM - LEX

ILMLEX

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 12/5

6:02 pm-12:08 am

1 stop6h 06m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 12/7

6:05 am-9:41 am

1 stop3h 36m

$314

WilmingtonLexington

ILM - LEX

ILMLEX

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 3/25

2:30 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop4h 25m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 3/28

5:49 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$334

WilmingtonLexington

ILM - LEX

ILMLEX

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 11/12

10:16 am-5:29 pm

2 stops7h 13m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 11/16

6:08 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop3h 57m

$404

WilmingtonLexington

ILM - LEX

ILMLEX

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 3/25

5:27 am-12:26 pm

2 stops6h 59m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 3/28

2:11 pm-10:08 pm

1 stop7h 57m

$427

WilmingtonLexington

ILM - LEX

ILMLEX

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 11/21

2:23 pm-7:14 pm

1 stop4h 51m

$228

WilmingtonLexington

ILM - LEX

ILMLEX

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 11/22

10:23 am-2:55 pm

1 stop4h 32m

$228

WilmingtonLexington

ILM - LEX

ILMLEX

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 11/21

4:27 pm-10:17 pm

2 stops29h 50m

$469

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Compare providers for flights from Wilmington to Lexington

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 October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 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-Lexington flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Wilmington-Lexington flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 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-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.
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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 $228). 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 October 30, 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 at noon, which can drop the price by up to 46% 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 October 30, 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
11,030 reviews

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.2

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
11,030 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,030 reviews

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.2

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 and Delta fly from Wilmington to Lexington in about 4h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 17m. There are 455 mi between Wilmington and Lexington. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Wilmington to Lexington round-trip?

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($288), offers the cheapest pricing from Wilmington to Lexington. Users have found that American Airlines is 18% 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 $228). 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 October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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