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$147+ 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 5/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ILM — LEX
May 31 — Jun 71
Sun 5/31
Sun 6/7
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 May 1, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Fri 6/265:24 pm
ILM
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LEX
1 stop5h 40m
Delta
Mon 6/296:00 am
LEX
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ILM
1 stop3h 41m
Delta
Deal found 4/30$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 7/158:01 pm
ILM
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LEX
1 stop3h 58m
American Airlines
Sat 7/188:10 pm
LEX
-
ILM
1 stop3h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/27$290
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Thu 5/146:15 pm
ILM
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LEX
1 stop4h 55m
Delta
Mon 5/186:11 pm
LEX
-
ILM
1 stop5h 13m
Delta
Deal found 4/29$319
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Fri 6/268:01 pm
ILM
-
LEX
1 stop4h 00m
American Airlines
Mon 6/294:45 pm
LEX
-
ILM
2 stops7h 04m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/30$405
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 5/85:00 am
ILM
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LEX
1 stop5h 58m
American Airlines
Sun 5/107:00 am
LEX
-
ILM
1 stop5h 11m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/27$419
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 5/234:05 pm
ILM
-
LEX
1 stop7h 54m
United Airlines
Wed 5/2710:12 am
LEX
-
ILM
1 stop5h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/26$507
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Tue 7/214:05 pm
ILM
-
LEX
1 stop8h 09m
United Airlines
Sat 7/257:44 pm
LEX
-
ILM
1 stop19h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/27$567
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Sun 10/182:31 pm
ILM
-
LEX
1 stop3h 12m
American Airlines
Thu 10/228:03 pm
LEX
-
ILM
1 stop4h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/28$585

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 May 1, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$289
(Delta)

One-way from

$147
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$467
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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 May 1, 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

Fri 6/26

5:24 pm-11:04 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Lexington Blue Grass

Mon 6/29

6:00 am-9:41 am

1 stop3h 41m

$289

WilmingtonLexington

ILM - LEX

ILMLEX

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 5/14

6:15 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop4h 55m

Lexington Blue Grass

Mon 5/18

6:11 pm-11:24 pm

1 stop5h 13m

$319

WilmingtonLexington

ILM - LEX

ILMLEX

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 5/23

4:05 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 54m

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 5/27

10:12 am-3:24 pm

1 stop5h 12m

$507

WilmingtonLexington

ILM - LEX

ILMLEX

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 7/21

4:05 pm-12:14 am

1 stop8h 09m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 7/25

7:44 pm-3:24 pm

1 stop19h 40m

$567

WilmingtonLexington

ILM - LEX

ILMLEX

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 5/30

7:30 am-4:43 pm

2 stops9h 13m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 6/13

5:45 pm-3:24 pm

1 stop21h 39m

$608

WilmingtonLexington

ILM - LEX

ILMLEX

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 6/26

9:12 am-4:05 pm

2 stops6h 53m

Lexington Blue Grass

Mon 6/29

4:45 pm-11:49 pm

2 stops7h 04m

$650
Cheapest one-way

WilmingtonLexington

ILM - LEX

ILMLEX

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 5/25

2:35 pm-10:32 am

3 stops43h 57m

$208
Quickest one-way

WilmingtonLexington

ILM - LEX

ILMLEX

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 7/2

4:05 pm-12:14 am

1 stop8h 09m

$259

WilmingtonLexington

ILM - LEX

ILMLEX

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 9/7

4:09 pm-10:33 pm

2 stops30h 24m

$733

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Deals found on 4/29

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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 May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.

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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 May 1, 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
8,464 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

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
8,464 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,464 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

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
7.1
Good
11,684 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,464 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

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 Delta and United Airlines fly from Wilmington to Lexington in about 5h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 14m. There are 455 mi between Wilmington and Lexington. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    According to our current data, Delta ($168), and American Airlines ($228) 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.

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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 May 1, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$168Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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