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$179+ Cheap flights from Wilmington to New Orleans (ILM - MSY)

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 6/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ILM — MSY
Jun 28 — Jul 51
Sun 6/28
Sun 7/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Wilmington to New Orleans

Cheapest flights from Wilmington to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Wilmington to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 29, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/192:25 pm
ILM
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MSY
1 stop4h 32m
Breeze Airways
Mon 6/228:00 am
MSY
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ILM
1 stop4h 25m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 5/26$308
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/27. 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.
Thu 8/274:44 pm
ILM
-
MSY
1 stop6h 57m
United Airlines
Mon 8/317:00 am
MSY
-
ILM
1 stop7h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/27$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/258:12 pm
ILM
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MSY
1 stop4h 57m
American Airlines
Sat 8/16:26 pm
MSY
-
ILM
1 stop4h 07m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/26$359
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/25. 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.
Fri 6/262:25 pm
ILM
-
MSY
1 stop4h 32m
Breeze Airways
Mon 6/298:00 am
MSY
-
ILM
1 stop4h 25m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 5/25$363
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/24. 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 7/243:42 pm
ILM
-
MSY
1 stop8h 04m
United Airlines
Sun 7/266:30 am
MSY
-
ILM
1 stop7h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/24$367
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. 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 6/67:30 am
ILM
-
MSY
1 stop8h 12m
United Airlines
Tue 6/96:30 am
MSY
-
ILM
1 stop7h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/26$369
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/27. 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.
Thu 8/274:44 pm
ILM
-
MSY
1 stop6h 57m
United Airlines
Sun 8/307:00 am
MSY
-
ILM
1 stop7h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/27$389
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/1610:46 am
ILM
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MSY
1 stop27h 01m
Breeze Airways
Fri 6/198:00 am
MSY
-
ILM
1 stop4h 25m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 5/26$397
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. 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.
Wed 6/107:30 am
ILM
-
MSY
2 stops10h 19m
United Airlines
Sun 6/146:30 am
MSY
-
ILM
1 stop7h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/26$403
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/24. 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 8/154:44 pm
ILM
-
MSY
1 stop6h 57m
United Airlines
Wed 8/197:00 am
MSY
-
ILM
1 stop7h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/24$404
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/25. 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 6/173:41 pm
ILM
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MSY
1 stop8h 05m
United Airlines
Wed 6/2411:42 am
MSY
-
ILM
2 stops11h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/25$409

Find flight deals from Wilmington to New Orleans

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Wilmington (ILM) to New Orleans (MSY). 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 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$308
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$179
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$484
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($133 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Wilmington to New Orleans 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 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Wilmington to New Orleans that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

WilmingtonNew Orleans

ILM - MSY

ILMMSY

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 8/27

4:44 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop6h 57m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 8/30

7:00 am-3:37 pm

1 stop7h 37m

$389

WilmingtonNew Orleans

ILM - MSY

ILMMSY

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 6/19

2:26 pm-8:32 pm

1 stop7h 06m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 6/23

5:07 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop4h 49m

$403

WilmingtonNew Orleans

ILM - MSY

ILMMSY

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 6/17

3:41 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop8h 05m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 6/24

11:42 am-11:50 pm

2 stops11h 08m

$409

WilmingtonNew Orleans

ILM - MSY

ILMMSY

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 6/10

3:41 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop8h 05m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 6/14

6:30 am-2:56 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$442
Quickest round-trip

WilmingtonNew Orleans

ILM - MSY

ILMMSY

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 9/25

5:50 pm-10:13 pm

1 stop5h 23m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 9/28

5:03 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$447

WilmingtonNew Orleans

ILM - MSY

ILMMSY

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 7/2

8:20 pm-6:05 pm

2 stops22h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 7/6

8:00 am-5:24 pm

1 stop8h 24m

$463

WilmingtonNew Orleans

ILM - MSY

ILMMSY

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 6/11

6:50 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop5h 59m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 6/16

7:28 am-1:41 pm

1 stop5h 13m

$489

WilmingtonNew Orleans

ILM - MSY

ILMMSY

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 7/2

4:30 pm-2:49 pm

1 stop23h 19m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 7/6

8:00 am-5:24 pm

1 stop8h 24m

$493

WilmingtonNew Orleans

ILM - MSY

ILMMSY

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 6/11

3:41 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop8h 05m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 6/14

6:30 am-2:56 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$501
Cheapest one-way

WilmingtonNew Orleans

ILM - MSY

ILMMSY

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 6/16

10:46 am-12:47 pm

1 stop27h 01m

$179

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Compare providers for flights from Wilmington to New Orleans

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New Orleans 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 New Orleans

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to New Orleans (average of $344). Flying from Wilmington to New Orleans in January is currently the most expensive (average of $878). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Wilmington to New Orleans?

Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Orleans. 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 New Orleans. Reviews last updated May 29, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta and American Airlines from Wilmington to New Orleans have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,419 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Delta
7.9
Good
8,419 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,419 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,643 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,419 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Wilmington to New Orleans. 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 New Orleans?

    Airlines like United Airlines and Delta fly from Wilmington to New Orleans in about 6h 57m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 09m. The distance from Wilmington to New Orleans is about 780 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Delta, at $179, was found to be the cheapest airline from Wilmington to New Orleans. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be American Airlines. Delta is currently priced 64% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Wilmington to New Orleans?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wilmington to New Orleans 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 New Orleans?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to New Orleans (average of $344). Flying from Wilmington to New Orleans in January is currently the most expensive (average of $878). 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 New Orleans

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Wilmington to New Orleans. 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 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$179Average$489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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