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$157+ Cheap flights from Wilmington to New Orleans (ILM - MSY)

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ILM — MSY
Aug 22 — Aug 291
Sat 8/22
Sat 8/29
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 July 23, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 8/146:04 pm
ILM
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MSY
2 stops23h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/178:00 am
MSY
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ILM
1 stop8h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/22$255
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Thu 8/138:20 pm
ILM
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MSY
2 stops45h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/196:17 pm
MSY
-
ILM
1 stop25h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/23$294
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/204:16 pm
ILM
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MSY
1 stop20h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 10/245:02 pm
MSY
-
ILM
2 stops20h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/19$295
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Wed 8/124:44 pm
ILM
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MSY
1 stop8h 09m
United Airlines
Mon 8/177:00 am
MSY
-
ILM
1 stop7h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/19$309
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/36:04 pm
ILM
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MSY
1 stop18h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/78:00 am
MSY
-
ILM
1 stop8h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/19$311
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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.
Sat 8/224:44 pm
ILM
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MSY
1 stop6h 57m
United Airlines
Mon 8/247:00 am
MSY
-
ILM
1 stop7h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/21$319
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Fri 9/186:14 pm
ILM
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MSY
1 stop6h 39m
United Airlines
Mon 9/217:00 am
MSY
-
ILM
1 stop7h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/19$324
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Thu 8/204:44 pm
ILM
-
MSY
1 stop8h 09m
United Airlines
Tue 8/2510:24 am
MSY
-
ILM
2 stops12h 33m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/19$329
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 8/63:42 pm
ILM
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MSY
1 stop8h 04m
United Airlines
Mon 8/177:00 am
MSY
-
ILM
1 stop7h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/22$334
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Thu 10/88:01 pm
ILM
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MSY
1 stop27h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/151:00 pm
MSY
-
ILM
1 stop7h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/23$340
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/266:30 am
ILM
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MSY
1 stop18h 07m
Delta
Wed 9/305:15 am
MSY
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ILM
1 stop7h 26m
Delta
Deal found 7/21$345

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 July 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$255
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$170
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$445
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 25% potential increase in price ($189 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 11% potential price decrease ($57 potential savings vs. average 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 July 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Wilmington to New Orleans that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

WilmingtonNew Orleans

ILM - MSY

ILMMSY

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 8/12

4:44 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop8h 09m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 8/17

7:00 am-3:18 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$309

WilmingtonNew Orleans

ILM - MSY

ILMMSY

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 9/28

5:50 pm-10:13 pm

1 stop5h 23m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 10/2

3:51 pm-11:50 am

2 stops18h 59m

$450

WilmingtonNew Orleans

ILM - MSY

ILMMSY

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 8/27

1:06 pm-11:53 pm

2 stops11h 47m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 8/30

7:00 am-3:37 pm

1 stop7h 37m

$451

WilmingtonNew Orleans

ILM - MSY

ILMMSY

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 9/28

2:45 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop23h 10m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 10/2

5:30 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop19h 20m

$584

WilmingtonNew Orleans

ILM - MSY

ILMMSY

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 8/20

4:44 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop8h 09m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 8/25

7:00 am-11:57 pm

3 stops15h 57m

$599

WilmingtonNew Orleans

ILM - MSY

ILMMSY

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 8/16

4:44 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop8h 09m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 8/20

7:00 am-3:18 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$628
Quickest round-trip

WilmingtonNew Orleans

ILM - MSY

ILMMSY

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 10/18

5:48 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop5h 37m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 10/23

7:45 am-1:39 pm

1 stop4h 54m

$655
Cheapest one-way

WilmingtonNew Orleans

ILM - MSY

ILMMSY

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 11/12

8:01 pm-10:09 pm

1 stop27h 08m

$157

WilmingtonNew Orleans

ILM - MSY

ILMMSY

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 10/5

3:10 pm-7:00 pm

3 stops28h 50m

$210

WilmingtonNew Orleans

ILM - MSY

ILMMSY

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 11/11

6:00 am-4:53 pm

2 stops11h 53m

$314

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Deals found on 7/20

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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 July.
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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to New Orleans (average of $428). Flying from Wilmington to New Orleans in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,183). 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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Wilmington to New Orleans flights typically cost between $339 and $618 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $255 on Multiple Airlines (Aug 14-Aug 17).

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 July 23, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican 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
7.8
Good
8,479 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

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
7.8
Good
8,479 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,479 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,024 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,479 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

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
11,832 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,479 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

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 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, Delta, and JetBlue fly from Wilmington to New Orleans in about 5h 23m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 17h 47m. 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?

    American Airlines, at $318, was found to be the cheapest airline from Wilmington to New Orleans.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and United Airlines. American Airlines is currently priced 43% 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to New Orleans (average of $428). Flying from Wilmington to New Orleans in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,183). 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 3 airlines flying from Wilmington to New Orleans

Discover the top 3 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 July 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$318Average$519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$402Average$538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$445Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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