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 53% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Wilmington-New Orleans 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-New Orleans flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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.

$178+ Flights from Wilmington to New Orleans

Q: 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 $420 and $571 in December. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $178 on Multiple Airlines (Dec 1-Dec 4).

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Round-trip from	$178 (Kiwi.com)
Popular in	October
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Average price	$478

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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 November 13, 2025.

Mon 12/13:17 pmILM - MSY

1 stop28h 02mMultiple Airlines

Thu 12/42:02 pmMSY - ILM

1 stop5h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/11

$178

Fri 12/121:00 pmILM - MSY

1 stop10h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sun 12/145:59 pmMSY - ILM

1 stop25h 56mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/11

$223

Thu 11/272:10 pmILM - MSY

1 stop19h 57mMultiple Airlines

Wed 12/31:00 pmMSY - ILM

2 stops30h 32mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/11

$270

Fri 11/285:55 pmILM - MSY

2 stops22h 21mMultiple Airlines

Tue 12/28:54 amMSY - ILM

1 stop11h 04mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/11

$278

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Wilmington to New Orleans that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated November 13, 2025.

Mon 12/13:17 pmILM - MSY

1 stop28h 02mMultiple Airlines

Thu 12/42:02 pmMSY - ILM

1 stop5h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/11

$178

Fri 12/121:00 pmILM - MSY

1 stop10h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sun 12/145:59 pmMSY - ILM

1 stop25h 56mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/11

$223

Thu 11/272:10 pmILM - MSY

1 stop19h 57mMultiple Airlines

Wed 12/31:00 pmMSY - ILM

2 stops30h 32mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/11

$270

Fri 11/285:55 pmILM - MSY

2 stops22h 21mMultiple Airlines

Tue 12/28:54 amMSY - ILM

1 stop11h 04mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/11

$278

Wed 3/114:03 pmILM - MSY

1 stop7h 51mMultiple Airlines

Sat 3/146:15 amMSY - ILM

1 stop15h 51mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/12

$280

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Thu 11/272:10 pmILM - MSY

1 stop19h 57mMultiple Airlines

Wed 12/31:00 pmMSY - ILM

2 stops30h 32mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/11

$270

Fri 11/285:55 pmILM - MSY

2 stops22h 21mMultiple Airlines

Tue 12/28:54 amMSY - ILM

1 stop11h 04mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/11

$278

Mon 12/13:17 pmILM - MSY

1 stop28h 02mMultiple Airlines

Thu 12/42:02 pmMSY - ILM

1 stop5h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/11

$178

Fri 12/121:00 pmILM - MSY

1 stop10h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sun 12/145:59 pmMSY - ILM

1 stop25h 56mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/11

$223

One-way flights from Wilmington to New Orleans
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Fri 11/283:17 pmILM - MSY

2 stops24h 59mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/12

$190

Sat 11/296:40 pmILM - MSY

1 stop14h 14mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/12

$303

Sat 12/204:35 pmILM - MSY

1 stop4h 47mDelta

Deal found 11/13

$309

Sat 12/205:05 pmILM - MSY

3 stops20h 51mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/11

$574

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Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 12/1

3:17 pm-6:19 pm

1 stop28h 02m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 12/4

2:02 pm-8:32 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$178

WilmingtonNew Orleans

ILM - MSY

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Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 12/12

1:00 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop10h 50m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 12/14

5:59 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop25h 56m

$223

WilmingtonNew Orleans

ILM - MSY

ILMMSY

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 11/27

2:10 pm-9:07 am

1 stop19h 57m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/3

1:00 pm-8:32 pm

2 stops30h 32m

$270

WilmingtonNew Orleans

ILM - MSY

ILMMSY

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 11/28

5:55 pm-3:16 pm

2 stops22h 21m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 12/2

8:54 am-8:58 pm

1 stop11h 04m

$278

WilmingtonNew Orleans

ILM - MSY

ILMMSY

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 3/11

4:03 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop7h 51m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 3/14

6:15 am-11:06 pm

1 stop15h 51m

$280

WilmingtonNew Orleans

ILM - MSY

ILMMSY

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 11/28

3:17 pm-3:16 pm

2 stops24h 59m

$190

WilmingtonNew Orleans

ILM - MSY

ILMMSY

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 11/29

6:40 pm-7:54 am

1 stop14h 14m

$303

WilmingtonNew Orleans

ILM - MSY

ILMMSY

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 12/20

4:35 pm-9:52 pm

1 stop6h 17m

$309

WilmingtonNew Orleans

ILM - MSY

ILMMSY

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 12/20

5:05 pm-12:56 pm

3 stops20h 51m

$574

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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.

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Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Wilmington-New Orleans 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-New Orleans flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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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 $98). Flying from Wilmington to New Orleans in August is currently the most expensive (average of $199). 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 MSY?

It’s optimal to fly from Wilmington to New Orleans in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 22% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Wilmington to New Orleans?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Wilmington to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

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

8,007 reviews

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

8,007 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,007 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,051 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,007 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

Related info for your journey

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 53% 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 $98). Flying from Wilmington to New Orleans in August is currently the most expensive (average of $199). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$179	Average$423	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$248	Average$376	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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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?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ILM to MSY?

What is the cheapest day to fly from Wilmington to New Orleans?

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

Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

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

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