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.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Wilmington to New Orleans one-way?

For one-way options, check prices for United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $239. Users have also found prices from $324 and $339 on Delta and American Airlines, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Orleans ranges from 3.3 - 6.4 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.4 in. October is typically the driest time to visit New Orleans when rainfall is around 3.3 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Orleans, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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

Flights from Wilmington to New Orleans are found to be more expensive on Sunday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to New Orleans.

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

June can be a great time to fly to New Orleans from Wilmington with a flight ticket averaging about $388. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of June for as cheap as $211. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of September.

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

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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 $333 and $348 in September. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $200 on Multiple Airlines (Sep 19-Sep 21).

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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 August 18, 2025.

Fri 9/195:42 pmILM - MSY

1 stop7h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sun 9/219:08 pmMSY - ILM

2 stops24h 11mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/18

$200

Tue 9/305:36 pmILM - MSY

1 stop6h 24mDelta

Sat 10/45:25 amMSY - ILM

1 stop4h 30mDelta

Deal found 8/18

$319

Tue 9/3010:27 amILM - MSY

2 stops7h 57mAmerican Airlines

Sat 10/45:18 pmMSY - ILM

1 stop5h 14mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/17

$324

Fri 8/2912:06 pmILM - MSY

1 stop11h 22mMultiple Airlines

Mon 9/15:20 amMSY - ILM

1 stop5h 01mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/15

$348

Wed 12/310:20 amILM - MSY

1 stop5h 04mDelta

Sun 12/77:30 amMSY - ILM

1 stop5h 03mDelta

Deal found 8/18

$353

Wed 9/35:34 pmILM - MSY

1 stop6h 26mDelta

Wed 9/107:25 amMSY - ILM

1 stop5h 25mDelta

Deal found 8/16

$371

Wed 9/37:05 amILM - MSY

1 stop8h 05mUnited Airlines

Wed 9/1012:40 pmMSY - ILM

2 stops9h 29mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/16

$374

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Fri 9/195:42 pmILM - MSY

1 stop7h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sun 9/219:08 pmMSY - ILM

2 stops24h 11mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/18

$200

Sat 1/316:00 amILM - MSY

1 stop4h 38mDelta

Sat 2/76:10 amMSY - ILM

1 stop6h 24mDelta

Deal found 8/16

$319

Tue 9/303:13 pmILM - MSY

2 stops8h 35mAmerican Airlines

Sat 10/45:18 pmMSY - ILM

1 stop5h 14mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/16

$324

Tue 9/306:00 amILM - MSY

1 stop4h 52mDelta

Sat 10/46:25 amMSY - ILM

1 stop3h 30mDelta

Deal found 8/16

$319

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Fri 8/2912:06 pmILM - MSY

1 stop11h 22mMultiple Airlines

Mon 9/15:20 amMSY - ILM

1 stop5h 01mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/15

$348

Mon 9/17:15 pmILM - MSY

3 stops45h 53mMultiple Airlines

Fri 9/59:12 amMSY - ILM

1 stop12h 07mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/17

$353

Wed 9/35:34 pmILM - MSY

1 stop6h 26mDelta

Wed 9/107:25 amMSY - ILM

1 stop5h 25mDelta

Deal found 8/16

$371

Wed 9/37:05 amILM - MSY

1 stop8h 05mUnited Airlines

Wed 9/1012:40 pmMSY - ILM

2 stops9h 29mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/16

$374

Fri 9/195:42 pmILM - MSY

1 stop7h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sun 9/219:08 pmMSY - ILM

2 stops24h 11mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/18

$200

Tue 9/305:36 pmILM - MSY

1 stop6h 24mDelta

Sat 10/45:25 amMSY - ILM

1 stop4h 30mDelta

Deal found 8/18

$319

Tue 9/3010:27 amILM - MSY

2 stops7h 57mAmerican Airlines

Sat 10/45:18 pmMSY - ILM

1 stop5h 14mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/17

$324

One-way flights from Wilmington to New Orleans
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Fri 12/53:42 pmILM - MSY

1 stop9h 11mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/17

$239

Tue 1/132:43 pmILM - MSY

1 stop8h 49mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/17

$274

Wed 12/36:00 amILM - MSY

1 stop3h 57mDelta

Deal found 8/16

$324

Mon 12/16:44 amILM - MSY

1 stop7h 49mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/16

$339

Fri 12/58:27 pmILM - MSY

3 stops39h 05mBreeze Airways

Deal found 8/17

$347

Wed 12/33:42 pmILM - MSY

2 stops30h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/16

$807

Mon 12/13:48 pmILM - MSY

2 stops19h 31mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/16

$896

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Fri 9/19

5:42 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop7h 10m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 9/21

9:08 pm-10:19 pm

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Sat 1/31

6:00 am-9:38 am

1 stop4h 38m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 2/7

6:10 am-1:34 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$319

WilmingtonNew Orleans

ILM - MSY

ILMMSY

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 9/30

6:00 am-9:52 am

1 stop4h 52m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 10/4

6:25 am-10:55 am

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$319

WilmingtonNew Orleans

ILM - MSY

ILMMSY

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 9/30

3:13 pm-10:48 pm

2 stops8h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 10/4

5:18 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop5h 14m

$324

WilmingtonNew Orleans

ILM - MSY

ILMMSY

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 12/5

3:42 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop9h 11m

$239

WilmingtonNew Orleans

ILM - MSY

ILMMSY

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 1/13

2:43 pm-10:32 pm

1 stop8h 49m

$274

WilmingtonNew Orleans

ILM - MSY

ILMMSY

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 12/3

6:00 am-8:57 am

1 stop3h 57m

$324

WilmingtonNew Orleans

ILM - MSY

ILMMSY

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 12/1

6:44 am-1:33 pm

1 stop7h 49m

$339

WilmingtonNew Orleans

ILM - MSY

ILMMSY

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 12/5

8:27 pm-10:32 am

3 stops39h 05m

$347

WilmingtonNew Orleans

ILM - MSY

ILMMSY

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 12/3

3:42 pm-9:39 pm

2 stops30h 57m

$807

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Wilmington to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $343). 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 23% 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 at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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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

8.0

Very good

7,981 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,981 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,981 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,981 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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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.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Wilmington to New Orleans one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $239. Users have also found prices from $324 and $339 on Delta and American Airlines, respectively.
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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Wilmington to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $343). 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

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American Airlines	Cheapest$248	Average$373	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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