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$76+ Cheap flights from Wilmington to New Orleans (ILM - MSY)

ILM — MSY
Dec 11 — Dec 181
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Cheapest flights from Wilmington to New Orleans

Mon 12/73:10 pm -
2 stops42h 28m
Mon 12/146:05 pm -
1 stop15h 36m
Deal found 11/8$313
Sun 12/64:56 pm -
1 stop16h 39m
Mon 12/76:05 pm -
1 stop15h 36m
Deal found 11/8$342
Sun 11/228:06 pm -
1 stop27h 03m
Thu 11/269:18 am -
2 stops33h 45m
Deal found 11/7$355
Sun 12/64:56 pm -
2 stops40h 42m
Sun 12/133:48 pm -
1 stop4h 19m
Deal found 11/9$386
Sat 12/54:40 pm -
1 stop7h 27m
Sat 12/122:17 pm -
1 stop6h 10m
Deal found 11/10$465
Sat 12/123:29 pm -
1 stop6h 26m
Mon 12/146:00 am -
1 stop4h 51m
Deal found 11/10$488
Mon 12/216:00 am -
1 stop5h 12m
Mon 12/287:08 pm -
1 stop3h 51m
Deal found 11/8$507
Tue 11/246:17 am -
1 stop4h 39m
Sat 11/286:23 pm -
1 stop3h 39m
Deal found 11/9$511
Sat 12/125:32 pm -
1 stop4h 48m
Sun 12/275:15 am -
1 stop4h 08m
Deal found 11/6$513

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$161
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$76
(Breeze Airways)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$544
Provider with most accurate pricing for Wilmington New Hanover County-New Orleans Louis Armstrong flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Wilmington New Hanover County-New Orleans Louis Armstrong flights.
From Wilmington New Hanover County to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
One-way flight from Wilmington New Hanover County to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($77 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($25 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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WilmingtonNew Orleans

ILM Wilmington New Hanover County - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

ILMMSY

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 12/10

4:56 pm-8:38 am

2 stops40h 42m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$187

WilmingtonNew Orleans

ILM Wilmington New Hanover County - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

ILMMSY

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 1/20

2:57 pm-7:58 am

3 stops42h 01m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$218
Quickest round-trip

WilmingtonNew Orleans

ILM Wilmington New Hanover County - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

ILMMSY

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 1/20

2:35 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop4h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$358

WilmingtonNew Orleans

ILM Wilmington New Hanover County - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

ILMMSY

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 3/12

2:30 pm-8:42 pm

1 stop7h 12m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 3/16

9:05 am-1:34 pm

1 stop3h 29m

$463

WilmingtonNew Orleans

ILM Wilmington New Hanover County - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

ILMMSY

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 1/31

6:00 am-11:35 am

1 stop6h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 2/6

12:39 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops10h 19m

$474

WilmingtonNew Orleans

ILM Wilmington New Hanover County - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

ILMMSY

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 2/2

12:20 pm-8:02 pm

2 stops8h 42m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 2/6

12:39 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops10h 19m

$479

WilmingtonNew Orleans

ILM Wilmington New Hanover County - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

ILMMSY

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 11/22

6:17 am-12:02 pm

1 stop6h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 11/26

1:13 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop6h 43m

$587

WilmingtonNew Orleans

ILM Wilmington New Hanover County - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

ILMMSY

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 11/24

6:00 am-11:31 am

1 stop6h 31m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,380

WilmingtonNew Orleans

ILM Wilmington New Hanover County - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

ILMMSY

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 11/27

6:00 am-4:53 pm

2 stops11h 53m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,385

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Deals found on 11/8

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Compare providers for flights from Wilmington to New Orleans

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 November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 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

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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 $446). Flying from Wilmington to New Orleans in September is currently the most expensive (average of $844). 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 $492 and $1,308 in January.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $161 on Breeze Airways (Jan 13-Jan 20).

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.

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

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.

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

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.

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

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

  • How long is the flight from Wilmington to New Orleans?

    Airlines like Breeze Airways fly from Wilmington to New Orleans in about 4h 43m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance from Wilmington to New Orleans is about 780 mi.

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

    American Airlines, at $359, was found to be the cheapest airline from Wilmington to New Orleans. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Delta. American Airlines is currently priced 37% 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to New Orleans (average of $446). Flying from Wilmington to New Orleans in September is currently the most expensive (average of $844). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$359Average$563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$419Average$540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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