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$129+ Cheap flights from Columbus to Wilmington (ILM)

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 5/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — ILM
Apr 10 — Apr 171
Fri 4/10
Fri 4/17
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Wilmington

Cheapest flights from Columbus to Wilmington
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Wilmington. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 11, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Wed 5/2011:15 am
CMH
-
ILM
1 stop6h 18m
Delta
Sun 5/246:00 am
ILM
-
CMH
1 stop4h 30m
Delta
Deal found 3/7$269
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Fri 5/110:06 am
CMH
-
ILM
1 stop6h 56m
Delta
Mon 5/45:50 pm
ILM
-
CMH
1 stop6h 53m
Delta
Deal found 3/9$274
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 3/215:43 pm
CMH
-
ILM
1 stop4h 12m
American Airlines
Wed 3/256:38 am
ILM
-
CMH
1 stop4h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/6$279
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 4/117:20 am
CMH
-
ILM
1 stop5h 09m
American Airlines
Sun 4/125:00 am
ILM
-
CMH
1 stop5h 29m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/8$294
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Thu 3/1911:10 am
CMH
-
ILM
1 stop5h 48m
Delta
Tue 3/247:00 am
ILM
-
CMH
1 stop6h 26m
Delta
Deal found 3/7$299
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Wed 5/275:22 pm
CMH
-
ILM
1 stop5h 17m
Delta
Sun 5/316:16 pm
ILM
-
CMH
1 stop5h 05m
Delta
Deal found 3/10$314
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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.
Mon 3/165:43 pm
CMH
-
ILM
1 stop6h 15m
American Airlines
Sat 3/213:17 pm
ILM
-
CMH
1 stop8h 11m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/8$319
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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.
Mon 3/96:24 pm
CMH
-
ILM
1 stop5h 35m
Delta
Mon 3/1612:12 pm
ILM
-
CMH
1 stop7h 13m
Delta
Deal found 3/8$329
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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.
Fri 6/265:19 pm
CMH
-
ILM
1 stop4h 42m
American Airlines
Tue 6/307:02 am
ILM
-
CMH
1 stop3h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/8$338
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Thu 4/302:15 pm
CMH
-
ILM
1 stop7h 10m
Delta
Mon 5/45:50 pm
ILM
-
CMH
1 stop6h 53m
Delta
Deal found 3/7$339
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Tue 7/216:00 am
CMH
-
ILM
1 stop6h 22m
American Airlines
Sat 7/258:00 pm
ILM
-
CMH
1 stop3h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/6$343

Find flight deals from Columbus to Wilmington

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (C01) to Wilmington (ILM). 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 March 11, 2026.

Round-trip from

$269
(Delta)

One-way from

$129
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

February

Average price

$278
From Columbus to Wilmington New Hanover County
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus to Wilmington 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 March 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to Wilmington that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

Sat 4/11

7:20 am-12:29 pm

1 stop5h 09m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 4/12

5:00 am-10:29 am

1 stop5h 29m

$294
Quickest round-trip

ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

Fri 3/20

6:24 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 3/23

5:49 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop4h 38m

$299

ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

Fri 5/29

6:00 am-10:45 am

1 stop4h 45m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 5/31

6:16 pm-12:30 am

1 stop6h 14m

$299

ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

Wed 5/27

5:22 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop5h 17m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 5/31

6:16 pm-11:21 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$314

ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

Wed 5/20

11:15 am-5:33 pm

1 stop6h 18m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 5/25

6:16 pm-11:21 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$334

ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

Sat 3/14

6:19 am-9:57 am

1 stop3h 38m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 3/21

3:17 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop8h 11m

$399

ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

Thu 4/30

10:38 am-9:29 pm

1 stop10h 51m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 5/3

2:25 pm-11:05 am

2 stops20h 40m

$410

ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

Sat 3/14

12:08 pm-5:16 pm

1 stop5h 08m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 3/19

6:21 am-11:32 am

1 stop5h 11m

$459

ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

Wed 5/27

9:00 am-11:44 pm

2 stops14h 44m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 5/31

4:05 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 54m

$492

ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

Wed 4/22

11:38 am-4:30 pm

1 stop4h 52m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 4/28

6:00 am-11:59 pm

2 stops17h 59m

$528

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Wilmington

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Wilmington (average of $90). Flying from Columbus to Wilmington in February is currently the most expensive (average of $231). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Wilmington

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Wilmington. 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 Wilmington. Reviews last updated March 11, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta and American Airlines from Columbus to Wilmington 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
8,278 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

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
8,278 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,278 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

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
11,419 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,278 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

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 Columbus to Wilmington. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Wilmington from Columbus?

    Located just 4.3 mi from the city center, Wilmington New Hanover County is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Wilmington from Columbus. Booking flights from Columbus to New Hanover County (ILM) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Columbus from 2 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Columbus to Wilmington?

    American Airlines and Delta can get you from Columbus to Wilmington in just under 5h 09m. Your travel time can differ by up to 26m. There are 481 mi between Columbus and Wilmington. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    According to our current data, Delta ($183), and American Airlines ($228) offers the cheapest pricing from Columbus to Wilmington. Delta is 38% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Columbus to Wilmington?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbus to Wilmington 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 Columbus to Wilmington?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Wilmington (average of $90). Flying from Columbus to Wilmington in February is currently the most expensive (average of $231). 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 Columbus to Wilmington

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Columbus to Wilmington. 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 March 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$183Average$258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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