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$126+ 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 7/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — ILM
Jul 6 — Jul 131
Sun 7/6
Sun 7/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Columbus to Wilmington New Hanover County are usually found in August or January, booked 46 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

Cheap 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 July 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$223
(Delta)

One-way from

$126
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$313
From Columbus to Wilmington New Hanover County
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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 July 1, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 8/296:45 pmCMH - ILM
1 stop4h 27mDelta
Sun 8/316:00 amILM - CMH
1 stop6h 02mDelta
Deal found 6/30$223
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Thu 7/245:47 pmCMH - ILM
1 stop5h 59mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/299:02 amILM - CMH
1 stop3h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/30$229
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 7/1610:33 amCMH - ILM
1 stop4h 51mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/204:59 pmILM - CMH
1 stop6h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$239
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/168:37 pmCMH - ILM
2 stops18h 01mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/2012:24 pmILM - CMH
1 stop6h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$515
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2812:22 pmCMH - ILM
2 stops20h 43mBreeze Airways
Sun 8/312:18 pmILM - CMH
1 stop4h 33mBreeze Airways
Deal found 6/29$530

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ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

Fri 8/29

6:45 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop4h 27m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 8/31

6:00 am-12:02 pm

1 stop6h 02m

$223

ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

Thu 7/24

5:47 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop5h 59m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 7/29

9:02 am-12:43 pm

1 stop3h 41m

$229

ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

Wed 7/16

10:33 am-3:24 pm

1 stop4h 51m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 7/20

4:59 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop6h 49m

$239

ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

Wed 7/16

8:37 pm-2:38 pm

2 stops18h 01m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 7/20

12:24 pm-6:47 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$515

ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

Thu 8/28

12:22 pm-9:05 am

2 stops20h 43m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 8/31

2:18 pm-6:51 pm

1 stop4h 33m

$530

ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

Tue 7/29

6:00 am-11:05 am

1 stop5h 05m

$126

ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

Wed 8/27

12:33 pm-7:43 pm

3 stops31h 10m

$250

ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

Sun 7/13

12:30 pm-5:47 pm

1 stop5h 17m

$279

ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

Mon 7/7

4:32 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop5h 57m

$322

ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

Wed 8/27

1:07 pm-3:11 pm

3 stops26h 04m

$364

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Deals found on 6/29

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Columbus to Wilmington?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Columbus to Wilmington. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Columbus to Wilmington, you should look to book at least 45 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Wilmington (average of $296). Flying from Columbus to Wilmington in December is currently the most expensive (average of $385). 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 CMH to ILM?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus to Wilmington. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 1, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Columbus to Wilmington is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 23% on airfare.

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

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 July 1, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Breeze Airways, Delta, and United 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.
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
182 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.8

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
182 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
182 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.8

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,974 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
182 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.8

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,858 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
182 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.8

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
182 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.8

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

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.

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

    According to our current data, Delta ($223), American Airlines ($229), and United Airlines ($289) offers the cheapest pricing from Columbus to Wilmington. Delta is 23% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Columbus to Wilmington one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $126. Users have also found prices from $279 and $322 on American Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Wilmington (average of $296). Flying from Columbus to Wilmington in December is currently the most expensive (average of $385). 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 July 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$127Average$311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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