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$200+ Cheap flights from Houston to Wilmington (ILM)

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HOU — ILM
May 17 — May 241
Sat 5/17
Sat 5/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Houston to Wilmington

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Houston (HO1) 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 May 12, 2025.

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$200
(Mytrip)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$378
From Houston to Wilmington New Hanover County
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Cheapest flights from Houston to Wilmington
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Houston to Wilmington. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 12, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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.
Mon 6/97:05 amIAH - ILM
2 stops13h 36mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/137:15 pmILM - IAH
1 stop21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$200
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 6/46:25 amIAH - ILM
1 stop8h 51mDelta
Wed 6/116:50 amILM - IAH
1 stop7h 19mDelta
Deal found 5/11$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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.
Wed 6/42:28 pmHOU - ILM
1 stop7h 19mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/114:55 pmILM - HOU
1 stop7h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/11$294
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 5/155:39 pmIAH - ILM
1 stop5h 19mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/215:40 amILM - IAH
1 stop6h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/12$355
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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.
Tue 6/102:51 pmIAH - ILM
2 stops22h 39mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/245:10 pmILM - IAH
1 stop7h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/11$452
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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.
Tue 6/105:00 pmHOU - ILM
1 stop6h 17mDelta
Tue 6/2410:24 amILM - HOU
1 stop6h 01mDelta
Deal found 5/11$459

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston 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 May 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to Wilmington that are best for you.

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Houston

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Wilmington

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Depart

Return

Price

HoustonWilmington

IAH - ILM

IAHILM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 6/9

7:05 am-9:41 pm

2 stops13h 36m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 6/13

7:15 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$200

HoustonWilmington

IAH - ILM

IAHILM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 6/4

6:25 am-4:16 pm

1 stop8h 51m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 6/11

6:50 am-1:09 pm

1 stop7h 19m

$259

HoustonWilmington

HOU - ILM

HOUILM

Houston Hobby

Wed 6/4

2:28 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop7h 19m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 6/11

4:55 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop7h 53m

$294

HoustonWilmington

IAH - ILM

IAHILM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 5/15

5:39 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop5h 19m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 5/21

5:40 am-11:26 am

1 stop6h 46m

$355

HoustonWilmington

IAH - ILM

IAHILM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 6/10

2:51 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops22h 39m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 6/24

5:10 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop7h 09m

$452

HoustonWilmington

HOU - ILM

HOUILM

Houston Hobby

Tue 6/10

5:00 pm-12:17 am

1 stop6h 17m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 6/24

10:24 am-3:25 pm

1 stop6h 01m

$459

HoustonWilmington

IAH - ILM

IAHILM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 6/6

3:49 pm-11:24 am

3 stops42h 35m

$225

HoustonWilmington

IAH - ILM

IAHILM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 6/3

2:44 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop5h 52m

$230

HoustonWilmington

IAH - ILM

IAHILM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 6/2

4:33 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop5h 27m

$270

HoustonWilmington

IAH - ILM

IAHILM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 6/6

8:10 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops17h 20m

$367

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Deals found on 5/11

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Houston to Wilmington

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Wilmington (average of $296). Flying from Houston 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 HOU to ILM?

Find hourly flight availability from Houston 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 May 12, 2025.

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

Rainfall in Wilmington by month

Plan your trip to Wilmington by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Wilmington ranges from 2.8 - 7.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 7.8 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Wilmington when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

Temperature in Wilmington by month

Plan your trip to Wilmington by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Wilmington, 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 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

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 May 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines from Houston to Wilmington. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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
7,950 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,724 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Houston 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 Houston?

    Most people fly into Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM) if they book a flight to Wilmington from Houston. On average, New Hanover County has 0 inbound flights from Houston per day from 2 airlines. Wilmington New Hanover County is conveniently located just 4.3 mi from Wilmington’s city center.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Houston to Wilmington is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $259 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $294 and $452 round-trip. Users have found that Delta is 30% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $230. American Airlines flights start at $270 while deals on United Airlines start at $367 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Wilmington (average of $296). Flying from Houston 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 Houston to Wilmington

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Houston 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 May 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$208Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$238Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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