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Cheap flights to Wilmington
| Most popular in | September | High demand for flights, 4% potential price rise |
| Cheapest in | January | Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop |
| Average price | $333 | Price for this month |
| Cheapest price | $141 | From New York to Wilmington |
Cheapest Prices for Wilmington flights by month
When is the best time to fly to Wilmington?
Choose a month below to see average flight price and weather conditions.
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Price
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$160 - $326
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Temperature
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44.6 - 87.8 °F
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Rainfall
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2.36 - 4.49 inches
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Wilmington experiences cold winters and hot, humid summers. The summer season is the best time to book flights to Wilmington, due to the high temperatures between June and September. The winter season between November and February can be extremely cold, with temperatures dropping below freezing and snowfall being very common.
When is the best time to book flights to Wilmington?
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Wilmington, you should look to book at least 58 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.
Which day is cheapest to fly to Wilmington?
Saturday is currently, on average, the cheapest day to fly to Wilmington. Flying on Sunday will result in higher flight prices.
What time of day is cheapest to fly?
To get the best value, try booking a flight in the evening when visiting Wilmington. Generally the prices will increase for flights in the afternoon as these tend to have higher demand.
Wilmington overview
Situated on the Delaware River just south east of Philadelphia on America’s East Coast, Wilmington is a cosmopolitan city with a historic past. As the largest city in the state of Delaware, Wilmington comprises many historic neighbourhoods, each of which have their own distinctive character, such as Little Italy and Quaker Hill. The city was settled by a Native American Indian tribe called the Lenape in 1609. Following its colonisation by the British from 1664, the city has continued to grow in size and prosperity into the large, modern city it is today. Wilmington offers many opportunities to enjoy a variety of arts, events and entertainment. There are many ethnic festivals held throughout the spring and summer seasons, including IndiaFest and the Italian Festival , and a number of music festivals, such as the Clifford Brown Jazz Festival and the Riverfront Blues Festival. The Riverfront in the city centre area is a particular hotspot for live entertainment and nightlife and also offers a variety of attractions, such as the Delaware Children’s Museum, an interactive museum suitable for the whole family, the Delaware Theatre Company and the Delaware Centre for the Contemporary Arts. The city’s close proximity to the coast offers easy access to beautiful sandy beaches, such as Bethany Beach and Dewey Beach to the south. Alternatively, you can explore Delaware’s Colonial heritage by visiting the historic locations of the First State National Monument, such as New Castle Court House.
Getting around Wilmington
The best way to get around the city and the surrounding attractions in the state of Delaware is to drive your own car. The main highway into the city is the 1-95, which connects to Baltimore and Washington D.C. to the south and Philadelphia, New York City and Boston in the north. You can also travel around the central area on the city’s network of buses. Wilmington’s train station also provides convenient connections to other major cities, including New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington D.C. The station is located on South French Street.
Getting from the Airport to the City
The closest airport to the city is Wilmington/Philadelphia Regional Airport (ILG), also known as New Castle Airport. It is located 6.2 miles (10 km) southwest of the city centre. Two major car rental companies are situated at the airport, if you want to hire your own car. You can also book an airport shuttle or a taxi with a local company to pick you up at the airport.
