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$389+ Cheap flights from Albuquerque to Wilmington (ABQ - ILM)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ABQ — ILM
Nov 27 — Dec 41
Thu 11/27
Thu 12/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Albuquerque to Wilmington

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Albuquerque (ABQ) 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 October 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$389
(Delta)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February
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Cheapest flights from Albuquerque to Wilmington
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Albuquerque to Wilmington. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 28, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Sun 11/235:50 pmABQ - ILM
2 stops13h 48mDelta
Fri 11/286:00 amILM - ABQ
1 stop6h 24mDelta
Deal found 10/26$512
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Sun 11/2312:10 pmABQ - ILM
2 stops10h 13mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/289:10 amILM - ABQ
2 stops9h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/26$745

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AlbuquerqueWilmington

ABQ - ILM

ABQILM

Albuquerque

Tue 3/3

7:05 am-4:48 pm

1 stop7h 43m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 3/7

4:30 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop7h 52m

$389

AlbuquerqueWilmington

ABQ - ILM

ABQILM

Albuquerque

Tue 3/3

10:35 am-10:58 pm

2 stops10h 23m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 3/7

6:41 am-4:16 pm

2 stops11h 35m

$489

AlbuquerqueWilmington

ABQ - ILM

ABQILM

Albuquerque

Sun 11/23

5:50 pm-9:38 am

2 stops13h 48m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 11/28

6:00 am-10:24 am

1 stop6h 24m

$512

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Deals found on 10/25

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Albuquerque to Wilmington in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 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 Albuquerque-Wilmington flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Albuquerque-Wilmington flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Albuquerque-Wilmington flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Albuquerque-Wilmington flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Albuquerque-Wilmington flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albuquerque to Wilmington (average of $292). Flying from Albuquerque to Wilmington in October is currently the most expensive (average of $777). 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 ABQ to ILM?

Find hourly flight availability from Albuquerque 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 October 28, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Albuquerque to Wilmington in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 53% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Albuquerque 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 October 28, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta and American Airlines from Albuquerque to Wilmington by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,994 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,994 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,994 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,032 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,994 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Albuquerque to Wilmington. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Albuquerque to Wilmington?

    Departing from Albuquerque to Wilmington will take you 7h 43m. Albuquerque and Wilmington are separated by a distance of 1626 mi.

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

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Wilmington, with prices starting at $307. Another option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $313 round trip. Delta is 36% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albuquerque to Wilmington (average of $292). Flying from Albuquerque to Wilmington in October is currently the most expensive (average of $777). 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 Albuquerque to Wilmington

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Albuquerque 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 October 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$307Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$313Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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