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$118+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Wilmington (ILM)

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CHI — ILM
juin 17 — juin 241
mar. 6/17
mar. 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Wilmington New Hanover County are usually found in August or June, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Wilmington

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) 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 juin 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$209
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$118
(Sun Country Air)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$286

Good round-trip deal

$209 or less

Good one-way deal

$223 or less
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Wilmington
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Wilmington. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on juin 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
ven. 8/13:55 pmORD - ILM
Nonstop2h 18mAmerican Airlines
mar. 8/57:54 pmILM - ORD
Nonstop2h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$209
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
mer. 7/96:00 amMDW - ILM
1 stop6h 45mDelta
mar. 7/155:51 pmILM - MDW
1 stop4h 51mDelta
Deal found 6/11$229
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven. 7/1811:59 amORD - ILM
Nonstop2h 25mUnited Airlines
dim. 7/204:59 pmILM - ORD
Nonstop2h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$231
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
ven. 8/12:25 pmORD - ILM
1 stop7h 41mDelta
mar. 8/56:00 amILM - ORD
1 stop5h 10mDelta
Deal found 6/11$304
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sam. 7/266:21 pmORD - ILM
1 stop16h 03mMultiple Airlines
dim. 8/310:46 amILM - ORD
2 stops21h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$360

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Wilmington that are best for you.

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ChicagoWilmington

ORD - ILM

ORDILM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ven. 8/1

3:55 pm-7:13 pm

Nonstop2h 18m

Wilmington New Hanover County

mar. 8/5

7:54 pm-9:30 pm

Nonstop2h 36m

$209

ChicagoWilmington

MDW - ILM

MDWILM

Chicago Midway

mer. 7/9

6:00 am-1:45 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Wilmington New Hanover County

mar. 7/15

5:51 pm-9:42 pm

1 stop4h 51m

$229

ChicagoWilmington

ORD - ILM

ORDILM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ven. 7/18

11:59 am-3:24 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

Wilmington New Hanover County

dim. 7/20

4:59 pm-6:35 pm

Nonstop2h 36m

$231

ChicagoWilmington

ORD - ILM

ORDILM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ven. 8/1

2:25 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop7h 41m

Wilmington New Hanover County

mar. 8/5

6:00 am-10:10 am

1 stop5h 10m

$304

ChicagoWilmington

ORD - ILM

ORDILM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sam. 7/26

6:21 pm-11:24 am

1 stop16h 03m

Wilmington New Hanover County

dim. 8/3

10:46 am-7:04 am

2 stops21h 18m

$360

ChicagoWilmington

ORD - ILM

ORDILM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sam. 7/5

6:09 pm-12:16 pm

1 stop17h 07m

$118

ChicagoWilmington

ORD - ILM

ORDILM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dim. 6/29

10:19 am-4:40 pm

1 stop5h 21m

$162

ChicagoWilmington

ORD - ILM

ORDILM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 10/6

8:30 pm-1:06 pm

1 stop15h 36m

$191

ChicagoWilmington

ORD - ILM

ORDILM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jeu. 9/18

8:30 am-4:27 pm

1 stop6h 57m

$234

ChicagoWilmington

MDW - ILM

MDWILM

Chicago Midway

sam. 7/5

12:44 pm-9:13 pm

1 stop7h 29m

$244

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Wilmington

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Wilmington. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

Booking 83 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago to Wilmington. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago 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 juin 12, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Chicago to Wilmington is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 29% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Wilmington

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Wilmington. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated juin 12, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to ILM are scheduled on a Thursday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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 juin 12, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Chicago to Wilmington, see what other customers have to say about Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines. 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

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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
8,790 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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!
Sun Country Air
6.9
Okay
345 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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 Chicago 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 Chicago?

    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 Chicago. Booking flights from Chicago to New Hanover County (ILM) should be relatively easy as there are 4 daily inbound flights from Chicago from 3 different airlines.

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

    Currently priced at $209, American Airlines will fly you from Chicago to Wilmington and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $229 and $231, respectively. Users have found that American Airlines is 36% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $118 on Sun Country Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $191 and Delta from $234 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Wilmington?

    Before booking your flight to Wilmington from Chicago, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Republic Airways (100%), United Airlines (95%), Air New Zealand( 91%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Wilmington?

    On average you can expect to pay $247 for a flight from Chicago to Wilmington. The cheapest flight overall is $179 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Wilmington New Hanover County) is currently priced at $209.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Wilmington (average of $296). Flying from Chicago 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 3 airlines flying from Chicago to Wilmington

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Chicago 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 juin 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$194Average$325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$198Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$209Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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