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$127+ 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 8/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — ILM
Aug 22 — Aug 291
Sat 8/22
Sat 8/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Wilmington

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 23, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Sat 8/225:31 am
CMH
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ILM
1 stop6h 01m
American Airlines
Wed 8/268:35 am
ILM
-
CMH
1 stop3h 39m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/19$261
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 8/199:00 am
CMH
-
ILM
1 stop6h 37m
United Airlines
Wed 8/267:00 am
ILM
-
CMH
1 stop5h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/22$285
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Fri 8/219:00 am
CMH
-
ILM
1 stop6h 18m
United Airlines
Mon 8/244:44 pm
ILM
-
CMH
1 stop5h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/19$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Fri 8/214:17 pm
CMH
-
ILM
1 stop4h 03m
American Airlines
Wed 8/266:17 pm
ILM
-
CMH
1 stop5h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/19$297
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Fri 8/79:00 am
CMH
-
ILM
1 stop6h 00m
United Airlines
Fri 8/144:44 pm
ILM
-
CMH
1 stop7h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/20$304
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/2110:28 am
CMH
-
ILM
1 stop6h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/246:04 pm
ILM
-
CMH
2 stops23h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/19$312
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/108:59 pm
CMH
-
ILM
1 stop17h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/176:04 pm
ILM
-
CMH
2 stops23h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/20$316
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Mon 11/235:45 pm
CMH
-
ILM
1 stop15h 52m
Delta
Thu 11/262:30 pm
ILM
-
CMH
1 stop4h 15m
Delta
Deal found 7/20$320
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Sat 10/1010:19 am
CMH
-
ILM
1 stop3h 41m
American Airlines
Sat 10/175:05 am
ILM
-
CMH
1 stop4h 18m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/19$324
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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 8/201:40 pm
CMH
-
ILM
1 stop6h 40m
American Airlines
Sun 8/235:00 am
ILM
-
CMH
1 stop3h 39m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/18$333
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/128:59 pm
CMH
-
ILM
1 stop23h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/176:04 pm
ILM
-
CMH
2 stops23h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/20$337
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Mon 7/279:00 am
CMH
-
ILM
1 stop6h 00m
United Airlines
Wed 8/53:41 pm
ILM
-
CMH
1 stop6h 43m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/20$339

Find 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 23, 2026.

Round-trip from

$261
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$127
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$412
From Columbus to Wilmington New Hanover County
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One-way flight from Columbus to Wilmington New Hanover County
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus 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 July 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to Wilmington that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

Thu 8/27

9:00 am-3:18 pm

1 stop6h 18m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 8/30

4:44 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop5h 41m

$289
Quickest round-trip

ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

Sat 9/5

5:00 pm-10:06 pm

1 stop5h 06m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 9/7

6:00 am-10:17 am

1 stop4h 17m

$297

ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

Thu 8/20

9:00 am-3:18 pm

1 stop6h 18m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 8/23

4:44 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$369

ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

Fri 8/7

7:00 am-3:00 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 8/14

4:44 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$374

ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

Thu 8/6

9:00 am-3:00 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 8/13

4:44 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$374

ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

Thu 8/13

9:00 am-3:18 pm

1 stop6h 18m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 8/17

4:44 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop5h 41m

$394

ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

Thu 7/30

9:00 am-3:00 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 8/4

3:41 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop6h 43m

$433

ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

Sat 8/1

11:43 am-3:53 pm

1 stop4h 10m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 8/6

6:47 pm-12:58 am

1 stop6h 11m

$439

ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

Tue 8/25

6:00 am-11:57 pm

2 stops17h 57m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 9/14

6:14 pm-12:05 am

1 stop5h 51m

$473

ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

Fri 8/21

9:00 am-3:18 pm

1 stop6h 18m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 8/26

7:00 am-11:44 pm

2 stops16h 44m

$473

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Wilmington

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Wilmington (average of $249). Flying from Columbus to Wilmington in July is currently the most expensive (average of $412). 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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Columbus to Wilmington flights typically cost between $308 and $396 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $261 on American Airlines (Aug 22-Aug 26).

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 23, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta and American 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.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,479 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Delta
7.8
Good
8,479 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,479 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,832 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,479 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

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.

  • How long is the flight from Columbus to Wilmington?

    United Airlines and Delta can get you from Columbus to Wilmington in just under 5h 06m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 12m. There are 481 mi between Columbus and Wilmington. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    According to our current data, Delta ($183), and American Airlines ($233) offers the cheapest pricing from Columbus to Wilmington. Delta is 44% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Wilmington (average of $249). Flying from Columbus to Wilmington in July is currently the most expensive (average of $412). 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 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$183Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$233Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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