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$168+ Cheap flights from Durham, NC to Wilmington (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 1/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — ILM
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Durham to Wilmington

Cheapest flights from Durham to Wilmington
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Durham to Wilmington. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/258:14 pmRDU - ILM
1 stop12h 16mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/299:10 amILM - RDU
1 stop25h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$286
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Sat 12/135:18 pmRDU - ILM
1 stop15h 22mBreeze Airways
Mon 12/151:00 pmILM - RDU
1 stop20h 47mBreeze Airways
Deal found 12/9$316
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/258:14 pmRDU - ILM
1 stop12h 16mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/284:42 pmILM - RDU
1 stop15h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$359
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Sat 12/135:18 pmRDU - ILM
1 stop15h 22mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/153:17 pmILM - RDU
2 stops25h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$374
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/129:47 pmRDU - ILM
2 stops46h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/193:17 pmILM - RDU
1 stop19h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$455
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/122:14 pmRDU - ILM
1 stop6h 41mBreeze Airways
Fri 12/199:10 amILM - RDU
1 stop6h 42mBreeze Airways
Deal found 12/11$499
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Mon 12/157:24 amRDU - ILM
1 stop3h 55mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/175:26 pmILM - RDU
1 stop5h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$748
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Sat 12/137:45 pmRDU - ILM
2 stops19h 16mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/153:42 pmILM - RDU
2 stops17h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$781
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Mon 12/153:05 pmRDU - ILM
2 stops8h 49mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/173:42 pmILM - RDU
1 stop7h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,140

Find flight deals from Durham to Wilmington

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

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RaleighWilmington

RDU - ILM

RDUILM

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 1/8

3:08 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop29h 12m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 1/15

2:25 pm-8:52 am

1 stop18h 27m

$168

RaleighWilmington

RDU - ILM

RDUILM

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 12/25

8:14 pm-8:30 am

1 stop12h 16m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 12/29

9:10 am-10:17 am

1 stop25h 07m

$286

RaleighWilmington

RDU - ILM

RDUILM

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 12/25

8:14 pm-8:30 am

1 stop12h 16m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 12/28

4:42 pm-8:13 am

1 stop15h 31m

$359

RaleighWilmington

RDU - ILM

RDUILM

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 12/15

7:24 am-11:19 am

1 stop3h 55m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 12/17

5:26 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop5h 36m

$748

RaleighWilmington

RDU - ILM

RDUILM

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 12/15

3:05 pm-11:54 pm

2 stops8h 49m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 12/17

3:42 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$1,140

RaleighWilmington

RDU - ILM

RDUILM

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 12/22

2:14 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop6h 41m

$232

RaleighWilmington

RDU - ILM

RDUILM

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 12/26

1:15 pm-8:40 am

3 stops43h 25m

$256

RaleighWilmington

RDU - ILM

RDUILM

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 12/22

8:01 am-8:40 am

2 stops24h 39m

$301

RaleighWilmington

RDU - ILM

RDUILM

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 12/26

4:16 pm-7:48 pm

1 stop3h 32m

$375

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Deals found on 12/11

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DU8 to ILM?

Find hourly flight availability from Durham 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 December 12, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Durham to Wilmington at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 29% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Wilmington from Durham?

    Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Durham to Wilmington. You should not have trouble finding flights to New Hanover County from Durham; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Durham per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has flights to the Wilmington airport from Durham. It is only a 4.3 mi journey from New Hanover County (ILM) to Wilmington’s city center.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Durham 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.

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Top airline flying from Durham to Wilmington

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Durham 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$410Average$575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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