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$40+ Cheap flights from Galveston, TX to Wilmington (ILM)

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HOU — ILM
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
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Cheap flight deals from Galveston to Wilmington

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Galveston to Wilmington flight deals. Data was last updated September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$237
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$40
(Mytrip)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$258
From Galveston to Wilmington New Hanover County
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Cheapest flights from Galveston to Wilmington
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Galveston to Wilmington. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 17, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Tue 10/2810:12 amHOU - ILM
1 stop5h 08mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/17:00 amILM - HOU
1 stop7h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/17$237
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Tue 10/146:00 amHOU - ILM
1 stop6h 36mDelta
Tue 10/215:55 pmILM - HOU
1 stop6h 05mDelta
Deal found 9/16$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 11/74:24 pmHOU - ILM
1 stop5h 11mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/96:20 amILM - HOU
1 stop6h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/16$299
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Wed 10/2210:12 amHOU - ILM
1 stop5h 18mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/275:01 pmILM - HOU
1 stop6h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$340
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Wed 10/296:00 amHOU - ILM
1 stop6h 36mDelta
Fri 10/314:30 pmILM - HOU
1 stop17h 48mDelta
Deal found 9/15$352
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Wed 10/296:00 amHOU - ILM
1 stop6h 36mDelta
Mon 11/35:55 pmILM - HOU
1 stop6h 05mDelta
Deal found 9/15$368
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 9/1910:15 amHOU - ILM
1 stop5h 08mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/216:43 amILM - HOU
1 stop8h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$379
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Wed 10/14:28 pmHOU - ILM
1 stop5h 06mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/56:43 amILM - HOU
1 stop8h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/16$395
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Wed 10/296:00 amHOU - ILM
1 stop6h 36mDelta
Sat 11/17:10 amILM - HOU
2 stops16h 50mDelta
Deal found 9/15$409
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Wed 10/296:00 amHOU - ILM
1 stop6h 36mDelta
Wed 10/295:55 pmILM - HOU
1 stop6h 05mDelta
Deal found 9/15$437
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 11/2110:11 amHOU - ILM
1 stop5h 31mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/286:20 amILM - HOU
1 stop6h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$501

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Galveston 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 September 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Galveston to Wilmington that are best for you.

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Galveston

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Wilmington

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Price

HoustonWilmington

HOU - ILM

HOUILM

Houston Hobby

Wed 10/29

8:58 am-4:20 pm

1 stop6h 22m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 11/1

4:52 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$237

HoustonWilmington

HOU - ILM

HOUILM

Houston Hobby

Wed 10/15

6:00 am-1:36 pm

1 stop6h 36m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 10/22

5:55 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$259

HoustonWilmington

HOU - ILM

HOUILM

Houston Hobby

Wed 10/29

6:00 am-1:36 pm

1 stop6h 36m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 11/4

5:55 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$259

HoustonWilmington

HOU - ILM

HOUILM

Houston Hobby

Tue 10/14

6:00 am-1:36 pm

1 stop6h 36m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 10/21

5:55 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$259

HoustonWilmington

HOU - ILM

HOUILM

Houston Hobby

Sat 2/21

9:10 am-3:55 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 2/25

5:17 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop7h 23m

$339

HoustonWilmington

HOU - ILM

HOUILM

Houston Hobby

Sat 2/21

10:05 am-3:34 pm

1 stop4h 29m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 2/25

5:45 pm-9:46 pm

1 stop5h 01m

$339

HoustonWilmington

HOU - ILM

HOUILM

Houston Hobby

Wed 10/22

10:12 am-4:30 pm

1 stop5h 18m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 10/27

5:01 pm-10:02 pm

1 stop6h 01m

$340

HoustonWilmington

HOU - ILM

HOUILM

Houston Hobby

Wed 10/29

6:00 am-1:36 pm

1 stop6h 36m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 10/31

4:30 pm-9:18 am

1 stop17h 48m

$352

HoustonWilmington

HOU - ILM

HOUILM

Houston Hobby

Wed 10/29

6:00 am-1:36 pm

1 stop6h 36m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 11/3

5:55 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$368

HoustonWilmington

HOU - ILM

HOUILM

Houston Hobby

Wed 10/29

6:00 am-1:36 pm

1 stop6h 36m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 11/2

5:55 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$368

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Best time to book a flight from Galveston to Wilmington

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Galveston to Wilmington (average of $296). Flying from Galveston 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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Find hourly flight availability from Galveston 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 September 17, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Galveston to Wilmington as you normally would.

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 September 17, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, Avelo Airlines, and American Airlines from Galveston to Wilmington. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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
7,961 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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!
Avelo Airlines
7.5
Good
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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
7,961 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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 Galveston 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 Galveston?

    If you book a flight to Wilmington from Galveston, you will be flying to New Hanover County, which is the city’s only airport. Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM) is located 4.3 mi from the center of Wilmington. There are 0 flights from Galveston to New Hanover County per day from 3 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Galveston to Wilmington?

    American Airlines and Delta can get you from Galveston to Wilmington in just under 6h 22m. Your travel time can differ by up to 14m. Galveston and Wilmington are separated by a distance of 1065 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Avelo Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $40. American Airlines flights start at $119 while deals on Delta start at $239 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Galveston to Wilmington?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $39. While the most popular route (Houston Hobby - Wilmington New Hanover County) can be booked for $204 on average, our data indicates $40 when flying from Galveston to Wilmington.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Galveston 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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Avelo AirlinesCheapest$76Average$116FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$208Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$224Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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