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$78+ Cheap flights from Houston to Wilmington (ILM)

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HOU — ILM
Jun 18 — Jun 251
Wed 6/18
Wed 6/25
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Houston to Wilmington

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Houston (HO1) 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 June 13, 2025.

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$78
(Expedia)

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March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$338
From Houston to Wilmington New Hanover County
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Cheapest flights from Houston to Wilmington
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Houston to Wilmington. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 13, 2025.

This Booking.com 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/263:01 pmHOU - ILM
Nonstop2h 44mAvelo Airlines
Sat 8/212:20 pmILM - HOU
Nonstop2h 56mAvelo Airlines
Deal found 6/12$111
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/112:45 pmIAH - ILM
1 stop7h 21mDelta
Wed 7/165:51 pmILM - IAH
1 stop7h 00mDelta
Deal found 6/10$259
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/294:16 pmHOU - ILM
1 stop5h 42mDelta
Tue 8/510:28 amILM - HOU
1 stop5h 53mDelta
Deal found 6/12$259
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.
Thu 8/211:51 pmIAH - ILM
1 stop6h 25mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/268:15 amILM - IAH
2 stops8h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$264
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/163:01 pmHOU - ILM
Nonstop2h 44mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/2010:46 amILM - HOU
2 stops32h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$277
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/272:30 pmHOU - ILM
1 stop7h 23mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/297:37 pmILM - HOU
1 stop5h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$289
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.
Thu 7/108:15 amIAH - ILM
1 stop6h 09mUnited Airlines
Thu 7/174:59 pmILM - IAH
1 stop8h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$339
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/168:48 pmIAH - ILM
1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/2010:46 amILM - IAH
2 stops37h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$405

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston 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 June 13, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to Wilmington that are best for you.

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HoustonWilmington

HOU - ILM

HOUILM

Houston Hobby

Sat 7/26

3:01 pm-6:45 pm

Nonstop2h 44m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 8/2

12:20 pm-2:16 pm

Nonstop2h 56m

$111

HoustonWilmington

IAH - ILM

IAHILM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 7/11

2:45 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop7h 21m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 7/16

5:51 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$259

HoustonWilmington

HOU - ILM

HOUILM

Houston Hobby

Tue 7/29

6:00 am-1:45 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 8/5

6:00 am-9:24 am

1 stop4h 24m

$259

HoustonWilmington

IAH - ILM

IAHILM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 8/21

1:51 pm-9:16 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 8/26

8:15 am-3:46 pm

2 stops8h 31m

$264

HoustonWilmington

HOU - ILM

HOUILM

Houston Hobby

Wed 7/16

3:01 pm-6:45 pm

Nonstop2h 44m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 7/20

10:46 am-6:13 pm

2 stops32h 27m

$277

HoustonWilmington

HOU - ILM

HOUILM

Houston Hobby

Fri 6/27

2:30 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop7h 23m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 6/29

7:37 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop5h 11m

$289

HoustonWilmington

IAH - ILM

IAHILM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 7/10

8:15 am-3:24 pm

1 stop6h 09m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 7/17

4:59 pm-12:40 am

1 stop8h 41m

$339

HoustonWilmington

IAH - ILM

IAHILM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 7/16

8:48 pm-2:38 pm

1 stop16h 50m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 7/20

10:46 am-10:54 pm

2 stops37h 08m

$405

HoustonWilmington

IAH - ILM

IAHILM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 8/1

8:30 pm-11:35 am

1 stop14h 05m

$106

HoustonWilmington

IAH - ILM

IAHILM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 8/5

5:30 am-1:45 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$204

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Wilmington

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Wilmington from Houston with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Houston 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 June 13, 2025.

When flying from Houston to Wilmington, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 June 13, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, Avelo Airlines and United Airlines from Houston to Wilmington. 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
7,946 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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
7,946 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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
7,946 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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
7,946 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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
7,946 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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 Houston 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 Houston?

    Most people fly into Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM) if they book a flight to Wilmington from Houston. On average, New Hanover County has 0 inbound flights from Houston per day from 2 airlines. Wilmington New Hanover County is conveniently located just 4.3 mi from Wilmington’s city center.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Houston to Wilmington is Avelo Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $78 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and American Airlines, starting at $259 and $264 round-trip. Users have found that Avelo Airlines is 78% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $204. American Airlines flights start at $244 while deals on United Airlines start at $338 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Wilmington (average of $296). Flying from Houston 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 2 airlines flying from Houston to Wilmington

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Houston 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 June 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$238Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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