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$129+ Cheap flights from Illinois 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 7/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — ILM
Jul 9 — Jul 161
Thu 7/9
Thu 7/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Wilmington

Cheapest flights from Illinois to Wilmington
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Wilmington. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 9, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 7/297:08 am
STL
-
ILM
1 stop5h 35m
Delta
Wed 8/56:00 am
ILM
-
STL
1 stop4h 54m
Delta
Deal found 6/8$241
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/159:30 am
ORD
-
ILM
Nonstop2h 21m
American Airlines
Wed 7/223:25 pm
ILM
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/9$269
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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 7/311:34 am
ORD
-
ILM
Nonstop2h 26m
United Airlines
Fri 7/103:41 pm
ILM
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/5$281
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/311:17 pm
ORD
-
ILM
1 stop7h 18m
American Airlines
Mon 8/33:25 pm
ILM
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/9$285
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 7/911:40 am
ORD
-
ILM
Nonstop2h 21m
American Airlines
Mon 7/137:52 pm
ILM
-
ORD
1 stop4h 38m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/7$287
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/96:00 am
MDW
-
ILM
1 stop6h 34m
Delta
Mon 12/145:45 pm
ILM
-
MDW
1 stop5h 25m
Delta
Deal found 6/9$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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 7/311:34 am
ORD
-
ILM
Nonstop2h 26m
United Airlines
Wed 7/83:41 pm
ILM
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/6$291
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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 8/14:45 pm
ORD
-
ILM
1 stop4h 09m
American Airlines
Tue 8/43:22 pm
ILM
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 37m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/6$294
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 7/76:00 am
STL
-
ILM
1 stop6h 43m
Delta
Wed 7/156:48 pm
ILM
-
STL
1 stop4h 27m
Delta
Deal found 6/8$298
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 7/1011:34 am
ORD
-
ILM
Nonstop2h 26m
United Airlines
Mon 7/133:41 pm
ILM
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/7$299
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 7/1412:41 pm
MDW
-
ILM
1 stop4h 22m
Delta
Mon 7/206:48 pm
ILM
-
MDW
1 stop4h 27m
Delta
Deal found 6/7$299
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Tue 8/258:00 am
STL
-
ILM
1 stop6h 37m
United Airlines
Tue 9/17:00 am
ILM
-
STL
2 stops9h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/8$300

Find flight deals from Illinois to Wilmington

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Wilmington flight deals. Data was last updated June 9, 2026.

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Round-trip from

$241
(Delta)

One-way from

$129
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$367

Good round-trip deal

$324 or less

Good one-way deal

$208 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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 9, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Wilmington that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

St. LouisWilmington

STL - ILM

STLILM

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 8/25

3:39 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop7h 18m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 9/1

6:00 am-9:20 am

1 stop4h 20m

$241

St. LouisWilmington

STL - ILM

STLILM

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 7/29

6:43 am-2:32 pm

1 stop6h 49m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 8/5

6:17 pm-12:14 am

1 stop6h 57m

$241

ChicagoWilmington

ORD - ILM

ORDILM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/22

11:34 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop2h 26m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 7/29

3:41 pm-5:29 pm

Nonstop2h 48m

$269

ChicagoWilmington

ORD - ILM

ORDILM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/15

8:05 am-3:35 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 8/18

2:29 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$299

ChicagoWilmington

ORD - ILM

ORDILM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/11

8:05 am-1:43 pm

1 stop4h 38m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 8/19

6:00 am-9:23 am

1 stop4h 23m

$299

ChicagoWilmington

MDW - ILM

MDWILM

Chicago Midway

Tue 7/21

5:10 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop4h 46m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 8/11

6:00 am-9:59 am

1 stop4h 59m

$299

ChicagoWilmington

MDW - ILM

MDWILM

Chicago Midway

Tue 7/14

12:41 pm-6:03 pm

1 stop4h 22m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 7/22

5:48 am-10:05 am

1 stop5h 17m

$299

MolineWilmington

MLI - ILM

MLIILM

Moline Quad-City

Sat 8/15

11:43 am-6:25 pm

1 stop5h 42m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 8/22

5:23 pm-12:08 am

2 stops7h 45m

$340

ChicagoWilmington

MDW - ILM

MDWILM

Chicago Midway

Thu 7/16

11:05 am-6:03 pm

1 stop5h 58m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 7/22

5:48 am-10:05 am

1 stop5h 17m

$344

ChicagoWilmington

MDW - ILM

MDWILM

Chicago Midway

Fri 7/17

6:00 am-1:43 pm

1 stop6h 43m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 7/22

5:48 am-10:05 am

1 stop5h 17m

$344

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Wilmington

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Wilmington (average of $172). Flying from Illinois to Wilmington in February is currently the most expensive (average of $249). 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 IL to ILM?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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 9, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Illinois to Wilmington in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 23% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to Wilmington

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois 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 June 9, 2026.

The most flights from USIL to ILM are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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

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

The best time to book flights from Illinois to Wilmington is 58 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois 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 Illinois?

    Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM), located 4.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Illinois to Wilmington.

  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Wilmington?

    A quick flight from Illinois to Wilmington can take about 2h 26m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $269. Illinois and Wilmington are separated by a distance of 760 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Wilmington?

    While some choose either Chicago Midway - Wilmington New Hanover County or Lambert-St Louis - Wilmington New Hanover County, Chicago O'Hare Intl - Wilmington New Hanover County is the most popular route from Illinois to Wilmington.

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

    Consider SkyWest Airlines (88%), Qatar Airways (85%) or United Airlines (83%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Illinois to Wilmington.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Wilmington?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Illinois to Wilmington? While on average our users pay $285, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $173. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Wilmington New Hanover County), is priced around $279.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Wilmington (average of $172). Flying from Illinois to Wilmington in February is currently the most expensive (average of $249). 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 Illinois to Wilmington

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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 9, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$209Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$229Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$279Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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