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$194+ Cheap flights from Louisville to Wilmington (SDF - 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 8/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SDF — ILM
Aug 8 — Aug 151
Sat 8/8
Sat 8/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Louisville to Wilmington

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

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 11/177:00 am
SDF
-
ILM
1 stop6h 34m
Delta
Tue 12/15:45 pm
ILM
-
SDF
1 stop4h 50m
Delta
Deal found 7/8$267
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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.
Wed 8/510:04 am
SDF
-
ILM
1 stop4h 56m
United Airlines
Wed 8/124:44 pm
ILM
-
SDF
1 stop7h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/7$288
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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.
Sat 8/87:12 pm
SDF
-
ILM
1 stop3h 43m
American Airlines
Fri 8/145:25 pm
ILM
-
SDF
1 stop4h 06m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/9$292
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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 8/15:04 am
SDF
-
ILM
1 stop4h 04m
American Airlines
Sat 8/87:22 pm
ILM
-
SDF
1 stop3h 49m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/4$306
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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.
Thu 8/279:00 am
SDF
-
ILM
1 stop6h 18m
United Airlines
Mon 8/314:44 pm
ILM
-
SDF
1 stop7h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/8$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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.
Thu 8/2011:10 am
SDF
-
ILM
1 stop3h 51m
American Airlines
Sun 8/235:00 am
ILM
-
SDF
1 stop6h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/9$317
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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.
Sun 8/28:19 pm
SDF
-
ILM
1 stop3h 14m
American Airlines
Sat 8/87:22 pm
ILM
-
SDF
1 stop3h 49m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/6$343
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/116:00 pm
SDF
-
ILM
1 stop4h 31m
Delta
Wed 7/156:48 pm
ILM
-
SDF
1 stop5h 38m
Delta
Deal found 7/5$345
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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.
Sat 10/105:45 pm
SDF
-
ILM
1 stop4h 11m
Delta
Mon 10/125:48 pm
ILM
-
SDF
1 stop6h 14m
Delta
Deal found 7/8$348
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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.
Sat 7/2510:04 am
SDF
-
ILM
2 stops13h 40m
United Airlines
Wed 7/291:03 pm
ILM
-
SDF
1 stop7h 22m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/8$351

Find flight deals from Louisville to Wilmington

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Louisville (SDF) 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 9, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$267
(Delta)

One-way from

$194
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$283
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One-way flight from Louisville Intl to Wilmington New Hanover County
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($49 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($28 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

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

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

LouisvilleWilmington

SDF - ILM

SDFILM

Louisville Intl

Wed 8/5

10:04 am-3:00 pm

1 stop4h 56m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 8/12

4:44 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$288

LouisvilleWilmington

SDF - ILM

SDFILM

Louisville Intl

Sat 8/22

7:05 am-11:28 am

1 stop4h 23m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 8/24

6:47 pm-12:34 am

1 stop5h 47m

$292

LouisvilleWilmington

SDF - ILM

SDFILM

Louisville Intl

Thu 8/27

9:00 am-3:18 pm

1 stop6h 18m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 8/31

4:44 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$309

LouisvilleWilmington

SDF - ILM

SDFILM

Louisville Intl

Sat 7/25

8:19 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop3h 14m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 7/29

3:02 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$345

LouisvilleWilmington

SDF - ILM

SDFILM

Louisville Intl

Fri 8/21

10:23 am-11:57 pm

2 stops13h 34m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 8/23

4:44 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$397
Quickest round-trip

LouisvilleWilmington

SDF - ILM

SDFILM

Louisville Intl

Mon 7/13

10:00 am-1:43 pm

1 stop3h 43m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 7/18

6:38 am-10:29 am

1 stop3h 51m

$419

LouisvilleWilmington

SDF - ILM

SDFILM

Louisville Intl

Wed 8/12

3:35 pm-3:18 pm

2 stops23h 43m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 8/15

4:44 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$531

LouisvilleWilmington

SDF - ILM

SDFILM

Louisville Intl

Sun 8/23

10:23 am-3:37 pm

1 stop5h 14m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 8/27

4:44 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$599

LouisvilleWilmington

SDF - ILM

SDFILM

Louisville Intl

Sun 8/9

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

$599
Cheapest one-way

LouisvilleWilmington

SDF - ILM

SDFILM

Louisville Intl

Thu 8/20

6:55 pm-5:24 pm

3 stops22h 29m

$195

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Deals found on 7/9

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Compare providers for flights from Louisville to Wilmington

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Louisville to Wilmington in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Louisville-Wilmington flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Louisville-Wilmington flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Louisville-Wilmington flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Louisville-Wilmington flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Louisville-Wilmington flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Louisville to Wilmington

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Wilmington from Louisville with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Louisville to Wilmington

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisville to Wilmington (average of $248). Flying from Louisville to Wilmington in December is currently the most expensive (average of $658). 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 Louisville to Wilmington?

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 9, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta and American Airlines from Louisville to Wilmington by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,453 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

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
8,453 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,453 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

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
11,789 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,453 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

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 Louisville to Wilmington. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Louisville to Wilmington?

    A quick flight from Louisville to Wilmington can take about 3h 14m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $345. The distance between Louisville and Wilmington is about 513 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($248), and Delta ($248) offers the cheapest pricing from Louisville to Wilmington. You may be able to fly from Louisville to Wilmington for 30% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisville to Wilmington (average of $248). Flying from Louisville to Wilmington in December is currently the most expensive (average of $658). 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 Louisville to Wilmington

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Louisville 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 9, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$248Average$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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