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$249+ Cheap flights from Louisville to Wilmington (SDF - 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 9/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SDF — ILM
Aug 21 — Aug 281
Thu 8/21
Thu 8/28
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Cheap 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 August 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$249
(Delta)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$305
From Louisville Intl to Wilmington New Hanover County
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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 August 16, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/97:10 amSDF - ILM
1 stop6h 40mDelta
Sun 9/215:36 pmILM - SDF
1 stop6h 16mDelta
Deal found 8/14$249
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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.
Tue 9/26:00 amSDF - ILM
1 stop3h 42mDelta
Mon 9/85:34 pmILM - SDF
1 stop3h 40mDelta
Deal found 8/15$254
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Thu 8/287:33 amSDF - ILM
1 stop6h 13mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/3011:57 amILM - SDF
1 stop5h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/14$259
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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.
Mon 9/16:00 amSDF - ILM
1 stop3h 42mDelta
Sun 9/75:34 pmILM - SDF
1 stop6h 22mDelta
Deal found 8/15$279
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 8/295:57 pmSDF - ILM
1 stop6h 28mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/16:35 amILM - SDF
1 stop5h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/14$299
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/296:00 amSDF - ILM
1 stop3h 42mDelta
Mon 9/16:00 amILM - SDF
1 stop3h 48mDelta
Deal found 8/14$304
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/236:00 amSDF - ILM
1 stop3h 58mDelta
Wed 8/275:34 pmILM - SDF
1 stop6h 22mDelta
Deal found 8/14$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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.
Thu 8/286:00 amSDF - ILM
1 stop3h 42mDelta
Sun 8/316:00 amILM - SDF
1 stop4h 00mDelta
Deal found 8/15$354
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/237:58 pmSDF - ILM
2 stops15h 18mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/277:00 amILM - SDF
3 stops28h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$381
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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.
Fri 8/296:00 amSDF - ILM
1 stop3h 42mDelta
Sun 8/316:00 amILM - SDF
1 stop4h 00mDelta
Deal found 8/15$399
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/35:00 pmSDF - ILM
1 stop5h 03mDelta
Fri 10/105:55 pmILM - SDF
1 stop6h 04mDelta
Deal found 8/14$419

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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 August 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Louisville to Wilmington that are best for you.

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Wilmington

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LouisvilleWilmington

SDF - ILM

SDFILM

Louisville Intl

Tue 9/9

7:10 am-1:50 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 9/21

5:36 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop6h 16m

$249

LouisvilleWilmington

SDF - ILM

SDFILM

Louisville Intl

Fri 10/3

10:00 am-4:23 pm

1 stop6h 23m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 10/6

6:29 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop4h 02m

$249

LouisvilleWilmington

SDF - ILM

SDFILM

Louisville Intl

Mon 9/1

6:00 am-9:42 am

1 stop3h 42m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 9/8

5:34 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$254

LouisvilleWilmington

SDF - ILM

SDFILM

Louisville Intl

Tue 9/2

7:44 am-1:46 pm

1 stop6h 02m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 9/8

7:08 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop4h 07m

$254

LouisvilleWilmington

SDF - ILM

SDFILM

Louisville Intl

Tue 9/2

6:00 am-9:42 am

1 stop3h 42m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 9/8

5:34 pm-9:14 pm

1 stop3h 40m

$254

LouisvilleWilmington

SDF - ILM

SDFILM

Louisville Intl

Thu 8/28

7:33 am-1:46 pm

1 stop6h 13m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 8/30

11:57 am-5:43 pm

1 stop5h 46m

$259

LouisvilleWilmington

SDF - ILM

SDFILM

Louisville Intl

Fri 8/29

5:57 pm-12:25 am

1 stop6h 28m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 9/2

7:54 am-2:44 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$259

LouisvilleWilmington

SDF - ILM

SDFILM

Louisville Intl

Tue 9/2

5:00 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop5h 28m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 9/7

5:34 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$279

LouisvilleWilmington

SDF - ILM

SDFILM

Louisville Intl

Mon 9/1

6:00 am-9:42 am

1 stop3h 42m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 9/7

5:34 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$279

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Deals found on 8/14

Best time to book a flight from Louisville to Wilmington

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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 $296). Flying from Louisville 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 SDF to ILM?

Find hourly flight availability from Louisville 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 August 16, 2025.

When flying from Louisville to Wilmington, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 39% versus a flight at noon.

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 August 16, 2025.
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
8.0
Very good
7,985 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
7,985 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,985 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
7,985 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($233), and Delta ($248) offers the cheapest pricing from Louisville to Wilmington. You may be able to fly from Louisville to Wilmington for 36% 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.

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  • 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 $296). Flying from Louisville 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 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 August 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$233Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$248Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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