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$282+ 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 5/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SDF — ILM
May 10 — May 171
Sun 5/10
Sun 5/17
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 April 10, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/93:29 pm
SDF
-
ILM
1 stop5h 40m
Delta
Thu 5/146:18 pm
ILM
-
SDF
1 stop4h 18m
Delta
Deal found 4/6$282
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 5/147:52 pm
SDF
-
ILM
1 stop4h 00m
American Airlines
Sun 5/175:00 am
ILM
-
SDF
1 stop3h 38m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/7$297
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/306:06 pm
SDF
-
ILM
1 stop26h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/78:20 pm
ILM
-
SDF
2 stops22h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/9$307
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/129:19 pm
SDF
-
ILM
1 stop16h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/198:20 pm
ILM
-
SDF
1 stop17h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/10$325
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/87:33 am
SDF
-
ILM
1 stop5h 02m
American Airlines
Mon 5/115:00 am
ILM
-
SDF
1 stop3h 38m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/10$348
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/810:33 am
SDF
-
ILM
1 stop9h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/112:35 pm
ILM
-
SDF
2 stops42h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/10$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/2410:00 am
SDF
-
ILM
2 stops13h 44m
United Airlines
Tue 4/286:00 am
ILM
-
SDF
1 stop7h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/9$357
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 4/185:00 am
SDF
-
ILM
2 stops11h 36m
United Airlines
Fri 4/245:11 pm
ILM
-
SDF
1 stop6h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/8$367
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/2310:33 am
SDF
-
ILM
2 stops28h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/293:39 pm
ILM
-
SDF
1 stop17h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7$375

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 April 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$282
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$332
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From Louisville Intl to Wilmington New Hanover County
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($50 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 April 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Louisville to Wilmington that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

LouisvilleWilmington

SDF - ILM

SDFILM

Louisville Intl

Sat 5/23

7:07 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop4h 34m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 5/29

8:01 pm-12:28 am

1 stop4h 27m

$282

LouisvilleWilmington

SDF - ILM

SDFILM

Louisville Intl

Sat 5/9

3:29 pm-9:09 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 5/14

6:18 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop4h 18m

$282

LouisvilleWilmington

SDF - ILM

SDFILM

Louisville Intl

Fri 5/8

1:18 pm-5:54 pm

1 stop4h 36m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 5/11

5:00 am-8:38 am

1 stop3h 38m

$348

LouisvilleWilmington

SDF - ILM

SDFILM

Louisville Intl

Fri 4/24

10:00 am-11:44 pm

2 stops13h 44m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 4/28

6:00 am-1:11 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$357

LouisvilleWilmington

SDF - ILM

SDFILM

Louisville Intl

Sat 5/9

5:40 am-3:42 pm

2 stops10h 02m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 5/12

5:01 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops6h 58m

$388

LouisvilleWilmington

SDF - ILM

SDFILM

Louisville Intl

Thu 4/30

6:00 am-9:34 am

1 stop3h 34m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 5/7

6:00 am-10:25 am

1 stop4h 25m

$399
Quickest round-trip

LouisvilleWilmington

SDF - ILM

SDFILM

Louisville Intl

Thu 4/23

6:31 am-10:34 am

1 stop4h 03m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 4/27

3:08 pm-7:02 pm

1 stop3h 54m

$399

LouisvilleWilmington

SDF - ILM

SDFILM

Louisville Intl

Sat 5/16

10:06 am-11:44 pm

2 stops13h 38m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 5/19

5:01 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop5h 21m

$494
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

LouisvilleWilmington

SDF - ILM

SDFILM

Louisville Intl

Wed 4/29

8:47 am-4:30 pm

1 stop7h 43m

$364

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Deals found on 4/9

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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 April.
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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Cheapflights Insights

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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisville to Wilmington (average of $58). Flying from Louisville to Wilmington in March is currently the most expensive (average of $258). 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 April 10, 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
7.9
Good
8,399 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,399 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,399 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,564 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,399 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

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 4h 34m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $282. 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 23% 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisville to Wilmington (average of $58). Flying from Louisville to Wilmington in March is currently the most expensive (average of $258). 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 April 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$248Average$268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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