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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 1/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SDF — ILM
Jan 7 — Jan 141
Wed 1/7
Wed 1/14
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 December 8, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/237:24 pmSDF - ILM
1 stop4h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/271:21 pmILM - SDF
1 stop5h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/8$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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.
Wed 12/106:00 amSDF - ILM
1 stop3h 41mDelta
Sun 12/146:00 amILM - SDF
1 stop6h 13mDelta
Deal found 12/7$354
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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.
Tue 12/307:24 pmSDF - ILM
1 stop4h 35mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/25:05 amILM - SDF
1 stop3h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/7$384
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/235:05 amSDF - ILM
2 stops16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/2711:00 amILM - SDF
3 stops12h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/8$557
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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.
Sat 12/275:00 amSDF - ILM
1 stop3h 36mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/18:24 pmILM - SDF
1 stop3h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/7$561
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 12/107:00 amSDF - ILM
2 stops8h 01mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/143:42 pmILM - SDF
1 stop7h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/7$601

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 December 8, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$249
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$668
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 26% potential increase in price ($127 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 December 8, 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

Wed 1/28

7:00 am-1:29 pm

1 stop6h 29m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 2/1

2:32 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$249

LouisvilleWilmington

SDF - ILM

SDFILM

Louisville Intl

Fri 1/16

1:15 pm-4:47 pm

1 stop3h 32m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 1/18

8:05 am-2:48 pm

1 stop6h 43m

$249

LouisvilleWilmington

SDF - ILM

SDFILM

Louisville Intl

Tue 12/23

7:24 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 35m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 12/27

1:21 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop5h 09m

$309

LouisvilleWilmington

SDF - ILM

SDFILM

Louisville Intl

Thu 1/22

2:10 pm-11:57 pm

2 stops9h 47m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 1/25

6:00 am-12:59 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$384

LouisvilleWilmington

SDF - ILM

SDFILM

Louisville Intl

Tue 12/30

7:24 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 35m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 1/2

5:05 am-8:50 am

1 stop3h 45m

$384

LouisvilleWilmington

SDF - ILM

SDFILM

Louisville Intl

Sun 1/11

8:30 am-3:44 pm

1 stop7h 14m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 1/17

4:26 pm-11:23 pm

1 stop6h 57m

$433

LouisvilleWilmington

SDF - ILM

SDFILM

Louisville Intl

Sat 12/27

6:51 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 08m

$520

LouisvilleWilmington

SDF - ILM

SDFILM

Louisville Intl

Sat 12/27

9:55 am-11:48 pm

2 stops13h 53m

$848

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Deals found on 12/7

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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Louisville-Wilmington flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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

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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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $269). 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 December 8, 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 evening, which can drop the price by up to 38% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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 December 8, 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
7.9
Good
8,013 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

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
8,013 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,013 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

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
7.2
Good
11,042 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,013 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

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 3h 32m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $249. 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 29% 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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $269). 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 December 8, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$248Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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