Wilmington

$145+ Cheap flights from Louisville to Wilmington (SDF - ILM)

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SDF — ILM
Jul 23 — Jul 301
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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 July 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$249
(Delta)

One-way from

$145
(Trip.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$253
From Louisville Intl to Wilmington New Hanover County
One-way flight from Louisville Intl to Wilmington New Hanover County
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 33% potential increase in price ($182 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($23 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find 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 18, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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 8/117:10 amSDF - ILM
1 stop6h 40mDelta
Sun 8/176:00 amILM - SDF
1 stop4h 00mDelta
Deal found 7/16$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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 7/198:02 pmSDF - ILM
1 stop3h 57mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/266:00 amILM - SDF
1 stop4h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/17$324
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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.
Mon 8/118:40 amSDF - ILM
1 stop6h 44mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/154:59 pmILM - SDF
1 stop25h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/16$372
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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.
Thu 9/2511:40 amSDF - ILM
2 stops20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/283:35 pmILM - SDF
1 stop7h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/16$405

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Wilmington

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LouisvilleWilmington

SDF - ILM

SDFILM

Louisville Intl

Mon 8/11

6:00 am-9:47 am

1 stop3h 47m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 8/21

2:35 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop4h 05m

$249

LouisvilleWilmington

SDF - ILM

SDFILM

Louisville Intl

Mon 8/11

8:40 am-3:24 pm

1 stop6h 44m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 8/15

4:59 pm-6:47 pm

1 stop25h 48m

$372

LouisvilleWilmington

SDF - ILM

SDFILM

Louisville Intl

Thu 9/25

11:40 am-8:30 am

2 stops20h 50m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 9/28

3:35 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$405

LouisvilleWilmington

SDF - ILM

SDFILM

Louisville Intl

Fri 8/8

12:16 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop11h 39m

$145

LouisvilleWilmington

SDF - ILM

SDFILM

Louisville Intl

Sun 9/14

6:00 am-9:29 am

1 stop3h 29m

$230

LouisvilleWilmington

SDF - ILM

SDFILM

Louisville Intl

Mon 8/4

9:35 am-3:24 pm

2 stops29h 49m

$446

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Deals found on 7/17

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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 July 18, 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 July 18, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta and United 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.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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!
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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!
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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, Delta ($249), and United Airlines ($372) 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?

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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

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American AirlinesCheapest$223Average$311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$248Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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