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$312+ Cheap flights from New Orleans to Wilmington (MSY - 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 12/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — ILM
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Wilmington

Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Wilmington
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Wilmington. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Sun 12/216:40 amMSY - ILM
1 stop14h 03mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/286:03 pmILM - MSY
1 stop6h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$312
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/277:00 amMSY - ILM
1 stop4h 31mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/25:05 amILM - MSY
1 stop4h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$409
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/196:55 pmMSY - ILM
1 stop4h 52mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/276:50 pmILM - MSY
1 stop6h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$499
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/117:56 pmMSY - ILM
1 stop25h 43mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/156:00 amILM - MSY
1 stop5h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$924

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) 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 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$212
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$436
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($48 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($23 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Wilmington that are best for you.

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New OrleansWilmington

MSY - ILM

MSYILM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 12/21

6:40 am-9:43 pm

1 stop14h 03m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 12/28

6:03 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 56m

$312

New OrleansWilmington

MSY - ILM

MSYILM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 1/8

10:35 am-11:57 pm

2 stops12h 22m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 1/12

6:00 am-3:33 pm

2 stops10h 33m

$347

New OrleansWilmington

MSY - ILM

MSYILM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 12/27

7:00 am-12:31 pm

1 stop4h 31m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 1/2

1:21 pm-6:08 pm

1 stop5h 47m

$409

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Deals found on 12/11

Compare providers for flights from New Orleans 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 New Orleans 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 New Orleans-Wilmington flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on New Orleans-Wilmington flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New Orleans-Wilmington flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New Orleans-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 New Orleans-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 New Orleans to Wilmington

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Orleans to Wilmington

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Wilmington (average of $112). Flying from New Orleans to Wilmington in September is currently the most expensive (average of $243). 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 MSY to ILM?

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans 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 12, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from New Orleans to Wilmington in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 28% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta and American Airlines from New Orleans to Wilmington. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

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
8,007 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

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
11,050 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

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 New Orleans 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 New Orleans to Wilmington?

    United Airlines can get you from New Orleans to Wilmington in just under 12h 22m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance between New Orleans and Wilmington is about 780 mi.

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($223), and Delta ($248) offers the cheapest pricing from New Orleans to Wilmington. American Airlines is priced at 41% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New Orleans to Wilmington?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans 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 New Orleans to Wilmington?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Wilmington (average of $112). Flying from New Orleans to Wilmington in September is currently the most expensive (average of $243). 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 New Orleans to Wilmington

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans 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 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$223Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$248Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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