How long is the flight from New Orleans to Wilmington?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines can get you from New Orleans to Wilmington in just under 4h 23m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 36m. The distance between New Orleans and Wilmington is about 780 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

According to our current data, American Airlines ($223), and Delta ($232) offers the cheapest pricing from New Orleans to Wilmington. American Airlines is priced at 33% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New Orleans to Wilmington?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New Orleans to Wilmington flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Wilmington ranges from 2.8 - 7.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 7.8 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Wilmington when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Wilmington, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from New Orleans to Wilmington?

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Saturday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New Orleans to Wilmington?

Our data shows that September tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Wilmington from New Orleans. Users have commonly found prices around $334 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $243. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in June.

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.

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Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New Orleans to Wilmington?

Airfare is above average for this route at the moment. New Orleans to Wilmington flights typically cost between $244 and $360 in September. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $467 on Delta (Sep 25-Sep 29).

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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 September 11, 2025.

Thu 9/184:40 pmMSY - ILM

1 stop14h 50mBreeze Airways

Sun 9/213:35 pmILM - MSY

2 stops27h 35mBreeze Airways

Deal found 9/9

$299

Thu 9/184:40 pmMSY - ILM

1 stop14h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sun 9/213:35 pmILM - MSY

1 stop17h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$307

Thu 9/256:25 amMSY - ILM

1 stop6h 26mDelta

Mon 9/295:36 pmILM - MSY

1 stop3h 41mDelta

Deal found 9/10

$467

Fri 9/193:43 pmMSY - ILM

1 stop6h 25mAmerican Airlines

Sun 9/215:00 amILM - MSY

1 stop4h 37mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$471

Mon 10/136:45 pmMSY - ILM

1 stop4h 23mAmerican Airlines

Sat 10/188:00 amILM - MSY

1 stop7h 15mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$516

Fri 11/76:05 amMSY - ILM

1 stop7h 59mUnited Airlines

Sat 11/83:48 pmILM - MSY

1 stop8h 56mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$612

Tue 11/186:05 amMSY - ILM

1 stop7h 59mUnited Airlines

Tue 11/256:00 amILM - MSY

2 stops14h 38mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$620

Fri 9/198:00 amMSY - ILM

2 stops11h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sun 9/213:35 pmILM - MSY

1 stop17h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$664

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Thu 9/256:25 amMSY - ILM

1 stop6h 26mDelta

Mon 9/295:36 pmILM - MSY

1 stop3h 41mDelta

Deal found 9/10

$467

Mon 10/136:45 pmMSY - ILM

1 stop4h 23mAmerican Airlines

Sat 10/188:00 amILM - MSY

1 stop7h 15mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$516

Fri 11/76:05 amMSY - ILM

1 stop7h 59mUnited Airlines

Sat 11/83:48 pmILM - MSY

1 stop8h 56mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$612

Tue 11/186:05 amMSY - ILM

1 stop7h 59mUnited Airlines

Tue 11/256:00 amILM - MSY

2 stops14h 38mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$620

Mon 10/139:15 amMSY - ILM

3 stops27h 30mUnited Airlines

Sat 10/187:05 amILM - MSY

1 stop8h 01mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$765

Tue 11/256:05 amMSY - ILM

1 stop7h 59mUnited Airlines

Sat 11/293:48 pmILM - MSY

1 stop8h 56mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$1,355

Last-minute flights from New Orleans to Wilmington
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Thu 9/184:40 pmMSY - ILM

1 stop14h 50mBreeze Airways

Sun 9/213:35 pmILM - MSY

2 stops27h 35mBreeze Airways

Deal found 9/9

$299

Thu 9/184:40 pmMSY - ILM

1 stop14h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sun 9/213:35 pmILM - MSY

1 stop17h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$307

Fri 9/193:43 pmMSY - ILM

1 stop6h 25mAmerican Airlines

Sun 9/215:00 amILM - MSY

1 stop4h 37mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$471

Fri 9/198:00 amMSY - ILM

2 stops11h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sun 9/213:35 pmILM - MSY

1 stop17h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$664

Fri 9/198:00 amMSY - ILM

2 stops11h 35mBreeze Airways

Sun 9/213:35 pmILM - MSY

2 stops27h 35mBreeze Airways

Deal found 9/10

$943

Thu 9/256:25 amMSY - ILM

1 stop6h 26mDelta

Mon 9/295:36 pmILM - MSY

1 stop3h 41mDelta

Deal found 9/10

$467

Mon 10/136:45 pmMSY - ILM

1 stop4h 23mAmerican Airlines

Sat 10/188:00 amILM - MSY

1 stop7h 15mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$516

Mon 10/139:15 amMSY - ILM

3 stops27h 30mUnited Airlines

Sat 10/187:05 amILM - MSY

1 stop8h 01mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$765

One-way flights from New Orleans to Wilmington
Search for one-way flight options from New Orleans to Wilmington. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

Wed 10/151:50 pmMSY - ILM

2 stops17h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$137

Thu 9/184:40 pmMSY - ILM

1 stop14h 50mBreeze Airways

Deal found 9/10

$277

Wed 10/154:52 pmMSY - ILM

1 stop4h 47mDelta

Deal found 9/11

$309

Fri 9/266:25 amMSY - ILM

1 stop6h 26mDelta

Deal found 9/10

$359

Fri 9/196:25 amMSY - ILM

1 stop6h 26mDelta

Deal found 9/10

$386

Fri 9/268:19 pmMSY - ILM

3 stops46h 06mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$389

Thu 9/189:36 amMSY - ILM

2 stops11h 31mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$391

Fri 9/266:05 pmMSY - ILM

2 stops28h 19mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$424

Fri 9/199:40 amMSY - ILM

2 stops12h 44mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$510

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6:45 pm-12:08 am

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8:00 am-2:15 pm

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3:48 pm-11:44 pm

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MSYILM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 11/18

6:05 am-3:04 pm

1 stop7h 59m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 11/25

6:00 am-7:38 pm

2 stops14h 38m

$620

New OrleansWilmington

MSY - ILM

MSYILM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 10/13

9:15 am-1:45 pm

3 stops27h 30m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 10/18

7:05 am-2:06 pm

1 stop8h 01m

$765

New OrleansWilmington

MSY - ILM

MSYILM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 11/25

6:05 am-3:04 pm

1 stop7h 59m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 11/29

3:48 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop8h 56m

$1,355

New OrleansWilmington

MSY - ILM

MSYILM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 10/15

1:50 pm-8:40 am

2 stops17h 50m

$137

New OrleansWilmington

MSY - ILM

MSYILM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 9/18

4:40 pm-8:30 am

1 stop14h 50m

$277

New OrleansWilmington

MSY - ILM

MSYILM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 10/15

4:52 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop4h 47m

$309

New OrleansWilmington

MSY - ILM

MSYILM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 9/26

6:25 am-1:51 pm

1 stop6h 26m

$359

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Wilmington (average of $296). Flying from New Orleans 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 MSY to ILM?

It’s optimal to fly from New Orleans to Wilmington in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 29% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Wilmington

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

8.0

Very good

7,960 reviews

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

7,960 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,960 reviews

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

7,960 reviews

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

How long is the flight from New Orleans to Wilmington?
Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines can get you from New Orleans to Wilmington in just under 4h 23m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 36m. The distance between New Orleans and Wilmington is about 780 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from New Orleans to Wilmington round-trip?
According to our current data, American Airlines ($223), and Delta ($232) offers the cheapest pricing from New Orleans to Wilmington. American Airlines is priced at 33% 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Wilmington (average of $296). Flying from New Orleans 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 New Orleans to Wilmington

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$223	Average$315	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$232	Average$352	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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