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$180+ Cheap flights from New Orleans to Wilmington (MSY - ILM)

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MSY — ILM
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Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Wilmington

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 julio 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$299
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$180
(Delta)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$321
From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Wilmington New Hanover County
One-way flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Wilmington New Hanover County
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($8 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find 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 julio 3, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
mar. 7/157:00 amMSY - ILM
1 stop7h 24mUnited Airlines
mar. 7/224:59 pmILM - MSY
1 stop6h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$299
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
mié. 8/1310:55 amMSY - ILM
1 stop4h 54mDelta
sáb. 8/166:00 amILM - MSY
2 stops11h 48mDelta
Deal found 6/30$336
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
sáb. 7/199:25 amMSY - ILM
1 stop5h 23mAmerican Airlines
mié. 7/235:00 amILM - MSY
1 stop5h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$365

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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 Orleans

Fly to

Wilmington

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New OrleansWilmington

MSY - ILM

MSYILM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

mar. 7/15

7:00 am-3:24 pm

1 stop7h 24m

Wilmington New Hanover County

mar. 7/22

4:59 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop6h 26m

$299

New OrleansWilmington

MSY - ILM

MSYILM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

mié. 8/13

10:55 am-4:49 pm

1 stop4h 54m

Wilmington New Hanover County

sáb. 8/16

6:00 am-4:48 pm

2 stops11h 48m

$336

New OrleansWilmington

MSY - ILM

MSYILM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

sáb. 7/19

9:25 am-3:48 pm

1 stop5h 23m

Wilmington New Hanover County

mié. 7/23

5:00 am-9:53 am

1 stop5h 53m

$365

New OrleansWilmington

MSY - ILM

MSYILM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

mié. 7/9

7:25 am-1:45 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$180

New OrleansWilmington

MSY - ILM

MSYILM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

mié. 7/16

7:00 am-2:16 pm

1 stop6h 16m

$215

New OrleansWilmington

MSY - ILM

MSYILM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

mié. 7/9

6:00 am-1:48 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$271

New OrleansWilmington

MSY - ILM

MSYILM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

sáb. 8/2

2:15 pm-11:24 am

3 stops20h 09m

$303

New OrleansWilmington

MSY - ILM

MSYILM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

mié. 7/16

9:00 am-2:38 pm

2 stops28h 38m

$465

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Deals found on 7/1

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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?

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 julio 3, 2025.

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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New Orleans 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 julio 3, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Breeze Airways, Delta, and United 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.

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

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

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($299), Delta ($336), and American Airlines ($365) offers the cheapest pricing from New Orleans to Wilmington. United Airlines is priced at 8% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Orleans to Wilmington one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $180. American Airlines flights start at $215 while deals on United Airlines start at $271 one-way.

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

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

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  • 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$223Average$304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$248Average$352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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