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$68+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Wilmington (ILM)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — ILM
Jan 3 — Jan 101
Sat 1/3
Sat 1/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Wilmington New Hanover County are usually found in September or January, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from New York to Wilmington
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Wilmington. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 4, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Tue 12/309:43 pmEWR - ILM
Nonstop2h 01mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/66:00 amILM - EWR
Nonstop1h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/2$164
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/112:02 pmEWR - ILM
1 stop22h 18mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/151:00 pmILM - EWR
2 stops18h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$179
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Tue 12/309:43 pmEWR - ILM
Nonstop2h 01mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/46:00 amILM - EWR
Nonstop1h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/1$189
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/309:55 amLGA - ILM
Nonstop1h 51mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/76:30 amILM - LGA
Nonstop1h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/3$199
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/187:59 amJFK - ILM
1 stop24h 31mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/229:10 amILM - JFK
2 stops15h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3$201
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Tue 12/309:43 pmEWR - ILM
Nonstop2h 01mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/36:00 amILM - EWR
Nonstop1h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/1$202
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/155:15 amEWR - ILM
2 stops13h 13mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/171:10 pmILM - EWR
1 stop8h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$203
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 12/192:11 pmLGA - ILM
Nonstop1h 53mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/85:19 pmILM - LGA
Nonstop1h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/4$204
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/253:40 pmLGA - ILM
Nonstop1h 58mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/26:32 amILM - LGA
Nonstop1h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/3$209
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/104:30 pmLGA - ILM
1 stop28h 02mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/151:00 pmILM - LGA
1 stop28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3$213
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 12/192:11 pmLGA - ILM
Nonstop1h 53mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/246:00 amILM - LGA
Nonstop1h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/4$219
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Fri 12/199:43 pmEWR - ILM
Nonstop2h 01mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/216:00 amILM - EWR
Nonstop1h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/1$219

Find flight deals from New York to Wilmington

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) 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 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$139
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$68
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$392

Good round-trip deal

$244 or less

Good one-way deal

$198 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($45 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from New York 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 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Wilmington that are best for you.

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New York

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Wilmington

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NewarkWilmington

EWR - ILM

EWRILM

Newark

Sat 1/10

9:59 pm-11:57 pm

Nonstop1h 58m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 1/14

6:00 am-7:54 am

Nonstop1h 54m

$139

NewarkWilmington

EWR - ILM

EWRILM

Newark

Wed 2/25

8:05 am-1:31 pm

1 stop5h 26m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 3/2

5:46 pm-12:53 am

1 stop7h 07m

$159

New YorkWilmington

LGA - ILM

LGAILM

New York LaGuardia

Sat 1/17

9:15 am-11:15 am

Nonstop2h 00m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 1/24

4:30 pm-9:42 pm

1 stop5h 12m

$199

NewarkWilmington

EWR - ILM

EWRILM

Newark

Wed 1/7

1:55 pm-3:45 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 1/21

6:00 am-7:54 am

Nonstop1h 54m

$199

New YorkWilmington

LGA - ILM

LGAILM

New York LaGuardia

Wed 1/7

6:00 am-1:43 pm

1 stop7h 43m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 1/10

11:55 am-1:42 pm

Nonstop1h 47m

$199

New YorkWilmington

JFK - ILM

JFKILM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 3/6

6:00 am-1:31 pm

1 stop7h 31m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 3/8

6:00 am-11:17 am

1 stop5h 17m

$203

New YorkWilmington

JFK - ILM

JFKILM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 2/20

7:55 am-12:30 pm

1 stop4h 35m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 2/24

7:40 am-2:59 pm

2 stops7h 19m

$204

New YorkWilmington

JFK - ILM

JFKILM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/7

8:30 am-1:43 pm

1 stop5h 13m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 1/10

4:30 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop5h 28m

$209

New YorkWilmington

JFK - ILM

JFKILM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/21

6:00 am-1:29 pm

1 stop7h 29m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 1/25

5:41 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop4h 48m

$209

New YorkWilmington

JFK - ILM

JFKILM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/15

8:30 am-1:43 pm

1 stop5h 13m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 2/18

2:19 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$209

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Wilmington from New York with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to Wilmington?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Wilmington. Price data was last updated on November 28, 2025.

The best time to book flights from New York to Wilmington is 77 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Wilmington (average of $51). Flying from New York to Wilmington in October is currently the most expensive (average of $101). 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 NYC to ILM?

Find hourly flight availability from New York 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 4, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from New York to Wilmington in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 14% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Wilmington. Price data was last updated on November 29, 2025.

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New York 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 December 4, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New York to Wilmington, such as Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,066 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,047 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to Wilmington. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Wilmington from New York?

    Most people fly into Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM) if they book a flight to Wilmington from New York. On average, New Hanover County has 7 inbound flights from New York per day from 3 airlines. Wilmington New Hanover County is conveniently located just 4.3 mi from Wilmington’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from New York to Wilmington?

    Departing from New York to Wilmington will take you 1h 58m. Airlines will cover a distance of 488 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 New York to Wilmington round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from New York to Wilmington round-trip from $161. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $176, and United Airlines, from $204. Users have found that Delta is 44% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $112. Users have also found prices from $128 and $148 on United Airlines and Delta, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to Wilmington?

    While some choose either New York LaGuardia - Wilmington New Hanover County or New York John F Kennedy Intl - Wilmington New Hanover County, Newark - Wilmington New Hanover County is the most popular route from New York to Wilmington.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Wilmington (average of $51). Flying from New York to Wilmington in October is currently the most expensive (average of $101). 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 3 airlines flying from New York to Wilmington

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from New York 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 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$164Average$265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$177Average$274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$204Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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