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$133+ Cheap flights from Newark (EWR) 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 9/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — ILM
Aug 22 — Aug 291
Sa 8/22
Sa 8/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Newark to Wilmington New Hanover County are usually found in January or September, booked 33 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Newark to Wilmington

Cheapest flights from Newark to Wilmington
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Newark to Wilmington. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on Juli 23, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Sa 8/299:59 pm
EWR
-
ILM
Nonstop1h 58m
United Airlines
Mi 9/97:00 am
ILM
-
EWR
Nonstop1h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/19$199
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Mi 9/93:20 pm
EWR
-
ILM
1 stop6h 32m
Delta
Mi 9/165:50 pm
ILM
-
EWR
1 stop6h 07m
Delta
Deal found 7/20$219
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Di 9/89:39 am
EWR
-
ILM
2 stops12h 13m
Delta
Di 9/156:30 am
ILM
-
EWR
1 stop7h 41m
Delta
Deal found 7/22$234
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Mi 9/93:20 pm
EWR
-
ILM
1 stop6h 32m
Delta
Fr 9/185:50 pm
ILM
-
EWR
1 stop4h 32m
Delta
Deal found 7/20$244
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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.
Sa 9/59:59 pm
EWR
-
ILM
Nonstop1h 58m
United Airlines
Do 9/107:00 am
ILM
-
EWR
Nonstop1h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/21$253
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Mi 8/196:00 am
EWR
-
ILM
1 stop7h 43m
Delta
Mi 8/2610:40 am
ILM
-
EWR
1 stop4h 44m
Delta
Deal found 7/22$254
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Di 9/89:39 am
EWR
-
ILM
2 stops12h 13m
Delta
Sa 9/124:31 pm
ILM
-
EWR
1 stop4h 26m
Delta
Deal found 7/20$264
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Do 8/205:00 am
EWR
-
ILM
1 stop4h 40m
American Airlines
So 8/235:00 am
ILM
-
EWR
1 stop4h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/19$269

Find flight deals from Newark to Wilmington

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Newark (EWR) 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 Juli 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$199
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$133
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$353

Good round-trip deal

$327 or less

Good one-way deal

$266 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Newark 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 Juli 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Newark Airport to Wilmington that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

NewarkWilmington

EWR - ILM

EWRILM

Newark

Di 9/8

9:39 am-9:52 pm

2 stops12h 13m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Di 9/15

6:30 am-2:11 pm

1 stop7h 41m

$234

NewarkWilmington

EWR - ILM

EWRILM

Newark

Sa 9/26

8:30 am-3:36 pm

1 stop7h 06m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Di 9/29

10:24 am-7:30 pm

2 stops9h 06m

$329

NewarkWilmington

EWR - ILM

EWRILM

Newark

Sa 9/12

9:59 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sa 9/19

7:00 am-8:52 am

Nonstop1h 52m

$339

NewarkWilmington

EWR - ILM

EWRILM

Newark

Sa 8/29

9:59 pm-11:57 pm

Nonstop1h 58m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mo 8/31

4:44 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$399

NewarkWilmington

EWR - ILM

EWRILM

Newark

Fr 8/28

9:59 pm-11:57 pm

Nonstop1h 58m

Wilmington New Hanover County

So 8/30

4:44 pm-12:57 am

1 stop8h 13m

$403
Quickest round-trip

NewarkWilmington

EWR - ILM

EWRILM

Newark

Mi 8/12

10:05 am-12:03 pm

Nonstop1h 58m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mi 9/2

7:00 am-8:52 am

Nonstop1h 52m

$414

NewarkWilmington

EWR - ILM

EWRILM

Newark

Di 9/8

9:59 pm-11:57 pm

Nonstop1h 58m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sa 9/12

6:14 pm-8:14 am

1 stop14h 00m

$452

NewarkWilmington

EWR - ILM

EWRILM

Newark

Fr 8/21

4:29 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop7h 28m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mo 8/24

6:00 am-10:29 am

1 stop4h 29m

$459

NewarkWilmington

EWR - ILM

EWRILM

Newark

Sa 8/8

9:53 pm-11:44 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sa 8/15

4:44 pm-12:57 am

1 stop8h 13m

$464

NewarkWilmington

EWR - ILM

EWRILM

Newark

Fr 8/28

9:59 pm-11:57 pm

Nonstop1h 58m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fr 9/4

7:00 am-8:52 am

Nonstop1h 52m

$469

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Deals found on 7/23

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Compare providers for flights from Newark 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 Newark to Wilmington in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Newark Airport-Wilmington flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Newark Airport-Wilmington flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Newark Airport-Wilmington flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Newark Airport-Wilmington flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Newark Airport-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 Newark to Wilmington

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Newark Airport to Wilmington

How far ahead should I book a flight from Newark Airport to Wilmington?

The best time to book flights from Newark Airport to Wilmington is 32 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 Newark Airport to Wilmington?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Wilmington (average of $279). Flying from Newark Airport to Wilmington in April is currently the most expensive (average of $424). 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 EWR to ILM?

Find hourly flight availability from Newark 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 Juli 23, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Newark Airport to Wilmington as you normally would.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Newark Airport to Wilmington?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Newark Airport to Wilmington flights typically cost between $301 and $495 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $199 on United Airlines (Aug 29-Sep 9).

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 Juli 23, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines and American Airlines from Newark Airport 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,024 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2024

EWR - DEN

Terribly delayed flight, missed ongoing flight, hotel very downmarket Food voucher not accepted in hotel
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,024 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,024 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2024

EWR - DEN

Terribly delayed flight, missed ongoing flight, hotel very downmarket Food voucher not accepted in hotel
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,832 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,024 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2024

EWR - DEN

Terribly delayed flight, missed ongoing flight, hotel very downmarket Food voucher not accepted in hotel

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Newark 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 Newark?

    If you book a flight to Wilmington from Newark, you will be flying to New Hanover County, which is the city’s only airport. Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM) is located 4.3 mi from the center of Wilmington. There are 2 flights from Newark to New Hanover County per day from 2 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Newark Airport to Wilmington?

    Airlines like Delta and United Airlines fly from Newark Airport to Wilmington in about 2h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 10h 13m. There are 488 mi between Newark Airport and Wilmington. 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 Newark Airport to Wilmington round-trip?

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($208), and United Airlines ($221) offers the cheapest pricing from Newark Airport to Wilmington. Users have found that American Airlines is 40% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Newark Airport to Wilmington?

    While on average a flight from Newark Airport to Wilmington is generally $413, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $233. When looking at the most popular route, (Newark - Wilmington New Hanover County), you can expect to pay $224 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Newark to Wilmington?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Newark 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 Newark Airport to Wilmington?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Wilmington (average of $279). Flying from Newark Airport to Wilmington in April is currently the most expensive (average of $424). 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 Newark to Wilmington

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Newark 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 Juli 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$208Average$299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$221Average$361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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