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$111+ Cheap flights from North Carolina 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 8/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — ILM
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sat 8/23
Sat 8/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from North Carolina to Wilmington

Keep the following information in mind while searching for North Carolina to Wilmington flight deals. Data was last updated August 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$183
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$111
(Mytrip)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$561

Good round-trip deal

$451 or less

Good one-way deal

$390 or less
From North Carolina to Wilmington New Hanover County
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($110 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from North Carolina to Wilmington
Explore the most affordable flight options available from North Carolina to Wilmington. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 18, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Fri 10/175:00 pmCLT - ILM
1 stop6h 28mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/205:55 pmILM - CLT
1 stop15h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/17$183
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Thu 9/185:45 amTYS - ILM
1 stop3h 42mDelta
Sun 9/216:00 amILM - TYS
1 stop4h 56mDelta
Deal found 8/17$229
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 9/24:00 pmORF - ILM
1 stop4h 24mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/62:50 pmILM - ORF
1 stop3h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/18$229
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Thu 8/286:00 amCLT - ILM
2 stops10h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/155:42 pmILM - CLT
1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/16$236
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 10/315:00 amTYS - ILM
1 stop4h 33mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/25:05 amILM - TYS
1 stop3h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/17$244
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 9/13:10 pmCLT - ILM
1 stop8h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/55:42 pmILM - CLT
1 stop5h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/17$252
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Thu 8/286:00 amCLT - ILM
2 stops10h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/2912:06 pmILM - CLT
1 stop10h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/16$253
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Thu 8/219:28 pmCLT - ILM
1 stop13h 53mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/237:00 amILM - CLT
2 stops14h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/17$254
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 9/115:05 amTYS - ILM
1 stop5h 27mAmerican Airlines
Thu 9/187:59 pmILM - TYS
1 stop4h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/18$259
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Fri 8/226:00 amCLT - ILM
1 stop5h 21mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/247:00 amILM - CLT
2 stops11h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/17$273
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 8/197:35 pmTYS - ILM
1 stop3h 33mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/258:15 amILM - TYS
1 stop3h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/17$279
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 8/226:05 amTYS - ILM
1 stop3h 12mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/245:00 amILM - TYS
1 stop5h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/18$289

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Customize your flight search to find flights from North Carolina 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 August 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from North Carolina to Wilmington that are best for you.

Fly from

North Carolina

Fly to

Wilmington

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CharlotteWilmington

CLT - ILM

CLTILM

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 10/17

5:00 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop6h 28m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 10/20

5:55 pm-9:24 am

1 stop15h 29m

$183

KnoxvilleWilmington

TYS - ILM

TYSILM

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 9/19

12:15 pm-6:23 pm

1 stop6h 08m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 9/22

7:08 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop3h 55m

$229

KnoxvilleWilmington

TYS - ILM

TYSILM

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 9/18

5:45 am-9:27 am

1 stop3h 42m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 9/21

6:00 am-10:56 am

1 stop4h 56m

$229

KnoxvilleWilmington

TYS - ILM

TYSILM

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 9/15

7:45 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop3h 23m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 9/22

8:20 am-2:39 pm

1 stop6h 19m

$229

KnoxvilleWilmington

TYS - ILM

TYSILM

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 10/22

5:00 am-9:33 am

1 stop4h 33m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 10/27

6:25 am-9:32 am

1 stop3h 07m

$229

KnoxvilleWilmington

TYS - ILM

TYSILM

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 9/18

6:30 am-12:42 pm

1 stop6h 12m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 9/21

6:32 pm-12:07 am

1 stop5h 35m

$229

NorfolkWilmington

ORF - ILM

ORFILM

Norfolk

Tue 9/2

4:00 pm-8:24 pm

1 stop4h 24m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 9/6

2:50 pm-6:37 pm

1 stop3h 47m

$229

CharlotteWilmington

CLT - ILM

CLTILM

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 8/28

6:00 am-4:40 pm

2 stops10h 40m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 9/15

5:42 pm-9:22 am

1 stop15h 40m

$236

KnoxvilleWilmington

TYS - ILM

TYSILM

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 10/31

5:00 am-9:33 am

1 stop4h 33m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 11/2

5:05 am-8:34 am

1 stop3h 29m

$244

CharlotteWilmington

CLT - ILM

CLTILM

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 9/1

3:10 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop8h 45m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 9/5

5:42 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop5h 17m

$252

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from North Carolina to Wilmington?

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

Find hourly flight availability from North Carolina 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 August 18, 2025.

When flying from North Carolina to Wilmington, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 August 18, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with American Airlines from North Carolina to Wilmington by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Food

6.5

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MYR - CLT

This flight was impacted by a nearly 4, yes 4 hour delay. They replaced a 777 with another one and it had to be cleaned and catered before we could depart. Great crew did it without complaint.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Food

6.5

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MYR - CLT

This flight was impacted by a nearly 4, yes 4 hour delay. They replaced a 777 with another one and it had to be cleaned and catered before we could depart. Great crew did it without complaint.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from North Carolina 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 North Carolina?

    Most people fly into Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM) if they book a flight to Wilmington from North Carolina. New Hanover County is conveniently located just 4.3 mi from Wilmington’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from North Carolina to Wilmington?

    For as low as $335, American Airlines can have you in Wilmington from North Carolina in 5h 35m. The distance between North Carolina and Wilmington is about 122 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from North Carolina to Wilmington one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Avelo Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $113. Users have also found prices from $164 and $228 on Delta and American Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from North Carolina to Wilmington?

    The most popular route from North Carolina to Wilmington is Charlotte Douglas - Wilmington New Hanover County. You may also consider Knoxville McGhee Tyson - Wilmington New Hanover County or Raleigh-Durham - Wilmington New Hanover County.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from North Carolina to Wilmington?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from North Carolina 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 North Carolina to Wilmington?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from North Carolina to Wilmington (average of $296). Flying from North Carolina 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 airline flying from North Carolina to Wilmington

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$213Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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