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$104+ 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 3/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — ILM
Mar 7 — Mar 141
Sat 3/7
Sat 3/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from North Carolina to Wilmington

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 February 5, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Sat 4/256:13 pm
ORF
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ILM
1 stop5h 39m
American Airlines
Wed 4/2912:54 pm
ILM
-
ORF
1 stop4h 06m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/3$239
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/176:15 am
ORF
-
ILM
1 stop3h 47m
American Airlines
Sat 2/215:46 pm
ILM
-
ORF
1 stop3h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/2$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/205:47 pm
TYS
-
ILM
1 stop6h 11m
American Airlines
Mon 2/235:08 am
ILM
-
TYS
1 stop3h 34m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/2$254
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/197:13 pm
CLT
-
ILM
1 stop25h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/233:50 pm
ILM
-
CLT
1 stop16h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4$267
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/137:57 pm
ORF
-
ILM
1 stop4h 01m
American Airlines
Sun 2/155:08 am
ILM
-
ORF
1 stop3h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/2$269
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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.
Sat 6/276:05 pm
TYS
-
ILM
1 stop3h 23m
American Airlines
Tue 6/306:50 pm
ILM
-
TYS
1 stop5h 09m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/5$274
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 2/198:04 pm
RDU
-
ILM
1 stop19h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/232:08 pm
ILM
-
RDU
1 stop23h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3$275
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/201:24 pm
CLT
-
ILM
1 stop6h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 2/225:01 pm
ILM
-
CLT
1 stop13h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4$280
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 3/193:55 pm
CLT
-
ILM
1 stop5h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/262:25 pm
ILM
-
CLT
2 stops10h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$286
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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.
Sat 3/217:57 pm
ORF
-
ILM
1 stop4h 01m
American Airlines
Sat 3/285:49 pm
ILM
-
ORF
1 stop3h 13m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/4$289
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/157:49 pm
CLT
-
ILM
2 stops13h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/173:50 pm
ILM
-
CLT
1 stop8h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4$290
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/197:31 pm
ORF
-
ILM
1 stop24h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/233:50 pm
ILM
-
ORF
2 stops20h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4$290

Find flight deals from North Carolina to Wilmington

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$239
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$104
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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 February 5, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from North Carolina to Wilmington that are best for you.

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North Carolina

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Wilmington

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NorfolkWilmington

ORF - ILM

ORFILM

Norfolk

Sat 4/25

7:58 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop3h 54m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 4/29

5:00 am-10:12 am

1 stop5h 12m

$239

NorfolkWilmington

ORF - ILM

ORFILM

Norfolk

Tue 2/17

6:15 am-10:02 am

1 stop3h 47m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 2/21

5:46 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop3h 10m

$249

NorfolkWilmington

ORF - ILM

ORFILM

Norfolk

Wed 2/18

5:18 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop5h 38m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 2/22

7:21 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop3h 41m

$249

KnoxvilleWilmington

TYS - ILM

TYSILM

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 2/20

5:47 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop6h 11m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 2/23

5:08 am-8:42 am

1 stop3h 34m

$254

RaleighWilmington

RDU - ILM

RDUILM

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 2/19

8:04 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop19h 06m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 2/23

2:08 pm-1:58 pm

1 stop23h 50m

$275

CharlotteWilmington

CLT - ILM

CLTILM

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 2/20

1:24 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop6h 56m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 2/22

5:01 pm-6:49 am

1 stop13h 48m

$280

CharlotteWilmington

CLT - ILM

CLTILM

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 3/19

3:55 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop5h 34m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 3/26

2:25 pm-12:38 am

2 stops10h 13m

$286

NorfolkWilmington

ORF - ILM

ORFILM

Norfolk

Sat 3/21

7:57 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop4h 01m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 3/28

5:49 pm-9:02 pm

1 stop3h 13m

$289

CharlotteWilmington

CLT - ILM

CLTILM

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 4/15

7:49 pm-8:55 am

2 stops13h 06m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 4/17

3:50 pm-12:40 am

1 stop8h 50m

$290

NorfolkWilmington

ORF - ILM

ORFILM

Norfolk

Thu 2/19

7:31 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop24h 49m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 2/23

3:50 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops20h 15m

$290

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Best time to book a flight from North Carolina to Wilmington

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Everything you need to know about your flight from North Carolina to Wilmington

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from North Carolina to Wilmington (average of $151). Flying from North Carolina to Wilmington in November is currently the most expensive (average of $292). 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 February 5, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from North Carolina to Wilmington in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 21% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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 February 5, 2026.
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
11,222 reviews

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Susie,Jan 2026

DAY - CLT

We weren’t offered any beverages on this flight. It was not bumpy at all
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,222 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,222 reviews

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Susie,Jan 2026

DAY - CLT

We weren’t offered any beverages on this flight. It was not bumpy at all

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 $239, American Airlines can have you in Wilmington from North Carolina in 3h 54m. The distance between North Carolina and Wilmington is about 205 mi.

  • 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 Norfolk - Wilmington New Hanover County or Knoxville McGhee Tyson - 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from North Carolina to Wilmington (average of $151). Flying from North Carolina to Wilmington in November is currently the most expensive (average of $292). 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

Discover the top airline that operate flights from North Carolina 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 February 5, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$213Average$454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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