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$188+ 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 7/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — ILM
Jul 6 — Jul 131
Sun 7/6
Sun 7/13
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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 July 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$213
(eDestinos)

One-way from

$188
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$629

Good one-way deal

$390 or less
From North Carolina to Wilmington New Hanover County
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One-way flight from North Carolina to Wilmington New Hanover County
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($64 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($12 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 July 1, 2025.

This eDestinos 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/1511:55 amRDU - ILM
1 stop6h 35mAvelo Airlines
Fri 8/228:00 amILM - RDU
1 stop13h 33mAvelo Airlines
Deal found 7/1$213
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/305:46 amORF - ILM
1 stop4h 02mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/66:15 pmILM - ORF
1 stop3h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/30$219
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.
Tue 10/75:30 amTYS - ILM
1 stop4h 06mDelta
Wed 10/222:30 pmILM - TYS
1 stop3h 43mDelta
Deal found 6/30$229
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/165:58 pmTYS - ILM
1 stop4h 05mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/235:00 amILM - TYS
1 stop5h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/30$234
This eDestinos 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/1511:55 amRDU - ILM
1 stop6h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/2212:06 pmILM - RDU
2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$319
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Sun 7/276:20 amCLT - ILM
1 stop8h 18mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/310:46 amILM - CLT
1 stop7h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/29$377
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Sat 8/236:15 amRDU - ILM
1 stop11h 20mDelta
Tue 8/266:45 amILM - RDU
1 stop8h 00mDelta
Deal found 6/29$385
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Wed 8/136:00 amRDU - ILM
1 stop3h 17mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/205:11 pmILM - RDU
1 stop3h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/29$387
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/308:59 pmCLT - ILM
Nonstop1h 04mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/63:33 pmILM - CLT
Nonstop1h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/30$399
This Booking.com 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/278:59 amRDU - ILM
1 stop5h 39mBreeze Airways
Sun 8/310:46 amILM - RDU
1 stop8h 21mBreeze Airways
Deal found 6/30$449
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/211:52 pmTYS - ILM
3 stops24h 23mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/249:46 amILM - TYS
2 stops24h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$527
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/287:35 pmTYS - ILM
2 stops19h 49mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/44:59 pmILM - TYS
1 stop5h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/30$602

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 July 1, 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

RaleighWilmington

RDU - ILM

RDUILM

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 8/15

11:55 am-6:30 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 8/22

8:00 am-9:33 pm

1 stop13h 33m

$213

NorfolkWilmington

ORF - ILM

ORFILM

Norfolk

Wed 7/30

5:46 am-9:48 am

1 stop4h 02m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 8/6

6:15 pm-10:03 pm

1 stop3h 48m

$219

KnoxvilleWilmington

TYS - ILM

TYSILM

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 10/7

5:30 am-9:36 am

1 stop4h 06m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 10/22

2:30 pm-6:13 pm

1 stop3h 43m

$229

KnoxvilleWilmington

TYS - ILM

TYSILM

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 7/16

5:58 pm-10:03 pm

1 stop4h 05m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 7/23

5:00 am-10:28 am

1 stop5h 28m

$234

RaleighWilmington

RDU - ILM

RDUILM

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 8/15

11:55 am-6:30 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 8/22

12:06 pm-1:26 pm

2 stops25h 20m

$319

CharlotteWilmington

CLT - ILM

CLTILM

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 7/27

6:20 am-2:38 pm

1 stop8h 18m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 8/3

10:46 am-6:30 pm

1 stop7h 44m

$377

RaleighWilmington

RDU - ILM

RDUILM

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 8/23

6:15 am-5:35 pm

1 stop11h 20m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 8/26

6:45 am-2:45 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$385

RaleighWilmington

RDU - ILM

RDUILM

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 8/13

6:00 am-9:17 am

1 stop3h 17m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 8/20

5:11 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop3h 34m

$387

CharlotteWilmington

CLT - ILM

CLTILM

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 7/30

8:59 pm-10:03 pm

Nonstop1h 04m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 8/6

3:33 pm-4:52 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

$399

RaleighWilmington

RDU - ILM

RDUILM

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 7/27

8:59 am-2:38 pm

1 stop5h 39m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 8/3

10:46 am-7:07 pm

1 stop8h 21m

$449

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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, 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 July 1, 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 July 1, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Breeze Airways, Delta, and Avelo 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.
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
182 reviews

Food

6.8

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

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!
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
182 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
182 reviews

Food

6.8

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

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!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,974 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
182 reviews

Food

6.8

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

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!
Avelo Airlines
7.4
Good
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
182 reviews

Food

6.8

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

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!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,858 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
182 reviews

Food

6.8

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

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!
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,919 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
182 reviews

Food

6.8

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

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

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  • 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.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Breeze Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $224. Users have also found prices from $225 and $368 on American Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

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

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

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 July 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$213Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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