How long is the flight from Orange County to Wilmington?

United Airlines can get you from Orange County to Wilmington in just under 8h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 2274 mi.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Wilmington ranges from 2.8 - 7.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 7.8 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Wilmington when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Wilmington, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

What airport do you fly into for flights to Wilmington from Orange County?

If you book a flight to Wilmington from Orange County, 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.

Can I find deals for flights from Orange County to Wilmington that include hotel bookings?

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Mon 1/510:48 amSNA - ILM

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Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Orange County to Wilmington (average of $178). Flying from Orange County to Wilmington in January is currently the most expensive (average of $498). 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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It’s typically best to fly out from Orange County to Wilmington in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 41% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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7.9

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1 / 20

10.0

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Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

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10.0

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Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

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10.0

Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Wilmington from Orange County?
If you book a flight to Wilmington from Orange County, 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.
How long is the flight from Orange County to Wilmington?
United Airlines can get you from Orange County to Wilmington in just under 8h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 2274 mi.
Can I find deals for flights from Orange County to Wilmington that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Orange County to Wilmington flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Orange County to Wilmington?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Orange County to Wilmington.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Orange County to Wilmington?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Orange County 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 Orange County to Wilmington?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Orange County to Wilmington (average of $178). Flying from Orange County to Wilmington in January is currently the most expensive (average of $498). 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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