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$173+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Wilmington (PHL - 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 7/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — ILM
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Philadelphia to Wilmington New Hanover County are usually found in January or March, booked 54 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to Wilmington

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Philadelphia (PHL) 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$267
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$173
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$396

Good round-trip deal

$307 or less

Good one-way deal

$232 or less
From Philadelphia to Wilmington New Hanover County
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Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Wilmington
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Philadelphia to Wilmington. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 7/268:30 pmPHL - ILM
Nonstop1h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/26:00 amILM - PHL
Nonstop1h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$267
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 8/285:25 amPHL - ILM
1 stop4h 17mDelta
Sun 8/316:00 amILM - PHL
1 stop4h 36mDelta
Deal found 6/12$293
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 7/176:13 amPHL - ILM
1 stop8h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/2010:46 amILM - PHL
2 stops33h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$406
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Thu 6/128:31 amPHL - ILM
1 stop5h 59mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/195:10 pmILM - PHL
1 stop7h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$454

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to Wilmington that are best for you.

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Philadelphia

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Wilmington

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Price

PhiladelphiaWilmington

PHL - ILM

PHLILM

Philadelphia

Sat 7/26

8:30 pm-10:10 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 8/2

6:00 am-7:30 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$267

PhiladelphiaWilmington

PHL - ILM

PHLILM

Philadelphia

Thu 8/28

5:25 am-9:42 am

1 stop4h 17m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 8/31

6:00 am-10:36 am

1 stop4h 36m

$293

PhiladelphiaWilmington

PHL - ILM

PHLILM

Philadelphia

Thu 7/17

6:13 am-2:38 pm

1 stop8h 25m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 7/20

10:46 am-8:07 pm

2 stops33h 21m

$406

PhiladelphiaWilmington

PHL - ILM

PHLILM

Philadelphia

Sun 6/29

7:56 am-3:24 pm

1 stop7h 28m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 7/3

4:59 pm-5:36 pm

1 stop24h 37m

$477

PhiladelphiaWilmington

PHL - ILM

PHLILM

Philadelphia

Wed 7/9

7:05 pm-2:38 pm

1 stop19h 33m

$173

PhiladelphiaWilmington

PHL - ILM

PHLILM

Philadelphia

Sat 6/28

12:00 pm-12:22 pm

1 stop24h 22m

$230

PhiladelphiaWilmington

PHL - ILM

PHLILM

Philadelphia

Fri 8/15

6:52 pm-3:24 pm

1 stop20h 32m

$263

PhiladelphiaWilmington

PHL - ILM

PHLILM

Philadelphia

Sat 6/28

4:02 pm-9:54 pm

1 stop5h 52m

$274

PhiladelphiaWilmington

PHL - ILM

PHLILM

Philadelphia

Tue 6/17

8:44 pm-10:17 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

$401

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Deals found on 6/11

Best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to Wilmington

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Philadelphia to Wilmington

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Philadelphia to Wilmington. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Philadelphia to Wilmington may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 54 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Philadelphia 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 June 12, 2025.

When flying from Philadelphia to Wilmington, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 13% versus a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Philadelphia to Wilmington?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Philadelphia to Wilmington. Price data was last updated on June 8, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Philadelphia to Wilmington flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Philadelphia to Wilmington

Explore weekly flight availability from Philadelphia to Wilmington. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

The most flights from PHL to ILM are scheduled on a Thursday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in Wilmington by month

Plan your trip to Wilmington by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Wilmington by month

Plan your trip to Wilmington by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 June 12, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Philadelphia to Wilmington, see what other customers have to say about Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Sun Country Air
6.9
Okay
345 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Philadelphia to Wilmington. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Philadelphia to Wilmington?

    Wilmington New Hanover County is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Wilmington from Philadelphia. Booking flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to New Hanover County (ILM) should be relatively easy as there are 5 daily flights to Wilmington from 1 airline. 1h 27m is how long a flight from Philadelphia to Wilmington New Hanover County will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Philadelphia to Wilmington round-trip?

    Currently priced at $267, American Airlines will fly you from Philadelphia to Wilmington and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $293 and $477, respectively. American Airlines is currently priced 20% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $230 on Sun Country Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $263 and Delta from $274 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Philadelphia to Wilmington?

    Before booking your flight to Wilmington from Philadelphia, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Alaska Airlines (92%), Piedmont Airlines (79%), American Airlines( 74%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Wilmington?

    On average you can expect to pay $409 for a flight from Philadelphia to Wilmington. The cheapest flight overall is $222 while the most popular route, (Philadelphia - Wilmington New Hanover County) is currently priced at $287.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Wilmington?

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

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Philadelphia 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$227Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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