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$149+ Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) 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 11/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — ILM
nov. 27 — dic. 41
jue. 11/27
jue. 12/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Columbus to Wilmington
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Wilmington. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on octubre 28, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
mié. 12/248:23 amCMH - ILM
1 stop4h 08mAmerican Airlines
jue. 12/256:40 amILM - CMH
1 stop6h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/26$229
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
sáb. 11/156:11 amCMH - ILM
1 stop4h 29mAmerican Airlines
mié. 11/196:00 amILM - CMH
1 stop6h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/26$234
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
jue. 11/139:50 amCMH - ILM
1 stop3h 48mDelta
sáb. 11/1510:23 amILM - CMH
1 stop7h 11mDelta
Deal found 10/28$239
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
jue. 11/136:25 amCMH - ILM
1 stop4h 15mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 11/1511:09 amILM - CMH
2 stops5h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$244
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
jue. 11/66:00 amCMH - ILM
1 stop5h 53mAmerican Airlines
dom. 11/98:38 pmILM - CMH
1 stop3h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/26$259
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
jue. 11/1311:09 amCMH - ILM
1 stop9h 27mMultiple Airlines
dom. 11/162:10 pmILM - CMH
2 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$260
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
dom. 11/96:25 amCMH - ILM
1 stop4h 15mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 11/1511:09 amILM - CMH
2 stops5h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$264
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
jue. 10/3012:28 pmCMH - ILM
1 stop9h 35mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 11/111:00 amILM - CMH
1 stop11h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/26$266
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
mié. 11/55:40 pmCMH - ILM
1 stop4h 35mDelta
lun. 11/106:00 amILM - CMH
1 stop6h 52mDelta
Deal found 10/26$269
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
mié. 11/57:05 amCMH - ILM
1 stop6h 31mDelta
sáb. 11/86:00 amILM - CMH
1 stop4h 05mDelta
Deal found 10/26$279
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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.
sáb. 11/156:20 amCMH - ILM
3 stops28h 51mMultiple Airlines
mié. 11/1911:42 amILM - CMH
3 stops26h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/25$285

Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Wilmington

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (CMH) 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 octubre 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$229
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$149
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$288
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus 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 octubre 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus Airport to Wilmington that are best for you.

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Price

ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

mié. 12/24

8:23 am-12:31 pm

1 stop4h 08m

Wilmington New Hanover County

jue. 12/25

10:29 am-3:30 pm

1 stop5h 01m

$229

ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

mié. 4/15

6:00 am-9:44 am

1 stop3h 44m

Wilmington New Hanover County

sáb. 4/18

5:45 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$229

ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

sáb. 2/7

1:05 pm-4:44 pm

1 stop3h 39m

Wilmington New Hanover County

jue. 2/12

7:15 am-12:15 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$229

ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

sáb. 11/15

6:02 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop5h 42m

Wilmington New Hanover County

mié. 11/19

3:28 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop5h 42m

$229

ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

sáb. 11/15

6:02 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop4h 03m

Wilmington New Hanover County

mar. 11/18

10:34 am-2:07 pm

1 stop3h 33m

$234

ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

jue. 11/13

6:00 am-11:03 am

1 stop5h 03m

Wilmington New Hanover County

sáb. 11/15

6:00 am-12:43 pm

1 stop6h 43m

$239

ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

jue. 11/13

6:10 am-10:44 am

1 stop4h 34m

Wilmington New Hanover County

sáb. 11/15

7:07 am-10:23 am

1 stop3h 16m

$239

ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

mar. 11/11

6:00 am-10:04 am

1 stop4h 04m

Wilmington New Hanover County

sáb. 11/15

2:39 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop4h 56m

$239

ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

sáb. 11/8

2:38 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop28h 47m

$149

ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

sáb. 11/8

12:14 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops26h 41m

$176

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Columbus to Wilmington in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Columbus Airport-Wilmington flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Columbus Airport-Wilmington flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Columbus Airport-Wilmington flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Columbus Airport-Wilmington flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Columbus Airport-Wilmington flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbus Airport to Wilmington

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Wilmington (average of $103). Flying from Columbus Airport to Wilmington in December is currently the most expensive (average of $225). 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 CMH to ILM?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus 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 octubre 28, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Columbus Airport to Wilmington is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 23% on airfare.

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 octubre 28, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta and American Airlines from Columbus Airport to Wilmington by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,994 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,994 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,994 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,032 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,994 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbus 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 Columbus?

    Most people fly into Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM) if they book a flight to Wilmington from Columbus. On average, New Hanover County has 0 inbound flights from Columbus per day from 2 airlines. Wilmington New Hanover County is conveniently located just 4.3 mi from Wilmington’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Columbus Airport to Wilmington?

    Airlines like American Airlines and Delta fly from Columbus Airport to Wilmington in about 3h 44m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 24m. There are 481 mi between Columbus Airport and Wilmington. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Columbus Airport to Wilmington is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $183 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $216. You may be able to fly from Columbus Airport to Wilmington for 37% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbus 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 Columbus Airport to Wilmington?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Wilmington (average of $103). Flying from Columbus Airport to Wilmington in December is currently the most expensive (average of $225). 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 2 airlines flying from Columbus to Wilmington

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Columbus 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 octubre 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$183Average$258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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