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$115+ 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 12/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — ILM
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Wilmington

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 December 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Wed 12/245:00 amCMH - ILM
1 stop3h 36mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/256:40 amILM - CMH
1 stop6h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$284
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1111:22 amCMH - ILM
1 stop7h 06mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/177:57 amILM - CMH
1 stop4h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/116:00 amCMH - ILM
1 stop3h 41mDelta
Sun 12/146:02 pmILM - CMH
1 stop6h 12mDelta
Deal found 12/10$319
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Thu 12/185:00 amCMH - ILM
1 stop5h 45mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/218:24 pmILM - CMH
1 stop4h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$329
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Fri 12/196:36 amCMH - ILM
1 stop4h 09mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/228:24 pmILM - CMH
1 stop4h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$339
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Fri 12/126:00 amCMH - ILM
1 stop3h 26mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/191:21 pmILM - CMH
1 stop6h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$349
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/185:09 pmCMH - ILM
2 stops22h 36mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/229:10 amILM - CMH
1 stop14h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$371
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/116:50 pmCMH - ILM
1 stop5h 04mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/146:00 amILM - CMH
1 stop6h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$379
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/187:36 pmCMH - ILM
2 stops20h 09mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/214:42 pmILM - CMH
1 stop7h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$419

Find 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 December 12, 2025.

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eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$229
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$115
(American Airlines)

Popular in

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Average price

$319
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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 December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus Airport to Wilmington that are best for you.

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Columbus

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Wilmington

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ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

Fri 1/23

6:00 am-10:29 am

1 stop4h 29m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 1/26

12:30 pm-6:51 pm

1 stop6h 21m

$229

ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

Thu 2/5

7:43 am-1:10 pm

1 stop5h 27m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 2/8

2:00 pm-5:51 pm

1 stop3h 51m

$229

ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

Sat 1/31

6:00 am-10:16 am

1 stop4h 16m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 2/7

4:48 pm-12:04 am

1 stop7h 16m

$251

ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

Thu 2/5

6:08 am-11:15 am

1 stop5h 07m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 2/8

6:00 am-9:55 am

1 stop3h 55m

$269

ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

Wed 12/24

5:00 am-8:36 am

1 stop3h 36m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 12/25

6:40 am-1:00 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$284

ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

Sat 12/27

5:00 am-8:36 am

1 stop3h 36m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 12/30

8:24 pm-12:32 am

1 stop4h 08m

$319

ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

Thu 12/18

5:00 am-10:45 am

1 stop5h 45m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 12/21

8:24 pm-12:32 am

1 stop4h 08m

$329

ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

Sat 1/3

6:00 am-8:43 pm

2 stops14h 43m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 1/8

5:34 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop5h 53m

$346

ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

Wed 12/31

6:36 am-10:45 am

1 stop4h 09m

$115

ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

Mon 1/5

9:45 am-4:23 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$228

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Deals found on 12/10

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Compare providers for flights from Columbus to Wilmington

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 December.
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.

Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Wilmington

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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 $90). Flying from Columbus Airport to Wilmington in December is currently the most expensive (average of $222). 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 December 12, 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 December 12, 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
8,007 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

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 4h 16m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 13m. 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 $213. You may be able to fly from Columbus Airport to Wilmington for 38% 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 $90). Flying from Columbus Airport to Wilmington in December is currently the most expensive (average of $222). 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$183Average$258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$213Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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