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 $214 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $225 and $546 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Columbus Airport to Wilmington for 26% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Columbus Airport to Wilmington?

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

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 is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Columbus Airport to Wilmington?

Departing on a Monday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 80% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Columbus Airport to Wilmington?

Users have found that booking a flight from Columbus Airport to Wilmington at least 46 days early can save you up to 35% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 46 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Columbus Airport to Wilmington for as little as $256 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $288 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Columbus Airport to Wilmington?

August is one of the best times of the year to fly to Wilmington from Columbus Airport. Prices for August average $291 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $228. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a August flight can save you 28% on your journey compared to booking in December

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 1 airline. Wilmington New Hanover County is conveniently located just 4.3 mi from Wilmington’s city center.

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.

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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 July 29, 2025.

Sun 8/246:00 amCMH - ILM

1 stop3h 47mDelta

Sun 8/316:00 amILM - CMH

1 stop6h 02mDelta

Deal found 7/27

$214

Tue 8/2612:04 pmCMH - ILM

1 stop6h 24mAmerican Airlines

Sat 8/307:54 amILM - CMH

1 stop4h 35mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$225

Thu 9/186:33 pmCMH - ILM

2 stops13h 57mMultiple Airlines

Mon 9/229:10 amILM - CMH

1 stop11h 23mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$354

Wed 12/245:35 amCMH - ILM

2 stops18h 09mUnited Airlines

Thu 12/256:00 amILM - CMH

1 stop6h 41mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$502

Thu 9/187:38 pmCMH - ILM

2 stops19h 47mBreeze Airways

Mon 9/229:10 amILM - CMH

3 stops11h 18mBreeze Airways

Deal found 7/29

$596

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Sun 8/246:00 amCMH - ILM

1 stop3h 47mDelta

Sun 8/316:00 amILM - CMH

1 stop6h 02mDelta

Deal found 7/27

$214

Tue 8/2612:04 pmCMH - ILM

1 stop6h 24mAmerican Airlines

Sat 8/307:54 amILM - CMH

1 stop4h 35mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$225

Thu 9/186:33 pmCMH - ILM

2 stops13h 57mMultiple Airlines

Mon 9/229:10 amILM - CMH

1 stop11h 23mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$354

Sat 8/168:50 amCMH - ILM

1 stop6h 34mUnited Airlines

Fri 8/222:43 pmILM - CMH

2 stops18h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$546

Thu 9/187:38 pmCMH - ILM

2 stops19h 47mBreeze Airways

Mon 9/229:10 amILM - CMH

3 stops11h 18mBreeze Airways

Deal found 7/29

$596

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Sun 8/35:08 pmCMH - ILM

1 stop5h 50mDelta

Thu 8/75:00 pmILM - CMH

1 stop5h 05mDelta

Deal found 7/27

$643

Sun 8/38:14 pmCMH - ILM

1 stop18h 01mBreeze Airways

Thu 8/73:51 pmILM - CMH

2 stops40h 49mBreeze Airways

Deal found 7/29

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Wed 8/610:33 amCMH - ILM

1 stop4h 51mUnited Airlines

Sat 8/97:05 amILM - CMH

2 stops26h 49mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$683

Fri 8/81:12 pmCMH - ILM

1 stop4h 08mAmerican Airlines

Sun 8/105:00 amILM - CMH

1 stop4h 54mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$254

Wed 8/1312:33 pmCMH - ILM

3 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sun 8/179:46 amILM - CMH

1 stop14h 01mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$505

Sat 8/168:50 amCMH - ILM

1 stop6h 34mUnited Airlines

Fri 8/222:43 pmILM - CMH

2 stops18h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$546

Sat 8/161:07 pmCMH - ILM

3 stops19h 59mBreeze Airways

Fri 8/229:45 amILM - CMH

2 stops22h 55mBreeze Airways

Deal found 7/29

$720

Sun 8/246:00 amCMH - ILM

1 stop3h 47mDelta

Sun 8/316:00 amILM - CMH

1 stop6h 02mDelta

Deal found 7/27

$214

Tue 8/2612:04 pmCMH - ILM

1 stop6h 24mAmerican Airlines

Sat 8/307:54 amILM - CMH

1 stop4h 35mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$225

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Tue 9/166:00 amCMH - ILM

1 stop3h 27mDelta

Deal found 7/28

$126

Wed 8/276:34 pmCMH - ILM

2 stops20h 37mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$214

Tue 9/164:08 pmCMH - ILM

2 stops31h 01mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$358

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Sun 8/24

6:00 am-9:47 am

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Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 8/31

6:00 am-12:02 pm

1 stop6h 02m

$214

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CMH - ILM

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Columbus

Tue 8/26

12:04 pm-6:28 pm

1 stop6h 24m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 8/30

7:54 am-12:29 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$225

ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

Thu 9/18

6:33 pm-8:30 am

2 stops13h 57m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 9/22

9:10 am-8:33 pm

1 stop11h 23m

$354

ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

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Columbus

Sat 8/16

8:50 am-3:24 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 8/22

2:43 pm-9:33 am

2 stops18h 50m

$546

ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

Thu 9/18

7:38 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops19h 47m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 9/22

9:10 am-8:28 pm

3 stops11h 18m

$596

ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

Tue 9/16

6:00 am-9:27 am

1 stop3h 27m

$126

ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

Wed 8/27

6:34 pm-3:11 pm

2 stops20h 37m

$214

ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

Tue 9/16

4:08 pm-11:09 pm

2 stops31h 01m

$358

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

Booking 45 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Columbus Airport to Wilmington. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

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

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.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Columbus Airport to Wilmington?

Chicago (ORD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from Columbus Airport to Wilmington on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Columbus Airport to Wilmington?

Chicago (ORD) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $402.

What’s the fastest layover option from Columbus Airport to Wilmington?

Flights via Hartford (BDL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 2h 46m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Columbus Airport to Wilmington?

Flights via Hartford (BDL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 45m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Wilmington

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Breeze Airways, and United 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

8.0

Very good

7,979 reviews

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

7,979 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,979 reviews

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!

Breeze Airways

8.0

Very good

190 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,979 reviews

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

8,896 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,979 reviews

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

7,979 reviews

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!

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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 1 airline. Wilmington New Hanover County is conveniently located just 4.3 mi from Wilmington’s city center.
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 $214 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $225 and $546 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Columbus Airport to Wilmington for 26% 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Wilmington (average of $296). Flying from Columbus Airport 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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Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Columbus Airport to Wilmington?

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Reviews of airlines servicing Wilmington

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Breeze Airways, and United 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.

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