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$127+ 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 8/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — ILM
Aug 22 — Aug 291
Sat 8/22
Sat 8/29
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 July 23, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 8/225:31 am
CMH
-
ILM
1 stop6h 01m
American Airlines
Wed 8/268:35 am
ILM
-
CMH
1 stop3h 39m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/19$261
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Wed 8/199:00 am
CMH
-
ILM
1 stop6h 37m
United Airlines
Wed 8/267:00 am
ILM
-
CMH
1 stop5h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/22$285
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Fri 8/219:00 am
CMH
-
ILM
1 stop6h 18m
United Airlines
Mon 8/244:44 pm
ILM
-
CMH
1 stop5h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/19$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 8/279:00 am
CMH
-
ILM
1 stop6h 18m
United Airlines
Tue 9/14:44 pm
ILM
-
CMH
1 stop5h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/23$293
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 8/214:17 pm
CMH
-
ILM
1 stop4h 03m
American Airlines
Wed 8/266:17 pm
ILM
-
CMH
1 stop5h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/19$297
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Fri 8/79:00 am
CMH
-
ILM
1 stop6h 00m
United Airlines
Fri 8/144:44 pm
ILM
-
CMH
1 stop7h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/20$304
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Tue 8/259:29 am
CMH
-
ILM
1 stop5h 32m
American Airlines
Mon 9/149:33 am
ILM
-
CMH
1 stop4h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/23$307
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Fri 8/2110:28 am
CMH
-
ILM
1 stop6h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/246:04 pm
ILM
-
CMH
2 stops23h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/19$312
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Mon 8/108:59 pm
CMH
-
ILM
1 stop17h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/176:04 pm
ILM
-
CMH
2 stops23h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/20$316
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Mon 11/235:45 pm
CMH
-
ILM
1 stop15h 52m
Delta
Thu 11/262:30 pm
ILM
-
CMH
1 stop4h 15m
Delta
Deal found 7/20$320
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 10/1010:19 am
CMH
-
ILM
1 stop3h 41m
American Airlines
Sat 10/175:05 am
ILM
-
CMH
1 stop4h 18m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/19$324

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 July 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$261
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$127
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$412
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One-way flight from Columbus to Wilmington New Hanover County
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($28 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 July 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus Airport to Wilmington that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

Sat 9/5

5:00 pm-10:06 pm

1 stop5h 06m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 9/7

6:00 am-10:17 am

1 stop4h 17m

$297

ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

Fri 8/7

7:00 am-3:00 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 8/13

4:44 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop5h 41m

$304

ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

Fri 8/7

9:00 am-3:00 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 8/14

4:44 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$304

ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

Tue 8/18

9:00 am-3:37 pm

1 stop6h 37m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 8/25

4:44 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop5h 41m

$355

ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

Thu 8/20

1:40 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 8/23

5:00 am-8:39 am

1 stop3h 39m

$365

ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

Wed 8/5

8:10 am-1:43 pm

1 stop5h 33m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 8/10

10:40 am-4:06 pm

1 stop5h 26m

$367

ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

Thu 8/6

9:00 am-3:00 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 8/13

4:44 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$374

ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

Sat 10/24

7:17 am-10:59 pm

2 stops15h 42m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 10/28

6:00 am-12:05 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$453

ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

Sat 8/22

11:05 am-11:57 pm

2 stops12h 52m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 8/25

4:44 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop5h 41m

$473

ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

Sat 8/22

9:00 am-3:56 pm

1 stop6h 56m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 8/26

7:00 am-11:59 pm

2 stops16h 59m

$477

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Deals found on 7/21

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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 July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Columbus Airport-Wilmington flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Wilmington from Columbus with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Wilmington (average of $249). Flying from Columbus Airport to Wilmington in July is currently the most expensive (average of $412). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Columbus Airport to Wilmington?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Columbus Airport to Wilmington flights typically cost between $308 and $396 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $261 on American Airlines (Aug 22-Aug 26).

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 July 23, 2026.
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
7.8
Good
8,479 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Delta
7.8
Good
8,479 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,479 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,832 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,479 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

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 Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Columbus Airport to Wilmington in about 5h 06m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 54m. 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 $233. You may be able to fly from Columbus Airport to Wilmington for 44% 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Wilmington (average of $249). Flying from Columbus Airport to Wilmington in July is currently the most expensive (average of $412). 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 July 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$183Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$233Average$312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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