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$187+ 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 7/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — ILM
Jul 11 — Jul 181
Sat 7/11
Sat 7/18
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 June 11, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 7/253:44 pm
CMH
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ILM
1 stop6h 10m
American Airlines
Wed 7/297:02 am
ILM
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CMH
1 stop3h 23m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/9$261
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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.
Tue 10/68:00 am
CMH
-
ILM
1 stop5h 34m
Delta
Sat 10/106:00 am
ILM
-
CMH
1 stop5h 35m
Delta
Deal found 6/7$290
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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.
Sat 7/49:00 am
CMH
-
ILM
1 stop6h 00m
United Airlines
Sat 7/111:03 pm
ILM
-
CMH
1 stop7h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/7$294
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Tue 8/2510:02 am
CMH
-
ILM
1 stop3h 41m
Delta
Mon 9/145:50 pm
ILM
-
CMH
1 stop4h 19m
Delta
Deal found 6/8$297
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 8/67:00 am
CMH
-
ILM
1 stop8h 00m
United Airlines
Mon 8/103:41 pm
ILM
-
CMH
1 stop6h 43m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/8$299
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.
Tue 7/218:03 am
CMH
-
ILM
1 stop6h 01m
American Airlines
Sat 7/255:06 am
ILM
-
CMH
1 stop3h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/11$304
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 8/2010:47 am
CMH
-
ILM
1 stop5h 03m
Breeze Airways
Sun 8/238:20 pm
ILM
-
CMH
1 stop13h 10m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 6/9$319
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 7/33:44 pm
CMH
-
ILM
1 stop5h 51m
American Airlines
Mon 7/68:01 pm
ILM
-
CMH
1 stop3h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/9$324
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 8/206:23 pm
CMH
-
ILM
1 stop5h 34m
Delta
Sun 8/236:47 pm
ILM
-
CMH
1 stop6h 11m
Delta
Deal found 6/7$333
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/45:30 am
CMH
-
ILM
1 stop4h 12m
American Airlines
Sat 7/412:06 pm
ILM
-
CMH
1 stop5h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/10$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Sat 8/2911:05 am
CMH
-
ILM
1 stop4h 43m
United Airlines
Wed 9/24:44 pm
ILM
-
CMH
1 stop5h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/9$345
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/134:00 pm
CMH
-
ILM
1 stop5h 51m
American Airlines
Sat 6/209:29 am
ILM
-
CMH
1 stop6h 44m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/10$347

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 June 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$261
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$187
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$346
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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. 12% potential increase in price ($46 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 June 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus Airport to Wilmington that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

Sat 8/22

9:20 am-3:35 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 8/26

6:47 pm-12:58 am

1 stop6h 11m

$261

ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

Tue 8/25

5:13 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop6h 44m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 9/14

5:50 pm-10:09 pm

1 stop4h 19m

$297

ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

Fri 8/21

6:23 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop5h 34m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 8/26

2:29 pm-7:03 pm

1 stop4h 34m

$297

ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

Thu 8/6

7:00 am-3:00 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 8/10

3:41 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop6h 43m

$299

ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

Thu 8/20

6:23 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop5h 34m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 8/23

6:47 pm-12:58 am

1 stop6h 11m

$333
Quickest round-trip

ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

Sat 7/4

5:30 am-9:42 am

1 stop4h 12m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 7/4

12:06 pm-5:38 pm

1 stop5h 32m

$368

ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

Fri 6/26

12:15 pm-7:14 pm

1 stop6h 59m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 6/28

8:01 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop3h 51m

$413

ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

Fri 8/21

9:00 am-3:37 pm

1 stop6h 37m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 8/26

7:00 am-11:59 pm

2 stops16h 59m

$484

ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

Thu 7/9

9:00 am-3:00 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 7/11

7:30 am-11:59 pm

2 stops16h 29m

$512
Cheapest one-way

ColumbusWilmington

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

Thu 7/30

5:44 pm-8:09 pm

2 stops26h 25m

$189

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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 June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 May is currently the most expensive (average of $393). 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?

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 11, 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
7.9
Good
8,399 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

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
7.9
Good
8,399 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,399 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

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
11,640 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,399 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

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 and United Airlines fly from Columbus Airport to Wilmington in about 6h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 45m. 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 $228. You may be able to fly from Columbus Airport to Wilmington for 42% 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 May is currently the most expensive (average of $393). 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 June 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$183Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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