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Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) to Wilmington (ILM) from $163

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 6/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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The best prices from Columbus to Wilmington New Hanover County are usually found in October or January, booked 50 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Monday

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 April 28, 2024.

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$307

One-way from

$163
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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 29% 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 51 days early can save you up to 143% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 51 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Columbus Airport to Wilmington for as little as $380 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 $501 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

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

October is one of the best times of the year to fly to Wilmington from Columbus Airport. Prices for October average $384 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $185. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a October flight can save you 36% on your journey compared to booking in December

When is the cheapest time to fly from Columbus Airport to Wilmington (CMH - 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 at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 4% on airfare.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Columbus to Wilmington

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Columbus and Wilmington. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,991,349 searches. Data last updated April 28, 2024.
Consider these cheap American Airlines flights we've found departing from Columbus to Wilmington. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.
Tue 5/218:49 amCMH - ILM
1 stop7h 57mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/262:37 pmILM - CMH
1 stop5h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$350
Sat 8/108:17 pmCMH - ILM
1 stop3h 09mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/175:28 amILM - CMH
1 stop5h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$375
Thu 7/48:33 amCMH - ILM
1 stop5h 46mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/78:12 pmILM - CMH
1 stop4h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$455
Thu 7/46:24 amCMH - ILM
2 stops7h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/710:14 pmILM - CMH
1 stop3h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$461
Tue 5/2111:49 amCMH - ILM
1 stop9h 31mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/269:19 amILM - CMH
2 stops8h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$465
Sat 6/86:15 amCMH - ILM
1 stop5h 21mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/156:45 amILM - CMH
1 stop4h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$475
Sat 6/84:45 pmCMH - ILM
1 stop5h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/158:57 amILM - CMH
2 stops6h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$480
Thu 6/1311:24 amCMH - ILM
2 stops8h 17mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/168:57 amILM - CMH
1 stop5h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$481
Sat 6/85:08 pmCMH - ILM
2 stops6h 44mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/155:00 amILM - CMH
2 stops7h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$486

Cheap Delta flights from Columbus to Wilmington

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Delta for the route between Columbus and Wilmington. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,991,349 searches. Data last updated April 28, 2024.
Have a look at some of the cheapest available Delta flights departing from Columbus and landing in Wilmington. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.
Tue 5/147:15 amCMH - ILM
1 stop15h 33mDelta
Sat 5/187:02 amILM - CMH
1 stop9h 04mDelta
Deal found 4/26$405
Fri 9/67:15 amCMH - ILM
1 stop6h 21mDelta
Sat 9/146:22 pmILM - CMH
1 stop6h 05mDelta
Deal found 4/26$428
Tue 5/146:00 amCMH - ILM
1 stop16h 48mDelta
Sat 5/187:02 amILM - CMH
1 stop9h 04mDelta
Deal found 4/25$435
Fri 6/146:10 amCMH - ILM
1 stop5h 08mDelta
Wed 6/197:01 amILM - CMH
1 stop6h 24mDelta
Deal found 4/26$438

Cheap Columbus to Wilmington flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Columbus to Wilmington specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,991,349 searches. Prices were last updated on April 28, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Columbus to Wilmington in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Sun 5/269:00 amCMH - ILM
1 stop6h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/24:10 pmILM - CMH
1 stop15h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$242
Sun 5/269:00 amCMH - ILM
1 stop6h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/24:10 pmILM - CMH
2 stops19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$277
Sun 5/261:45 pmCMH - ILM
3 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/24:10 pmILM - CMH
1 stop15h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$322
Tue 5/218:49 amCMH - ILM
1 stop7h 57mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/262:37 pmILM - CMH
1 stop5h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$350
Sun 5/261:45 pmCMH - ILM
3 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/24:10 pmILM - CMH
2 stops19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$357
Tue 5/147:15 amCMH - ILM
1 stop15h 33mDelta
Sat 5/187:02 amILM - CMH
1 stop9h 04mDelta
Deal found 4/26$405
Tue 5/146:00 amCMH - ILM
1 stop16h 48mDelta
Sat 5/187:02 amILM - CMH
1 stop9h 04mDelta
Deal found 4/25$435
Sun 5/261:45 pmCMH - ILM
3 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/29:55 amILM - CMH
3 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$451
Tue 5/2111:49 amCMH - ILM
1 stop9h 31mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/269:19 amILM - CMH
2 stops8h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$465

Columbus to Wilmington 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Columbus and Wilmington in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,991,349 searches. Data last updated April 28, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Columbus to Wilmington in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Sun 5/269:00 amCMH - ILM
1 stop6h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/24:10 pmILM - CMH
1 stop15h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$242
Sun 5/269:00 amCMH - ILM
1 stop6h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/24:10 pmILM - CMH
2 stops19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$277
Sun 5/261:45 pmCMH - ILM
3 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/24:10 pmILM - CMH
1 stop15h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$322
Tue 5/218:49 amCMH - ILM
1 stop7h 57mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/262:37 pmILM - CMH
1 stop5h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$350
Sun 5/261:45 pmCMH - ILM
3 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/24:10 pmILM - CMH
2 stops19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$357
Sat 8/108:17 pmCMH - ILM
1 stop3h 09mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/175:28 amILM - CMH
1 stop5h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$375
Tue 5/147:15 amCMH - ILM
1 stop15h 33mDelta
Sat 5/187:02 amILM - CMH
1 stop9h 04mDelta
Deal found 4/26$405
Fri 9/67:15 amCMH - ILM
1 stop6h 21mDelta
Sat 9/146:22 pmILM - CMH
1 stop6h 05mDelta
Deal found 4/26$428
Tue 5/146:00 amCMH - ILM
1 stop16h 48mDelta
Sat 5/187:02 amILM - CMH
1 stop9h 04mDelta
Deal found 4/25$435

One-way flights to Wilmington from Columbus

Search for one-way flight options from Columbus to Wilmington. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,991,349 searches. Data last updated April 28, 2024.
Some of the best available deals we've found on one-way flights from Columbus to Wilmington. Users needing a return flight from Columbus to Wilmington should utilize the search form above.
Fri 6/77:05 amCMH - ILM
1 stop7h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$163
Sat 5/183:45 pmCMH - ILM
1 stop6h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$188
Sat 6/89:59 amCMH - ILM
1 stop4h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$257
Sun 6/26:53 amCMH - ILM
1 stop3h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$278
Fri 6/712:51 pmCMH - ILM
2 stops11h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$284
Sat 5/187:50 amCMH - ILM
2 stops11h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$314
Sun 6/26:00 amCMH - ILM
2 stops5h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$359

Find flights from Columbus to Wilmington within your budget

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 2,991,349 searches. Data last updated April 28, 2024.

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ColumbusWilmington New Hanover County

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

Sun 5/26

1 stop6h 30m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 6/2

1 stop15h 47m

$242

ColumbusWilmington New Hanover County

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

Sun 5/26

1 stop6h 30m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 6/2

2 stops19h 30m

$277

ColumbusWilmington New Hanover County

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

Sun 5/26

3 stops23h 35m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 6/2

1 stop15h 47m

$322

ColumbusWilmington New Hanover County

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

Tue 5/21

1 stop7h 57m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 5/26

1 stop5h 32m

$350

ColumbusWilmington New Hanover County

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

Sun 5/26

3 stops23h 35m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 6/2

2 stops19h 30m

$357

ColumbusWilmington New Hanover County

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

Sat 8/10

1 stop3h 09m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 8/17

1 stop5h 01m

$375

ColumbusWilmington New Hanover County

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

Tue 5/14

1 stop15h 33m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 5/18

1 stop9h 04m

$405

ColumbusWilmington New Hanover County

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

Fri 9/6

1 stop6h 21m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 9/14

1 stop6h 05m

$428

ColumbusWilmington New Hanover County

CMH - ILM

CMHILM

Columbus

Mon 6/10

2 stops25h 50m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 6/13

2 stops24h 23m

$797

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Deals found on 4/26

When is the best time to book a flight from Columbus Airport to Wilmington?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Columbus to Wilmington. Price data was last updated on January 28, 2024.
Booking 50 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.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Columbus Airport to Wilmington?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Columbus to Wilmington. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbus Airport to Wilmington flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Wilmington by month

Plan your trip from Columbus to Wilmington by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Columbus to Wilmington is currently $263 while a round-trip flight costs $395. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Wilmington (average of $307). Flying from Columbus Airport to Wilmington in June is currently the most expensive (average of $439). 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.

January

$307

February

$324

March

$434

April

$411

May

$419

June

$439

July

$418

August

$353

September

$356

October

$376

November

$359

December

$363

Temperature and rainfall in Wilmington by month

Plan your trip to Wilmington by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

ILM

Temperature

46.4 - 80.6 °F

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 April 28, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Columbus to Wilmington, see what other customers have to say about American Airlines and Delta. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,951 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

Delta
8.1
Very good
10,951 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,951 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,228 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,951 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,875 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,951 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

Related info for your journey

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

  • Can I find flights from Columbus Airport to Wilmington for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Columbus Airport to Wilmington for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $242, but on average you can expect to pay $418.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Columbus Airport to Wilmington is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $350 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and United Airlines, starting at $405 and $797 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Columbus Airport to Wilmington for 8% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What does CMH to ILM mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Columbus Airport to Wilmington New Hanover County Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a CMH to ILM flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbus to Wilmington that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Columbus to Wilmington flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Columbus to Wilmington with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Columbus to Wilmington flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbus to Wilmington that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Columbus to Wilmington offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Columbus to Wilmington?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Columbus to Wilmington flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Columbus Airport to Wilmington flight deals updated?

    The Columbus Airport to Wilmington flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/26.

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