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$254+ Cheap flights from Portland, ME to Wilmington (PWM - ILM)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PWM — ILM
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Tue 12/23
Tue 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Portland to Wilmington
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Portland to Wilmington. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 23, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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.
Thu 12/1112:23 pmPWM - ILM
1 stop6h 17mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/157:19 pmILM - PWM
1 stop4h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/23$258
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 12/206:00 amPWM - ILM
1 stop3h 54mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/277:32 pmILM - PWM
1 stop4h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/21$449
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/22. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/216:00 amPWM - ILM
1 stop3h 54mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/287:47 pmILM - PWM
1 stop3h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/22$489
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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.
Sun 12/217:01 pmPWM - ILM
1 stop4h 43mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/265:04 pmILM - PWM
1 stop6h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/23$588
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Sun 12/216:00 amPWM - ILM
1 stop3h 54mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/267:47 pmILM - PWM
1 stop3h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/21$590

Cheap flight deals from Portland to Wilmington

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Portland (PWM) 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 November 23, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$249
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$489
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($19 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Portland 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 November 23, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Portland to Wilmington that are best for you.

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Portland

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Wilmington

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PortlandWilmington

PWM - ILM

PWMILM

Portland

Fri 1/30

12:40 pm-8:49 pm

2 stops8h 09m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 2/2

3:58 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop6h 56m

$254

PortlandWilmington

PWM - ILM

PWMILM

Portland

Thu 12/11

12:23 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop6h 17m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 12/15

7:19 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop4h 18m

$258

PortlandWilmington

PWM - ILM

PWMILM

Portland

Tue 2/10

5:30 am-1:29 pm

1 stop7h 59m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 2/14

4:17 pm-12:20 am

2 stops8h 03m

$272

PortlandWilmington

PWM - ILM

PWMILM

Portland

Tue 2/10

5:20 am-3:00 pm

2 stops9h 40m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 2/14

5:08 am-12:05 pm

2 stops6h 57m

$315

PortlandWilmington

PWM - ILM

PWMILM

Portland

Sun 11/30

5:40 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop27h 15m

$272

PortlandWilmington

PWM - ILM

PWMILM

Portland

Sun 11/30

3:15 pm-7:52 pm

2 stops28h 37m

$446

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Deals found on 11/20

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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 Portland to Wilmington in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice 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 Portland, Maine-Wilmington flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Portland, Maine-Wilmington flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Portland, Maine-Wilmington flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Portland, Maine-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 Portland, Maine-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 Portland to Wilmington

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Wilmington from Portland with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Portland to Wilmington

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Portland, Maine to Wilmington?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland, Maine to Wilmington (average of $58). Flying from Portland, Maine to Wilmington in April is currently the most expensive (average of $97). 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.

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 November 23, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta and American Airlines from Portland to Wilmington. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

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
8,000 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

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
11,047 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

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 Portland to Wilmington. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Portland, Maine to Wilmington?

    For as low as $254, American Airlines can have you in Wilmington from Portland, Maine in 8h 09m. The distance between Portland, Maine and Wilmington is about 764 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Portland, Maine to Wilmington round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Portland, Maine to Wilmington is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $236 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Delta, starting at $236. American Airlines is priced at 32% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Portland to Wilmington that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Portland to Wilmington flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Portland to Wilmington?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Portland to Wilmington.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Portland to Wilmington?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Portland 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 Portland, Maine to Wilmington?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland, Maine to Wilmington (average of $58). Flying from Portland, Maine to Wilmington in April is currently the most expensive (average of $97). 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 Portland to Wilmington

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Portland 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 November 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$236Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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