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

For as low as $267, American Airlines can have you in Wilmington from Portland, Maine in 5h 15m. The distance between Portland, Maine and Wilmington is about 764 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

Our cheapest airline available from Portland, Maine to Wilmington is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $182 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $236. Delta is priced at 45% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Portland, Maine to Wilmington?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Portland, Maine to Wilmington flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday at noon 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 Portland, Maine to Wilmington?

Leaving on a Tuesday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 44% on the overall cost on flights from Portland, Maine to Wilmington.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Portland, Maine to Wilmington?

The best pricing can be found in the month of June. Prices to Wilmington from Portland, Maine average $332. You can even find prices in June for less than $332, as users have found deals to Wilmington from as low as $248. The month of July appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Wilmington from Portland, Maine. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 37%.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PWM to ILM?

When flying from Portland, Maine to Wilmington, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 16% versus a flight at noon.

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.

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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.

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Round-trip from	$235 (American Airlines)
One-way from	$144 (Delta)
Popular in	July
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Average price	$281

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Sat 11/18:19 amPWM - ILM

1 stop5h 10mAmerican Airlines

Wed 11/52:07 pmILM - PWM

1 stop7h 28mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$235

Sat 9/276:00 amPWM - ILM

1 stop6h 59mAmerican Airlines

Wed 10/16:59 pmILM - PWM

1 stop4h 46mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/12

$267

Wed 10/156:00 amPWM - ILM

1 stop3h 53mAmerican Airlines

Sat 10/183:44 pmILM - PWM

1 stop5h 37mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/12

$269

Wed 10/14:55 pmPWM - ILM

1 stop5h 05mDelta

Fri 10/35:45 pmILM - PWM

1 stop6h 26mDelta

Deal found 9/13

$287

Sat 10/411:58 amPWM - ILM

2 stops8h 51mAmerican Airlines

Wed 10/86:54 pmILM - PWM

1 stop4h 57mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$290

Fri 10/245:00 pmPWM - ILM

1 stop5h 15mDelta

Mon 10/276:55 amILM - PWM

1 stop6h 11mDelta

Deal found 9/13

$299

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Sat 11/15:46 amPWM - ILM

2 stops6h 45mAmerican Airlines

Wed 11/57:23 pmILM - PWM

1 stop4h 36mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$240

Fri 10/245:00 pmPWM - ILM

1 stop5h 15mDelta

Mon 10/276:55 amILM - PWM

1 stop6h 11mDelta

Deal found 9/12

$267

Sat 10/46:00 amPWM - ILM

1 stop6h 59mAmerican Airlines

Wed 10/86:00 amILM - PWM

1 stop6h 35mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$267

Wed 10/156:00 amPWM - ILM

1 stop3h 53mAmerican Airlines

Sat 10/183:44 pmILM - PWM

1 stop5h 37mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/12

$269

Sat 9/276:00 amPWM - ILM

2 stops7h 55mAmerican Airlines

Wed 10/16:59 pmILM - PWM

1 stop4h 46mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/12

$272

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Sat 9/276:00 amPWM - ILM

1 stop6h 59mAmerican Airlines

Wed 10/16:59 pmILM - PWM

1 stop4h 46mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/12

$267

Wed 10/14:55 pmPWM - ILM

1 stop5h 05mDelta

Fri 10/35:45 pmILM - PWM

1 stop6h 26mDelta

Deal found 9/13

$287

Sat 10/411:58 amPWM - ILM

2 stops8h 51mAmerican Airlines

Wed 10/86:54 pmILM - PWM

1 stop4h 57mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$290

Wed 10/156:00 amPWM - ILM

1 stop3h 53mAmerican Airlines

Sat 10/183:44 pmILM - PWM

1 stop5h 37mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/12

$269

Fri 10/245:00 pmPWM - ILM

1 stop5h 15mDelta

Mon 10/276:55 amILM - PWM

1 stop6h 11mDelta

Deal found 9/13

$299

One-way flights from Portland to Wilmington
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Tue 11/46:01 amPWM - ILM

1 stop4h 37mDelta

Deal found 9/12

$144

Wed 10/155:42 amPWM - ILM

1 stop4h 56mDelta

Deal found 9/11

$179

Wed 10/157:00 amPWM - ILM

2 stops6h 46mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$224

Tue 11/46:29 pmPWM - ILM

3 stops38h 11mBreeze Airways

Deal found 9/12

$247

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PWM - ILM

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Sat 11/1

5:46 am-12:31 pm

2 stops6h 45m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 11/5

7:23 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 36m

$240

PortlandWilmington

PWM - ILM

PWMILM

Portland

Fri 10/24

5:00 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 10/27

6:55 am-1:06 pm

1 stop6h 11m

$267

PortlandWilmington

PWM - ILM

PWMILM

Portland

Sat 10/4

6:00 am-12:59 pm

1 stop6h 59m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 10/8

6:00 am-12:35 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$267

PortlandWilmington

PWM - ILM

PWMILM

Portland

Wed 10/15

6:00 am-9:53 am

1 stop3h 53m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 10/18

3:44 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop5h 37m

$269

PortlandWilmington

PWM - ILM

PWMILM

Portland

Sat 9/27

6:00 am-1:55 pm

2 stops7h 55m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 10/1

6:59 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop4h 46m

$272

PortlandWilmington

PWM - ILM

PWMILM

Portland

Tue 11/4

6:01 am-10:38 am

1 stop4h 37m

$144

PortlandWilmington

PWM - ILM

PWMILM

Portland

Wed 10/15

5:42 am-10:38 am

1 stop4h 56m

$179

PortlandWilmington

PWM - ILM

PWMILM

Portland

Wed 10/15

7:00 am-1:46 pm

2 stops6h 46m

$224

PortlandWilmington

PWM - ILM

PWMILM

Portland

Tue 11/4

6:29 pm-8:40 am

3 stops38h 11m

$247

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland, Maine to Wilmington (average of $296). Flying from Portland, Maine 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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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

8.0

Very good

7,956 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

7,956 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,956 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

7,956 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!

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Portland, Maine to Wilmington?
For as low as $267, American Airlines can have you in Wilmington from Portland, Maine in 5h 15m. The distance between Portland, Maine and Wilmington is about 764 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Portland, Maine to Wilmington round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Portland, Maine to Wilmington is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $182 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $236. Delta is priced at 45% 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland, Maine to Wilmington (average of $296). Flying from Portland, Maine 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Portland to Wilmington

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$182	Average$308	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$236	Average$358	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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

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