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$275+ 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 8/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PWM — ILM
Aug 1 — Aug 81
Sat 8/1
Sat 8/8
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Portland to Wilmington

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 July 2, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 8/225:30 am
PWM
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ILM
1 stop4h 37m
American Airlines
Tue 8/257:18 pm
ILM
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PWM
1 stop4h 23m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/28$275
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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.
Wed 7/16:54 pm
PWM
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ILM
1 stop4h 52m
American Airlines
Wed 9/233:25 pm
ILM
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PWM
1 stop6h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/28$329
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 10/176:00 am
PWM
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ILM
1 stop5h 58m
United Airlines
Sat 10/246:00 am
ILM
-
PWM
2 stops8h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/30$364
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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.
Wed 7/16:54 pm
PWM
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ILM
1 stop4h 52m
American Airlines
Wed 7/83:45 pm
ILM
-
PWM
1 stop6h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/28$383
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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.
Wed 7/16:54 pm
PWM
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ILM
1 stop4h 52m
American Airlines
Thu 9/247:38 pm
ILM
-
PWM
1 stop4h 21m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/28$387
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 12/312:23 pm
PWM
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ILM
1 stop6h 17m
American Airlines
Thu 12/107:19 pm
ILM
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PWM
1 stop4h 18m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/28$391
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 8/79:52 am
PWM
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ILM
1 stop7h 32m
Breeze Airways
Sun 8/98:20 pm
ILM
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PWM
2 stops21h 29m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 6/28$402
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 7/156:00 am
PWM
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ILM
1 stop6h 12m
United Airlines
Wed 7/297:30 am
ILM
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PWM
1 stop5h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/30$404
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Wed 7/156:59 pm
PWM
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ILM
1 stop4h 41m
American Airlines
Sat 7/254:02 pm
ILM
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PWM
1 stop5h 44m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/30$425

Find 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 July 2, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$275
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$386
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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 July 2, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Portland to Wilmington that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

PortlandWilmington

PWM - ILM

PWMILM

Portland

Thu 9/24

5:18 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop5h 41m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 9/27

5:05 am-11:16 am

1 stop6h 11m

$391

PortlandWilmington

PWM - ILM

PWMILM

Portland

Wed 7/15

5:15 am-3:00 pm

2 stops9h 45m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 7/29

7:30 am-1:25 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$409

PortlandWilmington

PWM - ILM

PWMILM

Portland

Thu 7/23

6:01 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop5h 32m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 7/30

3:45 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$429

PortlandWilmington

PWM - ILM

PWMILM

Portland

Sat 8/22

6:00 am-3:56 pm

2 stops9h 56m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 8/25

4:44 pm-9:08 am

2 stops16h 24m

$525

PortlandWilmington

PWM - ILM

PWMILM

Portland

Thu 8/27

6:53 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop5h 04m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 8/30

7:00 am-11:32 pm

1 stop16h 32m

$540

PortlandWilmington

PWM - ILM

PWMILM

Portland

Wed 7/15

5:15 am-3:00 pm

2 stops9h 45m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 7/25

7:30 am-9:11 am

1 stop25h 41m

$550
Quickest round-trip

PortlandWilmington

PWM - ILM

PWMILM

Portland

Thu 12/3

6:00 am-10:33 am

1 stop4h 33m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 12/10

9:10 am-4:28 pm

2 stops7h 18m

$574
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

PortlandWilmington

PWM - ILM

PWMILM

Portland

Sat 7/18

5:01 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops21h 49m

$306

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Compare providers for flights from Portland 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 Portland 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 Portland, Maine-Wilmington flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Portland, Maine-Wilmington flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland, Maine to Wilmington (average of $266). Flying from Portland, Maine to Wilmington in November is currently the most expensive (average of $511). 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 Portland, Maine 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 July 2, 2026.
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
7.8
Good
8,452 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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
7.8
Good
8,452 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,452 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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
11,770 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,452 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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 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 $391, American Airlines can have you in Wilmington from Portland, Maine in 5h 41m. 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 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 $266. American Airlines is priced at 38% 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland, Maine to Wilmington (average of $266). Flying from Portland, Maine to Wilmington in November is currently the most expensive (average of $511). 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 July 2, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$236Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$266Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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