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$235+ 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 9/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PWM — ILM
Jul 5 — Jul 121
Sat 7/5
Sat 7/12
1 adult, Economy
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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 June 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$235
(Delta)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$283
From Portland to Wilmington New Hanover County
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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 June 30, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Wed 9/36:00 amPWM - ILM
1 stop4h 58mDelta
Sat 9/612:30 pmILM - PWM
1 stop7h 11mDelta
Deal found 6/29$235
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 8/236:00 amPWM - ILM
1 stop4h 06mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/306:35 amILM - PWM
1 stop7h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/29$236

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PortlandWilmington

PWM - ILM

PWMILM

Portland

Wed 9/3

6:00 am-10:58 am

1 stop4h 58m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 9/6

12:30 pm-7:41 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$235

PortlandWilmington

PWM - ILM

PWMILM

Portland

Sat 8/23

6:00 am-10:06 am

1 stop4h 06m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 8/30

6:35 am-1:51 pm

1 stop7h 16m

$236

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Deals found on 6/29

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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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Portland to Wilmington. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 30, 2025.

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.

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 30, 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
8.0
Very good
7,969 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

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
7,969 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,969 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

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
7,969 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

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

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  • 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 $235 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $236. Delta is priced at 28% 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

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 June 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$182Average$310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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