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$100+ Cheap flights from Raleigh to Wilmington (RDU - ILM)

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 10/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — ILM
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to Wilmington

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Raleigh (RDU) 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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$365
(Delta)

One-way from

$100
(Kiwi.com)
From Raleigh-Durham to Wilmington New Hanover County
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Cheapest flights from Raleigh to Wilmington
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to Wilmington. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Fri 10/3111:23 amRDU - ILM
1 stop10h 52mDelta
Wed 11/55:10 pmILM - RDU
1 stop17h 23mDelta
Deal found 9/10$365
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Sat 9/276:16 amRDU - ILM
1 stop11h 35mDelta
Wed 10/15:10 pmILM - RDU
1 stop14h 39mDelta
Deal found 9/10$380
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/16:00 amRDU - ILM
1 stop3h 32mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/46:25 amILM - RDU
1 stop4h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$407
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Sat 11/15:10 pmRDU - ILM
1 stop18h 28mDelta
Wed 11/55:10 pmILM - RDU
1 stop17h 23mDelta
Deal found 9/10$409
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Fri 10/313:40 pmRDU - ILM
1 stop4h 55mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/61:56 pmILM - RDU
1 stop5h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$411
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/253:58 pmRDU - ILM
1 stop16h 32mBreeze Airways
Sun 9/288:05 pmILM - RDU
1 stop13h 01mBreeze Airways
Deal found 9/11$460
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Fri 9/268:00 amRDU - ILM
1 stop3h 31mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/303:13 pmILM - RDU
1 stop3h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/11$472
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Fri 9/1212:09 pmRDU - ILM
1 stop4h 37mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/147:59 pmILM - RDU
1 stop4h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/11$477

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Raleigh 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 September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Raleigh to Wilmington that are best for you.

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RaleighWilmington

RDU - ILM

RDUILM

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 10/31

11:23 am-10:15 pm

1 stop10h 52m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 11/5

5:10 pm-10:33 am

1 stop17h 23m

$365

RaleighWilmington

RDU - ILM

RDUILM

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 9/27

6:16 am-5:51 pm

1 stop11h 35m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 10/1

5:10 pm-7:49 am

1 stop14h 39m

$380

RaleighWilmington

RDU - ILM

RDUILM

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 10/1

6:00 am-9:32 am

1 stop3h 32m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 10/4

6:25 am-11:18 am

1 stop4h 53m

$407

RaleighWilmington

RDU - ILM

RDUILM

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 11/1

5:10 pm-11:38 am

1 stop18h 28m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 11/5

5:10 pm-10:33 am

1 stop17h 23m

$409

RaleighWilmington

RDU - ILM

RDUILM

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 10/31

3:40 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop4h 55m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 11/6

1:56 pm-7:24 pm

1 stop5h 28m

$411

RaleighWilmington

RDU - ILM

RDUILM

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 9/25

3:58 pm-8:30 am

1 stop16h 32m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 9/28

8:05 pm-9:06 am

1 stop13h 01m

$460

RaleighWilmington

RDU - ILM

RDUILM

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 9/26

8:00 am-11:31 am

1 stop3h 31m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 9/30

3:13 pm-6:24 pm

1 stop3h 11m

$472

RaleighWilmington

RDU - ILM

RDUILM

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 9/26

5:52 pm-11:24 pm

1 stop5h 32m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 9/30

2:42 pm-9:16 pm

1 stop6h 34m

$3,351

RaleighWilmington

RDU - ILM

RDUILM

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 11/1

5:15 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 11/6

3:48 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop7h 42m

$3,351

RaleighWilmington

RDU - ILM

RDUILM

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 9/16

7:16 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop3h 52m

$342

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

Find hourly flight availability from Raleigh 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 September 11, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 11% on flights from Raleigh to Wilmington by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Raleigh to Wilmington?

    Delta and American Airlines can get you from Raleigh to Wilmington in just under 3h 32m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h 20m. Raleigh and Wilmington are separated by a distance of 122 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Raleigh to Wilmington one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $342. Users have also found prices from $409 and $542 on Breeze Airways and United Airlines, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Wilmington?

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