What is the cheapest airline to fly from Richmond to Wilmington round-trip?

According to our current data, American Airlines ($218), offers the cheapest pricing from Richmond to Wilmington.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Richmond to Wilmington?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Richmond to Wilmington flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons 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).

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Richmond to Wilmington?

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

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Richmond to Wilmington?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Wilmington (average of $296). Flying from Richmond 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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A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Richmond to Wilmington in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 37% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Wilmington

Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines from Richmond 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.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MYR - CLT

This flight was impacted by a nearly 4, yes 4 hour delay. They replaced a 777 with another one and it had to be cleaned and catered before we could depart. Great crew did it without complaint.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MYR - CLT

This flight was impacted by a nearly 4, yes 4 hour delay. They replaced a 777 with another one and it had to be cleaned and catered before we could depart. Great crew did it without complaint.

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What is the cheapest airline to fly from Richmond to Wilmington round-trip?
According to our current data, American Airlines ($218), offers the cheapest pricing from Richmond to Wilmington.
Can I find deals for flights from Richmond to Wilmington that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Richmond to Wilmington flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Richmond to Wilmington?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Richmond to Wilmington.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Richmond to Wilmington?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Richmond 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 Richmond to Wilmington?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Wilmington (average of $296). Flying from Richmond 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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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Richmond to Wilmington?

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