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Cheap flights from Richmond to Wilmington (RIC - ILM)

RIC — ILM
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Richmond to Wilmington

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Richmond (RIC) 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 October 30, 2025.

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eDreams
3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars
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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Richmond to Wilmington in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice 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 Richmond-Wilmington flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Richmond-Wilmington flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Richmond-Wilmington flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Richmond-Wilmington flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Richmond-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 Richmond to Wilmington

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Richmond to Wilmington

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Wilmington (average of $31). Flying from Richmond to Wilmington in November is currently the most expensive (average of $190). 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 RIC to ILM?

Find hourly flight availability from Richmond 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 October 30, 2025.

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 36% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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 October 30, 2025.
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
11,034 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.4

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.0

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
11,034 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,034 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.4

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.0

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.

Related info for your journey

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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?

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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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Wilmington (average of $31). Flying from Richmond to Wilmington in November is currently the most expensive (average of $190). 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 airline flying from Richmond to Wilmington

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Richmond 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 October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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