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$233+ Cheap flights from Hobby (HOU) to Wilmington (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 10/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — ILM
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Hobby to Wilmington

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Hobby (HOU) 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

$237
(Delta)

One-way from

$233
(Mytrip)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$258

Good one-way deal

$40 or less
From Houston Hobby to Wilmington New Hanover County
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($37 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Hobby to Wilmington
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Hobby to Wilmington. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Tue 10/72:24 pmHOU - ILM
1 stop6h 53mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/145:10 pmILM - HOU
1 stop6h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/9$259
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 9/246:00 amHOU - ILM
1 stop6h 51mDelta
Sun 9/286:00 amILM - HOU
1 stop4h 09mDelta
Deal found 9/9$344
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 9/122:33 pmHOU - ILM
1 stop7h 01mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/136:43 amILM - HOU
1 stop8h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$359
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 9/194:28 pmHOU - ILM
1 stop5h 06mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/226:43 amILM - HOU
1 stop8h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/9$369
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 11/79:07 amHOU - ILM
1 stop6h 36mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/96:20 amILM - HOU
1 stop6h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$430
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Tue 10/146:00 amHOU - ILM
1 stop6h 36mDelta
Fri 10/172:21 pmILM - HOU
1 stop4h 27mDelta
Deal found 9/9$457
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.
Mon 10/202:22 pmHOU - ILM
1 stop7h 17mDelta
Sun 10/266:00 amILM - HOU
1 stop4h 18mDelta
Deal found 9/10$461
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.
Thu 10/210:44 amHOU - ILM
1 stop5h 07mDelta
Sun 10/56:00 amILM - HOU
1 stop4h 49mDelta
Deal found 9/10$474
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Thu 10/166:00 amHOU - ILM
1 stop6h 36mDelta
Sun 10/266:00 amILM - HOU
1 stop4h 18mDelta
Deal found 9/9$477
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.
Thu 10/24:29 pmHOU - ILM
1 stop5h 15mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/56:43 amILM - HOU
1 stop8h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$501
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Mon 10/132:26 pmHOU - ILM
1 stop6h 50mAmerican Airlines
Fri 10/175:01 pmILM - HOU
1 stop6h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/9$517

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Hobby 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 Houston Hobby Airport to Wilmington that are best for you.

Fly from

Hobby

Fly to

Wilmington

Route

Depart

Return

Price

HoustonWilmington

HOU - ILM

HOUILM

Houston Hobby

Wed 9/24

6:00 am-1:51 pm

1 stop6h 51m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 9/28

6:00 am-9:09 am

1 stop4h 09m

$344

HoustonWilmington

HOU - ILM

HOUILM

Houston Hobby

Fri 11/7

9:07 am-4:43 pm

1 stop6h 36m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 11/9

6:20 am-11:40 am

1 stop6h 20m

$430

HoustonWilmington

HOU - ILM

HOUILM

Houston Hobby

Tue 10/14

2:22 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop7h 17m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 10/17

5:55 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$457

HoustonWilmington

HOU - ILM

HOUILM

Houston Hobby

Mon 10/20

2:22 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop7h 17m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 10/26

6:00 am-9:18 am

1 stop4h 18m

$461

HoustonWilmington

HOU - ILM

HOUILM

Houston Hobby

Thu 10/2

10:44 am-4:51 pm

1 stop5h 07m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 10/5

6:00 am-9:49 am

1 stop4h 49m

$474

HoustonWilmington

HOU - ILM

HOUILM

Houston Hobby

Thu 10/16

6:00 am-1:36 pm

1 stop6h 36m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 10/26

6:00 am-9:18 am

1 stop4h 18m

$477

HoustonWilmington

HOU - ILM

HOUILM

Houston Hobby

Thu 10/2

4:29 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 10/5

6:43 am-2:01 pm

1 stop8h 18m

$501

HoustonWilmington

HOU - ILM

HOUILM

Houston Hobby

Thu 11/13

10:11 am-4:42 pm

1 stop5h 31m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 11/17

6:20 am-11:44 am

1 stop6h 24m

$546

HoustonWilmington

HOU - ILM

HOUILM

Houston Hobby

Wed 9/24

10:44 am-4:51 pm

1 stop5h 07m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 9/25

6:00 am-12:18 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$650

HoustonWilmington

HOU - ILM

HOUILM

Houston Hobby

Fri 10/10

10:03 am-10:16 pm

1 stop11h 13m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 10/13

7:00 am-5:41 pm

1 stop11h 41m

$713

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Best time to book a flight from Hobby to Wilmington

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Wilmington

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Wilmington?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Wilmington (average of $296). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport 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 HOU to ILM?

Find hourly flight availability from Hobby 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.

It’s optimal to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to Wilmington in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 75% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Houston Hobby Airport 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 September 11, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Avelo Airlines, and American Airlines from Houston Hobby Airport to Wilmington by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

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
7,960 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

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!
Avelo Airlines
7.5
Good
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

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
7,960 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

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 airport do you fly into for flights to Wilmington from Houston Hobby?

    Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM), located 4.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Houston Hobby to Wilmington. 3 airlines have flights to New Hanover County from Houston Hobby on a regular basis. Booking flights from Houston Hobby to Wilmington New Hanover County should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Houston Hobby per day.

  • How long is the flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Wilmington?

    Departing from Houston Hobby Airport to Wilmington will take you 6h 36m. Houston Hobby Airport and Wilmington are separated by a distance of 1065 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 Houston Hobby Airport to Wilmington round-trip?

    Avelo Airlines, at $76, was found to be the cheapest airline from Houston Hobby Airport to Wilmington.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and American Airlines. Avelo Airlines is 78% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Wilmington?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Wilmington? While on average our users pay $40, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $39. The most popular route (Houston Hobby - Wilmington New Hanover County), is priced around $218.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Hobby 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 Houston Hobby Airport to Wilmington?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Wilmington (average of $296). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport 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 3 airlines flying from Hobby to Wilmington

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Hobby 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Avelo AirlinesCheapest$76Average$116FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$208Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$224Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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