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$314+ Cheap flights from Hobby (HOU) to Wilmington (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 5/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — ILM
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
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 April 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$314
(Delta)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$385
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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 April 29, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 5/136:00 amHOU - ILM
1 stop6h 39mDelta
Sat 5/174:30 pmILM - HOU
1 stop5h 47mDelta
Deal found 4/27$314
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 6/305:00 amHOU - ILM
1 stop4h 51mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/411:50 amILM - HOU
1 stop7h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$378

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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

Tue 5/13

6:00 am-1:39 pm

1 stop6h 39m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 5/17

4:30 pm-9:17 pm

1 stop5h 47m

$314

HoustonWilmington

HOU - ILM

HOUILM

Houston Hobby

Mon 6/30

5:00 am-10:51 am

1 stop4h 51m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 7/4

11:50 am-6:00 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$378

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Deals found on 4/27

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Hobby to Wilmington in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
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 Houston Hobby Airport-Wilmington flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Houston Hobby Airport-Wilmington flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Houston Hobby Airport-Wilmington flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Houston Hobby Airport-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 Houston Hobby Airport-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 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 May is currently the most expensive (average of $394). 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 April 29, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to Wilmington in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 32% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Wilmington by month

Plan your trip to Wilmington by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Wilmington by month

Plan your trip to Wilmington by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 April 29, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Houston to Wilmington, such as Delta and American Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Hobby to Wilmington. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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. 2 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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Wilmington round-trip?

    Delta, at $314, was found to be the cheapest airline from Houston Hobby Airport to Wilmington. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be American Airlines. Delta is 18% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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 May is currently the most expensive (average of $394). 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 Hobby to Wilmington

Discover the top 2 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 April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$208Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$238Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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