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$249+ 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 6/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — ILM
May 23 — May 301
Sat 5/23
Sat 5/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Hobby to Wilmington

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 23, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 5/266:00 am
HOU
-
ILM
1 stop6h 36m
Delta
Tue 6/95:48 am
ILM
-
HOU
1 stop4h 26m
Delta
Deal found 4/23$313
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 5/276:00 am
HOU
-
ILM
1 stop6h 36m
Delta
Sun 5/316:00 am
ILM
-
HOU
1 stop4h 32m
Delta
Deal found 4/21$333
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 5/910:27 am
HOU
-
ILM
1 stop4h 32m
Delta
Wed 5/276:00 am
ILM
-
HOU
1 stop7h 11m
Delta
Deal found 4/22$349
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 5/285:02 pm
HOU
-
ILM
1 stop5h 22m
Delta
Mon 6/16:00 am
ILM
-
HOU
1 stop4h 32m
Delta
Deal found 4/19$356
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 5/910:27 am
HOU
-
ILM
1 stop4h 32m
Delta
Wed 5/136:00 am
ILM
-
HOU
1 stop4h 32m
Delta
Deal found 4/22$369
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 5/510:53 am
HOU
-
ILM
1 stop5h 09m
Delta
Sat 5/94:46 pm
ILM
-
HOU
1 stop6h 40m
Delta
Deal found 4/20$385
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 4/255:23 pm
HOU
-
ILM
1 stop5h 36m
Delta
Wed 4/295:50 pm
ILM
-
HOU
1 stop6h 17m
Delta
Deal found 4/22$407
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 5/184:19 pm
HOU
-
ILM
1 stop5h 34m
American Airlines
Sun 5/246:50 am
ILM
-
HOU
1 stop6h 23m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/23$416
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 7/210:09 am
HOU
-
ILM
1 stop6h 56m
Delta
Sun 7/55:48 am
ILM
-
HOU
1 stop4h 26m
Delta
Deal found 4/22$417
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 4/256:00 am
HOU
-
ILM
1 stop4h 29m
Delta
Mon 4/275:50 pm
ILM
-
HOU
1 stop6h 17m
Delta
Deal found 4/21$453
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 6/24:15 pm
HOU
-
ILM
1 stop6h 10m
American Airlines
Sat 6/136:50 am
ILM
-
HOU
1 stop6h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/20$471

Find 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 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$333
(Delta)

One-way from

$249
(Delta)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$403

Good one-way deal

$39 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Houston Hobby-Wilmington New Hanover County flight deals.
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From Houston Hobby to Wilmington New Hanover County
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One-way flight from Houston Hobby to Wilmington New Hanover County
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($108 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($30 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Houston Hobby to Wilmington New Hanover County.
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 April 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Wilmington that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

HoustonWilmington

HOU - ILM

HOUILM

Houston Hobby

Thu 5/28

6:00 am-1:36 pm

1 stop6h 36m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 6/1

6:00 am-9:32 am

1 stop4h 32m

$446

HoustonWilmington

HOU - ILM

HOUILM

Houston Hobby

Sat 6/13

6:00 am-11:22 am

1 stop4h 22m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 6/20

4:40 pm-9:53 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$557
Quickest round-trip

HoustonWilmington

HOU - ILM

HOUILM

Houston Hobby

Sat 5/30

10:27 am-3:59 pm

1 stop4h 32m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 6/7

5:48 am-9:14 am

1 stop4h 26m

$557

HoustonWilmington

HOU - ILM

HOUILM

Houston Hobby

Sun 5/24

10:27 am-3:59 pm

1 stop4h 32m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 5/30

6:00 am-9:32 am

1 stop4h 32m

$744

HoustonWilmington

HOU - ILM

HOUILM

Houston Hobby

Fri 6/5

10:27 am-10:39 pm

2 stops11h 12m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 6/7

5:48 am-9:14 am

1 stop4h 26m

$1,122
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

HoustonWilmington

HOU - ILM

HOUILM

Houston Hobby

Wed 6/3

10:27 am-5:26 pm

1 stop5h 59m

$249

HoustonWilmington

HOU - ILM

HOUILM

Houston Hobby

Fri 6/19

7:44 pm-2:50 pm

3 stops42h 06m

$301

HoustonWilmington

HOU - ILM

HOUILM

Houston Hobby

Tue 9/15

6:00 am-11:09 pm

1 stop16h 09m

$305

HoustonWilmington

HOU - ILM

HOUILM

Houston Hobby

Mon 9/14

6:00 am-1:38 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$314

HoustonWilmington

HOU - ILM

HOUILM

Houston Hobby

Tue 9/15

1:08 pm-11:18 pm

2 stops9h 10m

$353

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 4/19

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Compare providers for flights from Hobby to Wilmington

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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*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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Wilmington from Hobby with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Wilmington (average of $258). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Wilmington in February is currently the most expensive (average of $701). 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.

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 April 23, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta,Avelo Airlines, andAmerican 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
7.9
Good
8,449 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,449 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,449 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Avelo Airlines
7.6
Good
Delta
7.9
Good
8,449 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,665 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,449 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

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. 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.

  • 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 79% 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 $311.

  • 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Wilmington (average of $258). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Wilmington in February is currently the most expensive (average of $701). 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 April 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Avelo AirlinesCheapest$76Average$111FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$250Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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