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£269+ Cheap flights to Wilmington

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 21/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— ILM
22 Aug — 29 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Wilmington in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Wilmington
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Wilmington. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 23 July 2026.

Fri 13/1106:40
LHR
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ILM
2 stops21h 24m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 16/1114:30
ILM
-
LHR
2 stops23h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 22/7£621
Tue 10/1117:15
LHR
-
ILM
2 stops28h 31m
Finnair
Thu 19/1115:05
ILM
-
LHR
2 stops13h 35m
Finnair
Deal found 23/7£632
Tue 10/1120:25
LHR
-
ILM
2 stops25h 25m
Virgin Atlantic
Thu 19/1110:20
ILM
-
LHR
2 stops17h 50m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 22/7£675
Wed 26/808:40
LHR
-
ILM
1 stop12h 05m
JetBlue
Thu 27/816:40
ILM
-
LHR
1 stop32h 50m
JetBlue
Deal found 19/7£677
Tue 10/1112:05
LHR
-
ILM
2 stops16h 35m
United Airlines
Thu 19/1106:00
ILM
-
LHR
1 stop23h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 21/7£678
Mon 21/913:45
LHR
-
ILM
1 stop13h 15m
British Airways
Wed 21/1018:06
ILM
-
LHR
1 stop13h 04m
British Airways
Deal found 20/7£679
Mon 21/907:30
LHR
-
ILM
2 stops21h 27m
United Airlines
Wed 21/1012:45
ILM
-
LHR
2 stops19h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 20/7£681
Fri 4/912:20
LGW
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ILM
1 stop32h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 11/916:31
ILM
-
LGW
2 stops18h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/7£682
Mon 21/910:00
LCY
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ILM
2 stops18h 08m
Virgin Atlantic
Wed 21/1017:48
ILM
-
LCY
2 stops17h 52m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 20/7£706
Mon 21/910:25
LGW
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ILM
2 stops17h 43m
Air France
Wed 21/1017:48
ILM
-
LGW
2 stops34h 37m
Air France
Deal found 19/7£725
Mon 7/914:00
LGW
-
ILM
1 stop29h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 22/916:16
ILM
-
LGW
2 stops17h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/7£727
Fri 13/1107:50
LCY
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ILM
2 stops17h 03m
British Airways
Mon 16/1114:32
ILM
-
LCY
2 stops24h 28m
British Airways
Deal found 18/7£771

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Find the latest flights to Wilmington in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 23 July 2026.

Return from

£621

One-way from

£269

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Average price

£798
Scandinavian Airlines
  • Scandinavian Airlines
  • 13/11-16/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 44h 24m total
  • London to Wilmington
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  • 21/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 41m total
  • London to Wilmington
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LondonWilmington

LHR - ILM

LHRILM

London Heathrow

Fri 13/11

06:40-23:04

2 stops21h 24m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 16/11

14:30-18:30

2 stops23h 00m

£621

LondonWilmington

LHR - ILM

LHRILM

London Heathrow

Tue 10/11

20:25-16:50

2 stops25h 25m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 19/11

10:20-09:10

2 stops17h 50m

£675

LondonWilmington

LHR - ILM

LHRILM

London Heathrow

Tue 10/11

12:05-23:40

2 stops16h 35m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 19/11

06:00-10:25

1 stop23h 25m

£678

LondonWilmington

LHR - ILM

LHRILM

London Heathrow

Mon 21/9

07:30-23:57

2 stops21h 27m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 21/10

12:45-13:00

2 stops19h 15m

£681

LondonWilmington

LGW - ILM

LGWILM

London Gatwick

Fri 4/9

12:20-15:36

1 stop32h 16m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 11/9

16:31-16:00

2 stops18h 29m

£682

LondonWilmington

LCY - ILM

LCYILM

London City

Mon 21/9

10:00-23:08

2 stops18h 08m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 21/10

17:48-16:40

2 stops17h 52m

£706
Fastest return journey

LondonWilmington

LHR - ILM

LHRILM

London Heathrow

Mon 7/9

12:15-23:57

2 stops16h 42m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 22/9

16:44-11:55

1 stop14h 11m

£708

LondonWilmington

LHR - ILM

LHRILM

London Heathrow

Fri 13/11

06:50-11:02

2 stops33h 12m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 16/11

12:17-09:10

1 stop15h 53m

£711

LondonWilmington

LGW - ILM

LGWILM

London Gatwick

Mon 21/9

10:25-23:08

2 stops17h 43m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 21/10

17:48-09:25

2 stops34h 37m

£725

LondonWilmington

LCY - ILM

LCYILM

London City

Fri 13/11

07:50-19:53

2 stops17h 03m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 16/11

14:32-20:00

2 stops24h 28m

£771

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Wilmington

How long is the flight to Wilmington?

On average, a flight from London to Wilmington takes 20 hours 49 minutes. Flights to Wilmington from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Wilmington?

The most popular airlines flying from London to Wilmington are British Airways, American Airlines and Virgin Atlantic.

British Airways
British Airways
From £548
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From £380
American Airlines
American Airlines
From £678
JetBlue
JetBlue
From £475

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Wilmington?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Wilmington are Virgin Atlantic, United Airlines and British Airways.

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 71.0 - 198.0 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 198.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Wilmington when rainfall is around 71.0 mm.

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 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

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 23 July 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Virgin Atlantic,JetBlue, andBritish Airways to the United States to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
694 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
694 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
694 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
JetBlue
7.1
Good
3,020 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
694 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,129 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
694 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.

FAQs about flying to Wilmington

Getting around Wilmington

Renting a car is highly recommended, as getting to many of the beaches and plantations won’t be possible without it. Taxis are available, but expensive. However, to reach Cape Fear, cycling is perfectly feasible and Wrightsville Beach is just 10 miles (16 km) away – a manageable bike ride for many people.

  • When is the best time to fly to Wilmington?

    Most people will want to visit during the summer months to take advantage of the long, sandy beaches and outdoor activities. If this is your kind of holiday, then visiting between June and August will be ideal. However, Wilmington can be quite humid and energy sapping in the summer. A visit in March or April would allow you to witness the gorgeous flowers of a North Carolina spring, and may find cheap accommodation available.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Wilmington?

    Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM), located 4.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Wilmington.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Wilmington if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Wilmington on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Wilmington?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Virgin Atlantic is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Wilmington.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Wilmington depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Wilmington, London offers the quickest one-way flight (12 hours 5 minutes).

  • Does Wilmington New Hanover County have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Wilmington New Hanover County can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Wilmington New Hanover County?

    Yes. Wilmington New Hanover County has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Cheryl House - We Love Doggies - Mid Town Location is the closest property to Wilmington New Hanover County (1.0 mi away from Wilmington New Hanover County).

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