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£532+ Cheap flights to Wilmington

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— ILM
16 Jan — 23 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Wilmington in 2025

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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 17 December 2025.

Fri 26/1211:45LHR - ILM
1 stop15h 11mBritish Airways
Tue 6/119:43ILM - LHR
1 stop30h 37mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/12£722
Wed 24/1212:30LHR - ILM
1 stop13h 13mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 1/217:41ILM - LHR
1 stop31h 44mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 14/12£906
Wed 24/1206:30LHR - ILM
2 stops19h 13mDelta
Thu 29/114:32ILM - LHR
1 stop16h 08mDelta
Deal found 14/12£909
Tue 23/1210:45LHR - ILM
2 stops37h 25mBritish Airways
Mon 2/215:58ILM - LHR
1 stop10h 52mBritish Airways
Deal found 14/12£915
Tue 23/1216:45LHR - ILM
2 stops31h 25mBritish Airways
Tue 13/117:29ILM - LHR
1 stop13h 31mBritish Airways
Deal found 15/12£920
Wed 24/1211:45LHR - ILM
1 stop12h 25mBritish Airways
Tue 3/215:58ILM - LHR
1 stop9h 37mBritish Airways
Deal found 14/12£922
Tue 23/1211:25LHR - ILM
2 stops36h 45mBritish Airways
Tue 3/215:25ILM - LHR
2 stops38h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 14/12£926
Tue 23/1216:45LHR - ILM
2 stops31h 25mBritish Airways
Mon 12/115:25ILM - LHR
2 stops44h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 15/12£930
Wed 24/1209:55LHR - ILM
1 stop14h 15mBritish Airways
Sun 1/217:30ILM - LHR
2 stops34h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 14/12£932
Fri 26/1207:20LHR - ILM
2 stops16h 26mBritish Airways
Wed 4/217:29ILM - LHR
1 stop13h 31mBritish Airways
Deal found 14/12£936

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Find the latest flights to Wilmington in 2025, 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 17 December 2025.

Return from

£532

One-way from

£816

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£809
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 12/1-18/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 55m total
  • London to Wilmington
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Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 9/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 11m total
  • London to Wilmington
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (£159 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£29 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

LondonWilmington

LHR - ILM

LHRILM

London Heathrow

Mon 12/1

11:45-20:49

1 stop14h 04m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 18/3

16:24-09:15

1 stop12h 51m

£532

LondonWilmington

LHR - ILM

LHRILM

London Heathrow

Tue 3/3

12:05-23:57

2 stops16h 52m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 18/3

06:00-06:40

2 stops20h 40m

£579

LondonWilmington

LHR - ILM

LHRILM

London Heathrow

Thu 19/2

06:40-23:51

2 stops22h 11m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 26/2

10:10-17:40

2 stops26h 30m

£590

LondonWilmington

LCY - ILM

LCYILM

London City

Fri 6/2

18:55-20:28

2 stops30h 33m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 9/2

15:58-20:00

2 stops23h 02m

£598

LondonWilmington

LHR - ILM

LHRILM

London Heathrow

Tue 3/3

11:45-19:00

1 stop12h 15m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 18/3

18:14-09:15

1 stop11h 01m

£607

LondonWilmington

LHR - ILM

LHRILM

London Heathrow

Thu 19/2

09:00-23:57

2 stops19h 57m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 25/2

06:00-05:55

2 stops18h 55m

£609

LondonWilmington

LHR - ILM

LHRILM

London Heathrow

Tue 3/3

08:40-23:51

2 stops20h 11m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 18/3

14:18-10:15

2 stops15h 57m

£611

LondonWilmington

LHR - ILM

LHRILM

London Heathrow

Mon 9/2

08:40-23:51

2 stops20h 11m

£816

LondonWilmington

LHR - ILM

LHRILM

London Heathrow

Mon 9/2

08:55-16:56

1 stop13h 01m

£828

LondonWilmington

LCY - ILM

LCYILM

London City

Mon 9/2

07:45-23:51

2 stops21h 06m

£846

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Best time to book a flight to Wilmington

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Wilmington

When is the best time to book a flight to Wilmington?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Wilmington. Price data was last updated on 12 December 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Wilmington, you should look to book at least 81 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

How long is the flight to Wilmington?

On average, a flight from London to Wilmington takes 28 hours 45 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, Finnair and American Airlines.

British Airways
British Airways
From £495
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From £509
Finnair
Finnair
From £512
American Airlines
American Airlines
From £508

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Wilmington?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Wilmington are United Airlines, American 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 17 December 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Finnair, Virgin Atlantic, andUnited Airlines 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.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,338 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,338 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,338 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
675 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,338 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,338 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,053 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,338 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,583 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,338 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.

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, United Airlines 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, Edinburgh Turnhouse offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 36 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. Pilot’s Pad is the closest property to Wilmington New Hanover County (1.0 mi away from Wilmington New Hanover County).

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