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£370+ 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 2/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— ILM
7 Jun — 14 Jun1
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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 8 May 2026.

Mon 29/612:20
LGW
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ILM
1 stop32h 34m
JetBlue
Thu 16/716:30
ILM
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LGW
1 stop12h 05m
JetBlue
Deal found 6/5£628
Thu 9/714:00
LGW
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ILM
1 stop28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 13/714:25
ILM
-
LGW
1 stop14h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/5£660
Mon 1/612:20
LGW
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ILM
1 stop30h 06m
JetBlue
Mon 8/614:22
ILM
-
LGW
1 stop14h 13m
JetBlue
Deal found 6/5£675
Wed 17/612:30
LHR
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ILM
1 stop16h 16m
British Airways
Mon 22/614:18
ILM
-
LHR
1 stop14h 17m
British Airways
Deal found 8/5£712
Wed 14/1007:50
LHR
-
ILM
2 stops20h 52m
British Airways
Sun 18/1018:29
ILM
-
LHR
1 stop31h 26m
British Airways
Deal found 7/5£713
Thu 12/1112:05
LHR
-
ILM
2 stops16h 48m
Lufthansa
Tue 24/1115:48
ILM
-
LHR
2 stops33h 52m
Lufthansa
Deal found 7/5£715
Tue 2/608:40
LHR
-
ILM
2 stops19h 44m
Delta
Tue 8/906:00
ILM
-
LHR
2 stops19h 45m
Delta
Deal found 3/5£718
Tue 2/609:15
LHR
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ILM
1 stop17h 17m
British Airways
Tue 8/915:26
ILM
-
LHR
1 stop10h 29m
British Airways
Deal found 3/5£729
Sat 26/907:35
LHR
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ILM
2 stops21h 07m
British Airways
Tue 29/920:39
ILM
-
LHR
1 stop10h 31m
British Airways
Deal found 5/5£733
Mon 29/619:30
LHR
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ILM
2 stops28h 24m
British Airways
Thu 16/720:01
ILM
-
LHR
1 stop11h 09m
British Airways
Deal found 6/5£735
Sat 26/909:30
LHR
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ILM
1 stop18h 26m
United Airlines
Tue 29/906:00
ILM
-
LHR
1 stop10h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/5£737
Mon 1/615:15
LHR
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ILM
1 stop13h 09m
Virgin Atlantic
Mon 8/618:50
ILM
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LHR
2 stops30h 30m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/5£739

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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 8 May 2026.

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£628

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£370

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Average price

£713
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 29/6-16/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 39m total
  • London to Wilmington
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  • 2/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 06m total
  • London to Wilmington
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LondonWilmington

LGW - ILM

LGWILM

London Gatwick

Thu 9/7

14:00-13:25

1 stop28h 25m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 13/7

14:25-10:00

1 stop14h 35m

£660

LondonWilmington

LHR - ILM

LHRILM

London Heathrow

Wed 17/6

12:30-23:46

1 stop16h 16m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 22/6

14:18-09:35

1 stop14h 17m

£712

LondonWilmington

LHR - ILM

LHRILM

London Heathrow

Tue 2/6

08:40-23:24

2 stops19h 44m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 8/9

06:00-06:45

2 stops19h 45m

£718

LondonWilmington

LHR - ILM

LHRILM

London Heathrow

Sat 26/9

07:35-23:42

2 stops21h 07m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 29/9

14:33-12:10

1 stop16h 37m

£735
Fastest return journey

LondonWilmington

LHR - ILM

LHRILM

London Heathrow

Sat 26/9

09:30-22:56

1 stop18h 26m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 29/9

06:00-21:25

1 stop10h 25m

£737

LondonWilmington

LHR - ILM

LHRILM

London Heathrow

Mon 1/6

15:15-23:24

1 stop13h 09m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 8/6

18:50-06:20

2 stops30h 30m

£739

LondonWilmington

LHR - ILM

LHRILM

London Heathrow

Wed 17/6

09:55-22:56

2 stops18h 01m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 24/6

10:30-05:20

2 stops13h 50m

£743

LondonWilmington

LGW - ILM

LGWILM

London Gatwick

Wed 17/6

10:25-22:56

2 stops17h 31m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 22/6

18:50-16:00

2 stops16h 10m

£757

LondonWilmington

LGW - ILM

LGWILM

London Gatwick

Mon 1/6

14:00-14:58

1 stop29h 58m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 8/6

15:39-10:45

2 stops38h 06m

£760

LondonWilmington

LCY - ILM

LCYILM

London City

Wed 17/6

09:20-22:56

2 stops18h 36m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 22/6

18:50-16:40

2 stops16h 50m

£763

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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?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Wilmington, you should look to book at least 46 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 26 hours 43 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 £488
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From £489
American Airlines
American Airlines
From £500
United Airlines
United Airlines
From £446

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Wilmington?

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

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 8 May 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Finnair,United Airlines, andVirgin Atlantic 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
1,392 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Vlad-Valentin,Jan 2026

LHR - YVR

baggage allowance was different between the outgoing and inbound flights
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,392 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,392 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Vlad-Valentin,Jan 2026

LHR - YVR

baggage allowance was different between the outgoing and inbound flights
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,693 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,392 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Vlad-Valentin,Jan 2026

LHR - YVR

baggage allowance was different between the outgoing and inbound flights
Virgin Atlantic
7.4
Good
688 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,392 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Vlad-Valentin,Jan 2026

LHR - YVR

baggage allowance was different between the outgoing and inbound flights
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,669 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,392 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Vlad-Valentin,Jan 2026

LHR - YVR

baggage allowance was different between the outgoing and inbound flights
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,952 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,392 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Vlad-Valentin,Jan 2026

LHR - YVR

baggage allowance was different between the outgoing and inbound flights

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.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Wilmington?

    Wilmington New Hanover County is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Wilmington. One-way flights to Wilmington New Hanover County typically cost £253, while return flights cost around £190.

  • 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 (11 hours 3 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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