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.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Wilmington?

At the present moment the cheapest month to fly to Wilmington is currently November ; with July being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

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, British Airways 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 (11 hours 53 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).

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.

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3 total stops
36h 27m total
London to Wilmington

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Tue 9/906:15LHR - ILM

2 stops21h 42mVirgin Atlantic

Tue 16/917:45ILM - LHR

1 stop14h 45mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 11/6£458

Sat 15/1110:05LHR - ILM

1 stop12h 07mBritish Airways

Sat 6/1211:23ILM - LHR

1 stop14h 12mBritish Airways

Deal found 10/6£506

Thu 6/1112:30LHR - ILM

1 stop16h 26mMultiple Airlines

Thu 2/414:30ILM - LHR

1 stop11h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/6£567

Thu 26/611:45LHR - ILM

2 stops17h 32mDelta

Thu 11/1210:20ILM - LHR

2 stops15h 35mDelta

Deal found 11/6£584

Sat 15/1110:00LCY - ILM

2 stops28h 36mKLM

Sat 6/1216:30ILM - LCY

2 stops33h 45mKLM

Deal found 10/6£587

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2 stops34h 37mScandinavian Airlines

Thu 11/1210:20ILM - LHR

2 stops42h 00mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 12/6£756

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Sun 19/1018:53ILM - LCY

2 stops56h 02mBritish Airways

Deal found 11/6£813

Mon 29/916:00LHR - ILM

1 stop26h 44mLufthansa

Mon 6/1007:05ILM - LHR

1 stop19h 10mLufthansa

Deal found 10/6£1,116

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1 stop12h 25mUnited Airlines

Sat 3/106:15ILM - LHR

1 stop10h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/6£1,175

Fri 25/712:00LGW - ILM

2 stops15h 58mDelta

Fri 1/810:28ILM - LGW

2 stops18h 32mDelta

Deal found 10/6£1,637

Sun 27/718:05LCY - ILM

3 stops33h 24mMultiple Airlines

Sun 3/814:26ILM - LCY

2 stops17h 04mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/6£1,693

Mon 29/911:00LHR - ILM

1 stop14h 49mAmerican Airlines

Mon 6/1012:43ILM - LHR

1 stop13h 57mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/6£4,163

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Tue 9/906:15LHR - ILM

2 stops21h 42mVirgin Atlantic

Tue 16/917:45ILM - LHR

1 stop14h 45mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 11/6£458

Sat 15/1110:05LHR - ILM

1 stop12h 07mBritish Airways

Sat 6/1211:23ILM - LHR

1 stop14h 12mBritish Airways

Deal found 10/6£506

Thu 6/1112:30LHR - ILM

1 stop16h 26mMultiple Airlines

Thu 2/414:30ILM - LHR

1 stop11h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/6£567

Thu 26/611:45LHR - ILM

2 stops17h 32mDelta

Thu 11/1210:20ILM - LHR

2 stops15h 35mDelta

Deal found 11/6£584

Mon 29/916:00LHR - ILM

1 stop26h 44mLufthansa

Mon 6/1007:05ILM - LHR

1 stop19h 10mLufthansa

Deal found 10/6£1,116

Thu 6/1107:05LHR - ILM

3 stops21h 51mScandinavian Airlines

Thu 2/414:30ILM - LHR

2 stops20h 30mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 10/6£1,347

Wed 15/1015:30LCY - ILM

2 stops30h 39mBritish Airways

Sun 19/1018:53ILM - LCY

2 stops56h 02mBritish Airways

Deal found 11/6£813

Sun 27/718:05LCY - ILM

3 stops33h 24mMultiple Airlines

Sun 3/814:26ILM - LCY

2 stops17h 04mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/6£1,693

Sun 27/712:00LGW - ILM

2 stops15h 58mDelta

Sun 3/810:28ILM - LGW

2 stops18h 32mDelta

Deal found 12/6£2,005

Mon 29/911:00LHR - ILM

1 stop14h 49mAmerican Airlines

Mon 6/1012:43ILM - LHR

1 stop13h 57mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/6£4,163

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Sun 15/618:40LHR - ILM

2 stops34h 37mScandinavian Airlines

Thu 11/1210:20ILM - LHR

2 stops42h 00mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 12/6£756

Thu 26/611:45LHR - ILM

2 stops17h 32mDelta

Thu 11/1210:20ILM - LHR

2 stops15h 35mDelta

Deal found 11/6£584

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Thu 10/710:28ILM - LHR

2 stops17h 47mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 12/6£615

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1 stop12h 35mBritish Airways

Thu 10/717:41ILM - LHR

1 stop11h 49mBritish Airways

Deal found 11/6£631

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Deal found 12/6£1,693

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Sun 3/810:28ILM - LGW

2 stops18h 32mDelta

Deal found 12/6£2,005

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Tue 9/9

06:15-22:57

2 stops21h 42m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 16/9

17:45-13:30

1 stop14h 45m

£458

LondonWilmington

LHR - ILM

LHRILM

London Heathrow

Sat 15/11

10:05-17:12

1 stop12h 07m

Wilmington New Hanover County

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11:23-06:35

1 stop14h 12m

£506

LondonWilmington

LHR - ILM

LHRILM

London Heathrow

Thu 6/11

12:30-23:56

1 stop16h 26m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 2/4

14:30-06:45

1 stop11h 15m

£567

LondonWilmington

LHR - ILM

LHRILM

London Heathrow

Thu 26/6

11:45-00:17

2 stops17h 32m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 11/12

10:20-06:55

2 stops15h 35m

£584

LondonWilmington

LCY - ILM

LCYILM

London City

Sat 15/11

10:00-09:36

2 stops28h 36m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 6/12

16:30-07:15

2 stops33h 45m

£587

LondonWilmington

LCY - ILM

LCYILM

London City

Wed 15/10

15:30-17:09

2 stops30h 39m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 19/10

18:53-07:55

2 stops56h 02m

£813

LondonWilmington

LHR - ILM

LHRILM

London Heathrow

Mon 29/9

16:00-13:44

1 stop26h 44m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 6/10

07:05-07:15

1 stop19h 10m

£1,116

LondonWilmington

LHR - ILM

LHRILM

London Heathrow

Thu 6/11

07:05-23:56

3 stops21h 51m

Wilmington New Hanover County

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14:30-16:00

2 stops20h 30m

£1,347

LondonWilmington

LGW - ILM

LGWILM

London Gatwick

Fri 25/7

12:00-22:58

2 stops15h 58m

Wilmington New Hanover County

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10:28-10:00

2 stops18h 32m

£1,637

LondonWilmington

LCY - ILM

LCYILM

London City

Sun 27/7

18:05-22:29

3 stops33h 24m

Wilmington New Hanover County

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14:26-12:30

2 stops17h 04m

£1,693

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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 83 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 18 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 Finnair, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Wilmington?

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

Rainfall in Wilmington 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

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 a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Virgin Atlantic and Scandinavian Airlines 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

8.0

Very Good

7,946 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,946 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,946 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Virgin Atlantic

7.4

Good

652 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,946 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Scandinavian Airlines

7.3

Good

1,387 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,946 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,946 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Lufthansa

6.8

Okay

7,139 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,946 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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, British Airways 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 (11 hours 53 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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Temperature in Wilmington by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing Wilmington

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Virgin Atlantic and Scandinavian Airlines 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.

FAQs about flying to Wilmington

Getting around Wilmington

When is the best time to fly to Wilmington?

What airport do you fly into for flights to Wilmington?

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

What is the best airline to fly to Wilmington?

Where does the fastest flight to Wilmington depart from?

Does Wilmington New Hanover County have car hire?

Are there hotels close to Wilmington New Hanover County?

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