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£388+ Cheap flights to Wilmington

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20 Sep — 27 Sep1
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Flights to Wilmington in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Wilmington

Wed 23/915:20 -
1 stop13h 37m
Wed 30/912:45 -
1 stop13h 30m
Deal found 19/8£523
Tue 10/1112:00 -
1 stop28h 22m
Thu 19/1106:00 -
2 stops18h 55m
Deal found 19/8£633
Mon 21/916:00 -
1 stop25h 03m
Mon 5/1012:45 -
1 stop15h 35m
Deal found 18/8£634
Tue 10/1109:00 -
2 stops43h 44m
Thu 19/1106:00 -
1 stop23h 25m
Deal found 20/8£681
Sat 19/912:00 -
1 stop29h 03m
Sat 26/912:45 -
1 stop16h 40m
Deal found 19/8£685
Wed 7/1006:50 -
2 stops21h 09m
Sun 11/1012:45 -
1 stop27h 50m
Deal found 20/8£688
Fri 4/921:25 -
2 stops46h 37m
Tue 15/914:35 -
2 stops16h 20m
Deal found 20/8£697
Thu 8/1016:00 -
1 stop24h 58m
Sat 24/1012:45 -
1 stop17h 40m
Deal found 18/8£699
Thu 3/910:25 -
1 stop30h 38m
Wed 7/1006:00 -
2 stops21h 30m
Deal found 20/8£703
Wed 23/910:25 -
2 stops17h 43m
Wed 30/917:50 -
2 stops17h 10m
Deal found 18/8£727
Mon 21/909:35 -
2 stops17h 25m
Mon 5/1015:10 -
2 stops15h 20m
Deal found 18/8£763
Thu 8/1010:25 -
2 stops17h 44m
Sun 11/1010:16 -
2 stops18h 09m
Deal found 20/8£795

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Return from

£523

One-way from

£388

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£768
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 23/9-30/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 07m total
  • London to Wilmington
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8/11
  • 8/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 06m total
  • London to Wilmington
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LondonWilmington

LHR London Heathrow - ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

LHRILM

London Heathrow

Wed 23/9

15:20-23:57

1 stop13h 37m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 30/9

12:45-07:15

1 stop13h 30m

£523

LondonWilmington

LHR London Heathrow - ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

LHRILM

London Heathrow

Wed 23/9

07:45-23:57

1 stop21h 12m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 30/9

06:00-08:30

2 stops21h 30m

£662

LondonWilmington

LHR London Heathrow - ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

LHRILM

London Heathrow

Tue 10/11

12:05-23:44

2 stops16h 39m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 19/11

06:00-05:55

2 stops18h 55m

£681

LondonWilmington

LHR London Heathrow - ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

LHRILM

London Heathrow

Sat 19/9

12:00-12:03

1 stop29h 03m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 26/9

12:45-10:25

1 stop16h 40m

£685

LondonWilmington

LHR London Heathrow - ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

LHRILM

London Heathrow

Wed 7/10

06:50-22:59

2 stops21h 09m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 11/10

12:45-21:35

1 stop27h 50m

£688

LondonWilmington

LHR London Heathrow - ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

LHRILM

London Heathrow

Wed 2/9

06:50-23:57

2 stops22h 07m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 6/9

16:44-06:45

1 stop33h 01m

£713

LondonWilmington

LHR London Heathrow - ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

LHRILM

London Heathrow

Thu 8/10

07:30-22:59

2 stops20h 29m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 11/10

12:45-20:40

1 stop26h 55m

£716

LondonWilmington

LGW London Gatwick - ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

LGWILM

London Gatwick

Wed 23/9

10:25-23:08

2 stops17h 43m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 30/9

17:50-16:00

2 stops17h 10m

£727

LondonWilmington

LCY London City - ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

LCYILM

London City

Mon 21/9

09:35-22:00

2 stops17h 25m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 5/10

15:10-11:30

2 stops15h 20m

£763

LondonWilmington

LGW London Gatwick - ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

LGWILM

London Gatwick

Thu 8/10

10:25-23:09

2 stops17h 44m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 11/10

10:16-09:25

2 stops18h 09m

£795

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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 17 hours 3 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 and Virgin Atlantic.

British Airways
British Airways
From £545
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From £373
JetBlue
JetBlue
From £466
American Airlines
American Airlines
From £934

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Wilmington?

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

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

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Virgin Atlantic,Aer Lingus, andJetBlue 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
7.4
Good
695 reviews
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Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

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
7.4
Good
695 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.4
Good
695 reviews
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Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

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.
Aer Lingus
7.3
Good
1,713 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.4
Good
695 reviews
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Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

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
3,040 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.4
Good
695 reviews
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Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

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
8,183 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.4
Good
695 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

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, Edinburgh Turnhouse offers the quickest one-way flight (15 hours 35 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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