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£294+ Cheap flights to Wilmington

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— ILM
16 Oct — 23 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Flights to Wilmington in 2025

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 16 September 2025.

Return from

£386

One-way from

£294

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£559
27/11-11/12
  • 27/11-11/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 34m total
  • London to Wilmington
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1/10
  • 1/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 35h 36m total
  • London to Wilmington
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£22 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Wilmington. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 16 September 2025.

Thu 27/1114:00LGW - ILM
1 stop27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1216:46ILM - LGW
1 stop12h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9£386
Thu 27/1114:00LGW - ILM
1 stop27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/1213:00ILM - LGW
1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9£388
Thu 27/1114:00LGW - ILM
1 stop27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1216:46ILM - LGW
1 stop12h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9£394
Mon 24/1114:00LGW - ILM
1 stop34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1216:46ILM - LGW
1 stop12h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9£427
Mon 24/1114:00LGW - ILM
1 stop34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/1213:00ILM - LGW
1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9£428
Thu 27/1114:00LGW - ILM
1 stop27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/1213:00ILM - LGW
1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9£433
Mon 24/1114:00LGW - ILM
1 stop34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1216:46ILM - LGW
1 stop12h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9£441
Thu 27/1108:40LHR - ILM
2 stops17h 04mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 14/1218:01ILM - LHR
2 stops31h 59mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 14/9£462
Tue 28/1009:55LHR - ILM
1 stop12h 35mBritish Airways
Tue 4/1114:27ILM - LHR
1 stop12h 23mBritish Airways
Deal found 13/9£465
Tue 28/1010:45LHR - ILM
1 stop15h 54mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 4/1114:21ILM - LHR
2 stops13h 59mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 13/9£466
Mon 24/1106:30LHR - ILM
2 stops22h 20mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/1206:00ILM - LHR
1 stop10h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/9£467
Mon 24/1114:00LGW - ILM
1 stop34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/1213:00ILM - LGW
1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9£473

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Price

LondonWilmington

LGW - ILM

LGWILM

London Gatwick

Thu 27/11

14:00-12:20

1 stop27h 20m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 11/12

16:46-10:00

1 stop12h 14m

£386

LondonWilmington

LGW - ILM

LGWILM

London Gatwick

Thu 27/11

14:00-12:20

1 stop27h 20m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 12/12

13:00-10:00

1 stop16h 00m

£388

LondonWilmington

LGW - ILM

LGWILM

London Gatwick

Mon 24/11

14:00-19:30

1 stop34h 30m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 11/12

16:46-10:00

1 stop12h 14m

£427

LondonWilmington

LGW - ILM

LGWILM

London Gatwick

Mon 24/11

14:00-19:30

1 stop34h 30m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 12/12

13:00-10:00

1 stop16h 00m

£428

LondonWilmington

LGW - ILM

LGWILM

London Gatwick

Thu 27/11

14:00-12:20

1 stop27h 20m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 15/12

13:00-10:00

1 stop16h 00m

£433

LondonWilmington

LGW - ILM

LGWILM

London Gatwick

Mon 24/11

14:00-19:30

1 stop34h 30m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 14/12

16:46-10:00

1 stop12h 14m

£441

LondonWilmington

LHR - ILM

LHRILM

London Heathrow

Tue 28/10

09:55-18:30

1 stop12h 35m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 4/11

14:27-07:50

1 stop12h 23m

£465

LondonWilmington

LHR - ILM

LHRILM

London Heathrow

Tue 28/10

10:45-22:39

1 stop15h 54m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 4/11

14:21-09:20

2 stops13h 59m

£466

LondonWilmington

LHR - ILM

LHRILM

London Heathrow

Mon 24/11

06:30-23:50

2 stops22h 20m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 11/12

06:00-21:20

1 stop10h 20m

£467

LondonWilmington

LGW - ILM

LGWILM

London Gatwick

Thu 12/3

11:20-18:59

2 stops35h 39m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 16/3

19:30-07:30

2 stops32h 00m

£469

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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 September 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Wilmington, you should look to book at least 57 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 20 hours 8 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.

British Airways
British Airways
From £658
Finnair
Finnair
From £691
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From £714
American Airlines
American Airlines
From £698

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Wilmington?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Wilmington are United Airlines, Lufthansa 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 16 September 2025.
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
1,323 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Overall

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
1,323 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,323 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Overall

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
8,929 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,323 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Overall

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
7.4
Good
664 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,323 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Overall

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
10,000 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,323 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Overall

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
7,361 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,323 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Overall

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, Glasgow offers the quickest one-way flight (16 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. 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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