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£405+ Cheap flights to Wilmington

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— ILM
27 Mar — 3 Apr1
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1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 25 February 2026.

Wed 11/306:30
LHR
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ILM
2 stops21h 29m
Delta
Tue 31/314:23
ILM
-
LHR
1 stop11h 52m
Delta
Deal found 24/2£628
Wed 11/311:45
LHR
-
ILM
1 stop11h 57m
British Airways
Tue 31/319:32
ILM
-
LHR
1 stop12h 18m
British Airways
Deal found 24/2£636
Mon 29/619:30
LHR
-
ILM
2 stops33h 16m
British Airways
Thu 16/714:50
ILM
-
LHR
1 stop11h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 21/2£717
Mon 29/607:45
LHR
-
ILM
1 stop20h 59m
Lufthansa
Thu 16/713:03
ILM
-
LHR
1 stop11h 52m
Lufthansa
Deal found 22/2£719
Mon 29/616:40
LHR
-
ILM
2 stops24h 32m
United Airlines
Thu 16/713:03
ILM
-
LHR
1 stop11h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 24/2£741
Wed 22/712:20
LGW
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ILM
1 stop33h 14m
JetBlue
Fri 7/817:29
ILM
-
LGW
1 stop11h 06m
JetBlue
Deal found 23/2£883
Fri 27/211:45
LGW
-
ILM
2 stops38h 21m
British Airways
Mon 2/318:14
ILM
-
LGW
2 stops35h 36m
British Airways
Deal found 24/2£996
Thu 26/207:50
LCY
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ILM
2 stops18h 16m
British Airways
Mon 2/316:24
ILM
-
LCY
2 stops40h 41m
British Airways
Deal found 22/2£1,008
Mon 29/612:20
LGW
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ILM
1 stop33h 14m
JetBlue
Thu 16/717:29
ILM
-
LGW
1 stop11h 06m
JetBlue
Deal found 23/2£1,150
Mon 29/612:20
LGW
-
ILM
1 stop33h 14m
Icelandair
Thu 16/717:29
ILM
-
LGW
1 stop11h 06m
Icelandair
Deal found 24/2£1,156
Mon 29/610:25
LGW
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ILM
2 stops17h 44m
Delta
Thu 16/710:20
ILM
-
LGW
2 stops18h 05m
Delta
Deal found 24/2£1,320
Mon 29/609:20
LCY
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ILM
2 stops18h 49m
Delta
Thu 16/710:20
ILM
-
LCY
2 stops15h 55m
Delta
Deal found 21/2£1,334

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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 25 February 2026.

Return from

£628

One-way from

£405

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Average price

£530
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  • 11/3-31/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 33h 21m total
  • London to Wilmington
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20/5
  • 20/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 09m total
  • London to Wilmington
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Depart

Return

Price

LondonWilmington

LHR - ILM

LHRILM

London Heathrow

Wed 11/3

06:30-23:59

2 stops21h 29m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 31/3

14:23-08:50

2 stops13h 27m

£628

LondonWilmington

LHR - ILM

LHRILM

London Heathrow

Wed 11/3

11:45-19:42

1 stop11h 57m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 31/3

19:32-12:50

1 stop12h 18m

£636

LondonWilmington

LHR - ILM

LHRILM

London Heathrow

Mon 29/6

19:30-23:46

2 stops33h 16m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 16/7

14:50-06:55

1 stop11h 05m

£717

LondonWilmington

LHR - ILM

LHRILM

London Heathrow

Mon 29/6

16:40-12:12

2 stops24h 32m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 16/7

07:30-06:35

2 stops18h 05m

£745

LondonWilmington

LGW - ILM

LGWILM

London Gatwick

Wed 22/7

12:20-16:34

1 stop33h 14m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 7/8

17:29-09:35

1 stop11h 06m

£883

LondonWilmington

LHR - ILM

LHRILM

London Heathrow

Wed 25/3

07:40-22:13

2 stops18h 33m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 8/4

17:11-10:40

2 stops36h 29m

£912

LondonWilmington

LGW - ILM

LGWILM

London Gatwick

Mon 29/6

12:20-16:34

1 stop33h 14m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 16/7

17:29-09:35

1 stop11h 06m

£1,150

LondonWilmington

LGW - ILM

LGWILM

London Gatwick

Mon 29/6

12:20-16:34

1 stop33h 14m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 16/7

17:29-09:35

1 stop11h 06m

£1,156

LondonWilmington

LGW - ILM

LGWILM

London Gatwick

Mon 29/6

10:25-23:09

2 stops17h 44m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 16/7

10:20-09:25

2 stops18h 05m

£1,320

LondonWilmington

LCY - ILM

LCYILM

London City

Mon 29/6

09:20-23:09

2 stops18h 49m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 16/7

10:20-07:15

2 stops15h 55m

£1,334

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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 21 hours 28 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 £492
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From £492
Finnair
Finnair
From £508
American Airlines
American Airlines
From £504

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 25 February 2026.
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
1,369 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

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
1,369 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,369 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Vlad-Valentin,Jan 2026

LHR - YVR

baggage allowance was different between the outgoing and inbound flights
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
679 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,369 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

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
9,346 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,369 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Vlad-Valentin,Jan 2026

LHR - YVR

baggage allowance was different between the outgoing and inbound flights
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,343 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,369 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

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
7,762 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,369 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

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.

  • 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 34 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. Middle of Wrightsville Beach and Downtown! is the closest property to Wilmington New Hanover County (1.0 mi away from Wilmington New Hanover County).

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