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£501+ 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 13/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— ILM
7 Dec — 14 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 7 November 2025.

Return from

£619

One-way from

£501

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£656
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 8/1-22/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 29m total
  • London to Wilmington
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13/11
  • 13/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 34h 40m total
  • London to Wilmington
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (£170 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£30 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 7 November 2025.

Tue 16/1212:05LHR - ILM
2 stops16h 49mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/116:26ILM - LHR
1 stop11h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/11£697
Tue 16/1209:55LHR - ILM
1 stop11h 57mBritish Airways
Thu 8/117:35ILM - LHR
1 stop13h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/11£706
Tue 16/1209:30LHR - ILM
2 stops19h 24mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/117:04ILM - LHR
2 stops32h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/11£722
Fri 26/1214:45LHR - ILM
1 stop12h 11mBritish Airways
Tue 6/119:43ILM - LHR
1 stop11h 17mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/11£736
Fri 26/1215:50LHR - ILM
1 stop13h 09mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 6/110:37ILM - LHR
2 stops16h 13mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/11£745
Fri 12/1206:05LHR - ILM
2 stops17h 23mBritish Airways
Tue 6/119:43ILM - LHR
1 stop11h 17mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/11£746
Fri 26/1207:25LHR - ILM
2 stops21h 19mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/116:26ILM - LHR
2 stops13h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/11£752
Tue 16/1210:00LCY - ILM
2 stops28h 41mKLM
Thu 8/110:37ILM - LCY
2 stops17h 13mKLM
Deal found 7/11£769
Tue 16/1209:50LCY - ILM
2 stops19h 04mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/106:00ILM - LCY
3 stops22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/11£782
Fri 12/1207:50LCY - ILM
2 stops16h 00mBritish Airways
Tue 6/115:25ILM - LCY
2 stops24h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/11£813
Sun 28/1214:10LGW - ILM
1 stop23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/116:42ILM - LGW
1 stop12h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11£962
Sat 27/1214:00LGW - ILM
1 stop35h 32mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/116:42ILM - LGW
1 stop12h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11£1,018

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Depart

Return

Price

LondonWilmington

LHR - ILM

LHRILM

London Heathrow

Thu 8/1

11:45-20:49

1 stop14h 04m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 22/1

17:35-12:00

1 stop13h 25m

£619

LondonWilmington

LHR - ILM

LHRILM

London Heathrow

Thu 19/2

11:30-23:53

2 stops17h 23m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 26/2

10:10-06:25

1 stop15h 15m

£623

LondonWilmington

LHR - ILM

LHRILM

London Heathrow

Thu 19/2

15:10-23:57

1 stop13h 47m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 26/2

16:27-10:25

1 stop12h 58m

£638

LondonWilmington

LHR - ILM

LHRILM

London Heathrow

Thu 8/1

11:45-09:57

2 stops27h 12m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 22/1

14:32-11:40

1 stop16h 08m

£638

LondonWilmington

LHR - ILM

LHRILM

London Heathrow

Thu 8/1

10:25-23:57

2 stops18h 32m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 22/1

16:26-10:50

2 stops13h 24m

£638

LondonWilmington

LGW - ILM

LGWILM

London Gatwick

Thu 8/1

12:30-23:57

2 stops16h 27m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 22/1

08:00-07:30

2 stops18h 30m

£642

LondonWilmington

LHR - ILM

LHRILM

London Heathrow

Sat 25/4

11:00-23:23

1 stop17h 23m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 29/4

18:43-10:20

1 stop10h 37m

£649

LondonWilmington

LCY - ILM

LCYILM

London City

Wed 6/5

10:00-13:36

2 stops32h 36m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 10/5

17:45-07:15

2 stops32h 30m

£672

LondonWilmington

LCY - ILM

LCYILM

London City

Thu 8/1

14:45-20:49

2 stops35h 04m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 22/1

15:58-08:50

2 stops35h 52m

£746

LondonWilmington

LCY - ILM

LCYILM

London City

Tue 16/12

10:00-09:41

2 stops28h 41m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 8/1

10:37-08:50

2 stops17h 13m

£769

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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 31 October 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 17 hours 29 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, Finnair and Virgin Atlantic.

British Airways
British Airways
From £500
Finnair
Finnair
From £534
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From £521
American Airlines
American Airlines
From £533

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 7 November 2025.
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
1,335 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

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
1,335 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,335 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

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
7.5
Good
672 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,335 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

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
9,007 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,335 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

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
11,040 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,335 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

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
7,500 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,335 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

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, London offers the quickest one-way flight (13 hours 9 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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