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£302+ 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 16/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— ILM
4 Sep — 11 Sep1
1 adult
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 5 August 2026.

Mon 21/907:40 -
2 stops35h 05m
Wed 30/914:35 -
1 stop10h 55m
Deal found 3/8£651
Tue 10/1112:55 -
2 stops13h 26m
Thu 19/1110:37 -
2 stops17h 28m
Deal found 2/8£676
Tue 10/1112:05 -
2 stops16h 39m
Thu 19/1106:00 -
2 stops18h 55m
Deal found 1/8£685
Wed 7/1012:30 -
1 stop11h 54m
Wed 21/1020:09 -
1 stop11h 01m
Deal found 31/7£686
Tue 10/1109:55 -
1 stop13h 41m
Thu 19/1110:37 -
1 stop14h 58m
Deal found 2/8£687
Mon 21/919:15 -
2 stops26h 40m
Wed 30/910:24 -
2 stops17h 26m
Deal found 4/8£688
Tue 10/1106:20 -
2 stops21h 42m
Thu 19/1110:16 -
2 stops15h 34m
Deal found 5/8£689
Wed 7/1007:30 -
2 stops20h 29m
Wed 21/1006:00 -
2 stops21h 35m
Deal found 31/7£690
Tue 10/1112:50 -
1 stop15h 54m
Thu 19/1112:00 -
1 stop16h 10m
Deal found 5/8£702
Wed 7/1008:25 -
2 stops19h 44m
Wed 21/1014:24 -
2 stops14h 06m
Deal found 31/7£718
Mon 21/910:25 -
2 stops17h 43m
Wed 30/917:50 -
2 stops17h 10m
Deal found 4/8£732
Wed 7/1010:25 -
2 stops17h 44m
Wed 21/1017:49 -
2 stops34h 36m
Deal found 31/7£733

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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 5 August 2026.

Return from

£651

One-way from

£302

Popular in

March

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September

Average price

£740
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 21/9-30/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 00m total
  • London to Wilmington
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16/9
  • 16/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 29h 31m total
  • London to Wilmington
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (£142 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease (£68 potential savings vs. average return price).
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LondonWilmington

LHR London Heathrow - ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

LHRILM

London Heathrow

Mon 21/9

07:40-13:45

2 stops35h 05m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 30/9

14:35-06:30

1 stop10h 55m

£651

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

06:00-10:25

1 stop23h 25m

£685

LondonWilmington

LHR London Heathrow - ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

LHRILM

London Heathrow

Tue 10/11

12:05-23:44

2 stops40h 39m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 19/11

06:00-08:25

1 stop21h 25m

£685

LondonWilmington

LHR London Heathrow - ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

LHRILM

London Heathrow

Tue 10/11

06:20-23:02

2 stops21h 42m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 19/11

10:16-06:50

2 stops15h 34m

£689
Fastest return journey

LondonWilmington

LCY London City - ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

LCYILM

London City

Wed 7/10

08:25-23:09

2 stops19h 44m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 21/10

14:24-09:30

2 stops14h 06m

£718

LondonWilmington

LGW London Gatwick - ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

LGWILM

London Gatwick

Mon 21/9

10:25-23:08

2 stops17h 43m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 30/9

17:50-16:00

2 stops17h 10m

£732

LondonWilmington

LGW London Gatwick - ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

LGWILM

London Gatwick

Wed 7/10

10:25-23:09

2 stops17h 44m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 21/10

17:49-09:25

2 stops34h 36m

£733

LondonWilmington

LCY London City - ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

LCYILM

London City

Mon 21/9

10:00-09:37

2 stops28h 37m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 30/9

17:50-17:20

2 stops18h 30m

£745

LondonWilmington

LGW London Gatwick - ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

LGWILM

London Gatwick

Wed 2/9

20:40-16:53

2 stops49h 13m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 6/9

14:45-10:50

2 stops39h 05m

£823

LondonWilmington

LGW London Gatwick - ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

LGWILM

London Gatwick

Sat 15/8

12:20-15:45

1 stop32h 25m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 18/8

16:40-09:35

1 stop11h 55m

£918

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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 22 hours 32 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, United Airlines and American Airlines.

British Airways
British Airways
From £545
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From £378
American Airlines
American Airlines
From £675
JetBlue
JetBlue
From £473

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Wilmington?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Wilmington are Virgin Atlantic, United Airlines 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 5 August 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Virgin Atlantic,JetBlue, andBritish Airways 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
7.5
Good
694 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.5

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

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
7.5
Good
694 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
694 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.5

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

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
3,023 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
694 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.5

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

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
8,147 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
694 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.5

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

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, London offers the quickest one-way flight (11 hours 55 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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