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Todayโ€™s best flight deals from Wilmington to New York

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August 19 - August 26

Cheapest
Earliest

ILM - New York

$143

$197

Round trip

September 1 - September 5

Cheapest

ILM - New York

$135

$197

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September 1 - September 8

Cheapest

ILM - New York

$130

$197

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September 1 - September 9

Cheapest

ILM - New York

$126

$197

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September 2 - September 5

Cheapest

ILM - New York

$135

$197

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September 2 - September 8

Cheapest

ILM - New York

$130

$197

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September 2 - September 9

Cheapest

ILM - New York

$130

$197

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September 15 - October 7

Cheapest

ILM - New York

$120

$197

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September 22 - September 26

ILM - New York

$150

$198

Round trip

September 5 - September 8

Best

ILM - New York

$281

$207

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Wilmington to New York

Most itineraries for flights from Wilmington to New York connect at least once, with only 30.9% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you'll often find yourself with at least one layover when planning your journey.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Wilmington to New York? You'll find the most affordable fares in January, with a median price of $229. December also offers competitive prices, with a median of $239, followed by September at a median of $267. Planning your trip during these months could lead to significant savings.
A typical journey from Wilmington to New York takes approximately 15h 4m, including connections. This duration accounts for the fact that most itineraries involve at least one stopover. Given the distance, this travel time reflects the common routing options available.
The route from Wilmington to New York covers a distance of 870 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul journey. Despite the relatively short distance, the typical travel time often includes connections, which extends the overall duration. New deals appear almost daily for this route, suggesting frequent opportunities to find cheap flights from Wilmington to New York.
Fares for this route typically range from $252โ€“$427, with a median of $345. Right now, fares are near the typical level. Only 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptionally low prices can be challenging.

How much is a round trip from Wilmington to New York

Regular price: $112 - $278

Prices for flights from Wilmington to New York are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $112 and $278. The current lowest deal is $197 on Kayak, for travel from August 19 to August 26.

now $197

Low $112

High $278

The cheapest time to fly from Wilmington to New York

The cheapest month to fly from Wilmington to New York is January, with a median price of $229. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $433. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $229

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $433

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Direct flights from Wilmington to New York

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Last-minute flights going from Wilmington to New York

Fri, Jun 26

โŒ› Last-Minute

ILM - New York

American Airlines

Wilmington (ILM) - New York (LGA)

American Airlines

$346

$348

One-way

Thu, Jul 2

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ILM - New York

American Airlines

Wilmington (ILM) - New York (LGA)

American Airlines

$172

$249

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Fri, Jul 3

โŒ› Last-Minute

ILM - New York

Deutsche Luft Hansa

Wilmington (ILM) - New York (EWR)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$322

$260

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Sat, Jul 4

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ILM - New York

Wilmington (ILM) - New York (LGA)

$288

$264

One-way

Sat, Jul 4

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ILM - New York

Wilmington (ILM) - New York (LGA)

$281

$264

One-way

Sat, Jul 4

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ILM - New York

Wilmington (ILM) - New York (LGA)

$310

$279

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Wilmington to New York

3 nights

Oct 3 - Oct 6

$306ย ย โ†’ย ย $207

32%

5 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 20

$345ย ย โ†’ย ย $249

28%

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Aug 18 - Aug 26

$313ย ย โ†’ย ย $218

30%

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Sep 5 - Sep 8

$281ย ย โ†’ย ย $207

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Popular Airports to fly from Wilmington to New York

Wilmington - New York route insights

๐Ÿ’ธ Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares for Wilmington to New York are near the typical level of $345.

๐Ÿ“… Best time to fly

January is historically cheapest at $229

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Wilmington to New York, with a median price of $229.

โฑ๏ธ Flight duration

Average flight time is 15h 4m

The average flight time from Wilmington to New York is 15 hours and 4 minutes.

โœˆ๏ธ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

About 30.9% of recent deals are direct, making connecting flights more common on this route.

๐Ÿ† Airline highlight

American Airlines offers direct flights

American Airlines is one of the carriers that has offered direct flights on this route.

๐ŸŽฏ Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Historically, deals for flights from Wilmington to New York appear frequently, about 0.9 times per day.

Wilmington main airports to depart from

Wilmington International (ILM)

Cheapest

Wilmington International is the cheapest option for flights from Wilmington to New York.

๐Ÿ“ ~5 km from Wilmington city center (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$197

New York main airports to arrive at

LaGuardia (LGA)

Cheapest

LaGuardia is a convenient option for flights to New York, often offering competitive prices.

๐Ÿ“ ~10 km from city center (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$197

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

John F. Kennedy International is a major hub for flights to New York, providing many connections.

๐Ÿ“ ~20 km from city center (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$217

New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)

New York Stewart International Airport offers an alternative arrival point for the New York area.

๐Ÿ“ ~90 km from city center (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$256

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Newark Liberty International serves the New York area and provides another arrival airport choice.

๐Ÿ“ ~15 km from city center (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$216

Airports nearby New York used as alternative

Westchester County (HPN)

Westchester County Airport is a useful alternative for travelers in the Bronx, Upper Manhattan, or Westchester.

๐Ÿ“ ~40 km from destination city (reachable by car or rideshare)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$268

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Philadelphia International Airport is a major international hub, often providing competitive pricing for flights to New York.

๐Ÿ“ ~130 km from destination city (reachable by train)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$206

Long Island MacArthur (ISP)

Long Island MacArthur Airport is an excellent alternative for residents of Queens, Brooklyn, and Long Island.

๐Ÿ“ ~80 km from destination city (reachable by train)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$117

Bradley International (BDL)

Cheapest

Bradley International Airport is a reliable regional option, especially if NYC airports have severe delays or price spikes.

๐Ÿ“ ~160 km from destination city (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$78

Trentonโ€“Mercer (TTN)

Trentonโ€“Mercer Airport is a viable ultra-low-cost option due to its proximity to the New Jersey/New York border.

๐Ÿ“ ~90 km from destination city (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$310

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New York

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Wilmington to New York is typically between 14 and 27 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price was around $334. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw prices rise to an average of $519. For those booking 7-13 days out, the average price was $431, indicating that planning a few weeks ahead can lead to better savings on this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Wilmington to New York was considered to be $252 or less. The median price for this route was $345. Prices above $427 were in the higher range, suggesting that deals below the $252 mark represent significant savings for travelers.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from Wilmington to New York, with a median price of $229. December also offered competitive prices, with a median of $239. The annual median price for this route was $345, indicating that flights in January and December are significantly below the yearly average.