Are there direct flights from Wilmington to New York?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 25.7% of flights from Wilmington to New York were direct. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This suggests that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve connections.

How long is the flight from Wilmington to New York?

The typical direct flight from Wilmington to New York has a duration of 1 hour and 59 minutes, covering a distance of 870 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration was considerably longer, at 7 hours and 39 minutes. Travelers should consider these differences when planning their journey.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Wilmington to New York?

Historically, good prices on flights from Wilmington to New York have been frequent. This route is classified as one that regularly sees competitive pricing. Travelers can often find favorable deals when planning their trips, based on pricing patterns observed across the trailing quarter.

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2026-08-19 – 2026-08-26
ILM - New York
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Wilmington to New York: Overview

Insights for flights from Wilmington to New York

Most itineraries for flights from Wilmington to New York connect at least once, with only 25.7% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Wilmington to New York takes about 15h 4m, including connections. This duration accounts for the fact that most itineraries involve at least one stopover.

The distance between Wilmington and New York is approximately 870 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route.

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 pricing, with a median of $239, followed by September at $267.

Right now, cheap flights from Wilmington to New York typically range from $269–$472, with a median fare of $368. Current fares are below the typical level, and about 8% of recent fares have been classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this route, suggesting frequent opportunities to find favorable prices.

How much is a round trip from Wilmington to New York

Regular price: $100 - $277

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

The regular price range for flights from Wilmington to New York is between $100 and $277. The current lowest deal is $198 with American Airlines for travel from Sep 2-Sep 9.

now $198

Low $100

High $277

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

Jan

Feb

Mar

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Jul

Aug

Sep

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Dec

Direct flights from Wilmington to New York

Deutsche Luft Hansa

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Wilmington to New York

Thu, Jul 30

⌛ Last-Minute

ILM - New York

Wilmington (ILM) - New York (LGA)

$375

$349

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

ILM - New York

Wilmington (ILM) - New York (LGA)

American Airlines

$430

$357

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ILM - New York

Wilmington (ILM) - New York (JFK)

$407

$319

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ILM - New York

Wilmington (ILM) - New York (JFK)

$382

$329

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ILM - New York

Wilmington (ILM) - New York (LGA)

Breeze Airways

$419

$378

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

ILM - New York

Wilmington (ILM) - New York (EWR)

American Airlines

$381

$368

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 8 - Aug 12

$408 → $299

27%

6 nights

Aug 21 - Aug 27

$408 → $309

24%

3 nights

Aug 20 - Aug 23

$354 → $258

27%

3 nights

Aug 12 - Aug 15

$369 → $274

26%

Popular Airports to fly from Wilmington to New York

Wilmington - New York route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Wilmington to New York are below the typical level at $198.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month to fly

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 15h 4m with stopovers

Flights from Wilmington to New York typically take 15h 4m, with most routes including stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

Connecting flights make up 74.3% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

American Airlines offers a recent deal for $198

American Airlines recently offered a deal for $198 from Wilmington to New York (LGA).

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route

Deals for flights from Wilmington to New York appear frequently, offering good booking opportunities.

Wilmington main airports to depart from

Wilmington International (ILM)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~5 km from Wilmington city center (reachable by car)

💸 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.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$197

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.

📍 ~40 km from destination city (reachable by car or rideshare)

💸 Flights from ~$268

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New York

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New York

Historically, the best prices for flights from Wilmington to New York are found when booking between 14 and 27 days in advance. During this period, the average price was $334. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically saw prices rise to an average of $519. Prices for bookings made 60+ days out were around $390, indicating that waiting until closer to departure, but not too close, generally yields better value.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Wilmington to New York was considered to be $269 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $368. Prices above $472 were typically in the higher range. This threshold is based on historical data from the trailing 90 days.

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 $368, indicating that these months represent significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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Wilmington to New York: Overview

Insights for flights from Wilmington to New York

Most itineraries for flights from Wilmington to New York connect at least once, with only 25.7% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Wilmington to New York takes about 15h 4m, including connections. This duration accounts for the fact that most itineraries involve at least one stopover.

The distance between Wilmington and New York is approximately 870 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route.

How much is a round trip from Wilmington to New York

Regular price: $100 - $277

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

The regular price range for flights from Wilmington to New York is between $100 and $277. The current lowest deal is $198 with American Airlines for travel from Sep 2-Sep 9.

now $198

Low $100

High $277

The cheapest time to fly from Wilmington to New York

January

Cheapest

Flights from $229

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $433

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Wilmington to New York

Deutsche Luft Hansa

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Wilmington to New York

Thu, Jul 30

⌛ Last-Minute

ILM - New York

Wilmington (ILM) - New York (LGA)

$375

$349

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

ILM - New York

Wilmington (ILM) - New York (LGA)

American Airlines

$430

$357

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ILM - New York

Wilmington (ILM) - New York (JFK)

$407

$319

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ILM - New York

Wilmington (ILM) - New York (JFK)

$382

$329

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ILM - New York

Wilmington (ILM) - New York (LGA)

Breeze Airways

$419

$378

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

ILM - New York

Wilmington (ILM) - New York (EWR)

American Airlines

$381

$368

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 8 - Aug 12

$408 → $299

27%

6 nights

Aug 21 - Aug 27

$408 → $309

24%

3 nights

Aug 20 - Aug 23

$354 → $258

27%

3 nights

Aug 12 - Aug 15

$369 → $274

26%

Popular Airports to fly from Wilmington to New York