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 travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was typically 2. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve at least one stop. Travelers should consider this when planning their journey.

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 extends significantly to 7 hours and 39 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes for this specific journey. Travelers should account for the longer travel time if their itinerary includes a layover.

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 offering frequent deals across the trailing quarter. Travelers can often find competitive fares when planning their trips. This consistent availability of good prices makes it a favorable route for budget-conscious travelers.

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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 those itineraries that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that while direct flights from Wilmington to New York are available, you'll more often find yourself with at least one stop.

A typical journey from Wilmington to New York takes approximately 15h 4m, including connections. This duration accounts for the fact that most itineraries on this route involve at least one stopover, making the overall travel time significantly longer than a direct flight would be.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Wilmington to New York? The data indicates that January is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $229. Following closely, December offers a median fare of $239, and September presents a median of $267. These months tend to offer more competitive pricing for your trip.

Right now, cheap flights from Wilmington to New York typically range from $269–$472, with a median fare of $368. Current fares are significantly below the typical level, suggesting a favorable time to consider booking. Approximately 8% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, and new deals appear almost daily, making it worthwhile to monitor prices regularly.

How much is a round trip from Wilmington to New York

Regular price: $205 - $409

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

The regular price range for flights from Wilmington to New York is between $205 and $409. The current lowest deal is $274 with Breeze Airways, for travel from Oct 6-Oct 19.

now $274

Low $205

High $409

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

Apr

May

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Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Wilmington to New York

American Airlines

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Wilmington to New York

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

ILM - New York

Wilmington (ILM) - New York (JFK)

American Airlines

$522

$418

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ILM - New York

Wilmington (ILM) - New York (JFK)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$429

$411

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

ILM - New York

Wilmington (ILM) - New York (LGA)

American Airlines

$472

$376

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

ILM - New York

Wilmington (ILM) - New York (JFK)

$502

$409

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

ILM - New York

Wilmington (ILM) - New York (JFK)

American Airlines

$413

$444

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

ILM - New York

Wilmington (ILM) - New York (JFK)

$452

$457

One-way

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

1 night

Sep 19 - Sep 20

$514 → $406

21%

4 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 19

$522 → $418

20%

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

$472 → $376

20%

2 nights

Nov 17 - Nov 19

$332 → $271

18%

Popular Airports to fly from Wilmington to New York

Wilmington - New York route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent roundtrip prices from Wilmington to New York have been below the typical level at $274.

📅 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 at a median of $229.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 15h 4m.

Connecting flights from Wilmington to New York typically average 15h 4m, with 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

25.7% of recent deals are direct.

25.7% of recent deals from Wilmington to New York are direct, with connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

American Airlines has 1 recent direct deal.

American Airlines has 1 recent direct deal from Wilmington to New York, with other airlines also available.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Deals for flights from Wilmington to New York appear frequently, with good prices available 8% of the time.

Wilmington main airports to depart from

Wilmington International (ILM)

Cheapest

Wilmington International Airport is a convenient option for flights from Wilmington to New York.

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

💸 Flights from ~$218

New York main airports to arrive at

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

Cheapest

John F. Kennedy International Airport is a good option for flights to New York from Wilmington.

📍 ~21 km from New York city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$218

Airports nearby New York used as alternative

Westchester County (HPN)

Westchester County Airport is a convenient alternative for travelers heading to Manhattan, the Bronx, and Westchester suburbs.

📍 ~45 km from New York (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$333

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Sep 22

New York, United States

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Nov 05

New York, United States

45% AI deal score

$513

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Oct 31

New York, United States

45% AI deal score

$519

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Sep 30

New York, United States

45% AI deal score

$549

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New York, United States

44% AI deal score

$519

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Nov 14

New York, United States

44% AI deal score

$519

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Dec 06

New York, United States

44% AI deal score

$519

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New York, United States

44% AI deal score

$519

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Oct 21

New York, United States

44% AI deal score

$519

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New York, United States

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$519

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New York, United States

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$519

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New York, United States

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$528

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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 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $334. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally saw average prices increase to $519. Conversely, booking more than 60 days in advance resulted in an average price of $390, indicating that waiting for the ideal window can offer 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 typically ranged up to $472 for the higher end of the market. This threshold represents the lowest 25% of prices observed over a 90-day window.

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, observed over a 270-day window, was $368, making these months significantly more affordable. September, despite being listed as a cheapest month example, had a median of $267.

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Wilmington to New York: Overview

Insights for flights from Wilmington to New York

How much is a round trip from Wilmington to New York

Regular price: $205 - $409

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

The regular price range for flights from Wilmington to New York is between $205 and $409. The current lowest deal is $274 with Breeze Airways, for travel from Oct 6-Oct 19.

now $274

Low $205

High $409

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

American Airlines

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Wilmington to New York

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

ILM - New York

Wilmington (ILM) - New York (JFK)

American Airlines

$522

$418

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ILM - New York

Wilmington (ILM) - New York (JFK)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$429

$411

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

ILM - New York

Wilmington (ILM) - New York (LGA)

American Airlines

$472

$376

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

ILM - New York

Wilmington (ILM) - New York (JFK)

$502

$409

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

ILM - New York

Wilmington (ILM) - New York (JFK)

American Airlines

$413

$444

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

ILM - New York

Wilmington (ILM) - New York (JFK)

$452

$457

One-way

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

1 night

Sep 19 - Sep 20

$514 → $406

21%

4 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 19

$522 → $418

20%

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

$472 → $376

20%

2 nights

Nov 17 - Nov 19

$332 → $271

18%

Popular Airports to fly from Wilmington to New York

Wilmington - New York route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent roundtrip prices from Wilmington to New York have been below the typical level at $274.

📅 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 at a median of $229.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 15h 4m.

Connecting flights from Wilmington to New York typically average 15h 4m, with 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

25.7% of recent deals are direct.

25.7% of recent deals from Wilmington to New York are direct, with connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

American Airlines has 1 recent direct deal.

American Airlines has 1 recent direct deal from Wilmington to New York, with other airlines also available.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Deals for flights from Wilmington to New York appear frequently, with good prices available 8% of the time.

Wilmington main airports to depart from

Wilmington International (ILM)

Cheapest

Wilmington International Airport is a convenient option for flights from Wilmington to New York.

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

💸 Flights from ~$218

New York main airports to arrive at

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

Cheapest

John F. Kennedy International Airport is a good option for flights to New York from Wilmington.

📍 ~21 km from New York city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$218

Airports nearby New York used as alternative

Westchester County (HPN)

Westchester County Airport is a convenient alternative for travelers heading to Manhattan, the Bronx, and Westchester suburbs.

📍 ~45 km from New York (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$333

New York, United States

44% AI deal score

$528

United Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New York

Cheap Flights from Wilmington to New York

Today’s best flight deals from Wilmington to New York

Wilmington to New York: Overview

Insights for flights from Wilmington to New York

How much is a round trip from Wilmington to New York

The cheapest time to fly from Wilmington to New York

Direct flights from Wilmington to New York

Last-minute flights going from Wilmington to New York

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

Popular Airports to fly from Wilmington to New York

Wilmington - New York route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

January is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Connecting flights average 15h 4m.

25.7% of recent deals are direct.

American Airlines has 1 recent direct deal.

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Wilmington main airports to depart from

New York main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby New York used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New York

Best Elite deals to New York

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New York

How far in advance should I book a flight from Wilmington to New York?

What is a good price for a flight from Wilmington to New York?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Wilmington to New York?

Are there direct flights from Wilmington to New York?

How long is the flight from Wilmington to New York?

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

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Wilmington to New York: Overview

Insights for flights from Wilmington to New York

How much is a round trip from Wilmington to New York

The cheapest time to fly from Wilmington to New York

Direct flights from Wilmington to New York

Last-minute flights going from Wilmington to New York

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

Popular Airports to fly from Wilmington to New York

Wilmington - New York route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

January is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Connecting flights average 15h 4m.

25.7% of recent deals are direct.

American Airlines has 1 recent direct deal.

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Wilmington main airports to depart from

New York main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby New York used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New York

Best Elite deals to New York

Sep 22

Nov 05

Oct 31

Sep 30

Oct 31

Nov 14

Dec 06

Dec 07

Oct 21

Oct 10

Nov 04

Nov 15

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New York

How far in advance should I book a flight from Wilmington to New York?

What is a good price for a flight from Wilmington to New York?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Wilmington to New York?