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Cheap Flights to Emerald Isle from $41 One Way, $79 Round Trip

Prices found within past 7 days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Thu, Feb 26 - Thu, Feb 26
TPA
Tampa Intl.
ILM
Wilmington Intl.
$79 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$79
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Avelo Airlines flight, departing Thu, Feb 26 from Tampa Intl. to Wilmington Intl., returning Thu, Feb 26, priced at $79 found 3 days ago
Sun, Jul 12 - Thu, Jul 16
BWI
Baltimore Washington Intl. Thurgood Marshall
ILM
Wilmington Intl.
$89 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$89
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Avelo Airlines flight, departing Sun, Jul 12 from Baltimore Washington Intl. Thurgood Marshall to Wilmington Intl., returning Thu, Jul 16, priced at $89 found 1 hour ago
Sun, May 3 - Thu, May 7
BWI
Baltimore Washington Intl. Thurgood Marshall
ILM
Wilmington Intl.
$90 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$90
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Avelo Airlines flight, departing Sun, May 3 from Baltimore Washington Intl. Thurgood Marshall to Wilmington Intl., returning Thu, May 7, priced at $90 found 4 days ago
Fri, Aug 28 - Mon, Aug 31
CAK
Akron-Canton
ILM
Wilmington Intl.
$97 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$97
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Breeze Airways flight, departing Fri, Aug 28 from Akron-Canton to Wilmington Intl., returning Mon, Aug 31, priced at $97 found 2 days ago
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 8
BDL
Bradley Intl.
ILM
Wilmington Intl.
$102 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$102
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Breeze Airways flight, departing Tue, Sep 1 from Bradley Intl. to Wilmington Intl., returning Tue, Sep 8, priced at $102 found 3 days ago
Mon, Mar 23 - Fri, Mar 27
PVD
T.F. Green
ILM
Wilmington Intl.
$102 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$102
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select Breeze Airways flight, departing Mon, Mar 23 from T.F. Green to Wilmington Intl., returning Fri, Mar 27, priced at $102 found 11 hours ago
Fri, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 7
MCO
Orlando Intl.
EWN
Coastal Carolina Regional
$117 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$117
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Breeze Airways flight, departing Fri, Sep 4 from Orlando Intl. to Coastal Carolina Regional, returning Mon, Sep 7, priced at $117 found 6 days ago
Wed, May 27 - Wed, Jun 3
BOS
Logan Intl.
ILM
Wilmington Intl.
$117 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$117
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Wed, May 27 from Logan Intl. to Wilmington Intl., returning Wed, Jun 3, priced at $117 found 6 hours ago
Thu, May 14 - Sun, May 17
MCO
Orlando Intl.
ILM
Wilmington Intl.
$127 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$127
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Breeze Airways flight, departing Thu, May 14 from Orlando Intl. to Wilmington Intl., returning Sun, May 17, priced at $127 found 4 days ago
Mon, May 11 - Fri, May 15
BDL
Bradley Intl.
EWN
Coastal Carolina Regional
$132 Roundtrip, found 18 hours ago
$132
Roundtrip
found 18 hours ago
Select Breeze Airways flight, departing Mon, May 11 from Bradley Intl. to Coastal Carolina Regional, returning Fri, May 15, priced at $132 found 18 hours ago

Emerald Isle Flight Information

Traveling To
Emerald Isle
Destination Airport IATA Code
OAJ
Number of Airlines Serving
Airlines
Breeze Airways, Avelo Airlines, American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Delta
Flight Price
$79
Earliest Departing Flight
Latest Departing Flight

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Emerald Isle economy flight packages

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The Beach House
2.0-star property

The Beach House

Apr 17 - Apr 20

3 night stay

New York (JFK) to Wilmington (ILM)

Delta • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $534, price is now $456 per person
$456
per person
found 2 hours ago
Dreamers BNB
3.5-star property

Dreamers BNB

Apr 17 - Apr 20

3 night stay

New York (JFK) to Wilmington (ILM)

Delta • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $835, price is now $668 per person
$668
per person
found 2 hours ago
Beaufort Hotel NC
3.5-star property

Beaufort Hotel NC

Apr 17 - Apr 20

3 night stay

New York (JFK) to New Bern (EWN)

Delta • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $768, price is now $645 per person
$645
per person
found 18 hours ago
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Emerald Isle premium economy flight packages

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Carolina Beach Motel
2.0-star property

Carolina Beach Motel

8.6/10 Excellent! (195 reviews)

Mar 27 - Mar 30

3 night stay

San Antonio (SAT) to Wilmington (ILM)

Delta • Non-stop roundtrip • PremiumEconomy
Price was $763, price is now $697 per person
$697
per person
found 17 hours ago
Pet hair everywhere and very noise constant music from neighbours

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2025

Dreamers BNB
3.5-star property

Dreamers BNB

9.4/10 Exceptional! (337 reviews)

Mar 27 - Mar 30

3 night stay

San Antonio (SAT) to Wilmington (ILM)

Delta • Non-stop roundtrip • PremiumEconomy
Price was $1,034, price is now $912 per person
$912
per person
found 17 hours ago
One of my favorites! It’s truly one of a kind places where you can relax inside and outside on the beautiful porch. Highly recommend if you need some relaxation time!

Reviewed on May 30, 2024

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4.0-star property

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

8.2/10 Very Good! (1,390 reviews)

Mar 27 - Mar 30

3 night stay

San Antonio (SAT) to Wilmington (ILM)

Delta • Non-stop roundtrip • PremiumEconomy
Price was $1,144, price is now $1,035 per person
$1,035
per person
found 17 hours ago
Excellent staff and amenities

Reviewed on Oct 6, 2025

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Emerald Isle first class flight packages

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Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
3.5-star property

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,560 reviews)

Mar 26 - Mar 29

3 night stay

San Antonio (SAT) to Wilmington (ILM)

American Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • FirstClass
Price was $1,309, price is now $1,253 per person
$1,253
per person
found 17 hours ago
Great hotel. Your staff was friendly and helpful

Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025

Dreamers BNB
3.5-star property

Dreamers BNB

9.4/10 Exceptional! (337 reviews)

Mar 26 - Mar 29

3 night stay

San Antonio (SAT) to Wilmington (ILM)

American Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • FirstClass
Price was $1,432, price is now $1,337 per person
$1,337
per person
found 17 hours ago
One of my favorites! It’s truly one of a kind places where you can relax inside and outside on the beautiful porch. Highly recommend if you need some relaxation time!

Reviewed on May 30, 2024

Landing Apartments Leland
4.0-star property

Landing Apartments Leland

8.4/10 Very Good! (6 reviews)

Mar 26 - Mar 29

3 night stay

San Antonio (SAT) to Wilmington (ILM)

American Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • FirstClass
Price was $1,352, price is now $1,274 per person
$1,274
per person
found 17 hours ago
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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly to Emerald Isle?
Find a flight that suits your schedule among the 20 airlines that operate services to and from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ). Book early and score an awesome deal with one of these top carriers:

  • American Airlines - 53 flights to Emerald Isle per month
  • Delta - 33 flights to Emerald Isle per month

What is the best airport to fly to in Emerald Isle?
Search for an affordable ticket to Craven Regional Airport (EWN). It's the main airport servicing this city and is situated around 30 miles north of the downtown area. Once you've strolled out of arrivals, it won't be long before you're discovering the delights of Emerald Isle.
How much is a flight to Emerald Isle?
Lots of fabulous deals were picked up this week, with round-trip flights to Emerald Isle fluctuating from $79 to $132. But it was passengers flying in from Hartford (BDL) who snapped up the top bargains. One-way tickets to Emerald Isle fell to a low $41.
How to book the cheapest flight to Emerald Isle?
With Orbitz, you'll find some of the most affordable flight deals around from a huge range of airlines. But if you'd love to boost your chances of snapping up cheap flights to Emerald Isle, here are a few pointers to get started:

  • Departing from or arriving at other airports can help you cut costs. Type in your preferred departure and arrival points. Next, select the 'Nearby airports' function below the form fields to see your options.
  • If your travel plans aren't carved in stone, click on the 'Show flexible dates' option to bring up the flight deals for a variety of departure dates. You may find an even better fare.
  • To optimize your results, hit 'Show options.' You can search based on seating class, airlines, and nonstop and refundable flights. You can also select the time of day you'd like to fly under 'Sort & Filter' to the left.
  • Book your airfare as soon as you've worked out your travel dates. While you can get lucky once in a while, airline tickets rarely fall in price as your date of departure gets closer.
  • Combine your flights, hotels and car rental into a competitive package deal. Save your hard-earned cash for things you're really excited about, like discovering every corner of Emerald Isle.
  • Flying during the busy season can mean pricey airfares. Try to vacation outside of popular periods, such as Easter, Thanksgiving and school breaks.

What is the best time to book a flight to Emerald Isle?
Reserve your flights to Emerald Isle in January. This is the best time of the year for low airfares, closely followed by February and August. Catch cheap flights and let your dream vacation come true with Orbitz.
What day of the week is the cheapest to book a flight to Emerald Isle?
In general, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays are the cheapest days of the week to book flights to Emerald Isle. If you're looking for the best airfares, search across those days and you just might land yourself a fantastic flight deal.
What is the cheapest day of the week to fly to Emerald Isle?
You can get cheap flights to Emerald Isle by flying out on a Monday, according to Orbitz data from 2020. Tuesday is the next most affordable day, while Saturday has the most costly ticket prices. Whether you prefer to stretch your travel budget or fly out on any day that's convenient, you'll always find a good deal with Orbitz.
What is the cheapest month to fly to Emerald Isle?
Jet off during August if you're sticking to a budget. Orbitz data shows that this is generally the best month for cheap flights to Emerald Isle. June is when ticket prices really go up.
Which airlines allow free cancellation?
We understand that plans can change and flexibility is important. That's why you can search for flights that include free cancellation and no change fees on Orbitz. Just click on "Filter by flexible change policies" and we'll show you fares with more flexibility than candy on a dashboard in summer!
What do I need for the flight to Emerald Isle?
The key to a successful flight is to prepare well. Listed below are some of our top tips to help you get ready for your journey:

  • Whether you print it out beforehand or use an electronic one, you'll need your boarding pass to step foot on the plane. You'll also need some kind of government-issued ID. If you're flying internationally, make sure your passport is valid.
  • Take some activities to pass the time on your journey to Emerald Isle. Books and electronic devices like laptops and tablets are all good. Be sure to take a refillable water bottle as well. Even on short flights, it's important to remain well-hydrated.
  • It can get cool on the plane. If you'd prefer not to shiver your way through the flight, wear an extra layer of clothes.

How many direct flights are there to Emerald Isle?
With 9 direct flights per month, traveling to Emerald Isle doesn't need to involve tiresome stopovers. American Airlines is one airline with nonstop services to this destination.
How do I get cheap first-class/business deals to Emerald Isle?
Savvy travelers have honed the art of finding business or first-class airfares to Emerald Isle that don't cost a packet. Take a leaf out of their book with these useful hints:

  • Be flexible with your travel dates and hold out for deals on business or first-class airfares.
  • Low-cost airlines offer first or business-class seating at a fraction of the normal price. Give the full-service carriers a miss and book with one of these cheaper options.
  • Bid for an upgrade in online auctions or upgrade your fare with loyalty points.

How to get into Emerald Isle from the airport?
Make things easy with a Craven Regional Airport (EWN) car rental. Land at Craven Regional Airport (EWN) and then grab a ride from one of the outlets on-site. Enterprise and Budget both have a fantastic selection of vehicles to choose from. Once the keys are in your hand, you'll need to travel approximately 30 miles to the south to reach the hustle and bustle of central Emerald Isle. Renting a car from downtown is another option with unbeatable deals available from Emerald Isle car rentals.
What is the best time to go to Emerald Isle?
There's no right or wrong time to head to Emerald Isle, but March, April and July are the most popular months. As with most places in the Northern Hemisphere, summertime commences June 20. If you'd sooner hang out in a lightweight top than a heavy winter jacket, this time of the year would be ideal for you. Expect average daytime highs of 85 ºF and nightly lows around 75 ºF.

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