Cheap flights from RDU to ILM (Raleigh - Durham Intl. to Wilmington Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from RDU to ILM starting at $302 One Way, $553 Round Trip

Prices starting at $553 for return flights and $302 for one-way flights to Wilmington Intl. were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Fri, Oct 23 - Sun, Oct 25
RDU
Raleigh
ILM
Wilmington
$553 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$553
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, Oct 23 from Raleigh to Wilmington, returning Sun, Oct 25, priced at $553 found 3 days ago
Tue, Nov 24 - Sat, Nov 28
RDU
Raleigh
ILM
Wilmington
$562 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$562
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Nov 24 from Raleigh to Wilmington, returning Sat, Nov 28, priced at $562 found 14 hours ago
Sat, Oct 3 - Sun, Oct 4
RDU
Raleigh
ILM
Wilmington
$589 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$589
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Oct 3 from Raleigh to Wilmington, returning Sun, Oct 4, priced at $589 found 2 days ago
Fri, Oct 9 - Sat, Oct 10
RDU
Raleigh
ILM
Wilmington
$590 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$590
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, Oct 9 from Raleigh to Wilmington, returning Sat, Oct 10, priced at $590 found 3 days ago
Fri, Oct 23 - Sun, Oct 25
RDU
Raleigh
ILM
Wilmington
$594 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$594
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, Oct 23 from Raleigh to Wilmington, returning Sun, Oct 25, priced at $594 found 3 days ago

Hotel Ideas near Wilmington Intl.

Airport Hotels near Wilmington Intl.

Sleep Inn Wilmington near University

Sleep Inn Wilmington near University

2.5 out of 5
5225 Market St Wilmington NC
The price is $90 total per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
$90 total
per night
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,200 reviews)
"It was a fine place to stay for what we needed but the continental breakfast could have been better and more towels would be nice. We also had very small pillow the first night and had to complain. We did get more the next night."

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2026

Sleep Inn Wilmington near University
Coastal Inn & Suites - Wilmington, NC

Coastal Inn & Suites - Wilmington, NC

2.5 out of 5
3604 Market St Wilmington NC
The price is $89 total per night from Oct 4 to Oct 5
$89 total
per night
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Stay at this motel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
Coastal Inn & Suites - Wilmington, NC
Tru by Hilton Wilmington

Tru by Hilton Wilmington

3 out of 5
5001-A Market St Wilmington NC
The price is $115 total per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
$115 total
per night
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Riverwalk and Wrightsville ...
Tru by Hilton Wilmington
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In Wilmington

Sleep Inn Wilmington near University

Sleep Inn Wilmington near University

2.5 out of 5
5225 Market St Wilmington NC
The price is $90 total per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
$90 total
per night
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,200 reviews)
"It was a fine place to stay for what we needed but the continental breakfast could have been better and more towels would be nice. We also had very small pillow the first night and had to complain. We did get more the next night."

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2026

Sleep Inn Wilmington near University
Comfort Inn University

Comfort Inn University

2.5 out of 5
151 S College Road Wilmington NC
The price is $96 total per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
$96 total
per night
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Stay at this hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,567 reviews)
"When we arrived the room was frigid, maybe 62 degrees, way over air conditioned, so we turned the unit up to 70 degrees to let it warm up. We came back to our room from dinner out that night and the tile floors and carpeting were soaking wet, with visible puddles everywhere. We called the front desk ..."

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2026

Comfort Inn University
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG

2.5 out of 5
839 Medical Center Drive Wilmington NC
The price is $126 total per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
$126 total
per night
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"Great management, friendly staff. Clean hotel"

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Wilmington Hotels With Airport Transportation

Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington / Wrightsville Beach

Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington / Wrightsville Beach

3 out of 5
151 Van Campen Blvd Wilmington NC
The price is $141 total per night from Sep 23 to Sep 24
$141 total
per night
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"The front desk people were a little lost especially for the check in"

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington / Wrightsville Beach
Hampton Inn Wilmington-Medical Park

Hampton Inn Wilmington-Medical Park

2.5 out of 5
2320 S 17th St Wilmington NC
The price is $120 total per night from Sep 29 to Sep 30
$120 total
per night
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Stay at this hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
Hampton Inn Wilmington-Medical Park
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
301 N Water St Wilmington NC
The price is $157 total per night from Sep 29 to Sep 30
$157 total
per night
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,698 reviews)
"The staff was very friendly. The room was clean and welcoming. The bathroom definitely catered to shorter folks as the toilet and sink felt like they were 6-10 inches lower than the standard. Otherwise though, a really great place to stay in an ideal location to make a lot of local restaurants and ..."

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2026

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced Wilmington Hotels

Quality Inn Wilmington

Quality Inn Wilmington

2.5 out of 5
5102 Dunlea Ct Wilmington NC
The price is $96 total per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
$96 total
per night
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Stay at this hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
Quality Inn Wilmington
Days Inn by Wyndham Wilmington / University

Days Inn by Wyndham Wilmington / University

2.5 out of 5
5040 Market Street Wilmington NC
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Riverwalk and Wrightsville ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"It’s closed"

Reviewed on Nov 22, 2021

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Days Inn by Wyndham Wilmington / University
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Wilmington

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Wilmington

2 out of 5
3901 Market St Wilmington NC
The price is $88 total per night from Oct 5 to Oct 6
$88 total
per night
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Stay at this hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Riverwalk and Trask Coliseum are located nearby.
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Wilmington
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in Wilmington

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

3.5 out of 5
2700 N Lumina Avenue Wrightsville Beach NC
The price is $192 total per night from Oct 18 to Oct 19
$192 total
per night
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Stay at this resort in Wrightsville Beach. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
SpringHill Suites® by Marriott® Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

SpringHill Suites® by Marriott® Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

3 out of 5
1014 Ashes Dr Wilmington NC
The price is $134 total per night from Oct 4 to Oct 5
$134 total
per night
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
SpringHill Suites® by Marriott® Wilmington Wrightsville Beach
Best Western Plus Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach

Best Western Plus Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach

2.5 out of 5
5345 Market St Wilmington NC
The price is $105 total per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
$105 total
per night
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Staff was great and nice. Room was clean and breakfast had good options"

Reviewed on Sep 21, 2026

Best Western Plus Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

RDU to ILM Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
RDU Address & GPS
Address:
Raleigh/Durham NC, 27623
United States
IATA Code:
RDU
Longitude:
-78.790862
Latitude:
35.873592
Time Zone:
America/New_York
ILM Address & GPS
Address:
1740 Airport Boulevard
Wilmington NC, 28405
United States
IATA Code:
ILM
Longitude:
-77.910627
Latitude:
34.267052
Time Zone:
America/New_York

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from Raleigh - Durham Intl. Airport (RDU) to ILM?
Nonstop flights aren't an option when it comes to flying from Raleigh - Durham Intl. Airport (RDU) to Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM). However, there are a range of carriers that operate on this route with only a single stopover, including American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines.
What is the shortest flight from Raleigh–Durham Airport to Wilmington Intl. Airport?
Grab a miniature bottle of vino and get comfortable in your seat with a fascinating movie or book. With the trip from RDU to Wilmington Intl. Airport taking 3 hours and 33 minutes, you'll have enough time to relax and enjoy the ride.
How many hours flight from Raleigh - Durham Intl. Airport (RDU) to Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM)?
From RDU to ILM, you'll be cruising the skies for an average of 3 hours and 39 minutes. Get cozy, order a wine and put on your noise-canceling headphones. It's time for a movie marathon.
What airlines have the most flights from Raleigh - Durham Intl. Airport (RDU) to Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM)?
You'll have to make one or more stopovers if you're on your way from Raleigh - Durham Intl. Airport (RDU) to Wilmington Intl. Airport. Unfortunately, you won't find any airlines that advertise nonstop flights on this route.

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