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

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Cheap Flights from RDU to ILM starting at $232 One Way, $405 Round Trip

Prices starting at $405 for return flights and $232 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.

Wed, Jul 1 - Fri, Jul 3
RDU
Raleigh
ILM
Wilmington
$405 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$405
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jul 1 from Raleigh to Wilmington, returning Fri, Jul 3, priced at $405 found 6 days ago
Wed, Jul 1 - Fri, Jul 3
RDU
Raleigh
ILM
Wilmington
$425 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$425
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Wed, Jul 1 from Raleigh to Wilmington, returning Fri, Jul 3, priced at $425 found 6 days ago
Wed, Jul 1 - Fri, Jul 3
RDU
Raleigh
ILM
Wilmington
$429 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$429
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jul 1 from Raleigh to Wilmington, returning Fri, Jul 3, priced at $429 found 6 days ago
Wed, Jul 1 - Fri, Jul 3
RDU
Raleigh
ILM
Wilmington
$435 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$435
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jul 1 from Raleigh to Wilmington, returning Fri, Jul 3, priced at $435 found 6 days ago
Wed, Jul 1 - Fri, Jul 3
RDU
Raleigh
ILM
Wilmington
$439 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$439
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jul 1 from Raleigh to Wilmington, returning Fri, Jul 3, priced at $439 found 6 days ago

Hotel Ideas near Wilmington Intl.

Airport Hotels near Wilmington Intl.

Spark by Hilton Wilmington

Spark by Hilton Wilmington

2.5 out of 5
4721 Market St Wilmington NC
$90 nightly
The price is $102 total per night from Jun 7 to Jun 8
$102 total
Jun 7 - Jun 8
Total with taxes and fees
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! (75 reviews)
It was our first ever stay in a Spark hotel. Nice and roomy. Floor was dirty ( no carpet in room) Receptionist- Ash

Reviewed on May 5, 2026

Spark by Hilton Wilmington
DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC

DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC

3 out of 5
5032 Market St Wilmington NC
$114 nightly
The price is $129 total per night from May 25 to May 26
$129 total
May 25 - May 26
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (332 reviews)
My one-night stay was fabulous! The staff was very friendly, the room was clean and parking quite convenient.

Reviewed on May 7, 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC
Coastal Inn & Suites - Wilmington, NC

Coastal Inn & Suites - Wilmington, NC

2.5 out of 5
3604 Market St Wilmington NC
$64 nightly
The price is $72 total per night from May 31 to Jun 1
$72 total
May 31 - Jun 1
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Wilmington. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (969 reviews)
I have traveled quite a bit. Stayed in local hotels/motels and others across the state. While this particular Coastal Inn & Suites is a renovated older Super 8, the staff make up for any of her "scars." The manager, David, amazing personality and very kind and respectful. The staff really do go above ...

Reviewed on May 7, 2026

Coastal Inn & Suites - Wilmington, NC
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

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
301 N Water St Wilmington NC
$146 nightly
The price is $165 total per night from May 31 to Jun 1
$165 total
May 31 - Jun 1
Total with taxes and fees
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! (1,536 reviews)
Excellent location!! The property is a bit dated, but overall a good stay.

Reviewed on May 6, 2026

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Spark by Hilton Wilmington

Spark by Hilton Wilmington

2.5 out of 5
4721 Market St Wilmington NC
$90 nightly
The price is $102 total per night from Jun 7 to Jun 8
$102 total
Jun 7 - Jun 8
Total with taxes and fees
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! (75 reviews)
It was our first ever stay in a Spark hotel. Nice and roomy. Floor was dirty ( no carpet in room) Receptionist- Ash

Reviewed on May 5, 2026

Spark by Hilton Wilmington
Comfort Inn University

Comfort Inn University

2.5 out of 5
151 S College Road Wilmington NC
$96 nightly
The price is $109 total per night from May 10 to May 11
$109 total
May 10 - May 11
Total with taxes and fees
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,368 reviews)
The hotel was clean, room was quite comfortable. A continental breakfast was included but the food did not taste good at all. I don't think they used real eggs - they tasted fake (watery) and tasteless. The coffee was also awful. They did have fresh apples, muffins, OJ, instant oatmeal and DIY waffles. ...

Reviewed on May 6, 2026

Comfort Inn University
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
$110 nightly
The price is $124 total per night from May 17 to May 18
$124 total
May 17 - May 18
Total with taxes and fees
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)
They didn't provide room service a single day—and I stayed for four nights.

Reviewed on May 8, 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
$106 nightly
The price is $120 total per night from May 25 to May 26
$120 total
May 25 - May 26
Total with taxes and fees
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. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
Clean, well-run facility.

Reviewed on May 7, 2026

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
$146 nightly
The price is $165 total per night from May 31 to Jun 1
$165 total
May 31 - Jun 1
Total with taxes and fees
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! (1,536 reviews)
Excellent location!! The property is a bit dated, but overall a good stay.

Reviewed on May 6, 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
$90 nightly
The price is $102 total per night from May 10 to May 11
$102 total
May 10 - May 11
Total with taxes and fees
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
The late evening staff were very accommodating

Reviewed on May 2, 2026

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
$84 nightly
The price is $95 total per night from May 10 to May 11
$95 total
May 10 - May 11
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Riverwalk and Wrightsville Beach are located ...
6/10 (1,004 reviews)
Out of date and fall apart, the included breakfast is a joke. Zero amenities there were gaps so big at the top and the bottom of the door that you could look out the door with the door closed used luggage to block the gap at the bottom of the door so that nothing would crawl in when I first saw the ...

Reviewed on May 3, 2026

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
$230 nightly
The price is $259 total per night from May 10 to May 11
$259 total
May 10 - May 11
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Wrightsville Beach. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,567 reviews)
Great beach view. The rooms were spacious. The room was clean. The only problem was the shower drained very slowly.

Reviewed on May 7, 2026

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
$127 nightly
The price is $143 total per night from May 17 to May 18
$143 total
May 17 - May 18
Total with taxes and fees
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
The room was clean but worn. The elevator and 2nd floor, where we stayed, had a strong, strange smell that I couldn't place. The lady that checked us made us feel unwelcome.

Reviewed on May 2, 2026

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
$105 nightly
The price is $119 total per night from May 10 to May 11
$119 total
May 10 - May 11
Total with taxes and fees
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)
The staff was wonderful. The rooms are a little dated, with issues with the air conditioning unit. Made terrible sounds when it went off. The room temperature was never quite right, and the first room I was given had a whirring sound from a vent in the bathroom that could not be turned off. And there ...

Reviewed on May 7, 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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