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

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Cheap Flights from RDU to ILM starting at $244 One Way, $476 Round Trip

Prices starting at $476 for return flights and $244 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.

Thu, Jul 2 - Mon, Jul 6
RDU
Raleigh
ILM
Wilmington
$476 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$476
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jul 2 from Raleigh to Wilmington, returning Mon, Jul 6, priced at $476 found 10 hours ago
Fri, Jul 10 - Mon, Jul 13
RDU
Raleigh
ILM
Wilmington
$509 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$509
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Fri, Jul 10 from Raleigh to Wilmington, returning Mon, Jul 13, priced at $509 found 4 days ago
Thu, Jul 2 - Mon, Jul 6
RDU
Raleigh
ILM
Wilmington
$550 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$550
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jul 2 from Raleigh to Wilmington, returning Mon, Jul 6, priced at $550 found 10 hours ago
Tue, Jun 30 - Tue, Jul 7
RDU
Raleigh
ILM
Wilmington
$566 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$566
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Tue, Jun 30 from Raleigh to Wilmington, returning Tue, Jul 7, priced at $566 found 4 days ago
Thu, Jul 2 - Mon, Jul 6
RDU
Raleigh
ILM
Wilmington
$569 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$569
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jul 2 from Raleigh to Wilmington, returning Mon, Jul 6, priced at $569 found 10 hours 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 Jul 6 to Jul 7
$102 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (115 reviews)
"The customer service at check in was sadly lacking. The morning desk person when we checked out was beyond fantastic. The bed was very comfy and the room was nice."

Reviewed on Jun 7, 2026

Spark by Hilton Wilmington
Sleep Inn Wilmington near University

Sleep Inn Wilmington near University

2.5 out of 5
5225 Market St Wilmington NC
$81 nightly
The price is $91 total per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
$91 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,115 reviews)
"The property is going through well needed reservations. The rooms are bad..."

Reviewed on Jun 5, 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
$76 nightly
The price is $86 total per night from Jun 8 to Jun 9
$86 total
Jun 8 - Jun 9
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! (1,007 reviews)
"Everybody was very helpful down there. A staff was there when you needed them The house cleaning ask if we needed anything."

Reviewed on May 31, 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

Sleep Inn Wilmington near University

Sleep Inn Wilmington near University

2.5 out of 5
5225 Market St Wilmington NC
$81 nightly
The price is $91 total per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
$91 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,115 reviews)
"The property is going through well needed reservations. The rooms are bad..."

Reviewed on Jun 5, 2026

Sleep Inn Wilmington near University
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
301 N Water St Wilmington NC
$149 nightly
The price is $168 total per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
$168 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
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! (1,566 reviews)
"Bed needs replacing, vanity light didn’t work, window on the exterior was filthy-it’s a wonderful location however."

Reviewed on Jun 3, 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 Jul 6 to Jul 7
$102 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (115 reviews)
"The customer service at check in was sadly lacking. The morning desk person when we checked out was beyond fantastic. The bed was very comfy and the room was nice."

Reviewed on Jun 7, 2026

Spark 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.

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 Jun 14 to Jun 15
$124 total
Jun 14 - Jun 15
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 ...
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 Jun 28 to Jun 29
$120 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
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! (1,011 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly, breakfast was great, room was bigger than expected-"

Reviewed on Jun 6, 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
$149 nightly
The price is $168 total per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
$168 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
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! (1,566 reviews)
"Bed needs replacing, vanity light didn’t work, window on the exterior was filthy-it’s a wonderful location however."

Reviewed on Jun 3, 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
$104 nightly
The price is $118 total per night from Jun 8 to Jun 9
$118 total
Jun 8 - Jun 9
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! (1,006 reviews)
"I really enjoyed stay these past four days. I will be returning again."

Reviewed on Jun 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 Wrightsville Beach and Live ...
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
$85 nightly
The price is $96 total per night from Jun 10 to Jun 11
$96 total
Jun 10 - Jun 11
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Wrightsville Beach and Riverwalk are located ...
6/10 (1,002 reviews)
"As a woman traveling by herself, I did not feel comfortable staying at this motel and ended up cutting my time there short. When I returned the first evening to my room, there were several men silently loitering outside right by my room’s door, and I did not feel safe there. Also the room was really ..."

Reviewed on Jun 1, 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
$323 nightly
The price is $365 total per night from Jun 9 to Jun 10
$365 total
Jun 9 - Jun 10
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! (1,602 reviews)
"What a beach view and wonderful access to the beach itself. The staff was great - very friendly - and anything missing in the suite, they were quick to bring it up. The restaurant is not open past breakfast on Monday and Tuesday, and it's just as well. The food was pricey and was only ok to not so ..."

Reviewed on Jun 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
$144 nightly
The price is $162 total per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
$162 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
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)
"Housekeeping staff was a hot mess. Rude. Missed a day of cleaning my room. When they did finally come late the next day, they didn’t do anything apart from empty a trash can. Left the beds unmade, dumped a pile of towels on the surface all bunched up and had hairs on them. The housekeeping staff ..."

Reviewed on Jun 6, 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
$115 nightly
The price is $130 total per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
$130 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"I will be returning to Best Western, room clean and staff was great"

Reviewed on Jun 2, 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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