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

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Cheap Flights from RDU to ILM starting at $225 One Way, $389 Round Trip

Prices starting at $389 for return flights and $225 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, Apr 22 - Mon, Apr 27
RDU
Raleigh
ILM
Wilmington
$389 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$389
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Apr 22 from Raleigh to Wilmington, returning Mon, Apr 27, priced at $389 found 3 days ago
Fri, May 29 - Tue, Jun 2
RDU
Raleigh
ILM
Wilmington
$393 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$393
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Fri, May 29 from Raleigh to Wilmington, returning Tue, Jun 2, priced at $393 found 3 days ago
Wed, Apr 22 - Mon, Apr 27
RDU
Raleigh
ILM
Wilmington
$503 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$503
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Apr 22 from Raleigh to Wilmington, returning Mon, Apr 27, priced at $503 found 3 days ago
Wed, Apr 22 - Mon, Apr 27
RDU
Raleigh
ILM
Wilmington
$518 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$518
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Apr 22 from Raleigh to Wilmington, returning Mon, Apr 27, priced at $518 found 3 days ago
Thu, Aug 20 - Mon, Aug 24
RDU
Raleigh
ILM
Wilmington
$522 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$522
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Thu, Aug 20 from Raleigh to Wilmington, returning Mon, Aug 24, priced at $522 found 4 days ago

Hotel Ideas near Wilmington Intl.

Airport Hotels near Wilmington Intl.

DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC

DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC

3 out of 5
5032 Market St Wilmington NC
$93 nightly
The price is $106 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$106 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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! (236 reviews)
Staff was friendly and helpful

Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
301 N Water St Wilmington NC
$139 nightly
The price is $157 total per night from Apr 8 to Apr 9
$157 total
Apr 8 - Apr 9
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! (1,477 reviews)
We came for a short weekend. Staff were friendly and the accomodations were nice. We have stayed here before and liked it.

Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Coastal Inn & Suites - Wilmington, NC

Coastal Inn & Suites - Wilmington, NC

2.5 out of 5
3604 Market St Wilmington NC
$75 nightly
The price is $85 total per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
$85 total
Mar 31 - Apr 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! (933 reviews)
There were restaurants and fast good places nearby. I was a bit weary about a drug rehab being right next door but it was only busy during the day, when we were gone.

Reviewed on Mar 16, 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
$139 nightly
The price is $157 total per night from Apr 8 to Apr 9
$157 total
Apr 8 - Apr 9
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! (1,477 reviews)
We came for a short weekend. Staff were friendly and the accomodations were nice. We have stayed here before and liked it.

Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC

DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC

3 out of 5
5032 Market St Wilmington NC
$93 nightly
The price is $106 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$106 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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! (236 reviews)
Staff was friendly and helpful

Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC
Comfort Inn University

Comfort Inn University

2.5 out of 5
151 S College Road Wilmington NC
$87 nightly
The price is $98 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$98 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
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! (1,290 reviews)
The woman who I checked in with was fabulous. She immediately put me on the side/floor and room of the hotel that was quiet as I had an early day the next day without any requests from myself. Every person that I saw theough my stay gave me a big smile and welcome. I would definitely recommend this ...

Reviewed on Mar 17, 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
$83 nightly
The price is $94 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$94 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
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! (1,000 reviews)
Very friendly staff. Room was clean and quiet.

Reviewed on Mar 15, 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 Apr 1 to Apr 2
$120 total
Apr 1 - Apr 2
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! (1,005 reviews)
We always like Hampton Inn Clean, spacious, quiet

Reviewed on Mar 17, 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
$139 nightly
The price is $157 total per night from Apr 8 to Apr 9
$157 total
Apr 8 - Apr 9
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! (1,477 reviews)
We came for a short weekend. Staff were friendly and the accomodations were nice. We have stayed here before and liked it.

Reviewed on Mar 17, 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
$89 nightly
The price is $101 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$101 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
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! (1,000 reviews)
Everything was good. Had no issue. Close to things.

Reviewed on Feb 16, 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
$81 nightly
The price is $91 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$91 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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 (1,000 reviews)
Staff was nice, room clean, floor has a bad spot from where it had some plumbing work done so the floor is week. Did not have enough towels/wash clothes for the 3 people that was staying. But for last minute trip and the price, I would stay there again.

Reviewed on Mar 17, 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
$186 nightly
The price is $210 total per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
$210 total
Mar 30 - Mar 31
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,526 reviews)
Come equipped with any essential, like a sponge or soap because they don't have that there. The advertised free coffee in the lobby but that did not exist. We also had to go ask for enough towels multiple times during our stay. The on-site restaurant was closed the entire time we were there because ...

Reviewed on Mar 18, 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
$101 nightly
The price is $114 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$114 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Very welcoming staff, clean rooms, easy parking. The breakfast was decent.

Reviewed on Mar 9, 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
$88 nightly
The price is $100 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$100 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
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! (1,001 reviews)
Had to get bath towels and wash cloths every day from staff. Came in one night there was DOG Crap in the lobby floor. Every morning while eating people walking around the eating place with their DOGS. No room house cleaning the four days we were there. Dogs crapping near the front entrance. I have ...

Reviewed on Mar 17, 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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