Cheap flights from SDF to ILM (Louisville Intl. to Wilmington Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from SDF to ILM starting at $292 One Way, $287 Round Trip

Prices starting at $287 for return flights and $292 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.

Sat, May 9 - Thu, May 14
SDF
Louisville
ILM
Wilmington
$287 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$287
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, May 9 from Louisville to Wilmington, returning Thu, May 14, priced at $287 found 1 hour ago
Sat, May 9 - Thu, May 14
SDF
Louisville
ILM
Wilmington
$287 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$287
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sat, May 9 from Louisville to Wilmington, returning Thu, May 14, priced at $287 found 1 hour ago
Thu, May 14 - Sun, May 17
SDF
Louisville
ILM
Wilmington
$302 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$302
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, May 14 from Louisville to Wilmington, returning Sun, May 17, priced at $302 found 2 days ago
Thu, May 14 - Sun, May 17
SDF
Louisville
ILM
Wilmington
$314 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$314
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Thu, May 14 from Louisville to Wilmington, returning Sun, May 17, priced at $314 found 2 days ago
Sat, May 9 - Thu, May 14
SDF
Louisville
ILM
Wilmington
$327 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$327
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, May 9 from Louisville to Wilmington, returning Thu, May 14, priced at $327 found 1 hour 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
$106 nightly
The price is $120 total per night from Apr 19 to Apr 20
$120 total
Apr 19 - Apr 20
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! (273 reviews)
The hotel was nice and had a very well designed entry and lobby. They do charge for parking which i can never understand if you are a guest why wouldn’t parking be free or included? It is on a busy strip in Wilmington so maybe they have an issue with non guests parking there but you should never ...

Reviewed on Apr 6, 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
$154 nightly
The price is $174 total per night from Apr 29 to Apr 30
$174 total
Apr 29 - Apr 30
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! (1,501 reviews)
Fantastic location. Beautiful rooms. We had a view of the battleship which was amazing. Staff is so super nice! Will definitely stay here again!

Reviewed on Apr 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
$85 nightly
The price is $96 total per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
$96 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
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! (29 reviews)
The staff were very friendly, and they recommended some great places to eat, but I was very disappointed that the rooms didn't have microwaves, but they had sinks and refrigerators, that truly didn't make any sense. We did enjoy the breakfast (Yogurt especially). But I will say Hilton the rooms need ...

Reviewed on Apr 6, 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.

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
The price is $174 total per night from Apr 29 to Apr 30
$174 total
per night
Apr 29 - Apr 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! (1,501 reviews)
Fantastic location. Beautiful rooms. We had a view of the battleship which was amazing. Staff is so super nice! Will definitely stay here again!

Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Comfort Inn University

Comfort Inn University

2.5 out of 5
151 S College Road Wilmington NC
The price is $101 total per night from Apr 19 to Apr 20
$101 total
per night
Apr 19 - Apr 20
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! (1,320 reviews)
Staff was very friendly and accommodating

Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026

Comfort Inn University
DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC

DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC

3 out of 5
5032 Market St Wilmington NC
The price is $120 total per night from Apr 19 to Apr 20
$120 total
per night
Apr 19 - Apr 20
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! (273 reviews)
The hotel was nice and had a very well designed entry and lobby. They do charge for parking which i can never understand if you are a guest why wouldn’t parking be free or included? It is on a busy strip in Wilmington so maybe they have an issue with non guests parking there but you should never ...

Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton 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.

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 Apr 12 to Apr 13
$94 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
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! (1,001 reviews)
The room was clean but the ottoman to the chair was stained and looked dirty. The room was clean the conditioner wasn't filled up in the bathroom. The staff was nice.

Reviewed on Mar 31, 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 12 to Apr 13
$120 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
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! (1,002 reviews)
Staff was great and very clean and quiet stay

Reviewed on Apr 5, 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
$154 nightly
The price is $174 total per night from Apr 29 to Apr 30
$174 total
Apr 29 - Apr 30
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! (1,501 reviews)
Fantastic location. Beautiful rooms. We had a view of the battleship which was amazing. Staff is so super nice! Will definitely stay here again!

Reviewed on Apr 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 Apr 12 to Apr 13
$102 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
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! (1,004 reviews)
There is a space between the door and the floor so you can hear everything on the in the hallway and if you swing your foot to hit the bed, there’s some metal aluminum frame makes us loud awful sound. I’ve never seen that before in a hotel they can’t put a regular bedframe.

Reviewed on Apr 6, 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 May 5 to May 6
$91 total
May 5 - May 6
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 (1,001 reviews)
Nice rooms freshly updated

Reviewed on Apr 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
$196 nightly
The price is $221 total per night from Apr 14 to Apr 15
$221 total
Apr 14 - Apr 15
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! (1,529 reviews)
Hopefully It was just off season but the restaurant hours were ridiculous. No complimentary coffee and the restaurant didn’t open until 8 am. They close again between each meal service as well. Rather disappointing when others offer coffee and water for a lesser rate.

Reviewed on Apr 5, 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 Apr 12 to Apr 13
$143 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
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! (1,003 reviews)
Great location staff was super friendly. I will definitely stay there again

Reviewed on Apr 1, 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 Apr 12 to Apr 13
$119 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
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! (1,005 reviews)
Friendly staff. Great breakfast. Common areas like elevator and hallways need some upgrades and attention.

Reviewed on Apr 5, 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from Louisville Intl. Airport (SDF) to ILM?
There aren't any direct flights on this route. But American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines can fly you from SDF to Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) with just one stopover.
What is the shortest flight from Louisville Muhammad Ali Intl. Airport to Wilmington Intl. Airport?
Jetting from Louisville Intl. Airport (SDF) to Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) takes at least 3 hours and 48 minutes. Indulge in a wine and watch a movie or two — this is your chance to chill out.
How many hours flight from Louisville Muhammad Ali Intl. Airport to Wilmington Intl. Airport?
It usually takes around 3 hours and 55 minutes to fly from Louisville Intl. Airport (SDF) to Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM). You'll be airborne for a good amount of time, so take plenty of entertainment, like a good read or your travel journal.
What airlines have the most flights from Louisville Intl. Airport (SDF) to Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM)?
You'll have to make one or more stopovers if you're traveling from Louisville Intl. Airport (SDF) to Wilmington Intl. Airport. Right now, you won't find any airlines that offer direct flights on this route.

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