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Cheap Flights from London to Wilmington (LON-ILM)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from London to Wilmington that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from London to Wilmington

Tue, 7 Oct - Tue, 14 Oct
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08:25 - 12:35LHR-ILM
33h 10m1 stop
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13:30 - 06:30ILM-LHR
12h 00m1 stop
£412JetBlue
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Sat, 6 Sep - Sat, 20 Sep
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08:25 - 11:59LHR-ILM
32h 34m1 stop
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11:55 - 06:30ILM-LHR
13h 35m1 stop
£443JetBlue
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Sat, 22 Nov - Sat, 13 Dec
United Airlines Logo
09:00 - 23:50LHR-ILM
19h 50m2 stops
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06:00 - 21:20ILM-LHR
10h 20m1 stop
£471United Airlines
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Mon, 6 Oct - Mon, 20 Oct
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08:30 - 23:24LHR-ILM
19h 54m2 stops
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07:05 - 09:20ILM-LHR
21h 15m1 stop
£474United Airlines
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Tue, 7 Oct - Tue, 14 Oct
Virgin Atlantic Logo
10:55 - 22:39LHR-ILM
16h 44m2 stops
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17:55 - 11:10ILM-LHR
12h 15m1 stop
£481Virgin Atlantic
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Mon, 6 Oct - Mon, 20 Oct
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10:55 - 17:10LHR-ILM
35h 15m2 stops
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14:21 - 10:00ILM-LHR
14h 39m2 stops
£494Virgin Atlantic
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Sat, 6 Sep - Sat, 20 Sep
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07:45 - 23:24LHR-ILM
20h 39m2 stops
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07:05 - 06:20ILM-LHR
18h 15m2 stops
£519Lufthansa
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Sat, 6 Sep - Sat, 20 Sep
Lufthansa Logo
06:50 - 23:24LHR-ILM
21h 34m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
07:05 - 06:20ILM-LHR
18h 15m2 stops
£522Lufthansa
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Sat, 20 Sep - Wed, 24 Sep
American Airlines Logo
09:45 - 20:49LHR-ILM
16h 04m2 stops
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15:13 - 07:40ILM-LHR
11h 27m1 stop
£525American Airlines
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Sat, 20 Sep - Wed, 24 Sep
American Airlines Logo
13:40 - 23:32LHR-ILM
14h 52m1 stop
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17:09 - 12:45ILM-LHR
14h 36m1 stop
£528American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for London to Wilmington flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from London to Wilmington to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from London to Wilmington?

What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Wilmington?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London to Wilmington, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from London to Wilmington is February, where tickets cost £557 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £984 and £852 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London to Wilmington?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from London to Wilmington, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from London to Wilmington, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 34% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from London to Wilmington

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight£412
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 47% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (1% more expensive on average)
Flight from London Heathrow Airport to Wilmington

When to book flights from London to Wilmington

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from London to Wilmington based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from London to Wilmington

  • Where can I get some US dollars at Wilmington Airport?

    If you want to keep your cash hand handy, there are two BB&T cash point machines at Wilmington Airport. The first is Landside (pre-security) near the Information Desk, and the second is Airside (post-security) just inside the Departures Lounge.

  • What’s the best way to get to the city centre from Wilmington Airport?

    Bus 207, operated by WAVE Transit, is the best public transport option to the city centre from Wilmington Airport. Your other options are airport taxi services, airport car hire services and rideshare platforms such as Uber and Lyft. If your accommodation is downtown, it's worth asking if they provide airport shuttle transfers.

  • Are there any special attractions or facilities at Wilmington Airport?

    Wilmington Airport has a variety of attractions to enhance the experience of all travellers. Check out the gallery space, landside of the terminal, showcasing local artists. Or, for sports fans, see the Greater Wilmington Sports Hall of Fame section near the Baggage Reclaim area. Additionally, there's a historical area and a putting green in the special facilities area.

  • What other cities are within reach of Wilmington Airport?

    Located near the Cape Fear coastline, you can get continuing flights from Wilmington to destinations such as Washington DC, Atlanta and Nashville. For travel within North Carolina, a train, bus, or hire car makes cities like Fayetteville, Charlotte and Raleigh easily accessible.

  • What is the cheapest flight from London to Wilmington?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from London to Wilmington was £579 for a one-way ticket and £557 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from London to Wilmington?

    There are 3 airports in London (London City, London Gatwick, and London Heathrow.) and only 1 airport in Wilmington (Wilmington New Hanover County). The cheapest flights are generally found on the London Heathrow Airport to Wilmington New Hanover County flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London to Wilmington?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London to Wilmington?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between London and Wilmington, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from London to Wilmington, Finnair or Virgin Atlantic?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Wilmington are Finnair and Virgin Atlantic. With an average price for the route of £628 and an overall rating of 7.6, Finnair is the most popular choice. Virgin Atlantic is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £621 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London to Wilmington?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from London to Wilmington.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from London to Wilmington?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Wilmington from London is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London to Wilmington?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Wilmington with an airline and back to London with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London to Wilmington?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Wilmington from London up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from London to Wilmington

  • Only two of London’s six metro airports provide frequent flights from London to Wilmington. London Heathrow Airport (LHR) provides the lion’s share of service, and there are a few daily departures from London City Airport (LCY) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) in North Carolina.
  • Unfortunately, there are no direct flights from London Heathrow Airport or London City Airport to Wilmington. However, Finnair, United and American Airlines offer one-stop services from London Heathrow, stopping in cities like Philadelphia, Dallas/Ft Worth and Newark. You can also get flights from London City Airport via KLM and Delta Airlines, but they have two stops at Amsterdam and Atlanta.
  • Both airports are easily accessible via public transport from Central London. Heathrow Express from London Paddington Station is fast, efficient and convenient, with departures around every 15min and trips lasting just as long. If your flight departs from London City, you can catch the Docklands Light Rail approximately every 10-15min from Bank Station (Central, Northern, Waterloo & City Underground lines) to the airport.
  • Trans-Atlantic flights are one of the reasons why they invented airport lounges. London Heathrow offers Plaza Premium lounges at Terminals 2 and 4, while in Terminals 3 and 5, you can relax in the Club Aspire lounges. In addition, passengers leaving from London City Airport can use the First Class Lounge in the Private Jet Centre Facility.
  • As a helpful reminder, you should remember that both London Heathrow and London City airports prohibit smoking inside any of their terminal buildings. This also extends to the use of electronic cigarettes. However, you'll find designated smoking areas outside each terminal if you want a cigarette break before your flight leaves.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from London to Wilmington

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from London to Wilmington. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.6
FinnairOverall score based on 1320 reviews
8.1Crew
7.6Boarding
7.5Comfort
6.9Entertainment
6.7Food
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It was okay. The airplane was a little smaller than a flight from Thailand to Helsinki.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Jul 2025HEL - DFW
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It was okay. The airplane was a little smaller than a flight from Thailand to Helsinki.

Wish that everyone would board the back of the plane first. Also let kids on first. The gate wasn’t open at arrival and we waited 45 minutes to takeoff. They made up for time in the air.

This was an absolutely exceptional flight. The flight attendants were extremely attentive and very friendly. They seemed to go out of their way to make us comfortable and to make sure that we had everything we needed., We were in business and were very happy with the size and the details for our pods. We would definitely recommend Finnair and will definitely be flying with them again.

We had an excellent trip with Finnair. This was our first time and we’re very pleased. The only issue was with the boarding - it was a little bit confusing and needs a little bit of streamlining.

Crew very lovely. Arrived an hour late due to bad weather. We were given new tickets to an other flight but it could have been organised better, so we did not have to run through the whole airport to.

Flight delayed over an hour. They said they would hold our connection but then did not.

Major problems checking in at Alaska counter. They could not find our booking code because it came from Finnair.

Do not use KAYAK or Finair for future travel. Unless you purchase the tickets directly from the airline, you were going to have a difficult time checking in. Kayak canceled my flights twice and ended up causing great difficulty in me getting back from Europe because they double sold my tickets between American Airlines and Finair. The event caused significant delays and led to me having to rebook my flights.

The staff were all particularly great. The plane was clean and fresh. The bassinet worked great. It was all very nice.

Boarding uncomfortable. Stewardess said I would have to check my carry on as there was no room in the overhead bins. Another passenger helped me find a spot.

Armrest controller on my seat 35D and nextbooennseat 35E did not work right. Hard to press buttons to recognize and 35D had constantnpressure either upmost down somit was nearly impossible to make selections. .

I flew with my dog and had already purchased my dog’s ticket. Even that morning I had called costumer service to insure that my husband and I had seats together since the website was giving me an error when choosing our seats and the representative mentioned our dog. I showed up early to the airport and when I got to the gate and we started boarding I was help back and told that I was supposed to have a yellow tag and that I should have checked in at the counter for them to give me that tag. I was not aware of this, the representative on the phone did not say anything. Nor did I see it anywhere in the checking process online, so if you travel with a pet and are not checking in luggage, just know that you still have to go to the check in counter when arriving at the airport unless you want to be the last one to board and not have room for your carry on in the overhead bins. Other than that, I had a great experience.

Once we got in the air the pilot made up some of the time of the delay. So that was really nice.

My flight was delayed about 1 1/2 hours in Chicago, but other then that it was a good flight.

This is the best united airlines flight that I took. The crew was very friendly and the food was tasty!

I understand stuff happens, but plane failures are likely due to lack of maintenance. Additionally, air conditioning wasn't working, no snack/drink service, no WiFi. Fortunately, the crew was communicative and light-hearted. United grabbed another plane and we were able to get to our destination.

There was no food available for this red eye... one little waffle cookie for a 6+ hour flight... thank God I was able to sleep some

It is clear that someone knew, and competent, is in charge of food at United Airlines at least for the international flights. I was flying in coach, but the choices of the dinner were excellent. Tasty, and appropriate size. I had the beef, which was a little bit like a shepherds pie, and it was good. Nothing comparable has been served on a United flight in years. It will not be confused with three star food, but it is very good for airline food. Even better was the breakfast choice between a cinnamon roll and a breakfast sandwich. I chose the breakfast sandwich which was absolutely delicious and which I would happily order again at my local Starbucks or Panera. It is clear that someone knew indifferent is in charge of the food and it’s about time.

The flight was comfortable with the exit row and great service

Had to cancel first flight because Airporter Bus took over 3 hrs to get to airport which resulted in an extra $378 dollar fare . Is there anyway I can be reimbursed for initial fare since it was not my fault? Sent from my iPhone EJ Ledet

Overall, flight was excellent but check in was very slow for Premium Economy. Economy queue was shorter but we weren't allowed to use it.

The staff was not very polite but the flight was very very nice and comfortable and the entertainment was great

Great crew - old style upper class seats on the older fleet now feels dated

Premium economy more comfortable than economy, but not by much. Did was awful, do not try the omelette. Flight crew were helpful. Flight was delayed by over an hour. Overall but bad, arrived safely and thank God.

Food was excellent. Service was very good. Staff was very helpful to all passengers.

The crew was excellent as ever on Virgin. The special meal was poor unfortunately. More significantly when we arrived at Manchester Airport there was no air bridge provided and we had to exit the plane down a rickety stair case. This is unacceptable for a transatlantic flight. Whilst I understand that this is the airport’s fault at the end of the day the airline is responsible for our transportation and needs to do something.

Super friendly and helpful staff, from check-in desk to cabin crew.

Following a paid seat upgrade for enhanced comfort, I encountered an unacceptable odor in my assigned area. It took three hours for the crew to relocate me, and the replacement seat was unacceptably close to the lavatory, offering no improvement.

Good overall. Cannot fault the airlines. I have had better entertainment systems before ie ice in Emirates but it was not too bad. Food was decent and staff were friendly.

I did not fly by vergin atlantic from bangalore to vasco da gama

The comfort of the seats was great, the crew eased my child’s anxieties and the fact that I had full cans of my beverage choice was great.

Pathetic check in experience once again. Not enough staff scheduled at bag drop or for special assistance at LHR. Really need to rethink the whole self check in procedure. The crew was good. A very decent selection of special meals in this leg as compared to the JFK-LHR leg.

We had to turn around and head back to Manchester. Problem with a plane engine.

Very clean and comfortable cabin. Amazing Mediterranean salad for lunch before landing. Great range of films to watch. Really quiet and easy to sleep on the flight also. The initial food was a bit weird: odd fried chicken pieces in some weird white gloop, but that would be my lack of cultural knowledge on the grub. Salad more than made up for it at the other end. Staff were super attentive and helpful. Great and easy flight

Overall very good, only complaint I have is the crew from CLT to SAT could have collected trash sooner.

AA re-routed flight from HNL to LAX due to delay. My group of 3 with reserved seats in row 9 was broken up, with one assigned to a middle seat, another in the last row of the plane. Not happy. No explanation to the delay. No apologies. No compensation. Would have been nice to be offered an Admiral Club admission or a voucher for the extra 3 hours of layover in LAX. Could not hear the boarding gate announcements in LAX. Adjacent gate was boarding at the same time. Loud speakers were competing against each other. Barely made my boarding group.

I flew Business Class. Rory, one of the Cabin stewards, was attentive, explained the menu, provided appropriate drinks. was

Terrible. Cancelled my original flight. It made getting a boarding pass difficult. The AA employee (in a loud voice, so everyone around could hear) griped at me for not getting a boarding pass 24 hours before. I asked how I was supposed to do that when I had no idea what flight I was going to be on. She said (loudly), “Talk to AA customer service, not me!” I could certainly tell serving customers was not important to her. Our new flight was set to a completely different city. We had to change our rental car, and the price went way up. It took 2-1/2 hours to get checked in. By then our new flight had left. We ended up on stand by and had to split up the family to get to our destination. It cost us the whole first day of the trip. AA needs to employ people who actually care about doing a good job. I suppose those people are getting harder to find, but atleast try.

Mechanical delay and no compensation. Missed connection as a result of their delay. Mediocre performance and service. Horrible airline currently with horrible culture.

They cancelled my flight and downgraded me to economy and only gave me $250 for the downgrade

We missed the connection because we had to wait for a shuttle from the plane to the Terminal. Also, we needed assistance and none was available.

When we arrived at the airport - 1st step - printing out your boarding pass - no issue. Not long lines as these machines. 2nd step - processing your bag drop off. There was only one associate there to help 10 kiosks. We had a family in front of us for 20 minutes trying to work on the machine and figure out every step for 4 pieces of luggage. My husband alerted the associate who was able to assist the family. Highly suggest that there are more associates to assist in this process. Besides this issue, security check went very quickly. Our flight was direct to Philadelphia. We had to carry our bags down two flights of steps, then out to the tarmac to a bus, then carry our bags up two flights of stairs to the plane. No one on the flight was expecting that long trek. I could see some people were struggling a bit. All in all - great flight crew, plane was clean and food was great!

There were no gluten-free vegan options available, so food was very limited on this flight, and some of the crew weren’t especially helpful about it. To make matters worse, a passenger was sick on board, and although the area was cleaned, the smell lingered for the rest of the journey. On top of that, we ended up circling for an extra hour, which only made the unpleasant situation drag on even longer.

Checking in prior on line and wait time at Gatwick was terrible. I would rate a big fat ZERO.

I checked in to bags, one arrived one was delayed. I did not receive the bag for 4 days - arrived on Tuesday, received bag on Saturday!

It was ok. Our flight was delayed 2 hours, and then again on arrival. The explanation given felt feeble.

The booking agent, cheapflightsfares, messed up, and the information for the seats we paid extra for was not sent to American Airlines. We were separated on the return flight and sent to the lowest economy section. The flight attendant helped arrange seating at the back of the plane to allow my wife and me to sit together.

I liked the comfort of the seats, very attentive crew, and the meals were excellent.

We were kicked off this flight by British Airways due to delays on our connecting flight also operated by British airways and were rebooked on a different carrier which delayed our arrival home by > 26 hours.

Everything about the flight check-in was smooth no line the plane is clean and bathroom

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