The cheapest times to fly from SEA to ILM are
- January 1st to March 4th
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 20th to November 18th (except the week of October 8th)
based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from SEA to ILM is late January. Prices can be as high as $1054 for Sunday flights during early August, or as low as $287 for Tuesday flights around late January.
When to Fly to Wilmington
Flying from Seattle, WA (SEA) to Wilmington, NC (ILM) will usually cost between $306 to $674 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late January with an average ticket price of $315. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early August, with an average price of $606. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $291 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $380 can be considered a good price for a round-trip SEA to ILM flight.
See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the SEA to ILM route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.
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Compared to other flights, the SEA to ILM flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Seattle. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.1, which is far below average.
Flight Prices by Day of the Week
Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $170 (33%) on this flight.
Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $344. Return trip prices are from the ILM to SEA flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.
Departing Prices by Day
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Return Trip Prices by Day
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Nonstop Flights and Layovers
Travelers looking to fly from SEA to ILM can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 5 hour 24 minutes may not be realistic.
Alternative Nearby Airports
Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is not usually a nonstop flight from SEA to ILM while comparing.
- 122 miles (196 km) away from ILM
- Usually 3.29% less expensive than ILM
- Nonstop flights available
Flight Questions Answered
Still have questions about flying from SEA to ILM? We’ve got answers.
Which airlines fly this route?
You can find 5 major airlines flying this route most often: Alaska, American, Delta, Frontier, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.
How far away is it from Wilmington International Airport to Seattle/Tacoma International Airport?
The distance between the two airports is roughly 2453 miles or 3948 kilometers.
How long does it take to fly from SEA to ILM?
The real-world flight time for a nonstop SEA to ILM flight is about 5 hour 24 minutes.
How many flights go between Seattle, WA and Wilmington, NC?
It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 88 available flights from SEA to ILM.
Airport Location Info
Departing Airport
Origination code | SEA |
Origination airport name | Seattle/Tacoma International Airport |
City | Seattle, WA |
Country | the United States |
Latitude | 47.5 |
Longitude | -122.3 |
Return Airport
Destination code | ILM |
Destination airport name | Wilmington International Airport |
City | Wilmington, NC |
Country | the United States |
Latitude | 34.3 |
Longitude | -77.9 |
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