The cheapest times to fly from ILM to CIU are
- January 1st to February 25th
- April 23rd to June 10th (except the week of April 30th)
- August 27th to November 18th (except the week of October 15th)
- early December
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 ILM to CIU is mid to late September. Prices can be as high as $1280 for Saturday flights during early August, or as low as $258 for Tuesday flights around mid to late September.
When to Fly to Sault Ste. Marie
Flying from Wilmington, NC (ILM) to Sault Ste. Marie, MI (CIU) will usually cost between $383 to $839 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is mid to late September with an average ticket price of $385. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early August, with an average price of $853. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $468 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $543 can be considered a good price for a round-trip ILM to CIU flight.
See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the ILM to CIU route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.
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Compared to other flights, the ILM to CIU flight is cheaper than the average and costs less than the average flight leaving from Wilmington. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.38, which is a bit above average.
Flight Prices by Day of the Week
Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Saturdays 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 $189 (28%) 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 $469. Return trip prices are from the CIU to ILM 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 ILM to CIU can generally find a 2-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 2 hour 36 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 ILM to CIU while comparing.
- 117 miles (188 km) away from CIU
- Usually 32.26% less expensive than CIU
- 1-layover flights available
Flight Hacking ILM to CIU
Flight hacking is when you book two tickets instead of a layover, sometimes with different airlines. You will need to either bring only a carry-on bag (highly recommended) or leave yourself plenty of time to go through security again. Flight hacking is completely allowed, but airlines don’t always tell you the cheapest way to get from ILM to CIU — but Champion Traveler does!
- Price for both tickets: $431
- Average savings: $112 (20.65%)
- Price for both tickets: $530
- Average savings: $13 (2.3%)
- Price for both tickets: $534
- Average savings: $9 (1.57%)
Flight Questions Answered
Still have questions about flying from ILM to CIU? We’ve got answers.
Which airlines fly this route?
You can find 2 major airlines flying this route most often: Delta, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.
How far away is it from Chippewa County International Airport to Wilmington International Airport?
The distance between the two airports is roughly 896 miles or 1442 kilometers.
How long does it take to fly from ILM to CIU?
The real-world flight time for a nonstop ILM to CIU flight is about 2 hour 36 minutes.
How many flights go between Wilmington, NC and Sault Ste. Marie, MI?
It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 16 available flights from ILM to CIU.
Airport Location Info
Departing Airport
Origination code | ILM |
Origination airport name | Wilmington International Airport |
City | Wilmington, NC |
Country | the United States |
Latitude | 34.3 |
Longitude | -77.9 |
Return Airport
Destination code | CIU |
Destination airport name | Chippewa County International Airport |
City | Sault Ste. Marie, MI |
Country | the United States |
Latitude | 46.3 |
Longitude | -84.5 |
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