The cheapest times to fly from ILM to FSM are
- January 1st to March 4th
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 13th to November 18th (except the week of October 15th)
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 FSM is late September. Prices can be as high as $577 for Sunday flights during mid December, or as low as $238 for Wednesday flights around late September.
When to Fly to Fort Smith
Flying from Wilmington, NC (ILM) to Fort Smith, AR (FSM) will usually cost between $264 to $483 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late September with an average ticket price of $265. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is mid December, with an average price of $465. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $200 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $353 can be considered a good price for a round-trip ILM to FSM flight.
See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the ILM to FSM route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.
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Compared to other flights, the ILM to FSM flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Wilmington. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.23, which is below average.
Flight Prices by Day of the Week
Wednesday 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 $77 (19%) on this flight.
Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Wednesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $325. Return trip prices are from the FSM 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 FSM can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 2 hour 40 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 FSM while comparing.
- 128 miles (206 km) away from FSM
- Usually 8.50% less expensive than FSM
- 1-layover flights available
- 143 miles (230 km) away from FSM
- Usually 4.25% less expensive than FSM
- 1-layover flights available
- 132 miles (212 km) away from FSM
- Usually 3.97% less expensive than FSM
- 1-layover flights available
- 126 miles (203 km) away from FSM
- Usually 3.40% less expensive than FSM
- 1-layover flights available
- 104 miles (167 km) away from FSM
- Usually 1.42% less expensive than FSM
- 1-layover flights available
Flight Questions Answered
Still have questions about flying from ILM to FSM? We’ve got answers.
Which airlines fly this route?
You can find 2 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Delta, and potentially more during busy seasons.
How far away is it from Fort Smith Regional Airport to Wilmington International Airport?
The distance between the two airports is roughly 936 miles or 1506 kilometers.
How long does it take to fly from ILM to FSM?
The real-world flight time for a nonstop ILM to FSM flight is about 2 hour 40 minutes.
How many flights go between Wilmington, NC and Fort Smith, AR?
It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 23 available flights from ILM to FSM.
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 | FSM |
Destination airport name | Fort Smith Regional Airport |
City | Fort Smith, AR |
Country | the United States |
Latitude | 35.3 |
Longitude | -94.4 |
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