Cheap Flights from ILM to JFK: When to Fly from Wilmington to New York

The cheapest times to fly from ILM to JFK are

• January 1st to March 4th
• April 23rd to May 6th
• August 13th to December 9th (except the weeks of November 19th and November 26th)

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 JFK is mid to late September. Prices can be as high as $569 for Sunday flights during early August, or as low as $155 for Tuesday flights around mid to late September.

When to Fly to New York

Flying from Wilmington, NC (ILM) to New York, NY (JFK) will usually cost between $177 to $460 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 $170. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early August, with an average price of $408. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $238 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $265 can be considered a good price for a round-trip ILM to JFK flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the ILM to JFK route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the ILM to JFK 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 $0.33, which is in the normal range for a flight.

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 $141 (39%) 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 $219. Return trip prices are from the JFK to ILM flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from ILM to JFK can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 1 hour 52 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 JFK while comparing.

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from ILM to JFK? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 3 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Delta, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Wilmington International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 495 miles or 797 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from ILM to JFK?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop ILM to JFK flight is about 1 hour 52 minutes.

How many flights go between Wilmington, NC and New York, NY?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 75 available flights from ILM to JFK.

Airport Location Info

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