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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Wilmington Airport to Houston? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $557. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Houston.$436 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Jul, returning Wed, 22 Jul.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Wilmington on Wed, 15 Jul, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Wed, 22 Jul, arriving in Wilmington.Price includes taxes and charges.From $436, select.
Houston.$439 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug, returning Sun, 6 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Wilmington on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in Wilmington.Price includes taxes and charges.From $439, select.
Houston.$462 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Jun, returning Mon, 6 Jul.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Wilmington on Tue, 30 Jun, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Mon, 6 Jul, arriving in Wilmington.Price includes taxes and charges.From $462, select.
Houston.$463 per passenger.Departing Fri, 17 Jul, returning Sun, 2 Aug.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Wilmington on Fri, 17 Jul, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sun, 2 Aug, arriving in Wilmington.Price includes taxes and charges.From $463, select.
Houston.$496 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Dec, returning Mon, 4 Jan.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Wilmington on Thu, 17 Dec, arriving in Houston Hobby.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Houston Hobby on Mon, 4 Jan, arriving in Wilmington.Price includes taxes and charges.From $496, select.
Houston.$557 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Jun, returning Mon, 29 Jun.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Wilmington on Tue, 23 Jun, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Mon, 29 Jun, arriving in Wilmington.Price includes taxes and charges.From $557, select.
Houston.$752 per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Nov, returning Thu, 19 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Wilmington on Fri, 13 Nov, arriving in Houston Hobby.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Houston Hobby on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in Wilmington.Price includes taxes and charges.From $752, select.
Houston.$824 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Mar, returning Mon, 22 Mar.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Wilmington on Thu, 18 Mar, arriving in Houston Hobby.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Houston Hobby on Mon, 22 Mar, arriving in Wilmington.Price includes taxes and charges.From $824, select.
Houston.$829 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Sep, returning Tue, 22 Sep.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Wilmington on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Houston Hobby.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Houston Hobby on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Wilmington.Price includes taxes and charges.From $829, select.
Houston.$843 per passenger.Departing Sun, 10 Jan, returning Fri, 15 Jan.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Wilmington on Sun, 10 Jan, arriving in Houston Hobby.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Houston Hobby on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in Wilmington.Price includes taxes and charges.From $843, select.
Houston.$844 per passenger.Departing Wed, 12 Aug, returning Thu, 13 Aug.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Wilmington on Wed, 12 Aug, arriving in Houston Hobby.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Houston Hobby on Thu, 13 Aug, arriving in Wilmington.Price includes taxes and charges.From $844, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Wilmington to Houston

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Wilmington to Houston flights are currently cheapest in July.
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Alternative Wilmington to Houston routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Wilmington to Houston? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Houston Hobby

16km from central Houston
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from $449
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Houston George Bush Intercntl.

25km from central Houston
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from $436
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Houston Ellington Field

28km from central Houston
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Galveston

74km from central Houston
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Wilmington to Houston: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$436
Cheapest month to flyJuly

Finding cheap flights from Wilmington to Houston: Frequently asked questions

There are 4 airports in Houston: Houston Hobby, Houston George Bush Intercntl., Houston Ellington Field, and Galveston.
The best price we found for a return flight from Wilmington to Houston is $436. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Wilmington to Houston. But we found flights with one or more stops from $436.
As of May 2026, there are no flights flying from Wilmington to Houston.
The cheapest month to fly from Wilmington to Houston is usually July.
If you're flying from Wilmington Airport, the cheapest airport near Houston is Houston George Bush Intercntl. – which is 25.0 km away from the centre of Houston. We've found flights into this airport from $436.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Wilmington Airport to Houston on Wednesday, 15 July 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Wilmington Airport and Houston. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Houston but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Houston is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In May, the average temperature is usually around 25°C. August is typically the warmest month in Houston, when it usually averages around 34°C. You can expect the least rain in March. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 6°C. The rainiest month is June.
Currently, Delta offers the cheapest flight tickets to Houston.

Travelling from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Houston: what you need to know

  • The timezone in Houston is UTC-6. The city is one hour behind Wilmington, where Wilmington International Airport is located.

  • For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your ILM to Houston flight.

  • Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • ILM is about 6 kilometres from central Wilmington. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 40 minutes.

  • Want a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near ILM. Whether you've booked an early flight from Wilmington International Airport to Houston or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are worth a look:

  • Wilmington International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from ILM arrive on schedule 80% of the time.

  • You'll find ILM at 1740 Airport Boulevard.

How to find the cheapest flights from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Houston

  • $372 is currently the best price for a one-way Wilmington International Airport to Houston flight. Return plane tickets start from $436. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.

  • Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from ILM to Houston. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.

  • If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, make the most of the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Wilmington International Airport to Houston ticket.

  • Spend less time searching for cheap flights from ILM to Houston by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Wilmington International Airport to Houston.

Airports in Houston

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)

  • Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) is about 19 kilometres from central Houston. Following your flight from Wilmington International Airport to Houston, it'll take you around 20 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.

  • You can expect the trip to take roughly 50 minutes on public transport.

  • There are some comfortable places to call home for the night near HOU. Unwind and get cosy after your ILM to Houston flight at any of these well-located options:

  • Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from HOU four weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a wider range of vehicles.

  • You can find Houston Hobby Airport at 7800 Airport Boulevard.

Best time to go to Houston

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Wilmington International Airport to Houston. To escape the crowds, visit Houston in January.

  • Book a Wilmington International Airport to Houston plane ticket with a departure in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from ILM to Houston around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

More about Houston

  • Start your Houston trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Wilmington International Airport to Houston, explore our selection of hotels including:

  • There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Houston Museum of Natural Science, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building and The Menil Collection are leading attractions which should feature on any good Houston itinerary.

Explore more of the United States

  • You've visited Houston, now it's time to explore other corners of the United States. Travel about 306 kilometres west to San Antonio to tick off its popular sights. From San Antonio River Walk to San Antonio River walk and Alamo Plaza, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • If you want to check out another major destination in the United States, head for Dallas, roughly 370 kilometres north of Houston. Meyerson Symphony Centre, Winspear Opera House and Dallas Museum of Art are among the biggest draws.

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