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Flights from Wilmington to New Orleans

There are no direct flights from Wilmington to New Orleans. The fastest way is one stop via Orlando or Tampa, about 5h 47m door to door (12 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 5h 47m

Wilmington to New Orleans at a glance

Fastest journey5h 47mVia Orlando, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Orlando or Tampa

Best ways to fly from Wilmington to New Orleans

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

ILG Orlando (MCO) MSY

Leg 1: Avelo Airlines · Leg 2: Breeze Airways, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines

Mon16:30 ILG18:36 MCO2h 09m connection20:45 MCO21:17 MSYAvelo Airlines + Southwest Airlines

6 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 5h 47m

ILG Tampa (TPA) MSY

Leg 1: Avelo Airlines · Leg 2: Breeze Airways, Southwest Airlines

Mon11:15 ILG13:24 TPA3h 21m connection16:45 TPA17:09 MSYAvelo Airlines + Southwest Airlines

3 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 6h 54m

ILG Fort Lauderdale (FLL) MSY

Leg 1: Avelo Airlines · Leg 2: JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines

Sun07:15 ILG09:40 FLL5h 35m connection15:15 FLL16:04 MSYAvelo Airlines + JetBlue Airways

3 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 9h 49m

ILG Fort Myers (RSW) MSY

Leg 1: Avelo Airlines · Leg 2: Breeze Airways

Self-transfer likely ~6h 37m

ILG Myrtle Beach (MYR) MSY

Leg 1: Avelo Airlines · Leg 2: Breeze Airways

Self-transfer likely ~5h 51m

Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance: 1,712 km1,063 miles
Journey time: 5h 47mon current schedules
Time difference: -1hNew Orleans vs Wilmington
Currency in New Orleans: USD
Airports: ILG → MSY

Flights from Wilmington to New Orleans: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Wilmington to New Orleans?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Orlando, Tampa and Fort Lauderdale. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.

How long is the flight from Wilmington to New Orleans?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 47m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,712 km.

Where do you change planes between Wilmington and New Orleans?

The best connecting points are Orlando (MCO), Tampa (TPA), Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and Fort Myers (RSW). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.

Which airports serve Wilmington and New Orleans?

Wilmington: Wilmington Airport (ILG). New Orleans: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

What is the time difference between Wilmington and New Orleans?

New Orleans is 1 hour behind Wilmington.

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