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The Metropolitan Museum of Art
World-renowned museum spanning ancient to modern art. Highlights include masterworks, global collections, and the dramatic Fifth Avenue setting.
Flights from Wilmington, NC to New York, NY depart on average 23 times per day, taking around 2h 22m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at €181 but you can travel from only €74 by bus.
There are 4 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 22:59. The fastest flight covers the 497 miles (801 km) distance in 1h 44m. January is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 497 miles (801 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price €181 |
Flights per day 23 |
Direct flights 4 |
Fastest flight 1h 44m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 10:59 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 63 days |
Cheapest price
€137
Average price
€349
Fastest journey
1 h 48 m
Average duration
1 h 51 m
Flights per day
39
Distance
801 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Wilmington, NC to New York, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wilmington, NC to New York, NY will cost around €349 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €137.
Of the 39 flights that leave Wilmington, NC for New York, NY onWed, Aug 12, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 12 the direct flights cover the 801 km distance in an average of 1 h 51 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 48 m .
On Wed, Aug 12 the longest flights will take 1 h 54 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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UA4405Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wilmington, NC to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €74. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €74, and a flight costs an average of €181.
Distance: 497 miles (801 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€275 Average price | €177 Average price | €141 Average price Cheapest | €145 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 56m Average total duration 13h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 16m Average total duration 13h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Wilmington, NC to New York, NY:
A bus is €36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wilmington, NC to New York, NY costing on average €177.
A bus is €134 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Wilmington, NC to New York, NY costing on average €275.
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 26m.
Bus takes on average 13h 46m.
The table below shows live departures for Wilmington, NC to New York, NY flights for today, Tuesday, August 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UA5768 · UA759 | 4:44 PM Wilmington International Airport | 6h23 | 11:07 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5768 · UA1657 | 4:44 PM Wilmington International Airport | 17h33 | 10:17 AM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5768 · UA1682 | 4:44 PM Wilmington International Airport | 16h29 | 9:13 AM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5768 · UA563 | 4:44 PM Wilmington International Airport | 17h38 | 10:22 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5768 · UA2295 | 4:44 PM Wilmington International Airport | 16h23 | 9:07 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5768 · UA2365 | 4:44 PM Wilmington International Airport | 6h26 | 11:10 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5768 · UA2324 | 4:44 PM Wilmington International Airport | 15h30 | 8:14 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5768 · UA1209 | 4:44 PM Wilmington International Airport | 8h13 | 12:57 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2794+ AA5482 | 5:29 PM Wilmington International Airport | 4h31 | 10:00 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2105 · AA2031 | 7:22 PM Wilmington International Airport | 4h22 | 11:44 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5133+ AA4719 | 7:50 PM Wilmington International Airport | 3h54 | 11:44 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, August 12 | |||||
AA4682 | 6:00 AM Wilmington International Airport | 1h48 | 7:48 AM LaGuardia Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2695 · AA822 | 6:11 AM Wilmington International Airport | 5h19 | 11:30 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2695 · AA365 | 6:11 AM Wilmington International Airport | 4h19 | 10:30 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2695 · AA1150 | 6:11 AM Wilmington International Airport | 5h15 | 11:26 AM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2695 · AA1697 | 6:11 AM Wilmington International Airport | 6h30 | 12:41 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4400 | 7:00 AM Wilmington International Airport | 1h52 | 8:52 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2493 · AA374 | 8:35 AM Wilmington International Airport | 5h22 | 1:57 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2493 · AA2033 | 8:35 AM Wilmington International Airport | 5h00 | 1:35 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2493 · AA1697 | 8:35 AM Wilmington International Airport | 4h06 | 12:41 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6013+ AA374 | 10:05 AM Wilmington International Airport | 3h52 | 1:57 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6013+ AA3269 | 10:05 AM Wilmington International Airport | 4h59 | 3:04 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4401 | 11:14 AM Wilmington International Airport | 1h49 | 1:03 PM LaGuardia Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA5166+ AA4569 | 12:11 PM Wilmington International Airport | 4h20 | 4:31 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4405 | 1:06 PM Wilmington International Airport | 1h54 | 3:00 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA5604+ AA1060 | 1:52 PM Wilmington International Airport | 6h07 | 7:59 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5604+ AA1224 | 1:52 PM Wilmington International Airport | 4h38 | 6:30 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5604+ AA1722 | 1:52 PM Wilmington International Airport | 4h33 | 6:25 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5604+ AA657 | 1:52 PM Wilmington International Airport | 6h08 | 8:00 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5604+ AA1071 | 1:52 PM Wilmington International Airport | 6h38 | 8:30 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4716 · AA4639 | 2:10 PM Wilmington International Airport | 5h09 | 7:19 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4716 · AA4634 | 2:10 PM Wilmington International Airport | 5h50 | 8:00 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1582 · AA1060 | 3:26 PM Wilmington International Airport | 4h33 | 7:59 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1582 · AA1071 | 3:26 PM Wilmington International Airport | 5h04 | 8:30 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1582 · AA657 | 3:26 PM Wilmington International Airport | 4h34 | 8:00 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1582 · AA2794 | 3:26 PM Wilmington International Airport | 6h34 | 10:00 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4355 · AA4629 | 3:31 PM Wilmington International Airport | 4h29 | 8:00 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4355 · AA4702 | 3:31 PM Wilmington International Airport | 4h14 | 7:45 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
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World-renowned museum spanning ancient to modern art. Highlights include masterworks, global collections, and the dramatic Fifth Avenue setting.
Leading museum of modern and contemporary art, home to influential works by Van Gogh, Picasso, Warhol, and many others.
Major American art museum inside a Frank Lloyd Wright masterpiece. Its spiral galleries make the building itself part of the experience.
Vast urban park with lakes, meadows, museums, and scenic paths. It is the city’s classic outdoor escape and a true must-see.
Elevated park built on a former rail line, offering gardens, public art, and fresh perspectives on the West Side.
Bright, busy crossroads famous for giant screens, theaters, and nonstop energy. It is overwhelming, iconic, and quintessentially New York.
A thin, foldable slice with crisp crust and tangy tomato sauce. It is the city’s iconic fast meal, shaped by generations of neighborhood pizzerias.
A hand-rolled boiled and baked bagel, often topped with cream cheese and lox. New York water and long-standing bagel shops made it a city staple.
Salt-cured beef steamed until tender, usually served on rye with mustard. It is a classic Jewish deli sandwich strongly tied to New York food culture.
Acclaimed fine-dining restaurant highlighting contemporary American cuisine with refined tasting menus. Elegant setting and one of the city’s landmark tables.
Legendary coal-oven pizzeria serving classic New York pies in a casual, bustling setting. A long-standing favorite for an old-school slice experience.
Historic Jewish deli famed for towering pastrami sandwiches and classic counter service. Busy, traditional, and deeply tied to Lower East Side food culture.
Very high costs for hotels, dining, and attractions; transit is moderate, but overall NYC is pricier than most US and global city breaks.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, more for great service. Taxis: 15-20%. Cafes: round up or add $1-2 for drinks.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wilmington, NC to New York, NY by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at New York, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Wilmington, NC to New York, NY flights use the Wilmington International Airport to LaGuardia Airport airport pair, with some services landing at Newark Liberty International Airport. Use this guide to compare Wilmington, NC and New York, NY airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Wilmington International Airport is 5 km from Wilmington city centre. Public transport options include:
Wilmington International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Dining options available include a café and snack bar.
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the terminal. ATMs are aTM located near baggage claim.
Ticket office support is available at Wilmington International Airport.
Available at Wilmington International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wilmington International Airport: Elevators, ramps, and accessible restrooms available.
LaGuardia Airport is 13 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
LaGuardia Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Restaurants in all terminals, including fast food and sit-down options like Shake Shack and La Chula.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals, near main entrances and exits.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at LaGuardia Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at LaGuardia Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at LaGuardia Airport: Elevators, ramps, assistance.
Nearby hotels include Hotels nearby, including LaGuardia Plaza Hotel and Aloft New York LaGuardia Airport..
John F. Kennedy International Airport is 3 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
John F. Kennedy International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals, near gates and check-inas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at John F. Kennedy International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at John F. Kennedy International Airport: Ramps, assistance.
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