Flying from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Wilmington International Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 2 hours 40 minutes.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to board your MSP to ILM flight.
Flying during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Delta Air Lines offers direct flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Wilmington International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Wilmington — and maybe even more of United States if your schedule allows.
Delta Air Lines is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Wilmington International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between MSP and ILM:
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)
$59 is the best price for a one-way Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Wilmington International Airport flight. Return flights start from $118. These fares can change based on availability.
Book ten months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from MSP to ILM.
The cheapest month for flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Wilmington International Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
MSP is located at 6040 28th Avenue South.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, 77.37% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is about 13 miles from central Minneapolis. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport typically takes 25 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to MSP? If you're boarding an early flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Wilmington International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Wilmington International Airport (ILM)
Reserve a hotel near ILM if you're on a late Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Wilmington International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Wilmington International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Budget, Alamo or Avis and experience more of Wilmington and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Wilmington International Airport about two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to central Wilmington
The address for ILM is 1740 Airport Boulevard.
From Wilmington International Airport, Wilmington is approximately 7 miles away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the center driving.
Traveling to the center on public transport will take you around 2 hours 50 minutes.
When to fly to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)
July is the busiest month for flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Wilmington International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Wilmington in January.
Lock in your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Wilmington International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Wilmington during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 73ºF and 90ºF.
January has average temperatures of between 34ºF and 61ºF. Search for cheap tickets from MSP to ILM sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Wilmington has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of United States just waiting to be explored. About 180 miles north-west of Wilmington, a trip to Charlotte will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like NASCAR Hall of Fame, Freedom Park and Carolinas Aviation Museum.
Virginia Beach is another favorite destination in United States and is around 210 miles north-east of Wilmington. No journey is complete without visiting Marina Shores Marina, Rudee Inlet Station Marina and Allegra.