Traveling from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM): what you need to know
On average, direct flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Wilmington International Airport take 1 hour 40 minutes. Wilmington and Philadelphia are in the same timezone (UTC-4), which means you won't have to adjust your watch when you arrive.
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Wilmington International Airport start from 05:50 — the earliest with American Airlines. The latest flight in the day is the 21:25 service with American Airlines. In total, there are 23 services every week between PHL and ILM.
If you're flying during a peak month like August, get to the airport even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Check-in and security lines are longer during high seasons like Christmas, New Year and spring break.
American Airlines is your gateway to discovering Wilmington (and maybe even some other great parts of United States!). Check out the direct flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Wilmington International Airport offered by this carrier.
If you'd like a stopover for your flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Wilmington International Airport, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' and look through your options. These are the popular stopovers between PHL and ILM:
LaGuardia Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Ronald Reagan National Airport
Once you've found cheap ticket from PHL to ILM, get your travel documents in order. A passport or visa isn't needed since you're traveling within United States. As long as you have some other proof of identity, like an ID card or driver's license, you're all set.
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Philadelphia International Airport to Wilmington International Airport is $78. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $201. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To secure cheap tickets from PHL to ILM, reserve your journey 10 months ahead of your planned departure.
June is the cheapest month for tickets from Philadelphia International Airport to Wilmington International Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
Finding a cheap ticket from PHL to ILM is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when the price has fallen.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Wilmington International Airport.
Handy information about Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Located around 12 miles from the center of Philadelphia, Philadelphia International Airport can be reached in approximately 17 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 44 minutes.
After a handy hotel near PHL? If you're boarding an early flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Wilmington International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Wilmington International Airport (ILM)
Book a hotel close to ILM if you're on a late flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Wilmington International Airport. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to central Wilmington
Wilmington International Airport is approximately 7 miles from central Wilmington. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 15 minutes.
If you're traveling on public transport, expect a journey of about 2 hours and 50 minutes.
When to fly to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)
July is the most popular month for flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Wilmington International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Wilmington in February.
Book your flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Wilmington International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Wilmington during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 73ºF and 90ºF.
Search for cheap tickets from PHL to ILM in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 34ºF and 61ºF on average.
More about Wilmington
Start your Wilmington trip right by finding the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from PHL to ILM, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Airlie Gardens and Wrightsville Beach Brewery are just two of the major attractions to put on your Wilmington itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Cape Fear Serpentarium.
Complete your Wilmington trip with hotels and a car rental
Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Wilmington International Airport, check out our low prices and exclusive rates for hotels. You can also compare hundreds of car rental companies in one place to get the best car rental price for your Wilmington vacation.