Flying from Houston to Wilmington International Airport (ILM): What you need to know
Start your travels at one of Houston's main airports, George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). Explore your options for booking a flight from Houston to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) leaving from either of these.
Wilmington International Airport is located in Wilmington. The city is in the UTC-4 timezone and is one hour ahead of Houston.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Houston to ILM.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
The journey from central Houston to IAH takes around 50 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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78.42% of flights leaving from George Bush Intercontinental Airport touch down at their destination on time.
IAH's address is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Consider starting your journey from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). You can book a direct Houston to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) flight ticket with departures from this hub.
Avelo Airlines offers direct flights from Houston to ILM out of HOU. Book your favourite window (or aisle) seat and get to your destination without any detours.
On the HOU to ILM route, Avelo Airlines is the favourite choice for most passengers.
HOU is about 19 kilometres from central Houston. It takes 20 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 40 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near William P. Hobby Airport the day before your Houston to ILM flight:
The majority of flights that depart William P. Hobby Airport land at their destination as planned. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 81.06%.
You'll find HOU at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Wilmington International Airport (ILM)
Have a late flight from Houston to Wilmington International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Stay at one of these hotels near ILM and get cosy, quick:
Grab a Wilmington International Airport rental car and discover Wilmington and beyond with your own set of wheels. Budget, Alamo and Avis are top outlets to choose from here.
Booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Houston to Wilmington International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
ILM is located at 1740 Airport Boulevard.
Getting from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to central Wilmington
Wilmington International Airport to the centre of Wilmington is roughly 6 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, plan ahead to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.
It typically takes 2 hours 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Wilmington International Airport is ج.م. 5,528. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 12,165. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Houston to ILM. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)
July is the most popular month for flights from Houston to Wilmington International Airport (ILM). Plan your visit to Wilmington in February if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Lock in a Houston to ILM flight ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Wilmington to range from 23ºC to 32ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 1ºC and 16ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Houston to Wilmington International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Wilmington
Start your Wilmington trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Houston to Wilmington International Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
You'll find loads of terrific things to do in Wilmington when you're ready to sightsee. Make your way to Airlie Gardens followed by Historic District and Wilmington Riverwalk.
Explore more of the United States
Charlotte is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen Wilmington. Around 290 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Raleigh is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 177 kilometres north of Wilmington. No journey is complete without experiencing North Carolina Museum of Art, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and Dorothea Dix Park.
