Travelling from Philadelphia to Wilmington International Airport (ILM): What you need to know
Begin your trip planning by checking out the most convenient departure point for your flight from Philadelphia to Wilmington International Airport (ILM). Explore your options for setting off from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) or Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN), two of the city's main airports.
Hop on a direct Philadelphia to Wilmington International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 40 minutes.
Wilmington (where Wilmington International Airport is located) and Philadelphia share the UTC-4 timezone. With no time difference, coordinating plans between the cities is hassle-free.
With 23 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) is the most popular route. American Airlines operates the earliest flight at 8:14am. If you prefer to get more out of your day before taking off, the latest flight from PHL to ILM is with American Airlines at 9pm.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Philadelphia to ILM. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
If you're flying during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Philadelphia to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) can be booked from this terminal.
You can book a direct flight from Philadelphia to Wilmington International Airport with American Airlines. This popular airline operates departures from PHL.
American Airlines is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from PHL to ILM.
With 79.29% of its services landing as planned, American Airlines is the highest-rated carrier for punctuality on this route.
PHL is about 19 kilometres from central Philadelphia. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 45 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near Philadelphia International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Philadelphia to Wilmington International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
Of the departures from Philadelphia International Airport, 78.93% touch down on time at their destination.
PHL's address is 8500 Essington Ave.
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
TTN is around 56 kilometres from central Philadelphia. It takes 40 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Trenton-Mercer Airport the day before your Philadelphia to ILM flight:
Most flights that depart Trenton-Mercer Airport reach their destination right on cue. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 82.45%.
You'll find TTN at Scotch Road, Terminal Building.
About Wilmington International Airport (ILM)
Reserve a hotel near ILM if you're catching a late flight from Philadelphia to Wilmington International Airport. Select one of these options and say goodnight sooner:
Go where the road takes you with a Wilmington International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Budget, Alamo or Avis and find adventure across Wilmington and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle around two weeks before your Philadelphia to Wilmington International Airport flight.
The address for ILM is 1740 Airport Boulevard.
Getting from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to central Wilmington
Wilmington International Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Wilmington. The time it takes to get to the centre by car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
It takes around 2 hours 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Philadelphia to Wilmington International Airport is ج.م. 5,963. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 10,663. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To snag cheap flights from Philadelphia to ILM, book your ticket one month ahead of your departure date.
The best month for landing cheap Philadelphia to Wilmington International Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Philadelphia to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)
July is the most popular month for flights from Philadelphia to Wilmington International Airport (ILM). Plan your visit to Wilmington in February if you prefer a quieter experience.
Lock in a Philadelphia to ILM flight ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Wilmington to range from 23ºC to 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Philadelphia to Wilmington International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 1ºC and 16ºC.
More about Wilmington
After booking your flight from Philadelphia to Wilmington International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Wilmington:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Airlie Gardens, Historic District and Wilmington Riverwalk are must-do's during your Wilmington adventure.
Explore more of the United States
Wilmington has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United States you'll want to see. About 290 kilometres north-west of Wilmington, a trip to Charlotte will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Raleigh is another sought-after 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.
