Travelling from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW): what you need to know
Wilmington and Detroit share the UTC-4 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Your ILM to DTW flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Wilmington International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between ILM and DTW include:
Ronald Reagan National Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Currently, R 3,104 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Wilmington International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 4,311. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from ILM to DTW if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when looking for a flight from Wilmington International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from ILM to DTW is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Wilmington International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Wilmington International Airport (ILM)
ILM's address is 1740 Airport Boulevard.
Of all flights leaving Wilmington International Airport, 79.81% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Wilmington to Wilmington International Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a trip time of about 2 hours 50 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Wilmington International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to ILM:
Arriving at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
If you have a late Wilmington International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near DTW:
Go where the road takes you with a Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Budget or Hertz and find adventure across Detroit and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport around two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to central Detroit
DTW is located at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Wilmington International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Detroit. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Detroit is July, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Wilmington International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from ILM to DTW in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
Detroit is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of United States waiting to be discovered. About 386 kilometres west of Detroit, a visit to Chicago will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier.
Around 257 kilometres south of Detroit, Columbus is another essential stop in United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village.