Flying from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): what you need to know
Wilmington and Durham share the UTC-4 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your ILM to RDU flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Wilmington International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between ILM and RDU include:
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Right now, R 2,761 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Wilmington International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 3,406. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from ILM to RDU if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
If you're willing to 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 your flight from Wilmington International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from ILM to RDU.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Wilmington International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Handy information about Wilmington International Airport (ILM)
ILM is located at 1740 Airport Boulevard.
When it comes to Wilmington International Airport's on-time performance, 79.81% of flights complete their journey on time.
Wilmington International Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Wilmington. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport will take about 2 hours 50 minutes.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near ILM. Whether you're catching an early flight from Wilmington International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Reserve a hotel near RDU if you're on a late Wilmington International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Raleigh-Durham International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Hertz and see more of Durham and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Raleigh-Durham International Airport about one week in advance.
Getting from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to central Durham
Raleigh-Durham International Airport to central Durham has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 23 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
July is the most popular month for flights from Wilmington International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Durham in May.
Book your flight from Wilmington International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport for July if you want to visit Durham during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ILM to RDU sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of United States
Charlotte is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Durham. Around 193 kilometres away to the south-west, popular attractions include NASCAR Hall of Fame, Freedom Park and Carolinas Aviation Museum.
Around 418 kilometres north-east of Durham, Baltimore is another essential stop in United States. Start your sightseeing at Huber Memorial Church, WBAL Radio and Marine Mammal Pavilion.
