Flying from Wilmington Airport (ILM) to Tampa International Airport (TPA): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Wilmington Airport to Tampa International Airport is 1 hour 50 minutes.
Wilmington and Tampa share the same timezone, UTC-5.
Every week, there are three Wilmington Airport to Tampa International Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your ILM to TPA flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Breeze Airways has direct flights from Wilmington Airport to Tampa International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Tampa — and maybe even more of the United States if your schedule allows.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Breeze Airways.
With 67.65% of its services arriving as planned, Avelo Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating ILM to TPA flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Wilmington Airport to Tampa International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between ILM and TPA include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Miami International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Wilmington Airport (ILM) to Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Right now, R 806 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Wilmington Airport to Tampa International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 1,623. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book one month before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from ILM to TPA.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Wilmington Airport to Tampa International Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from ILM to TPA.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Wilmington Airport to Tampa International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Wilmington Airport (ILM)
ILM is located at 1740 Airport Boulevard.
Of the departures from Wilmington Airport, 79% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Wilmington Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Wilmington. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to ILM? If you're boarding an early flight from Wilmington Airport to Tampa International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Tampa International Airport (TPA)
If you're landing on a late Wilmington Airport to Tampa International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near TPA:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Tampa International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Budget or Thrifty and experience the lesser-explored corners of Tampa and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Tampa International Airport around one week in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to central Tampa
You'll find TPA at 5507 West Spruce Street.
From Tampa International Airport, Tampa is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Tampa International Airport (TPA)
April is the busiest month for flights from Wilmington Airport to Tampa International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Tampa in March.
Book your flight from Wilmington Airport to Tampa International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Tampa during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from ILM to TPA in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
Tampa has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United States you should also see. Around 274 kilometres north of Tampa, a trip to Jacksonville will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like St. John's Cathedral, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.
Miami is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 338 kilometres south-east of Tampa. No journey is complete without experiencing Beach, Ocean Drive and Port of Miami.
