Travelling from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to Wilmington Airport (ILM): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Wilmington Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 40 minutes.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your MSP to ILM flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Delta has direct flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Wilmington Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Wilmington — and maybe even more of the United States if you have time.
Delta is the top choice for travellers on this route.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Wilmington Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MSP and ILM:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Handy information about Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)
The address for MSP is 6040 28th Avenue South.
77% of flights that depart Minneapolis St Paul Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Minneapolis St Paul Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Minneapolis. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport will take about 25 minutes.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near MSP. Whether you're catching an early flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Wilmington Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Wilmington Airport (ILM)
Consider staying in a hotel near ILM if you're on a late Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Wilmington Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Explore without limits with a Wilmington Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Budget, Alamo or Avis and venture far and wide through Wilmington and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Wilmington Airport around two weeks before you travel.
When to fly to Wilmington Airport (ILM)
The quietest month for a flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Wilmington Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Wilmington based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Wilmington is July, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Wilmington Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MSP to ILM sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Charlotte is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Wilmington. Around 290 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Around 338 kilometres north-east of Wilmington, Virginia Beach is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Virginia Beach Boardwalk, Resort Beach and Neptune's Park.