Travelling from New York to Wilmington International Airport (ILM): What you need to know
Your travel story starts at one of New York's main airports, John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) or Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Explore your options for booking a flight from New York to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) departing from either of these.
Wilmington International Airport is located in Wilmington. The city's timezone is UTC-4 — the same as New York.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from New York to ILM.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Located around 48 kilometres from central New York, JFK can be reached in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from New York to Wilmington International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near John F. Kennedy International Airport:
74.1% of flights that depart John F. Kennedy International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Consider starting your trip from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). You can book a direct New York to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) plane ticket from this hub.
United Airlines offers direct flights from New York to ILM out of EWR. Book your favourite window seat and arrive at your destination in a single hop.
On the EWR to ILM route, United Airlines is the go-to airline for most travellers.
United Airlines is the most punctual carrier flying from Newark Liberty International Airport to Wilmington International Airport, with 69.83% of its services landing on time.
EWR is about 24 kilometres from central New York. It'll take 30 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 10 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your New York to ILM flight? Relax in a hotel near Newark Liberty International Airport before your holiday officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
73.3% of flights taking off from Newark Liberty International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Start your trip at LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and head straight to your destination without any layovers. You can book direct flights from New York to Wilmington International Airport from here.
Get ready to jet away with American Airlines. It offers direct New York to ILM plane tickets from LGA.
American Airlines is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from LGA to ILM.
Delta Air Lines ranks as the leading on-time carrier on this route, with 85.95% of services landing on schedule.
LGA is around 18 kilometres from central New York. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 25 minutes. If you're considering public transport, you can expect a journey of around 1 hour.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your New York to Wilmington International Airport flight without having to rush. These accommodation options near LaGuardia Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're flying out early:
LGA has an on-time performance rating of 80.0%. This means the majority of its flights land on schedule and your trip runs like clockwork.
LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Wilmington International Airport (ILM)
If you're coming in on a late flight from New York to Wilmington International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near ILM:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Wilmington International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Budget, Alamo or Avis and explore beyond Wilmington's main sights.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your New York to Wilmington International Airport flight.
The street address for ILM is 1740 Airport Boulevard.
Getting from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to central Wilmington
The centre of Wilmington is about 6 kilometres from Wilmington International Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research before you go.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 2 hours 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Wilmington International Airport is R 1,584. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 3,013. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To snap up cheap flights from New York to ILM, book your ticket one month ahead of your planned departure.
June is when you're most likely to land a good deal on a New York to Wilmington International Airport ticket. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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The best time to fly from New York to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding your trip dates. February is the quietest month to visit Wilmington. July is when most people book flights from New York to Wilmington International Airport (ILM), which may be perfect if you're after more excitement.
Lock in a New York to ILM plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Wilmington to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from New York to Wilmington International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 1ºC (34ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF).
More about Wilmington
Start your Wilmington trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from New York to Wilmington International Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Airlie Gardens, Historic District and Wilmington Riverwalk are essential stops on your Wilmington itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Wilmington has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be discovered. About 290 kilometres north-west of Wilmington, a visit to Charlotte will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
If you want to check out another corner of the United States, consider Raleigh, roughly 177 kilometres north of Wilmington. North Carolina Museum of Art, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and Dorothea Dix Park are the start of reasons to visit.
