Flying from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Wilmington International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 40 minutes.
Flights from PHL to ILM start at 08:20 — the earliest with American Airlines. The last service of the day is at 21:25 with American Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 23 weekly Philadelphia International Airport to Wilmington International Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your PHL to ILM flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months such as August, 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 international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Getting to Wilmington (and then seeing more of United States!) is easy with American Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Wilmington International Airport.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is American Airlines.
With 79.29% of its services arriving as planned, American Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating PHL to ILM flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Philadelphia International Airport to Wilmington International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between PHL and ILM:
LaGuardia Airport
Ronald Reagan National Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)
At the moment, R 1,873 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Philadelphia International Airport to Wilmington International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 3,849. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from PHL to ILM, book your trip seven months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Wilmington International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from PHL to ILM.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Wilmington International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
You'll find PHL at Industrial Highway and Island Road.
Of the departures from Philadelphia International Airport, 78.93% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Philadelphia International Airport from central Philadelphia, it takes about 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near PHL. Whether you have an early flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Wilmington International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Wilmington International Airport (ILM)
Reserve a hotel near ILM if you're catching a late Philadelphia International Airport to Wilmington International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Wilmington International Airport rental car and discover Wilmington and beyond with your own wheels. Budget, Alamo and Avis are leading providers you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Wilmington International Airport about two weeks in advance.
Getting from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to central Wilmington
You'll find ILM at 1740 Airport Boulevard.
From Wilmington International Airport, Wilmington is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 2 hours 50 minutes.
When to fly to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Wilmington International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Wilmington. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in January.
When reserving your flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Wilmington International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Wilmington, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PHL to ILM in January. Average temperatures are between 1ºC (34ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Charlotte is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Wilmington. Around 290 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include NASCAR Hall of Fame, Freedom Park and Carolinas Aviation Museum.
If you want to check out another major stop in United States, head for Virginia Beach, about 338 kilometres north-east of Wilmington. Marina Shores Marina, Rudee Inlet Station Marina and Allegra are among its highlights.
