Nashville to Wilmington (BNA–ILM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Nashville to Wilmington
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 511 mi 1h 10m nonstop +1h ahead 53 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between BNA and ILM, connecting options are available through 53 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BNA to ILM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
53
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,356
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Wilmington is 1 hour ahead of Nashville.
BNA: CDT · ILM: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 7:00 PM in Wilmington.
Distance & Flight Time
511 mi / 823 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 10m.
Getting to BNA

No rail connection exists. WeGo bus Route 18 runs from downtown Nashville to BNA in 30–40 minutes (fare $2, transfers free with transfer slip) but service ends in the early evening. Not suitable for early-morning or late-night flights.

Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown cost $20–30 and take 15–25 minutes depending on traffic on I-40. Taxis run $25–35. Short-term parking is $3/20 minutes; economy lots cost $7–10/day with free shuttle.

BNA–ILM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nashville to Wilmington route.
Route details
Distance511 mi / 823 km
Flight time1h 10m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections53 hubs
Origin: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m
Destination: ILM
IATA / ICAOILM / KILM
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation32 ft / 10 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BNA to ILM flights.
Nonstop flights from Nashville International Airport to Wilmington International Airport take approximately 1h 10m. The route covers 511 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from BNA to ILM.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GSO, CHS, GMU, FLO, RDU, IAD, SFB, CLE, NEW, SRQ, DAL, PBI, NAS, MEM, MDW, MSY, ELH, ORL, TEB, STL, MRK, MHH, YUL, PWM, HOU, PLS, RSW, YHU, SXM, LAS, SJO, SJC, MIA, EWR, CAK, ATL, BWI, DCA, CLT, ORD, JWN, TPA, HVN, DFW, PHL, LGA, FLL, MSP, MCO, DEN, BOS, BDL and PVD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Wilmington is 1 hour ahead of Nashville.
Yes, return flights from ILM to BNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BNA to ILM

Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Wilmington International Airport (ILM) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

BNA to ILM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BNA to ILM ranges from 1 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 511 miles (823 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

53 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via GSO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.