Charlotte to Wilmington (CLT–ILM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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184 mi airlines 131/wk
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AA6117
AA American
E145
7:22 AM
EDT
8:35 AM
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1h 13m
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AA5290
AA American
CR9
10:16 AM
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11:15 AM
EDT
0h 59m
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AA2166
AA American
321
10:46 AM
EDT
11:50 AM
EDT
1h 4m
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AA3135
AA American
319
11:00 AM
EDT
12:04 PM
EDT
1h 4m
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AA6057
AA American
ER4
1:02 PM
EDT
2:14 PM
EDT
1h 12m
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AA2165
AA American
319
1:43 PM
EDT
2:47 PM
EDT
1h 4m
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BA1656
BA British
ER4
2:42 PM
EDT
3:58 PM
EDT
1h 16m
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BA1829
BA British
ER4
2:45 PM
EDT
3:59 PM
EDT
1h 14m
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AA6119
AA American
ER4
2:45 PM
EDT
3:59 PM
EDT
1h 14m
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BA1688
BA British
ER4
4:34 PM
EDT
5:48 PM
EDT
1h 14m
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AA6118
AA American
ER4
4:34 PM
EDT
5:48 PM
EDT
1h 14m
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AA5283
AA American
CR9
5:50 PM
EDT
7:02 PM
EDT
1h 12m
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AA5833
AA American
ER4
5:52 PM
EDT
7:09 PM
EDT
1h 17m
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AA5658
AA American
CR9
6:33 PM
EDT
7:42 PM
EDT
1h 9m
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AA2826
AA American
321
8:10 PM
EDT
9:13 PM
EDT
1h 3m
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BA1653
BA British
321
8:54 PM
EDT
9:55 PM
EDT
1h 1m
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AA1803
AA American
321
8:54 PM
EDT
9:55 PM
EDT
1h 1m
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AA1017
AA American
321
9:55 PM
EDT
10:58 PM
EDT
1h 3m
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AA5059
AA American
CR9
10:50 PM
EDT
11:59 PM
EDT
1h 9m
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BA1738
BA British
321
10:55 PM
EDT
11:58 PM
EDT
1h 3m
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AA3155
AA American
321
10:55 PM
EDT
11:58 PM
EDT
1h 3m
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AA5057
AA American
CR9
5:00 AM
EDT
6:15 AM
EDT
1h 15m
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AA3260
AA American
321
5:08 AM
EDT
6:17 AM
EDT
1h 9m
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AA2493
AA American
321
6:11 AM
EDT
7:25 AM
EDT
1h 14m
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AA1348
AA American
321
7:40 AM
EDT
8:54 AM
EDT
1h 14m
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AA2760
AA American
321
8:08 AM
EDT
9:25 AM
EDT
1h 17m
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AA3135
AA American
319
12:54 PM
EDT
2:11 PM
EDT
1h 17m
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AA2166
AA American
321
1:25 PM
EDT
2:43 PM
EDT
1h 18m
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AA5290
AA American
CR9
1:33 PM
EDT
2:48 PM
EDT
1h 15m
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AA6117
AA American
ER4
1:48 PM
EDT
3:29 PM
EDT
1h 41m
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BA1769
BA British
ER4
2:40 PM
EDT
4:05 PM
EDT
1h 25m
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AA6086
AA American
E145
3:20 PM
EDT
4:45 PM
EDT
1h 25m
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BA1751
BA British
ER4
3:20 PM
EDT
4:45 PM
EDT
1h 25m
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AA2165
AA American
319
3:27 PM
EDT
4:45 PM
EDT
1h 18m
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BA1653
BA British
ER4
4:24 PM
EDT
5:49 PM
EDT
1h 25m
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AA6119
AA American
ER4
4:24 PM
EDT
5:49 PM
EDT
1h 25m
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BA1773
BA British
E145
4:24 PM
EDT
5:49 PM
EDT
1h 25m
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BA1813
BA British
E145
6:14 PM
EDT T1
7:40 PM
EDT
1h 26m
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BA1670
BA British
ER4
6:14 PM
EDT
7:40 PM
EDT
1h 26m
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AA6118
AA American
E145
6:56 PM
EDT
8:14 PM
EDT
1h 18m
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AA5658
AA American
CR9
7:22 PM
EDT
8:32 PM
EDT
1h 10m
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AA5833
AA American
ER4
7:34 PM
EDT
8:55 PM
EDT
1h 21m
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AA5283
AA American
CR9
7:34 PM
EDT
8:53 PM
EDT
1h 19m
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Charlotte to Wilmington
2 carriers, 131 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 131 Flights/wk 184 mi 0h 59m nonstop 36 1-stop hubs

CLT–ILM is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and British Airways lead the route. The flight covers 184 miles in approximately 0h 59m. Beyond nonstop, 36 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CLT–ILM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 99 319, 321, CR9, E145, ER4 0h59-1h17 71% Oneworld
BA British Airways 32 321, ER4 1h01-1h16 71% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA
321 Airbus A321 – AA, BA
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
E145 Embraer ERJ-145 – AA
ER4 Embraer RJ145 – AA, BA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + BA (131 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CLT to ILM direction.
Mon
19
flights
Tue
16
flights
Wed
19
flights
Thu
19
flights
Fri
19
flights
Sat
20
flights
Sun
19
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
21
Nonstop flights
131
Outbound / wk
122
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CLT to ILM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,419
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CLT → ILM
71%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
71%
Arriving
0%
Return
ILM → CLT
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
70%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CLT delays → ILM delays →

Other ways to reach Wilmington from Charlotte

Nearby airports with service to Wilmington International Airport.
Metric CLT→ILM GSO→ILM RDU→ILM
Distance from CLT 83 mi 130 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 5
Weekly flights 131 1 1
Flight time 0h 59m 0h 29m 0h 42m
Departure OTP 71%
Airports within 200 miles of CLT with service to Wilmington International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Wilmington is 0 hours the same as Charlotte.
CLT: EDT · ILM: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte, it's 6:00 PM in Wilmington.
Distance & Flight Time
184 mi / 297 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 59m to 1h 17m.
Getting to CLT

There is no rail link to CLT. CATS Route 5 bus runs from Charlotte Transportation Center to the airport in 45 minutes ($2.20). The airport is 7 miles from Uptown Charlotte.Ride-shares from Uptown cost $18–30 and take 15–25 minutes. Taxis are available but less common than ride-share in Charlotte. I-85 and Billy Graham Parkway are the primary expressway routes; allow extra time during afternoon rush (4–6:30pm).

CLT–ILM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Charlotte to Wilmington route.
Route details
Distance184 mi / 297 km
Flight time0h 59m to 1h 17m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights131 out / 122 return
1-stop connections36 hubs
Origin: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m
Destination: ILM
IATA / ICAOILM / KILM
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation32 ft / 10 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CLT to ILM flights.
Nonstop flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Wilmington International Airport take approximately 0h 59m to 1h 17m. The route covers 184 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and British Airways.
There are approximately 131 nonstop flights per week from CLT to ILM. The return direction has about 122 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GSO, RDU, EWN, IAD, DAB, CLE, PBI, TEB, BNA, MHH, PWM, YUL, ELH, MRK, HOU, PLS, YHU, STX, ANU, SJO, FLL, RSW, MIA, EWR, ATL, DFW, MCO, CAK, LGA, ORD, PHL, DCA, PVD, TPA, BDL and BOS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ILM to CLT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GSO and RDU. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 CLT to ILM

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Wilmington International Airport (ILM) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and British Airways. With 131 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

CLT to ILM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CLT to ILM ranges from 0 hours 59 minutes to 1 hours 17 minutes. The route covers a distance of 184 miles (297 km). There are approximately 131 weekly flights outbound and 122 return, totaling 253 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

36 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via GSO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greensboro (GSO) and Raleigh/Durham (RDU).