Detroit to Wilmington (DTW–ILM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
CLT Charlotte 3h 48m AAAFAM AABAEJA Charlotte (CLT) to Wilmington flights
DCA Washington 4h 13m AAAFAM AAAS Washington (DCA) to Wilmington flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 18m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Wilmington flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 24m AAAFAM AAAS Philadelphia (PHL) to Wilmington flights
LGA New York 4h 40m AAAFAM AADLPD New York (LGA) to Wilmington flights
ORD Chicago 4h 40m AAACAM AAUA Chicago (ORD) to Wilmington flights
EWR Newark 4h 43m ACAFAM UA Newark (EWR) to Wilmington flights
BOS Boston 5h AFAMB6 AAB6BA Boston (BOS) to Wilmington flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 23m AFAMDL DLSY Minneapolis (MSP) to Wilmington flights
BWI Baltimore 5h 44m AMDLF9 XP Baltimore (BWI) to Wilmington flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Detroit to Wilmington
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

While no nonstop service exists between DTW and ILM, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to ILM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,601
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
DTW → ILM
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
Arriving
100%
Return
ILM → DTW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays → ILM delays →

Other ways to reach Wilmington from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to Wilmington International Airport.
Metric DTW→ILM TOL→ILM CLE→ILM
Distance from DTW 49 mi 95 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3
Weekly flights 1
Departure OTP 56%
Airports within 200 miles of DTW with service to Wilmington International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 6:00 PM in Wilmington.
Getting to DTW

There is no rail link to DTW; the airport is 18 miles southwest of downtown Detroit. SMART bus Route 261 provides a slow connection ($2), but ride-share or car is standard for most travelers. Ride-shares from downtown cost $30–45.Driving is the primary mode: I-94 and I-275 are the main expressways. Economy parking is well-organized with frequent shuttles. For Windsor, Ontario arrivals, the airport connects via I-75 and the Ambassador Bridge or DRIC tunnel.

DTW–ILM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Wilmington route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: ILM
IATA / ICAOILM / KILM
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation32 ft / 10 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to ILM flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Charlotte Douglas, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Yes, return flights from ILM to DTW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TOL and CLE. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charlotte Douglas, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Toledo (TOL) and Cleveland (CLE).