Newark to Wilmington (EWR–ILM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA4385
UA United
CR7
2:00 PM
EDT TC
3:52 PM
EDT
1h 52m
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UA3425
UA United
E7W
2:47 PM
EDT TC
4:30 PM
EDT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
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UA3474
UA United
E7W
8:15 PM
EDT TC
10:15 PM
EDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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UA3454
UA United
E7W
9:55 PM
EDT TC
11:44 PM
EDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
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UA4511
UA United
CR7
9:59 PM
EDT TC
11:57 PM
EDT
1h 58m
M T W T F S S
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UA3430
UA United
E7W
6:00 AM
EDT
8:00 AM
EDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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UA4384
UA United
CR5
6:00 AM
EDT
7:54 AM
EDT
1h 54m
M T W T F S S
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UA3579
UA United
E7W
6:00 AM
EDT
8:00 AM
EDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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UA4450
UA United
CR7
4:27 PM
EDT
6:19 PM
EDT
1h 52m
M T W T F S S
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UA3607
UA United
E7W
5:11 PM
EDT
7:10 PM
EDT
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
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Newark to Wilmington
1 carrier, 29 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 29 Flights/wk 488 mi 1h 43m nonstop 30 1-stop hubs

EWR–ILM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 488 miles in approximately 1h 43m. Beyond nonstop, 30 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop EWR–ILM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 29 CR7, E7W 1h43-2h 51% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – UA
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (29 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, EWR to ILM direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
29
Outbound / wk
29
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for EWR to ILM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,295
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
EWR → ILM
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
Arriving
100%
Return
ILM → EWR
33%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
33%
Arriving
56%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. EWR delays → ILM delays →

Other ways to reach Wilmington from Newark

Nearby airports with service to Wilmington International Airport.
Metric EWR→ILM TEB→ILM LGA→ILM
Distance from EWR 13 mi 17 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 29 53
Flight time 1h 43m 1h 54m 1h 53m
Departure OTP 51%
Airports within 200 miles of EWR with service to Wilmington International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Newark, it's 6:00 PM in Wilmington.
Distance & Flight Time
488 mi / 786 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 43m to 2h 0m.
Getting to EWR

NJ Transit train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport station takes 25–30 minutes ($13.50); an AirTrain connection ($5.50 more) links to the terminals. From Midtown Manhattan, the journey costs around $19 total.Ride-shares from Manhattan run $45–80 depending on traffic; add the $17.50 Lincoln Tunnel toll. Taxis from Manhattan carry a flat $55 rate plus tolls and tip. Allow 60–90 minutes from Midtown during peak hours.

EWR–ILM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Newark to Wilmington route.
Route details
Distance488 mi / 786 km
Flight time1h 43m to 2h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights29 out / 29 return
1-stop connections30 hubs
Origin: EWR
IATA / ICAOEWR / KEWR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr49.1M
Elevation18 ft / 5 m
Destination: ILM
IATA / ICAOILM / KILM
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation32 ft / 10 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about EWR to ILM flights.
Nonstop flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Wilmington International Airport take approximately 1h 43m to 2h. The route covers 488 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 29 nonstop flights per week from EWR to ILM. The return direction has about 29 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IAD, GSO, RDU, CLE, YUL, PWM, BDL, PBI, PVD, BNA, YQB, HOU, PLS, ANU, PTY, SJO, MIA, LGA, CLT, RSW, FLL, DFW, SNN, MCO, ATL, ORD, DCA, TPA, JWN and BOS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ILM to EWR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TEB, LGA and ISP. 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 EWR to ILM

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Wilmington International Airport (ILM) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 29 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

EWR to ILM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from EWR to ILM ranges from 1 hours 43 minutes to 2 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 488 miles (786 km). There are approximately 29 weekly flights outbound and 29 return, totaling 58 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

30 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via IAD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB), New York (LGA) and Islip (ISP).