Houston to Wilmington (HOU–ILM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Houston to Wilmington
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,066 mi 2h 35m nonstop +1h ahead 22 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between HOU and ILM, connecting options are available through 22 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to ILM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
NEW ~4h 25m JWN ~4h 35m PBI ~4h 44m RDU ~4h 47m IAD ~4h 54m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
698
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
HOU → ILM
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
ILM → HOU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HOU delays → ILM delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in Wilmington.
Distance & Flight Time
1,066 mi / 1,715 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 35m.
Facts

HOU–ILM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Wilmington route.
Route details
Distance1,066 mi / 1,715 km
Flight time2h 35m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections22 hubs
Origin: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: ILM
Full nameWilmington International Airport
IATA / ICAOILM / KILM
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation32 ft / 10 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HOU to ILM flights.
Nonstop flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Wilmington International Airport take approximately 2h 35m. The route covers 1,066 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from HOU to ILM. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NEW, JWN, PBI, RDU, IAD, RSW, CLE, MHH, BNA, MRK, TEB, EWR, PHL, SJO, DFW, FLL, MCO, ATL, TPA, LGA, DCA and MIA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Wilmington is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Yes, return flights from ILM to HOU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 HOU to ILM

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Wilmington International Airport (ILM) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

HOU to ILM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to ILM ranges from 2 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,066 miles (1,715 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

22 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via NEW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.