Dulles to Wilmington (IAD–ILM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Dulles to Wilmington
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 324 mi 0h 53m nonstop 61 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between IAD and ILM, connecting options are available through 61 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to ILM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
61
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,615
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Wilmington from Dulles

Nearby airports with service to Wilmington International Airport.
Metric IAD→ILM DCA→ILM BWI→ILM
Distance from IAD – 23 mi 45 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 2 1
Weekly flights 1 46 2
Flight time 0h 53m 1h 26m 1h 21m
Departure OTP 82% – –
Washington (DCA) to Wilmington flights · Baltimore (BWI) to Wilmington flights
Airports within 200 miles of IAD with service to Wilmington International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 6:00 PM in Wilmington.
Distance & Flight Time
324 mi / 521 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 53m.
Getting to IAD

WMATA Silver Line Metro now reaches Dulles directly; take Silver Line to Washington Dulles Airport station (about 65 min from Metro Center, ~$7). The connection opened in late 2022.Ride-shares from downtown DC run $35–60 and take 35–50 minutes via I-66 (longer during peak hours). Washington Flyer coach to Wiehle-Reston East Metro costs $6. The airport is 27 miles from downtown; taxis are expensive ($60–80).

Facts

IAD–ILM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Wilmington route.
Route details
Distance324 mi / 521 km
Flight time0h 53m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections61 hubs
Origin: IAD
Full nameWashington Dulles International Airport
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: ILM
Full nameWilmington International Airport
IATA / ICAOILM / KILM
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation32 ft / 10 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to ILM flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Wilmington International Airport take approximately 0h 53m. The route covers 324 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from IAD to ILM. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through EWN, ESN, GSO, RDU, ACY, DCA, CHS, HVN, TEB, CAK, CLE, DAB, SFB, ELH, BNA, NAS, MDW, PBI, ISP, SRQ, PWM, YUL, ORL, NEW, MHH, DAL, STP, MRK, BGR, MSY, STL, MEM, HOU, PLS, YQB, SXM, ANU, PTY, SJO, MIA, SJC, LAS, LGA, SNN, EWR, EDI, CLT, ATL, BDL, ORD, PHL, RSW, JWN, PVD, BOS, MCO, TPA, DFW, DEN, FLL and MSP. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ILM to IAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DCA and BWI. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 IAD to ILM

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Wilmington International Airport (ILM) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

IAD to ILM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to ILM ranges from 0 hours 53 minutes. The route covers a distance of 324 miles (521 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

61 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via EWN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA) and Baltimore (BWI).