Houston to Wilmington (IAH–ILG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

IAH Airport Page →
1,300 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 7 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by NetJets Aviation.
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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 7 hubs
PHL Philadelphia 5h 12m AABAEI AA Philadelphia (PHL) to Wilmington flights
MCO Orlando 5h 41m ADF9NH XP Orlando (MCO) to Wilmington flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 6h 13m ADAVB6 XP Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Wilmington flights
RSW Fort Myers 6h 25m UA XP Fort Myers (RSW) to Wilmington flights
TPA Tampa 9h 32m CMNZUA XP Tampa (TPA) to Wilmington flights
SJU San Juan 11h 52m ACUA XP San Juan (SJU) to Wilmington flights
LAX Los Angeles ~10h 17m AAAFAS AN Los Angeles (LAX) to Wilmington flights
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Houston to Wilmington
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,300 mi 2h 38m nonstop +1h ahead

IAH–ILG has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to ILG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
412
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
IAH → ILG
95%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
95%
Return
ILG → IAH
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
96%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →

Other ways to reach Wilmington from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Wilmington Airport.
Metric IAH→ILG AUS→ILG
Distance from IAH 140 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights
Flight time 2h 38m 2h 44m
Departure OTP 95%
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Wilmington Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in Wilmington.
Distance & Flight Time
1,300 mi / 2,092 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 38m gate to gate.
Getting to IAH

IAH has no direct rail link to downtown Houston. The IAH Express bus runs from Houston Amtrak/Greyhound station via Park & Ride to Terminal C (60–90 min, $1.25 with METRO Q card). This is the only transit option; Houston's rail network does not reach the airport.Taxis from downtown Houston cost $50–70 and take 40–60 minutes. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) are typically $35–55. IAH sits 23 miles north of downtown on the North Freeway (I-45); traffic is heavy during morning and evening rush. Remote economy parking lots serve all terminals via shuttle.

IAH–ILG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Wilmington route.
Route details
Distance1,300 mi / 2,092 km
Flight time2h 38m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: ILG
IATA / ICAOILG / KILG
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation80 ft / 24 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to ILG flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Wilmington Airport take about 2h 38m gate to gate. The route covers 1,300 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Philadelphia, Orlando and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood.
Wilmington is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Nearby alternatives include AUS. 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 IAH to ILG

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Wilmington Airport (ILG) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

IAH to ILG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to ILG is about 2 hours 38 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,300 miles (2,092 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Philadelphia, Orlando and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Austin (AUS).