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

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Houston to Wilmington
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 924 mi 2h 8m nonstop +1h ahead 10 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between IAH and ILN, connecting options are available through 10 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to ILN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
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2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
174
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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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in Wilmington.
Distance & Flight Time
924 mi / 1,487 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 8m.
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.

Facts

IAH–ILN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Wilmington route.
Route details
Distance924 mi / 1,487 km
Flight time2h 8m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 2 return
1-stop connections10 hubs
Origin: IAH
Full nameGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: ILN
Full nameWilmington Airpark
IATA / ICAOILN / KILN
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation1,077 ft / 328 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to ILN flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Wilmington Airpark take approximately 2h 8m. The route covers 924 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from IAH to ILN. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CVG, CLT, BWI, RIC, BDL, DEN, PHX, ONT, SMF and SEA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Wilmington is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Yes, return flights from ILN to IAH 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 IAH to ILN

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

IAH to ILN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to ILN ranges from 2 hours 8 minutes. The route covers a distance of 924 miles (1,487 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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