Wilmington to Nashville (ILM–BNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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511 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 28 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 3h 37m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Nashville flights
CLT Charlotte 3h 38m AABA AAWN Charlotte (CLT) to Nashville flights
DCA Washington 4h 24m AAAS AADLWN Washington (DCA) to Nashville flights
MCO Orlando 4h 32m MX EJAF9WN Orlando (MCO) to Nashville flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 45m AAAS AAEIWN Philadelphia (PHL) to Nashville flights
HVN New Haven 4h 49m XP XP New Haven (HVN) to Nashville flights
TPA Tampa 4h 57m MXXP AAWN Tampa (TPA) to Nashville flights
MIA Miami 5h 10m AAQR AABAIB Miami (MIA) to Nashville flights
ORD Chicago 5h 10m AAQRUA AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Nashville flights
LGA New York 5h 15m AADLPD AABADL New York (LGA) to Nashville flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Wilmington to Nashville
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 511 mi 0h 32m nonstop -1h behind

ILM–BNA had nonstop service from Avelo Airlines, last on the schedule in March 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 511 miles in 0h 32m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop ILM–BNA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
XP Avelo Airlines 0 0%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: XP (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ILM to BNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,465
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
ILM → BNA
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
84%
Return
BNA → ILM
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. ILM delays → BNA delays →

Other ways to reach Nashville from Wilmington

Nearby airports with service to Nashville International Airport.
Metric ILM→BNA MYR→BNA EWN→BNA
Distance from ILM 72 mi 74 mi
Nonstop airlines 5 1
Weekly flights 18
Flight time 0h 32m 1h 35m 1h 47m
Departure OTP 0%
Airports within 200 miles of ILM with service to Nashville International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Nashville is 1 hour behind Wilmington.
ILM: EDT · BNA: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Wilmington, it's 5:00 PM in Nashville.
Distance & Flight Time
511 mi / 823 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 32m gate to gate.
Getting from BNA

Uber and Lyft from BNA to downtown run $20–30 (15–25 minutes). Pickup zones for TNCs are on the lower level. Taxis are available at the ground transportation curb, typically $25–35 to downtown.Rental car brands are in the adjacent facility connected via walkway. WeGo bus Route 18 costs $2 but has limited evening hours; check before relying on it for late arrivals. I-40 and Briley Parkway provide direct highway access.

Nashville Climate

Humid subtropical climate with hot summers and variable winters. July and August average 32–36°C with high humidity. Winter (December–February) temperatures range from −2–10°C. Ice storms are the primary disruption risk. Nashville sees occasional but significant freezing rain events that shut down the airport.

Severe thunderstorm season peaks April through June, bringing tornado risk to the region. Spring storms cause most ground stops and ground delays. Autumn (September–November) is mild and generally the most disruption-free season.

ILM–BNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Wilmington to Nashville route.
Route details
Distance511 mi / 823 km
Flight time0h 32m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ILM
IATA / ICAOILM / KILM
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation32 ft / 10 m
Destination: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ILM to BNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Wilmington International Airport to Nashville International Airport take about 0h 32m gate to gate. The route covers 511 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from ILM to BNA: Avelo Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 0h 32m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Ronald Reagan Washington National.
Nashville is 1 hour behind Wilmington.
Yes, return flights from BNA to ILM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MYR, EWN and PGV. 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 ILM to BNA

Wilmington International Airport (ILM) and Nashville International Airport (BNA) had nonstop service from Avelo Airlines, last on the schedule in March 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

ILM to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ILM to BNA is about 0 hours 32 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 511 miles (823 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Ronald Reagan Washington National. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Myrtle Beach (MYR), New Bern (EWN) and Greenville (PGV).