Wilmington to Dallas-Fort Worth (ILM–DFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AA853
AA American
319
6:30 AM
EDT
9:06 AM
MDT
3h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR8172
QR Qatar
319
7:00 AM
EDT
9:24 AM
MDT
3h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA880
AA American
319
7:12 PM
EDT
9:59 PM
MDT
4h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA880
AA American
319
2:53 PM
MDT
6:30 PM
EDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA854
AA American
319
8:14 PM
MDT
11:47 PM
EDT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Wilmington to Dallas-Fort Worth
2 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 1,104 mi 3h 24m nonstop -2h behind 31 1-stop hubs

ILM–DFW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Qatar Airways lead the route. The flight covers 1,104 miles in approximately 3h 24m. Beyond nonstop, 31 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ILM–DFW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 14 319 3h36-4h47 51% Oneworld
QR Qatar Airways 7 319 3h24 51% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA, QR
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + QR (21 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ILM to DFW direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ILM to DFW.
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One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,472
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 → DFW
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
Arriving
82%
Return
DFW → ILM
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Arriving
0%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ILM delays → DFW delays →

Other ways to reach Dallas-Fort Worth from Wilmington

Nearby airports with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
Metric ILM→DFW MYR→DFW RDU→DFW
Distance from ILM 72 mi 122 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 5
Weekly flights 21 14 126
Flight time 3h 24m 3h 12m 3h 16m
Departure OTP 51%
Airports within 200 miles of ILM with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Dallas-Fort Worth is 2 hours behind Wilmington.
ILM: EDT · DFW: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Wilmington, it's 4:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
1,104 mi / 1,776 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 24m to 4h 47m.
Getting from DFW

DART Orange Line runs to downtown Dallas (50 min, $3). TEXRail reaches downtown Fort Worth in 55 minutes ($2.50). Taxis and ride-shares cost $25–45 to either city center.Rental car facilities are at the south end. All terminals connect via the free Skylink train; this is an airside-only connection, so you must clear security first to use it.

Dallas-Fort Worth Climate

Hot continental climate. Summers are intensely hot (35–40°C) with little rain. Winters are mild (3–12°C) but ice storms hit 2–3 times per year, causing major airport disruptions.

Spring (March–May) brings severe thunderstorms and tornado risk that regularly ground flights. Fall is the best travel window with moderate temperatures and low storm frequency.

ILM–DFW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Wilmington to Dallas-Fort Worth route.
Route details
Distance1,104 mi / 1,776 km
Flight time3h 24m to 4h 47m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights21 out / 14 return
1-stop connections31 hubs
Origin: ILM
IATA / ICAOILM / KILM
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation32 ft / 10 m
Destination: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ILM to DFW flights.
Nonstop flights from Wilmington International Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport take approximately 3h 24m to 4h 47m. The route covers 1,104 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Qatar Airways.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from ILM to DFW. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BNA, STL, SAV, HOU, PIT, IAD, DTW, ORL, MDT, SRQ, MSP, BCT, TEB, DEN, ELP, SJO, ATL, ORD, LGA, EWR, BDL, PHL, CLT, DCA, TPA, BWI, RSW, MIA, MCO, BOS and FLL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dallas-Fort Worth is 2 hours behind Wilmington.
Yes, return flights from DFW to ILM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MYR, RDU and CHS. 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 DFW

Wilmington International Airport (ILM) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Qatar Airways. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ILM to DFW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ILM to DFW ranges from 3 hours 24 minutes to 4 hours 47 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,104 miles (1,776 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 35 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

31 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BNA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Myrtle Beach (MYR), Raleigh/Durham (RDU) and Charleston (CHS).