Wilmington to Detroit (ILM–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Wilmington to Detroit
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 623 mi 1h 37m nonstop 29 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between ILM and DTW, connecting options are available through 29 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ILM to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
PTK ~3h 25m BNA ~3h 42m PIT ~3h 53m STL ~4h 3m IAD ~4h 6m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,251
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ILM → DTW
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
78%
Return
DTW → ILM
30%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
30%
Arriving
33%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ILM delays → DTW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Detroit from Wilmington

Nearby airports with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Metric ILM→DTW MYR→DTW RDU→DTW
Distance from ILM – 72 mi 122 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 4
Weekly flights 1 8 85
Flight time 1h 37m 1h 59m 1h 47m
Departure OTP 50% – –
Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Detroit flights · Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Detroit flights · Charleston (CHS) to Detroit flights
Airports within 200 miles of ILM with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Wilmington, it's 6:00 PM in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
623 mi / 1,003 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 37m.
Getting from DTW

DTW has no rail. Ride-shares and taxis are the practical options. Taxis to downtown cost $45–60. Ride-shares run $30–45. The two terminals (McNamara and North) are connected by the automated people mover (MTC); both share the same baggage claim and ground transport facilities.Car rental desks are in the consolidated facility accessible from McNamara Terminal. SMART bus Route 261 serves the airport with transfers into the bus network. Allow extra time for I-94 congestion during peak hours.

Detroit Climate

Humid continental climate. Winters are cold and snowy (−8 to 0°C) from December through March. Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair generate significant lake-effect snow that can fall heavily with little warning. Ice storms and blizzards cause the most serious flight disruptions.

Summers are warm and humid (26–32°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Spring and fall are transitional with frost risk into April and from October. January and February are the highest disruption-risk months.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

ILM–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Wilmington to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance623 mi / 1,003 km
Flight time1h 37m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections29 hubs
Origin: ILM
Full nameWilmington International Airport
IATA / ICAOILM / KILM
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation32 ft / 10 m
Destination: DTW
Full nameDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ILM to DTW flights.
Nonstop flights from Wilmington International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport take approximately 1h 37m. The route covers 623 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from ILM to DTW.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PTK, BNA, PIT, STL, IAD, MDT, SAV, TEB, MSP, PWM, SRQ, DEN, PVD, ATL, ORD, EWR, DFW, LGA, PHL, BDL, CLT, DCA, TPA, BWI, BOS, MIA, MCO, RSW and FLL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 DTW

Wilmington International Airport (ILM) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

ILM to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ILM to DTW ranges from 1 hours 37 minutes. The route covers a distance of 623 miles (1,003 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

29 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PTK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Myrtle Beach (MYR), Raleigh/Durham (RDU) and Charleston (CHS).