Wilmington to Detroit (ILM–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
While no nonstop service exists between ILM and DTW, connecting options are available through 49 hubs.
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Detroit from Wilmington
| Metric | ILM→DTW | MYR→DTW | RDU→DTW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ILM | – | 72 mi | 122 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 0 | 3 | 8 |
| Weekly flights | 0 | 14 | 100 |
| Flight time | 1h 37m | 2h | 1h 43m |
| Departure OTP | 80% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
ILM: EDT · DTW: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Wilmington, it's 6:00 PM in Detroit.
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.
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.
ILM–DTW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
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
49 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).