Wilmington to Dulles (ILM–IAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Wilmington to Dulles
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 324 mi 1h 5m nonstop 60 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between ILM and IAD, connecting options are available through 60 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ILM to IAD.
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One-Stop Connections
60
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,540
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Other ways to reach Dulles from Wilmington

Nearby airports with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Metric ILM→IAD MYR→IAD FLO→IAD
Distance from ILM 72 mi 104 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 6 1
Weekly flights 1 10
Flight time 1h 5m 1h 9m 0h 52m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of ILM with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Wilmington, it's 6:00 PM in Dulles.
Distance & Flight Time
324 mi / 521 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 5m.
Getting from IAD

Silver Line Metro runs from Washington Dulles Airport station to Metro Center in about 65 minutes (~$7). The route bypasses I-66 and I-495 congestion entirely. Washington Flyer coach also runs to Wiehle-Reston East station ($6, 15 min) for Metro connection.Taxis and ride-shares to downtown DC cost $55–80 and take 35–55 minutes depending on traffic. Car rental facilities are on-site. Dulles is 27 miles west of the Capitol; it is farther than either DCA or BWI from central DC.

Dulles Climate

Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (30–36°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays June through August. Winters bring cold temperatures (−3 to 5°C) with snow and ice. The Virginia suburbs accumulate more snow than downtown DC, and ice storms are the primary disruption risk.

Dulles sits at higher elevation in Virginia's piedmont and sees more winter precipitation than DCA. Spring and fall are variable. Snowfall is possible into April. Thunderstorms begin from April through May.

ILM–IAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Wilmington to Dulles route.
Route details
Distance324 mi / 521 km
Flight time1h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections60 hubs
Origin: ILM
IATA / ICAOILM / KILM
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation32 ft / 10 m
Destination: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ILM to IAD flights.
Nonstop flights from Wilmington International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport take approximately 1h 5m. The route covers 324 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from ILM to IAD. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through INT, ESN, RDU, BWI, MDT, BNA, PIT, CAK, SAV, ISP, PTK, JAX, TEB, HVN, CLE, YYZ, DTW, TYS, CMH, STL, MDW, PBI, ORL, PWM, JFK, BDA, SRQ, BCT, NAS, YUL, FMY, MSY, HOU, PLS, DAL, SXM, ELP, TUS, SJO, SLC, LAS, ATL, PVD, BDL, PHL, SNN, LGA, CLT, EWR, ORD, DFW, BOS, RSW, MIA, MCO, FLL, MSP, TPA, DEN and SEZ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from IAD to ILM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MYR, FLO and RDU. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 IAD

Wilmington International Airport (ILM) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

ILM to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ILM to IAD ranges from 1 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 324 miles (521 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

60 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via INT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Myrtle Beach (MYR), Florence (FLO) and Raleigh/Durham (RDU).