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

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324 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 25 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
CLT Charlotte 3h 45m AABA AAACAT Charlotte (CLT) to Dulles flights
PHL Philadelphia 3h 54m AAAS ACAVCM Philadelphia (PHL) to Dulles flights
ROC Rochester 4h 7m XP AVCMOS Rochester (ROC) to Dulles flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 12m AFAMDL AFAMCM Atlanta (ATL) to Dulles flights
EWR Newark 4h 51m UA AVAZEJA Newark (EWR) to Dulles flights
LGA New York 4h 56m AADLPD AVNHUA New York (LGA) to Dulles flights
BOS Boston 4h 57m AAB6DL AVAZCM Boston (BOS) to Dulles flights
MCO Orlando 5h 4m MX AVAZCM Orlando (MCO) to Dulles flights
BDL Hartford 5h 25m MX ACAVCM Hartford (BDL) to Dulles flights
ORD Chicago 5h 30m AAQRUA ACAVAZ Chicago (ORD) to Dulles flights
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Wilmington to Dulles
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
324 mi 1h 5m nonstop

ILM–IAD has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ILM to IAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,551
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 → IAD
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
92%
Arriving
86%
Return
IAD → ILM
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ILM delays → IAD delays →

Other ways to reach Dulles from Wilmington

Nearby airports with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Metric ILM→IAD MYR→IAD FAY→IAD
Distance from ILM 72 mi 74 mi
Nonstop airlines 6 1
Weekly flights 8
Flight time 1h 5m 1h 32m 1h 20m
Departure OTP 92%
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 gate to gate.
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)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 1h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 324 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Charlotte Douglas, Philadelphia and Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester.
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, FAY and FLO. 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 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 is about 1 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 324 miles (521 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charlotte Douglas, Philadelphia and Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Myrtle Beach (MYR), Fayetteville (FAY) and Florence (FLO).