Wilmington to Lexington (ILM–LEX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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455 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 14 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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
ATL Atlanta 3h 39m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Lexington flights
CLT Charlotte 3h 48m AABA AA Charlotte (CLT) to Lexington flights
ORD Chicago 4h 59m AAQRUA AAASAV Chicago (ORD) to Lexington flights
LGA New York 6h 23m AADLPD DL New York (LGA) to Lexington flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 44m AAQR AAAYQF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Lexington flights
PHL Philadelphia 7h 27m AAAS AAAS Philadelphia (PHL) to Lexington flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 17h MX G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Lexington flights
DEN Denver 30h 35m UA UA Denver (DEN) to Lexington flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham ~3h 5m MTN Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Lexington flights
BNA Nashville ~3h 37m Nashville (BNA) to Lexington flights
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Wilmington to Lexington
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
455 mi 1h 45m nonstop

ILM–LEX 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 LEX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
262
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 → LEX
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
51%
Return
LEX → ILM
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
42%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ILM delays → LEX delays →

Other ways to reach Lexington from Wilmington

Nearby airports with service to Blue Grass Airport.
Metric ILM→LEX MYR→LEX RDU→LEX
Distance from ILM 72 mi 122 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights ~1 4
Flight time 1h 45m 1h 26m 1h
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of ILM with service to Blue Grass Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Wilmington, it's 6:00 PM in Lexington.
Distance & Flight Time
455 mi / 733 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 45m gate to gate.

ILM–LEX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Wilmington to Lexington route.
Route details
Distance455 mi / 733 km
Flight time1h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ILM
IATA / ICAOILM / KILM
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation32 ft / 10 m
Destination: LEX
IATA / ICAOLEX / KLEX
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.6M
Elevation979 ft / 298 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ILM to LEX flights.
Nonstop flights from Wilmington International Airport to Blue Grass Airport take about 1h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 455 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Chicago O'Hare.
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 LEX

Wilmington International Airport (ILM) and Blue Grass Airport (LEX) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

ILM to LEX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ILM to LEX is about 1 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 455 miles (733 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Myrtle Beach (MYR), Raleigh/Durham (RDU) and Charleston (CHS).