Wilmington to Philadelphia (ILM–PHL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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414 mi airlines 55/wk
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Flight Schedule 18 flights Verified 7h ago
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AA5851
AA American
E145
7:25 AM
EDT
9:09 AM
EDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
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AA6081
AA American
ER4
7:50 AM
EDT
9:37 AM
EDT
1h 47m
M T W T F S S
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AA5978
AA American
ER4
12:50 PM
EDT
2:35 PM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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AA5813+1
AA American
ER4
12:54 PM
EDT
2:38 PM
EDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5811
AA American
E145
3:03 PM
EDT
4:47 PM
EDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
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AA6133
AA American
ER4
3:08 PM
EDT
4:50 PM
EDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
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AA5561
AA American
CR9
6:59 PM
EDT
8:40 PM
EDT
1h 41m
M T W T F S S
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AA6033
AA American
ER4
7:06 PM
EDT
8:52 PM
EDT
1h 46m
M T W T F S S
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AA5816
AA American
ER4
7:19 PM
EDT
9:05 PM
EDT
1h 46m
M T W T F S S
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AA5978
AA American
ER4
10:35 AM
EDT TF
12:24 PM
EDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
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AA5813+1
AA American
ER4
10:40 AM
EDT TF
12:29 PM
EDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
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AS4140cs
AS Alaska
E145
10:40 AM
EDT TF
12:29 PM
EDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
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AA5811
AA American
ER4
12:50 PM
EDT TF
2:38 PM
EDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
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AA6133
AA American
ER4
12:55 PM
EDT TF
2:43 PM
EDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
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AA6033
AA American
E145
4:10 PM
EDT TF
5:36 PM
EDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
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AA5276
AA American
CR9
4:15 PM
EDT TF
5:56 PM
EDT
1h 41m
M T W T F S S
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AA5816
AA American
ER4
5:04 PM
EDT TF
6:54 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AA5901
AA American
E145
9:50 PM
EDT TF
11:39 PM
EDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
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Wilmington to Philadelphia
1 carrier, 55 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 55 Flights/wk 414 mi 1h 41m nonstop 55 1-stop hubs

ILM–PHL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 414 miles in approximately 1h 41m. Beyond nonstop, 55 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ILM–PHL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: AS, QR 55 CR9, E145, ER4 1h41-1h47 84% Oneworld AS, QR
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
E145 Embraer ERJ-145 – AA
ER4 Embraer RJ145 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (55 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ILM to PHL direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
55
Outbound / wk
55
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ILM to PHL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
55
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,388
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.

Other ways to reach Philadelphia from Wilmington

Nearby airports with service to Philadelphia International Airport.
Metric ILM→PHL MYR→PHL RDU→PHL
Distance from ILM 72 mi 122 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 6 9
Weekly flights 55 66 173
Flight time 1h 41m 1h 32m 0h 52m
Departure OTP 84%
Airports within 200 miles of ILM with service to Philadelphia International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Wilmington, it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia.
Distance & Flight Time
414 mi / 666 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 41m to 1h 47m.
Getting from PHL

SEPTA Airport Line from the terminal to Center City takes 25–30 minutes ($8). Trains run every 30 minutes (5am to midnight) to 30th Street, Suburban, and Jefferson stations; all with connections to the subway and regional rail network. Buy tickets at platform machines.Taxis to Center City cost $28–35 (flat rate). Ride-shares to Center City run $22–35. For New York City, the Bolt Bus and Greyhound stop near 30th Street Station, or take NJ Transit to New York Penn Station (connecting from 30th Street). Amtrak also departs 30th Street Station for New York in 65 minutes.

Philadelphia Climate

Humid continental climate on the Delaware River. Winters (December–March) are cold (−2 to 5°C) with snow and ice. Philadelphia sits in the I-95 "snow corridor" and receives significant nor'easter snowfall several times per winter. PHL has solid de-icing capacity, but major storms cause multi-hour and multi-day disruptions.

Summers are hot and humid (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause frequent delays June through August. Spring and fall are transitional with variable conditions. Fog along the Delaware is occasional in fall and early winter mornings.

ILM–PHL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Wilmington to Philadelphia route.
Route details
Distance414 mi / 666 km
Flight time1h 41m to 1h 47m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights55 out / 55 return
1-stop connections55 hubs
Origin: ILM
IATA / ICAOILM / KILM
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation32 ft / 10 m
Destination: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ILM to PHL flights.
Nonstop flights from Wilmington International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport take approximately 1h 41m to 1h 47m. The route covers 414 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 55 nonstop flights per week from ILM to PHL. The return direction has about 55 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through INT, MDT, RDU, AGC, BWI, LGA, IAD, PIT, TEB, CAK, BNA, SAV, PTK, CLE, JAX, YYZ, DTW, STL, TYS, ORL, CMH, PWM, JFK, MDW, PBI, BDA, YUL, BCT, SRQ, FMY, NAS, MSY, HOU, PLS, DAL, DCA, SXM, TUS, SLC, LAS, ATL, BDL, PVD, EWR, ORD, MSP, MIA, FLL, CLT, DFW, BOS, RSW, TPA, MCO and DEN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from PHL to ILM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 PHL

Wilmington International Airport (ILM) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 55 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ILM to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ILM to PHL ranges from 1 hours 41 minutes to 1 hours 47 minutes. The route covers a distance of 414 miles (666 km). There are approximately 55 weekly flights outbound and 55 return, totaling 110 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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