Wilmington to Raleigh/Durham (ILM–RDU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 AABA AABAIB Charlotte (CLT) to Raleigh/Durham flights
DCA Washington 3h 43m AAAS AAASDL Washington (DCA) to Raleigh/Durham flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 5m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Raleigh/Durham flights
BNA Nashville 4h 9m EJAXP AADLWN Nashville (BNA) to Raleigh/Durham flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 13m AAASQR AAASEI Philadelphia (PHL) to Raleigh/Durham flights
MCO Orlando 4h 25m MX AFDLF9 Orlando (MCO) to Raleigh/Durham flights
BWI Baltimore 4h 32m XP WN Baltimore (BWI) to Raleigh/Durham flights
LGA New York 4h 50m AADLPD AAAMDL New York (LGA) to Raleigh/Durham flights
EWR Newark 4h 53m UA AFDLLY Newark (EWR) to Raleigh/Durham flights
MIA Miami 4h 59m AAG3QR AAAMDL Miami (MIA) to Raleigh/Durham flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Wilmington to Raleigh/Durham
2 carriers, 1 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 122 mi 0h 30m nonstop

ILM–RDU is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. The flight covers 122 miles in approximately 0h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ILM–RDU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MRA MRA 1 84%
MTN MTN 1 84%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MRA + MTN (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ILM to RDU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,275
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 → RDU
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
76%
Return
RDU → ILM
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ILM delays → RDU delays →

Other ways to reach Raleigh/Durham from Wilmington

Nearby airports with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Metric ILM→RDU OAJ→RDU MYR→RDU
Distance from ILM 42 mi 72 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 2
Weekly flights 1 1
Flight time 0h 30m 0h 40m 0h 32m
Departure OTP 84%
Airports within 200 miles of ILM with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Raleigh/Durham is 0 hours the same as Wilmington.
ILM: EDT · RDU: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Wilmington, it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham.
Distance & Flight Time
122 mi / 196 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 30m gate to gate.
Getting from RDU

Uber and Lyft from RDU to downtown Raleigh cost $20–30 (20–25 min); to downtown Durham: $18–25 (15–20 min). Pickup zones are on the lower level at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Taxis are available at the curb ($30–40 to Raleigh).GoTriangle Route 100 ($2.25) is a budget option to downtown Raleigh and Durham; check hours before relying on it for evening or early-morning flights. Rental car desks are in the terminal buildings with cars in the adjacent garage. Chapel Hill is 20–25 minutes via US-15-501.

Raleigh/Durham Climate

Humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild but variable winters. Summer (June–August) temperatures reach 33–37°C with high humidity. Afternoon thunderstorms are frequent and can cause ground holds. The region sits in a tornado risk corridor during spring (April–May).

Winter (December–February) is generally mild at 2–12°C. The Piedmont of North Carolina experiences ice storms. Freezing rain events, common every 1–2 years, are the primary disruption risk. Snow is lighter than areas further north, but ice can be severe. Autumn (September–November) is the most operationally stable season.

ILM–RDU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Wilmington to Raleigh/Durham route.
Route details
Distance122 mi / 196 km
Flight time0h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ILM
IATA / ICAOILM / KILM
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation32 ft / 10 m
Destination: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ILM to RDU flights.
Nonstop flights from Wilmington International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport take about 0h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 122 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from ILM to RDU.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Charlotte Douglas, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Yes, return flights from RDU to ILM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OAJ, MYR and EWN. 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 RDU

Wilmington International Airport (ILM) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) are connected by nonstop service. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ILM to RDU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ILM to RDU is about 0 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 122 miles (196 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charlotte Douglas, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Richlands (OAJ), Myrtle Beach (MYR) and New Bern (EWN).