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

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Wilmington to Raleigh/Durham
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 122 mi 0h 36m nonstop 55 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between ILM and RDU, connecting options are available through 55 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ILM to RDU.
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One-Stop Connections
55
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,086
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Other ways to reach Raleigh/Durham from Wilmington

Nearby airports with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Metric ILM→RDU OAJ→RDU EWN→RDU
Distance from ILM 42 mi 74 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 2
Weekly flights 1 2 1
Flight time 0h 36m 0h 40m 0h 39m
Departure OTP 100%
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 36m.
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 36m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections55 hubs
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 approximately 0h 36m. The route covers 122 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from ILM to RDU. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SAV, DNL, BNA, JAX, IAD, AGC, PIT, CLE, TYS, STL, PTK, TEB, CMH, YYZ, DTW, BCT, ISP, PBI, BDA, SRQ, NAS, MDW, FMY, PWM, MSY, JFK, YUL, YHU, HOU, DAL, SJO, SLC, LAS, PVD, TUS, CAK, BDL, ATL, DCA, EWR, RSW, BWI, ORD, PHL, DFW, MIA, CLT, FLL, TPA, LGA, BOS, HVN, MCO, DEN and MSP. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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, EWN and PGV. 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 RDU

Wilmington International Airport (ILM) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

ILM to RDU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ILM to RDU ranges from 0 hours 36 minutes. 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

55 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SAV. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Richlands (OAJ), New Bern (EWN) and Greenville (PGV).