Wilmington to Seattle (ILM–SEA) — 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
ATL Atlanta 7h 42m AFAMDL → AFAMAS Atlanta (ATL) to Seattle flights
CLT Charlotte 7h 50m AABA → AACX Charlotte (CLT) to Seattle flights
DEN Denver 8h 8m UA → 8CAFAS Denver (DEN) to Seattle flights
ORD Chicago 8h 13m AANZQR → AAASAV Chicago (ORD) to Seattle flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 8h 21m AAQR → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Seattle flights
PHL Philadelphia 8h 31m AAQR → AAASAY Philadelphia (PHL) to Seattle flights
MCO Orlando 8h 50m MX → ASDLJL Orlando (MCO) to Seattle flights
EWR Newark 9h 6m UA → ASJLOZ Newark (EWR) to Seattle flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 9h 17m MX → ASDLKE Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Seattle flights
BOS Boston 9h 22m AAB6DL → AFASAY Boston (BOS) to Seattle flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Wilmington to Seattle
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-3h behind

While no nonstop service exists between ILM and SEA, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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All flights from Seattle (SEA) Seattle to Wilmington flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ILM to SEA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
ATL ~7h 42m CLT ~7h 50m DEN ~8h 8m ORD ~8h 13m MSP ~8h 21m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,096
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ILM → SEA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
88%
Return
SEA → ILM
57%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
57%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ILM delays → SEA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Seattle from Wilmington

Nearby airports with service to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.
Metric ILM→SEA RDU→SEA CHS→SEA
Distance from ILM – 122 mi 155 mi
Nonstop airlines – 6 2
Weekly flights – 43 7
Departure OTP 100% – –
Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Seattle flights · Charleston (CHS) to Seattle flights · Greensboro (GSO) to Seattle flights
Airports within 200 miles of ILM with service to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Seattle is 3 hours behind Wilmington.
ILM: EDT · SEA: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Wilmington, it's 3:00 PM in Seattle.
Getting from SEA

Link Light Rail from the airport station (inside the terminal) to downtown Seattle takes 38 minutes ($3.50). No transfers needed; trains run 5am to 1am daily.Taxis and ride-shares to downtown cost $35–55. For Bellevue and Eastside destinations (across Lake Washington), ride-share is faster than Link. Car rentals are in the consolidated rental facility; take the free shuttle from baggage claim. Sound Transit buses serve Tacoma, Renton, and Federal Way.

Seattle Climate

Marine west coast climate. Winters are mild but persistently grey and rainy (3–9°C). Snow is rare at sea level but can occur December through February, causing significant disruptions when it does. The airport sits between Seattle and Tacoma in an area that receives more fog and low cloud than downtown Seattle.

Summers are famously pleasant (18–25°C) with low humidity and mostly clear skies, one of the best flying climates in the US from June through September. The wettest months are November through January.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

ILM–SEA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Wilmington to Seattle route.
Route details
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ILM
Full nameWilmington International Airport
IATA / ICAOILM / KILM
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation32 ft / 10 m
Destination: SEA
Full nameSeattle–Tacoma International Airport
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.8M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ILM to SEA flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Denver.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to SEA and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Seattle is 3 hours behind Wilmington.
Yes, return flights from SEA to ILM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include RDU, CHS and GSO. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Raleigh/Durham (RDU), Charleston (CHS) and Greensboro (GSO).