Wilmington to Tampa (ILM–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MX119
MX Breeze
223
2:25 PM
EDT
4:15 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
XP1094
XP Avelo
73H
9:45 PM
EDT
11:28 PM
EDT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MX118
MX Breeze
BCS3
7:15 AM
EDT
8:55 AM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
XP1095
XP Avelo
73H
2:55 PM
EDT
4:43 PM
EDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Wilmington to Tampa
2 carriers, 5 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 5 Flights/wk 514 mi 1h 43m nonstop 33 1-stop hubs

ILM–TPA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Breeze Airways and Avelo Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 514 miles in approximately 1h 43m. Beyond nonstop, 33 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ILM–TPA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Breeze Airways 3 223 1h50 50%
XP Avelo Airlines 2 73H 1h43 50%
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – MX
73H Boeing 737-800 – XP
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX + XP (5 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 TPA direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ILM to TPA.
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One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,032
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 → TPA
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
73%
Return
TPA → ILM
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
66%
Arriving
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ILM delays → TPA delays →

Other ways to reach Tampa from Wilmington

Nearby airports with service to Tampa International Airport.
Metric ILM→TPA MYR→TPA RDU→TPA
Distance from ILM 72 mi 122 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 5
Weekly flights 5 6 52
Flight time 1h 43m 1h 42m 1h 45m
Departure OTP 50%
Airports within 200 miles of ILM with service to Tampa International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Wilmington, it's 6:00 PM in Tampa.
Distance & Flight Time
514 mi / 827 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 43m to 1h 50m.
Getting from TPA

Uber and Lyft pickup is on the lower level curb; typically $20–30 to downtown Tampa and $45–60 to St. Petersburg. Taxis at the rank run $25–35 to Tampa center. The HART bus (Route 30X) connects to downtown for $2.25 but is infrequent; check schedules before relying on it.Rental car counters are in the arrivals hall with a shuttle to the consolidated rental facility. I-275 provides direct access north to downtown and south toward St. Pete. The airport's people mover system is free and connects all areas of the terminal complex.

Tampa Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Tampa is called the "lightning capital of North America." Afternoon thunderstorms are nearly daily from June through September, causing frequent ground stops and gate holds during summer afternoons. Summer afternoon flights routinely run late.

Hurricane season (June–November) poses storm surge and wind risk. Direct hits are rare, but evacuations periodically affect the region. Winter (December–February) is mild at 14–23°C with very low disruption risk. Spring (March–May) is the most comfortable season.

ILM–TPA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Wilmington to Tampa route.
Route details
Distance514 mi / 827 km
Flight time1h 43m to 1h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights5 out / 5 return
1-stop connections33 hubs
Origin: ILM
IATA / ICAOILM / KILM
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation32 ft / 10 m
Destination: TPA
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ILM to TPA flights.
Nonstop flights from Wilmington International Airport to Tampa International Airport take approximately 1h 43m to 1h 50m. The route covers 514 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Breeze Airways and Avelo Airlines.
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from ILM to TPA. The return direction has about 5 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ORL, FMY, BNA, MCO, BCT, STL, IAD, PIT, PTK, CAK, DTW, TEB, HOU, PWM, MSP, SXM, DEN, SJO, ATL, ORD, BDL, EWR, LGA, DFW, FLL, CLT, BOS, PVD, PHL, DCA, BWI, MIA and ISP. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from TPA 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 TPA

Wilmington International Airport (ILM) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) are connected by nonstop service from Breeze Airways and Avelo Airlines. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ILM to TPA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ILM to TPA ranges from 1 hours 43 minutes to 1 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 514 miles (827 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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