New York to Wilmington (LGA–ILM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AA4453
AA American
E75
8:35 AM
EDT TB
10:36 AM
EDT
2h 1m
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DL5186
DL Delta
CR9
9:25 AM
EDT TC
11:28 AM
EDT
2h 3m
M T W T F S S
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AA4422
AA American
E75L
9:56 AM
EDT TB
11:53 AM
EDT
1h 57m
M T W T F S S
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AA4454
AA American
E75
2:37 PM
EDT TB
4:42 PM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AA4423
AA American
E75
2:50 PM
EDT TB
4:47 PM
EDT
1h 57m
M T W T F S S
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DL5212
DL Delta
CR9
7:45 PM
EDT TC
9:46 PM
EDT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
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AA4792
AA American
E70
7:54 PM
EDT TB
9:47 PM
EDT
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
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DL5204
DL Delta
CR9
8:59 PM
EDT TC
10:52 PM
EDT
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
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AA4682
AA American
E70
6:11 AM
EDT
7:55 AM
EDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
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DL5431
DL Delta
CR9
7:00 AM
EDT
8:47 AM
EDT
1h 47m
M T W T F S S
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DL5405
DL Delta
CR9
7:00 AM
EDT
8:44 AM
EDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
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AA4453
AA American
E75
11:06 AM
EDT
12:57 PM
EDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
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DL4686
DL Delta
CR9
12:08 PM
EDT
1:58 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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DL5186
DL Delta
CR9
12:12 PM
EDT TM
1:58 PM
EDT
1h 46m
M T W T F S S
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DL5486
DL Delta
CR9
12:12 PM
EDT
1:58 PM
EDT
1h 46m
M T W T F S S
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AA4422
AA American
E75L
1:01 PM
EDT
2:51 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AA4454
AA American
E75
5:12 PM
EDT
7:05 PM
EDT
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
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AA4423
AA American
E75
5:23 PM
EDT
7:10 PM
EDT
1h 47m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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New York to Wilmington
2 carriers, 53 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 53 Flights/wk 501 mi 1h 53m nonstop 24 1-stop hubs

LGA–ILM is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 501 miles in approximately 1h 53m. Beyond nonstop, 24 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LGA–ILM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 33 E70, E75, E75L 1h53-2h05 29% Oneworld
DL Delta Air Lines 20 CR9 1h53-2h03 29% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – DL
E70 Embraer 170 – AA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (33 flights/wk, 62%)
SkyTeam: DL (20 flights/wk, 38%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LGA to ILM direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
53
Outbound / wk
59
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LGA to ILM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
884
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
LGA → ILM
29%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
29%
Arriving
55%
Return
ILM → LGA
44%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
44%
Arriving
54%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LGA delays → ILM delays →

Other ways to reach Wilmington from New York

Nearby airports with service to Wilmington International Airport.
Metric LGA→ILM TEB→ILM EWR→ILM
Distance from LGA 11 mi 17 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 53 29
Flight time 1h 53m 1h 54m 1h 43m
Departure OTP 29%
Airports within 200 miles of LGA with service to Wilmington International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 6:00 PM in Wilmington.
Distance & Flight Time
501 mi / 806 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 53m to 2h 5m.
Getting to LGA
Until then, the M60 Select Bus Service runs from 106th Street/Broadway in Manhattan to LGA for $2.90 (MetroCard); the trip takes 45–70 minutes. Transfers from the subway at Astoria-Ditmars Blvd (N/W trains) also work via the Q70 Select Bus.Taxis from Midtown cost $30–45 plus tolls and tip. Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) run $35–55. Traffic on the Grand Central Parkway and Van Wyck can double travel times during rush hours; allow 90 minutes from Midtown during peaks.

LGA–ILM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Wilmington route.
Route details
Distance501 mi / 806 km
Flight time1h 53m to 2h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights53 out / 59 return
1-stop connections24 hubs
Origin: LGA
IATA / ICAOLGA / KLGA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr33.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
Destination: ILM
IATA / ICAOILM / KILM
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation32 ft / 10 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LGA to ILM flights.
Nonstop flights from LaGuardia Airport to Wilmington International Airport take approximately 1h 53m to 2h 5m. The route covers 501 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 53 nonstop flights per week from LGA to ILM. The return direction has about 59 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GSO, PVD, IAD, EWR, RDU, BDL, CLE, YUL, PWM, PBI, BNA, HOU, RSW, DCA, FLL, CLT, MCO, DFW, ATL, ORD, BOS, TPA, JWN and MIA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ILM to LGA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TEB, EWR and ISP. 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 LGA to ILM

LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Wilmington International Airport (ILM) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 53 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

LGA to ILM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LGA to ILM ranges from 1 hours 53 minutes to 2 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 501 miles (806 km). There are approximately 53 weekly flights outbound and 59 return, totaling 112 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

24 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via GSO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB), Newark (EWR) and Islip (ISP).