Minneapolis to Wilmington (MSP–ILM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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✓
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SY909
SY Sun Country
738
7:50 AM
CDT T2
11:25 AM
EDT
2h 35m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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DL475+1
DL Delta
223
10:43 AM
CDT T1
2:30 PM
EDT
2h 47m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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SY910
SY Sun Country
738
12:31 PM
EDT
2:25 PM
CDT
2h 54m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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DL475+1
DL Delta
223
3:25 PM
EDT TM
5:29 PM
CDT
3h 4m
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M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 4h 28m AAAFBA → AABAEJA Charlotte (CLT) to Wilmington flights
BWI Baltimore 4h 43m DLKESY → XP Baltimore (BWI) to Wilmington flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 47m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Wilmington flights
ORD Chicago 5h 2m AAACAF → AAUA Chicago (ORD) to Wilmington flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 10m AADLEI → AAAS Philadelphia (PHL) to Wilmington flights
DCA Washington 5h 16m AADLKE → AAAS Washington (DCA) to Wilmington flights
EWR Newark 5h 24m DLKESK → UA Newark (EWR) to Wilmington flights
LGA New York 5h 31m DLKEWS → AADLPD New York (LGA) to Wilmington flights
TPA Tampa 5h 50m DLSYVS → MXXP Tampa (TPA) to Wilmington flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 31m AAAFAM → AAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Wilmington flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Minneapolis to Wilmington
2 carriers, 5 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,093 mi 2h 41m nonstop +1h ahead

MSP–ILM is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,093 miles in approximately 2h 41m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–ILM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 3 223 2h47 76% SkyTeam –
SY Sun Country Airlines 2 738 2h35 76% – –
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – DL
738 Boeing 737-800 – SY
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (3 flights/wk, 60%)
Unaffiliated: SY (2 flights/wk, 40%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MSP to ILM direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to ILM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
CLT ~4h 28m RDU ~4h 42m BWI ~4h 43m ATL ~4h 47m ROC ~4h 49m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,455
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
MSP → ILM
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Arriving
0%
Return
ILM → MSP
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
83%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays → ILM delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Wilmington is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · ILM: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 7:00 PM in Wilmington.
Distance & Flight Time
1,093 mi / 1,759 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 41m gate to gate.
Getting to MSP

Metro Blue Line light rail runs from downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse District/Hennepin station) to T1-Lindbergh in 25–28 minutes ($2.50). The line also connects the Mall of America (Bloomington) in 13 minutes to the same station. T2-Humphrey (primarily Sun Country and charter flights) requires a free shuttle from T1 or a direct Blue Line stop at the Terminal 2-Humphrey station.Taxis and ride-hails from downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40 and take 15–30 minutes. The airport is conveniently close to both downtowns; St. Paul is 10–15 minutes by car.

Facts

MSP–ILM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Wilmington route.
Route details
Distance1,093 mi / 1,759 km
Flight time2h 41m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights5 out / 6 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSP
Full nameMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: ILM
Full nameWilmington International Airport
IATA / ICAOILM / KILM
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation32 ft / 10 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to ILM flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Wilmington International Airport take about 2h 41m gate to gate. The route covers 1,093 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from MSP to ILM: Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines.
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, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Wilmington is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from ILM to MSP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 MSP to ILM

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Wilmington International Airport (ILM) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MSP to ILM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to ILM is about 2 hours 41 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,093 miles (1,759 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 11 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charlotte Douglas, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.