Philadelphia to Wilmington (PHL–ILM) — 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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
PHL–ILM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 414 miles in approximately 1h 47m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AS | 49 | E145, ER4 | 1h44-1h51 | Oneworld | AS |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Wilmington from Philadelphia
| Metric | PHL→ILM | ILG→ILM | ACY→ILM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PHL | – | 24 mi | 46 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 60 | 2 | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 47m | 1h 27m | 1h 25m |
| Departure OTP | 85% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
PHL: EDT · ILM: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 6:00 PM in Wilmington.
SEPTA Airport Line rail runs from Center City Philadelphia (30th Street, Suburban, Jefferson, and Market East stations) to the airport in 25–30 minutes ($8 each way). Trains run every 30 minutes from about 5am to midnight. I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) and I-95 are both frequently congested, making the train a consistent choice for anyone based near a SEPTA station.
Ride-shares from Center City cost $20–35 and take 20–40 minutes. Taxis are metered and slightly more.
PHL–ILM Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PHL to ILM
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Wilmington International Airport (ILM) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 60 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PHL to ILM Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PHL to ILM is about 1 hours 47 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 414 miles (666 km). There are approximately 60 weekly flights outbound and 67 return, totaling 127 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Ronald Reagan Washington National, Charlotte Douglas and Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Wilmington (ILG), Atlantic City (ACY) and Newark (EWR).