Philadelphia to Wilmington (PHL–ILM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PHL–ILM is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 414 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 33 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 48 | CR9, E145, ER4 | 1h35-1h49 | Oneworld | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 21 | ER4 | 1h47-1h48 | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Wilmington from Philadelphia
| Metric | PHL→ILM | EWR→ILM | TEB→ILM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PHL | – | 80 mi | 92 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 69 | 29 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 35m | 1h 43m | 1h 54m |
| Departure OTP | 53% | – | – |
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 and Alaska Airlines. With 69 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PHL to ILM Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PHL to ILM ranges from 1 hours 35 minutes to 1 hours 49 minutes. The route covers a distance of 414 miles (666 km). There are approximately 69 weekly flights outbound and 60 return, totaling 129 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
33 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via EWN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Newark (EWR) and Teterboro (TEB).