Philadelphia to Wilmington (PHL–ILM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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414 mi airlines 69/wk
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AS6747
AS Alaska
ER4
8:53 AM
EDT TF
10:41 AM
EDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6007
AA American
E145
9:44 AM
EDT TF
11:32 AM
EDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
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AA5813
AA American
ER4
10:40 AM
EDT TF
12:29 PM
EDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5811
AA American
ER4
12:50 PM
EDT TF
2:38 PM
EDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6009
AA American
E145
4:05 PM
EDT TF
5:47 PM
EDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5276
AA American
CR9
4:15 PM
EDT TF
5:56 PM
EDT
1h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6033
AA American
ER4
4:51 PM
EDT TF
6:35 PM
EDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
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AS4626
AS Alaska
ER4
7:19 PM
EDT TF
9:06 PM
EDT
1h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4352
AS Alaska
ER4
7:19 PM
EDT TF
9:06 PM
EDT
1h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5901
AA American
ER4
9:50 PM
EDT TF
11:39 PM
EDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
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AA6124
AA American
E145
10:29 PM
EDT TF
12:04 AM+1
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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AA5935
AA American
ER4
7:22 AM
EDT
9:04 AM
EDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5851
AA American
ER4
7:25 AM
EDT
9:09 AM
EDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4196
AS Alaska
ER4
11:07 AM
EDT
12:48 PM
EDT
1h 41m
M T W T F S S
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AS6747
AS Alaska
ER4
11:07 AM
EDT
12:48 PM
EDT
1h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6007
AA American
E145
12:04 PM
EDT
1:45 PM
EDT
1h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5813
AA American
ER4
12:54 PM
EDT
2:38 PM
EDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5811
AA American
ER4
3:03 PM
EDT
4:47 PM
EDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6009
AA American
E145
6:12 PM
EDT
7:54 PM
EDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5561
AA American
CR9
6:59 PM
EDT
8:40 PM
EDT
1h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6033
AA American
ER4
7:06 PM
EDT
8:52 PM
EDT
1h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Philadelphia to Wilmington
2 carriers, 69 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 69 Flights/wk 414 mi 1h 35m nonstop 33 1-stop hubs

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

All carriers operating nonstop PHL–ILM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 48 CR9, E145, ER4 1h35-1h49 53% Oneworld
AS Alaska Airlines 21 ER4 1h47-1h48 53% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
E145 Embraer ERJ-145 – AA
ER4 Embraer RJ145 – AA, AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AS (69 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, PHL to ILM direction.
Mon
10
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
10
flights
Thu
10
flights
Fri
10
flights
Sat
10
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
11
Nonstop flights
69
Outbound / wk
60
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to ILM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,181
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
PHL → ILM
53%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
53%
Arriving
58%
Return
ILM → PHL
20%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
20%
Arriving
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHL delays → ILM delays →

Other ways to reach Wilmington from Philadelphia

Nearby airports with service to Wilmington International Airport.
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%
Airports within 200 miles of PHL with service to Wilmington International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 6:00 PM in Wilmington.
Distance & Flight Time
414 mi / 666 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 35m to 1h 49m.
Getting to PHL

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

Key statistics for the Philadelphia to Wilmington route.
Route details
Distance414 mi / 666 km
Flight time1h 35m to 1h 49m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights69 out / 60 return
1-stop connections33 hubs
Origin: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
Destination: ILM
IATA / ICAOILM / KILM
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation32 ft / 10 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHL to ILM flights.
Nonstop flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Wilmington International Airport take approximately 1h 35m to 1h 49m. The route covers 414 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Alaska Airlines.
There are approximately 69 nonstop flights per week from PHL to ILM. The return direction has about 60 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through EWN, IAD, GSO, RDU, TEB, CLE, ISP, PWM, YUL, PBI, YQB, BNA, STP, HOU, PLS, STX, ANU, LGA, RSW, EWR, FLL, DCA, CLT, ATL, MCO, ORD, DFW, PVD, JWN, TPA, BOS, MIA and BDL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ILM to PHL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include EWR and TEB. 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 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).