Raleigh/Durham to Wilmington (RDU–ILM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Raleigh/Durham to Wilmington
2 carriers, 1 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 122 mi 0h 36m nonstop 53 1-stop hubs

RDU–ILM is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. MTN and MRA lead the route. The flight covers 122 miles in approximately 0h 36m. Beyond nonstop, 53 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RDU–ILM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MTN MTN 2 – – 100% – –
MRA MRA 0 – – 100% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MRA + MTN (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to ILM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
53
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,092
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Wilmington from Raleigh/Durham

Nearby airports with service to Wilmington International Airport.
Metric RDU→ILM GSO→ILM EWN→ILM
Distance from RDU – 66 mi 113 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 1
Weekly flights 1 – –
Flight time 0h 36m 0h 29m 0h 35m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Greensboro (GSO) to Wilmington flights · New Bern (EWN) to Wilmington flights · Florence (FLO) to Wilmington flights
Airports within 200 miles of RDU with service to Wilmington International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Wilmington is 0 hours the same as Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · ILM: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 6:00 PM in Wilmington.
Distance & Flight Time
122 mi / 196 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 36m.
Getting to RDU

No rail connection exists. GoTriangle Route 100 (RDU Express) runs from the Durham Station Transportation Center and downtown Raleigh to the airport for $2.25; takes 35–50 minutes but service is limited in the evenings and does not run all night.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Raleigh: $20–30, 20–25 minutes. From Durham: $18–25, 15–20 minutes. Taxis: $30–40. Long-term parking from $7/day in Economy lots with shuttle service. I-40 provides direct access to both Raleigh and Durham.

Facts

RDU–ILM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Wilmington route.
Route details
Distance122 mi / 196 km
Flight time0h 36m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections53 hubs
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 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 RDU to ILM flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Wilmington International Airport take approximately 0h 36m. The route covers 122 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: MRA and MTN.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from RDU to ILM. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through EWN, CHS, IAD, GMU, NAS, SFB, ACY, BNA, DAB, CLE, TEB, JWN, ORL, SRQ, ISP, PBI, MDW, PWM, YUL, DAL, MRK, MHH, MEM, MSY, PLS, STL, YQB, HOU, RSW, BGR, PTY, LAS, SJC, EWR, MIA, DCA, ATL, LGA, CLT, MCO, TPA, PHL, ORD, BWI, MSP, BOS, DFW, DEN, HVN, BDL, CAK, FLL and PVD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ILM to RDU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GSO, EWN and FLO. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 RDU to ILM

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Wilmington International Airport (ILM) are connected by nonstop service from MRA and MTN. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RDU to ILM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to ILM ranges from 0 hours 36 minutes. The route covers a distance of 122 miles (196 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

53 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via EWN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greensboro (GSO), New Bern (EWN) and Florence (FLO).