Raleigh/Durham to Wilmington (RDU–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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
CLT Charlotte 3h 11m AABAIB → AABANXC Charlotte (CLT) to Wilmington flights
ATL Atlanta 3h 41m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Wilmington flights
DCA Washington 3h 46m AAASDL → AAAS Washington (DCA) to Wilmington flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 7m AAASBA → AAQR Philadelphia (PHL) to Wilmington flights
BNA Nashville 4h 9m AADLWN → XP Nashville (BNA) to Wilmington flights
LGA New York 4h 23m AAAFAM → AADLPD New York (LGA) to Wilmington flights
EWR Newark 4h 26m AFAMDL → UA Newark (EWR) to Wilmington flights
TPA Tampa 4h 45m DLEJAF9 → MXXP Tampa (TPA) to Wilmington flights
BOS Boston 5h 2m AFAMB6 → AAB6DL Boston (BOS) to Wilmington flights
MIA Miami 5h 3m AAAMAT → AAG3 Miami (MIA) to Wilmington flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Raleigh/Durham to Wilmington
3 carriers, 2 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 122 mi 0h 31m nonstop

RDU–ILM is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 122 miles in approximately 0h 31m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Wilmington (ILM) Wilmington to Raleigh/Durham flights
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 AT43 0h31 100% – –
MRA MRA 1 – – 100% – –
UA United Airlines 1 – – 100% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
AT43 ATR 42-300 – MTN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MRA + MTN (3 flights/wk, 75%)
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 25%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to ILM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
CLT ~3h 11m ATL ~3h 41m DCA ~3h 46m BWI ~3h 56m PHL ~4h 7m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,240
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
RDU → ILM
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
ILM → RDU
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays → ILM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Wilmington from Raleigh/Durham

Nearby airports with service to Wilmington International Airport.
Metric RDU→ILM FAY→ILM GSO→ILM
Distance from RDU – 62 mi 66 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 3
Weekly flights 2 – –
Flight time 0h 31m 0h 50m 0h 34m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Fayetteville (FAY) to Wilmington flights · Greensboro (GSO) to Wilmington flights · New Bern (EWN) 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 31m gate to gate.
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 31m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights2 out / 1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 0h 31m gate to gate. The route covers 122 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from RDU to ILM: United Airlines, and others.
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, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Ronald Reagan Washington National.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ILM and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from ILM to RDU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include FAY, GSO and EWN. 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 RDU to ILM

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Wilmington International Airport (ILM) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RDU to ILM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to ILM is about 0 hours 31 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 122 miles (196 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charlotte Douglas, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Ronald Reagan Washington National. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fayetteville (FAY), Greensboro (GSO) and New Bern (EWN).