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.
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.
RDU–ILM is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. The flight covers 122 miles in approximately 0h 31m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRA MRA | 2 | – | – | – | – | |
| MTN MTN | 1 | AT43 | 0h31 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Wilmington from Raleigh/Durham
| Metric | RDU→ILM | FAY→ILM | GSO→ILM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from RDU | – | 62 mi | 66 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 1 | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 0h 31m | 0h 50m | 0h 34m |
| Departure OTP | 0% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
RDU: EDT · ILM: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 6:00 PM in Wilmington.
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.
RDU–ILM Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RDU to ILM
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Wilmington International Airport (ILM) are connected by nonstop service. With 1 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 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charlotte Douglas, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fayetteville (FAY), Greensboro (GSO) and New Bern (EWN).