Tampa to Wilmington (TPA–ILM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
MX118
MX Breeze
BCS3
7:15 AM
EDT
8:55 AM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
XP1095
XP Avelo
73H
2:55 PM
EDT
4:43 PM
EDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MX119
MX Breeze
223
2:25 PM
EDT
4:15 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
XP1094
XP Avelo
73H
9:45 PM
EDT
11:28 PM
EDT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Tampa to Wilmington
2 carriers, 5 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 5 Flights/wk 514 mi 1h 40m nonstop 30 1-stop hubs

TPA–ILM is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Breeze Airways and Avelo Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 514 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 30 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TPA–ILM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Breeze Airways 3 BCS3 1h40 74%
XP Avelo Airlines 2 73H 1h48 74%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – XP
BCS3 Airbus A220-300 – MX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX + XP (5 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, TPA to ILM direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TPA to ILM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,061
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
TPA → ILM
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Arriving
75%
Return
ILM → TPA
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TPA delays → ILM delays →

Other ways to reach Wilmington from Tampa

Nearby airports with service to Wilmington International Airport.
Metric TPA→ILM MCO→ILM SFB→ILM
Distance from TPA 81 mi 96 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 5 5
Flight time 1h 40m 1h 41m 1h 6m
Departure OTP 74%
Airports within 200 miles of TPA with service to Wilmington International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Tampa, it's 6:00 PM in Wilmington.
Distance & Flight Time
514 mi / 827 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 40m to 1h 48m.
Getting to TPA

No rail link exists to TPA. Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Tampa cost $20–30 and take 15–25 minutes. The HART bus network serves the airport but is infrequent and poorly suited to flight timing.Taxis from downtown run $25–35. From St. Petersburg, expect $45–60 via the Howard Frankland Bridge. Parking at TPA is well-organized: economy lots from $8/day, garages from $12/day, with a free automated people mover connecting the main terminal to parking garages.

TPA–ILM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tampa to Wilmington route.
Route details
Distance514 mi / 827 km
Flight time1h 40m to 1h 48m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights5 out / 5 return
1-stop connections30 hubs
Origin: TPA
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
Destination: ILM
IATA / ICAOILM / KILM
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation32 ft / 10 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TPA to ILM flights.
Nonstop flights from Tampa International Airport to Wilmington International Airport take approximately 1h 40m to 1h 48m. The route covers 514 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Breeze Airways and Avelo Airlines.
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from TPA to ILM. The return direction has about 5 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PBI, MHH, RDU, RSW, ELH, IAD, NEW, CLE, TEB, BNA, CAK, YUL, HOU, PWM, PTY, CLT, MIA, EWR, DFW, DCA, ATL, PHL, MCO, LGA, ORD, BOS, BDL, PVD, FLL and ISP. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ILM to TPA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MCO, SFB and RSW. 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 TPA to ILM

Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Wilmington International Airport (ILM) are connected by nonstop service from Breeze Airways and Avelo Airlines. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

TPA to ILM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TPA to ILM ranges from 1 hours 40 minutes to 1 hours 48 minutes. The route covers a distance of 514 miles (827 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

30 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PBI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Orlando (MCO), Orlando (SFB) and Fort Myers (RSW).