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

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514 mi airlines charter/private 5/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 56m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
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MX118
MX Mexicana
BCS3
1:02 PM
EDT
2:50 PM
EDT
1h 48m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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XP1095
XP Avelo
738
2:55 PM
EDT
4:43 PM
EDT
1h 48m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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XP1094
XP Avelo
73H
2:05 PM
EDT
3:48 PM
EDT
1h 43m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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MX119
MX Mexicana
223
8:00 PM
EDT
9:44 PM
EDT
1h 44m
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M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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 51m AAIB → AABAEJA Charlotte (CLT) to Wilmington flights
ATL Atlanta 3h 52m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Wilmington flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 3h 52m B6MXNK → HPJMX Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Wilmington flights
MIA Miami 4h 14m AAATBA → AA Miami (MIA) to Wilmington flights
BWI Baltimore 4h 37m F9WN → XP Baltimore (BWI) to Wilmington flights
DCA Washington 4h 50m AAWN → AAAS Washington (DCA) to Wilmington flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 35m AAASDL → AAAS Philadelphia (PHL) to Wilmington flights
LGA New York 5h 40m AADLPD → AADLPD New York (LGA) to Wilmington flights
PVD Providence/Warwick 5h 53m MXWN → MX Providence/Warwick (PVD) to Wilmington flights
HVN New Haven 6h 1m XP → XP New Haven (HVN) to Wilmington flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Tampa to Wilmington
2 carriers, 5 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 514 mi 1h 48m nonstop

TPA–ILM is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Mexicana and Avelo Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 514 miles in approximately 1h 48m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore TPA Routes ILM Routes TPA Live Flights ILM Live Flights TPA Delays ILM Delays
All flights from Wilmington (ILM) Wilmington to Tampa flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TPA–ILM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Mexicana 3 BCS3 1h48 100% – –
XP Avelo Airlines 2 738 1h48 100% – –
Aircraft on this route
738 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.
Schedule

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
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TPA to ILM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
CLT ~3h 51m ATL ~3h 52m FLL ~3h 52m MIA ~4h 14m BWI ~4h 37m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,289
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
TPA → ILM
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
ILM → TPA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TPA delays → ILM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Wilmington from Tampa

Nearby airports with service to Wilmington International Airport.
Metric TPA→ILM SRQ→ILM MCO→ILM
Distance from TPA – 40 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 2
Weekly flights 5 – 5
Flight time 1h 48m 1h 15m 1h 46m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Wilmington flights · Orlando (MCO) to Wilmington flights · Orlando (SFB) to Wilmington flights
Airports within 200 miles of TPA 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 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 48m gate to gate.
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.

Facts

TPA–ILM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tampa to Wilmington route.
Route details
Distance514 mi / 827 km
Flight time1h 48m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights5 out / 5 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: TPA
Full nameTampa International Airport
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 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 TPA to ILM flights.
Nonstop flights from Tampa International Airport to Wilmington International Airport take about 1h 48m gate to gate. The route covers 514 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from TPA to ILM: Mexicana and Avelo Airlines.
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 Fort Lauderdale Hollywood.
Yes, return flights from ILM to TPA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SRQ, MCO and SFB. 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 Mexicana 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 is about 1 hours 48 minutes gate to gate. 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

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charlotte Douglas, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ), Orlando (MCO) and Orlando (SFB).