Flying from Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) to Wilmington Airport (ILM): what you need to know
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to board your BUF to ILM flight.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Wilmington Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between BUF and ILM include:
Charlotte Douglas Airport
New York LaGuardia Airport
Washington Ronald Reagan Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) to Wilmington Airport (ILM)
194 € is the lowest price for a one-way Buffalo Niagara Airport to Wilmington Airport flight. Return flights start at 224 €. These fares may change depending on demand.
To score cheap tickets from BUF to ILM, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when searching for a flight from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Wilmington Airport.
Picking up cheap flights from BUF to ILM couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Wilmington Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF)
BUF is located at Genesee Street.
Of all flights leaving Buffalo Niagara Airport, 74% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Buffalo to Buffalo Niagara Airport is around 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel near BUF? If you're catching an early flight from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Wilmington Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Wilmington Airport (ILM)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Buffalo Niagara Airport to Wilmington Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ILM instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Wilmington Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Budget, Alamo or Avis and experience the lesser-explored corners of Wilmington and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Wilmington Airport about two weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Wilmington Airport (ILM) to central Wilmington
You'll find ILM at 1740 Airport Boulevard.
From Wilmington Airport, Wilmington is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Wilmington Airport (ILM)
July is the most popular month for flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Wilmington Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Wilmington in March.
Lock in your flight from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Wilmington Airport for July if you want to explore Wilmington during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BUF to ILM sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the United States
Charlotte is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Wilmington. Around 290 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
If there's time to check out another major stop in the United States, head for Virginia Beach, roughly 338 kilometres north-east of Wilmington. Virginia Beach Boardwalk, Resort Beach and Neptune's Park are among its highlights.
