Travelling from Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Wilmington Airport (ILM): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Wilmington Airport.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your DTW to ILM flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Jetting into Wilmington (and then seeing more of the United States!) is a snap with Avelo Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Wilmington Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with Avelo Airlines on this route.
Among carriers operating DTW to ILM flights, Avelo Airlines has the best track record for timely arrivals.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Wilmington Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between DTW and ILM:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Wilmington Airport (ILM)
101 € is currently the best price for a one-way Detroit Wayne County Airport to Wilmington Airport flight. A return flight starts from 226 €. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
To find cheap tickets from DTW to ILM, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Wilmington Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from DTW to ILM.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Wilmington Airport.
Handy information about Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
You'll find DTW at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
Of all flights departing from Detroit Wayne County Airport, 74% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Detroit to Detroit Wayne County Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The trip on public transport will take about 1 hour.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near DTW. Whether you're catching an early flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Wilmington Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Wilmington Airport (ILM)
Reserve a hotel close to ILM if you have a late Detroit Wayne County Airport to Wilmington Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Travel at your own pace with a Wilmington Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Budget, Alamo or Avis and venture far and wide through Wilmington and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Wilmington Airport about two weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Wilmington Airport (ILM) to central Wilmington
ILM is located at 1740 Airport Boulevard.
Wilmington Airport is roughly 10 kilometres from central Wilmington. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
It'll take around 40 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Wilmington Airport (ILM)
July is the busiest month for flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Wilmington Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Wilmington in March.
When reserving your flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Wilmington Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Wilmington, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from DTW to ILM in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 1ºC (34ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
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 Wilmington. Around 290 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in the United States, head for Virginia Beach, about 338 kilometres north-east of Wilmington. Virginia Beach Boardwalk, Resort Beach and Neptune's Park are the start of reasons to visit.
