Travelling from Wilmington Airport (ILM) to Charleston Airport (CHS): what you need to know
Wilmington and Charleston are in the same timezone, UTC-5.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your ILM to CHS flight.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Wilmington Airport to Charleston Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between ILM and CHS:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Wilmington Airport (ILM) to Charleston Airport (CHS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Wilmington Airport to Charleston Airport flight is 126 €. A round-trip ticket right now is 237 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from ILM to CHS. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for your flight from Wilmington Airport to Charleston Airport.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from ILM to CHS.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Wilmington Airport to Charleston Airport.
Handy information about Wilmington Airport (ILM)
ILM is located at 1740 Airport Boulevard.
Of the departures from Wilmington Airport, 79% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Wilmington to Wilmington Airport is around 10 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 trip time of around 40 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to ILM? If you're catching an early flight from Wilmington Airport to Charleston Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Charleston Airport (CHS)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Wilmington Airport to Charleston Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CHS instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Charleston Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Budget or Alamo and find adventure across Charleston and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Charleston Airport around one week before your departure date.
Getting from Charleston Airport (CHS) to central Charleston
Charleston Airport to the centre of Charleston has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Charleston Airport (CHS)
The quietest month for a flight from Wilmington Airport to Charleston Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Charleston based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in your flight from Wilmington Airport to Charleston Airport for July if you want to explore Charleston during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ILM to CHS around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Jacksonville is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Charleston. Around 322 kilometres away to the south-west, check out popular attractions including St. John's Cathedral, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.
Charlotte is another standout destination in the United States and is around 290 kilometres north of Charleston. No journey is complete without a visit to Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
