Travelling from Fort Lauderdale to Wilmington International Airport (ILM): What you need to know
Your journey comes together at Fort Lauderdale's main airport, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). Check out the options for booking a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) departing from this terminal.
1 hour 55 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Fort Lauderdale to Wilmington International Airport flight.
Fort Lauderdale and Wilmington (where Wilmington International Airport is located) share the UTC-5 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch once you land.
The most popular route is from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM). Take your pick of 2 direct services every week. Avelo Airlines operates a 9:13am departure between FLL and ILM.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from Fort Lauderdale to ILM.
Hopping on a plane during a peak time like March? Busy periods (like Thanksgiving, Christmas/New Year and spring break) can add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Go straight to your destination from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). Nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) can be booked from here.
When taking off from FLL, you can take a direct flight from Fort Lauderdale to Wilmington International Airport with Breeze Airways.
Breeze Airways is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from FLL to ILM.
Avelo Airlines is the most punctual carrier on this route, with 73.53% of its services arriving as planned.
FLL is around 11 kilometres from central Fort Lauderdale. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
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75% of flights taking off from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
You'll find FLL at 320 Terminal Drive.
About Wilmington International Airport (ILM)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Fort Lauderdale to Wilmington International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near ILM:
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Fort Lauderdale to Wilmington International Airport flight.
You'll find ILM at 1740 Airport Boulevard.
Getting from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to central Wilmington
The centre of Wilmington is about 6 kilometres from Wilmington International Airport. Journey times by taxi or car hire will vary depending on time of day, so do a little research ahead of time.
It takes around 40 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)
Rs16,883 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Fort Lauderdale to Wilmington International Airport. A return flight starts at Rs38,310. These fares can change based on demand.
To pick up cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to ILM, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)
July is when most people book flights from Fort Lauderdale to Wilmington International Airport (ILM). Visit Wilmington in November for a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Wilmington is July, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 32ºC. Book your Fort Lauderdale to ILM plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Fort Lauderdale to Wilmington International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 1ºC and 16ºC.
More about Wilmington
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Wilmington right here. Explore these options once you've locked in your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Wilmington International Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Airlie Gardens, Wilmington Riverwalk and Cameron Art Museum are top attractions which should feature on any well-planned Wilmington itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Wilmington, now it's time to explore other corners of the United States. Travel about 290 kilometres northwest to Charlotte to check off its top attractions. From Bechtler Museum of Modern Art to Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame, your itinerary will be busy.
Raleigh is another standout destination in the United States and is around 177 kilometres north of Wilmington. No journey is complete without seeing North Carolina Museum of Art, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and Dorothea Dix Park.
