Travelling from Wilmington Airport (ILM) to Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Wilmington Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 5 minutes.
Wilmington and Detroit are both in the UTC-5 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Your ILM to DTW flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Flying into Detroit (and then discovering more of the United States!) is a breeze with Avelo Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Wilmington Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport.
Avelo Airlines is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Avelo Airlines ranks as the leading on-time carrier for ILM to DTW flights, with 90.0% of its services landing on schedule.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Wilmington Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between ILM and DTW include:
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Washington Ronald Reagan Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
Handy information about Wilmington Airport (ILM)
The address for ILM is 1740 Airport Boulevard.
79% of flights leaving from Wilmington Airport land at their destination on time.
To reach Wilmington Airport from central Wilmington, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to ILM? If you're boarding an early flight from Wilmington Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Consider booking a hotel near DTW if you're catching a late Wilmington Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Detroit Wayne County Airport rental car and discover Detroit and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Budget and Hertz are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Detroit Wayne County Airport around two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW) to central Detroit
The street address for DTW is 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
Detroit Wayne County Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from the centre of Detroit. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 1 hour.
When to fly to Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Wilmington Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Detroit. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Detroit is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from Wilmington Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from ILM to DTW in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC and 3ºC on average.
Explore more of the United States
Chicago is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Detroit. Around 386 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower.
Around 257 kilometres south of Detroit, Columbus is another essential stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.
