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Flight deals from Philadelphia International to Wilmington

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Wilmington Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from Rs71,330. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Wilmington.Rs22,484 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Philadelphia International on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Wilmington.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs22,484, select.
Wilmington.Rs27,006 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Philadelphia International on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Wilmington.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs27,006, select.
Wilmington.Rs34,636 per passenger.Departing Sun, 4 Oct.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Philadelphia International on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in Wilmington.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs34,636, select.
Wilmington.Rs53,801 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Nov.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Philadelphia International on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Wilmington.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs53,801, select.
Wilmington.Rs75,144 per passenger.Departing Sat, 19 Dec.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Philadelphia International on Sat, 19 Dec, arriving in Wilmington.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs75,144, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia International to Wilmington

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Philadelphia International to Wilmington flights are currently cheapest in September.
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Direct flights from Philadelphia International to Wilmington

Philadelphia International to Wilmington: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Philadelphia International to Wilmington below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Wilmington.

Wilmington

6km from central Wilmington
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Jacksonville

74km from central Wilmington
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Philadelphia to Wilmington: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRs22,511
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time1 hr, 47 mins
Most popular airlineAmerican Airlines
Average flights per week92

Finding cheap flights from Philadelphia International to Wilmington: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Philadelphia International to Wilmington is Rs55,767. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 47 minutes is the average flight time from Philadelphia International to Wilmington.
American Airlines, Piedmont Airlines and Qatar Airways fly direct from Philadelphia International to Wilmington.
As of August 2026, there are 92 flights per week flying from Philadelphia International to Wilmington.
The cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia International to Wilmington is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Philadelphia International Airport to Wilmington Airport on Thursday, 29 October 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 47 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Wilmington but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Wilmington is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Frontier Airlines and American Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Wilmington.

Flying from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Wilmington Airport (ILM): what you need to know

  • Book a direct flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Wilmington Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 45 minutes.

  • Take your pick of 25 weekly Philadelphia International Airport to Wilmington Airport flights. The 08:14 departure with American Airlines is the earliest available. American Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 21:00.

  • For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your PHL to ILM flight.

  • Travelling during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

  • American Airlines is your gateway to discovering Wilmington (and maybe even some other great corners of the United States!). Check out the direct flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Wilmington Airport offered by this popular airline.

  • American Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.

  • American Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates PHL to ILM flights. A reliable 80.36% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.

  • We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Philadelphia International Airport to Wilmington Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between PHL and ILM include:

    • Charlotte Douglas Airport

    • New York LaGuardia Airport

    • Washington Ronald Reagan Airport

Handy information about Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

  • PHL is located at 8500 Essington Ave.

  • Of all flights departing from Philadelphia International Airport, 77% touch down on time at their destination.

  • To get to Philadelphia International Airport from central Philadelphia, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.

  • Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near PHL. Whether you have an early flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Wilmington Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:

Arriving at Wilmington Airport (ILM)

When to fly to Wilmington Airport (ILM)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Wilmington Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Wilmington in March.

  • Book your flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Wilmington Airport for July if you'd like to go to Wilmington during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 32ºC.

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PHL to ILM in January. Average temperatures are between 1ºC and 16ºC then.

Explore more of the United States

  • Charlotte is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored after you've experienced 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 great destination 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 key highlights.

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