Travelling from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Wilmington Airport (ILM): what you need to know
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to board your RDU to ILM flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Wilmington Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between RDU and ILM include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Washington Ronald Reagan Airport
Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
78% of flights leaving from Raleigh / Durham Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To get to Raleigh / Durham Airport from central Durham, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes on public transport.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near RDU. Whether you've booked an early flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Wilmington Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Wilmington Airport (ILM)
If you're landing on a late Raleigh / Durham Airport to Wilmington Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near ILM:
Grab a Wilmington Airport rental car and explore Wilmington and beyond with your own set of wheels. Budget, Alamo and Avis are top outlets to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Wilmington Airport around two weeks ahead.
Getting from Wilmington Airport (ILM) to central Wilmington
ILM is located at 1740 Airport Boulevard.
From Wilmington Airport, Wilmington is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Wilmington Airport (ILM)
July is the most popular month for flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Wilmington Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Wilmington in March.
Book your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Wilmington Airport for July if you want to go to Wilmington during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 32ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 1ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap tickets from RDU to ILM around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Wilmington has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 290 kilometres north-west of Wilmington, a visit to Charlotte will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
If you're eager to discover another major 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 the start of reasons to visit.
