Washington (DCA) to Wilmington (ILM) flights
PSA Airlines, Republic Airline fly nonstop from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Wilmington International Airport, with about 18 flights a week in July 2026. The 320-mile flight takes about 1h 27m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 320 mi · 515 km
- Flight time
- 1h 27m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 65%
Airlines flying DCA to ILM
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlines | 17 | Bombardier CRJ700, Bombardier CRJ900 | 33,515 | 1h 27m |
| Republic Airline | <1 | Embraer E175 | 3,199 | 1h 26m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DCA to ILM flight schedule
6 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 2 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 9:40am and the last at 5:51pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA 4639American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 9:40am | 11:30am | 4 | n/a |
| AA 5166American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 10:10am | 11:41am | 23 | 91% |
| AA 4355American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 1:31pm | 3:01pm | 19 | 84% |
| AA 5237American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 1:59pm | 3:32pm | 4 | 64% |
| AA 5313American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 3:22pm | 4:51pm | 7 | 88% |
| AA 5133American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 5:51pm | 7:20pm | 23 | 60% |
Is DCA to ILM on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 73% of 879 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 6.8% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (89%), those around 5pm the least (57%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (60%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 879 | 73% | 21 min | 6.8% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am to 8am | 76 | 89% | |
| 8am to 9am | 265 | 82% | |
| 10am to 11am | 19 | 88% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 36 | 92% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 49 | 75% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 78 | 74% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 23 | 77% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 55 | 66% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 259 | 57% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 85 | 4,101 | |
| September 2025 | 89 | 3,422 | |
| October 2025 | 88 | 3,897 | |
| November 2025 | 63 | 2,759 | |
| December 2025 | 57 | 2,842 | |
| January 2026 | 51 | 1,936 | |
| February 2026 | 50 | 2,270 | |
| March 2026 | 55 | 2,765 | |
| April 2026 | 60 | 2,851 | |
| May 2026 | 74 | 3,199 | |
| June 2026 | 79 | 3,314 | |
| July 2026 | 79 | 3,647 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.