Wilmington (ILM) to Washington (DCA) flights
PSA Airlines, Republic Airline fly nonstop from Wilmington International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, with about 17 flights a week in July 2026. The 320-mile flight takes about 1h 28m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 320 mi · 515 km
- Flight time
- 1h 28m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 67%
Airlines flying ILM to DCA
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlines | 16 | Bombardier CRJ700, Bombardier CRJ900 | 33,241 | 1h 28m |
| Republic Airline | <1 | Embraer E175 | 4,140 | 1h 25m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
ILM to DCA flight schedule
5 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 3 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 12:11pm and the last at 7:50pm. 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 5166American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 12:11pm | 1:44pm | 22 | 85% |
| AA 4355American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 3:31pm | 5:06pm | 23 | 62% |
| AA 5237American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 4:02pm | 5:39pm | 4 | 44% |
| AA 5313American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 5:23pm | 7:00pm | 8 | 76% |
| AA 5133American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 7:50pm | 9:30pm | 23 | 53% |
Is ILM to DCA on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 67% of 879 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 8.2% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 10am were the most punctual (85%), those around 3pm the least (45%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (54%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 879 | 67% | 30 min | 8.2% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9am to 10am | 72 | 84% | |
| 10am to 11am | 267 | 85% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 20 | 56% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 33 | 82% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 26 | 36% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 94 | 45% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 18 | 89% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 52 | 70% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 266 | 47% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 86 | 4,307 | |
| September 2025 | 88 | 3,624 | |
| October 2025 | 89 | 3,752 | |
| November 2025 | 61 | 2,541 | |
| December 2025 | 57 | 2,943 | |
| January 2026 | 51 | 2,135 | |
| February 2026 | 49 | 2,243 | |
| March 2026 | 54 | 3,032 | |
| April 2026 | 58 | 2,811 | |
| May 2026 | 71 | 3,324 | |
| June 2026 | 77 | 3,344 | |
| July 2026 | 77 | 3,579 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.