Wilmington (ILM) to Philadelphia (PHL) flights
Piedmont Airlines flies nonstop from Wilmington International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, with about 27 flights a week in July 2026. The 414-mile flight takes about 1h 35m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 414 mi · 666 km
- Flight time
- 1h 35m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 81%
Airlines flying ILM to PHL
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Airlines | 27 | Embraer ERJ-145 | 47,376 | 1h 35m |
| Republic AirlineSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175 | 1,378 | 1h 39m |
| PSA AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Bombardier CRJ700, Bombardier CRJ900 | 2,269 | 1h 28m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
ILM to PHL flight schedule
7 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 4 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 8:00am and the last at 7:20pm. 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 5797American Airlines · operated by Piedmont Airlines | 8:00am | 9:40am | 27 | 85% |
| AA 6081American Airlines · operated by Piedmont Airlines | 8:01am | 9:45am | 4 | 87% |
| AA 6114American Airlines · operated by Piedmont Airlines | 10:32am | 12:10pm | 27 | 74% |
| AA 5978American Airlines · operated by Piedmont Airlines | 12:53pm | 2:37pm | 4 | 76% |
| AA 6133American Airlines · operated by Piedmont Airlines | 3:04pm | 4:50pm | 31 | 52% |
| AA 6028American Airlines · operated by Piedmont Airlines | 7:18pm | 9:04pm | 27 | 73% |
| AA 5816American Airlines · operated by Piedmont Airlines | 7:20pm | 9:06pm | 4 | 66% |
Is ILM to PHL on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 83% of 1,258 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 3% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (94%), those around 7pm the least (67%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (55%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 1,258 | 83% | 19 min | 3% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 61 | 86% | |
| 7am to 8am | 170 | 94% | |
| 8am to 9am | 62 | 87% | |
| 10am to 11am | 71 | 76% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 128 | 92% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 157 | 85% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 104 | 90% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 183 | 68% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 193 | 83% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 109 | 67% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 117 | 5,636 | |
| September 2025 | 102 | 4,501 | |
| October 2025 | 113 | 4,778 | |
| November 2025 | 83 | 3,549 | |
| December 2025 | 87 | 3,708 | |
| January 2026 | 85 | 2,988 | |
| February 2026 | 75 | 2,832 | |
| March 2026 | 93 | 3,862 | |
| April 2026 | 110 | 4,515 | |
| May 2026 | 120 | 5,085 | |
| June 2026 | 117 | 4,683 | |
| July 2026 | 120 | 4,988 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.