How popular is this Wilmington to Philadelphia flight route?

The Wilmington New Hanover County to Philadelphia flight path was viewed by 26 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Wilmington to Philadelphia round-trip?

Currently priced at $197, Delta will fly you from Wilmington to Philadelphia and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $267 and $308, respectively. You may be able to fly from Wilmington to Philadelphia for 43% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Wilmington to Philadelphia one-way?

For one-way options, check prices for JetBlue. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $142. Users have also found prices from $147 and $213 on American Airlines and Delta, respectively.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Wilmington to Philadelphia?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Wilmington to Philadelphia flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What are the cheapest flights from Wilmington to Philadelphia?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $143. While the most popular route (Wilmington New Hanover County - Philadelphia) can be booked for $197 on average our data indicates $506 when flying from Wilmington to Philadelphia.

What are the most reliable airlines from Wilmington to Philadelphia?

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Wilmington to Philadelphia are Alaska Airlines (81%), Qatar Airways (76%) and Piedmont Airlines (69%).

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Wilmington to Philadelphia?

Travelers have found that booking a Wednesday departure is the best way to save up to 84% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Wilmington to Philadelphia?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 50 days in advance, which can save you up to 70% on flights from Wilmington to Philadelphia compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 50 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $362. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $412.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Wilmington to Philadelphia?

Flights from Wilmington to Philadelphia lean towards being more expensive in June. Prices are generally better when you fly from Wilmington to Philadelphia in February, with the cheapest ticket starting at $247.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Wilmington-Philadelphia flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Wilmington-Philadelphia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Wilmington-Philadelphia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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What airports do I use to fly from Wilmington to Philadelphia?

If you book a flight from Wilmington to Philadelphia, you will be flying from New Hanover County to Philadelphia. Flights to Philadelphia (PHL) from Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM) take 1h 29m for a nonstop flight. There are 3 flights from New Hanover County to Philadelphia per day from 1 airline.

Can I find deals for flights from Wilmington to Philadelphia that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Wilmington to Philadelphia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Wilmington to Philadelphia?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Wilmington to Philadelphia.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Wilmington to Philadelphia?

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Round-trip from	$197 (Delta)
One-way from	$89 (Mytrip)
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Average price	$297
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Wilmington to Philadelphia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

Fri 5/96:28 pmILM - PHL

1 stop6h 29mDelta

Sun 5/115:30 amPHL - ILM

1 stop4h 12mDelta

Deal found 4/30

$197

Mon 5/196:29 pmILM - PHL

1 stop28h 07mMultiple Airlines

Thu 5/227:12 pmPHL - ILM

1 stop22h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$213

Wed 5/286:30 pmILM - PHL

Nonstop1h 34mAmerican Airlines

Wed 6/44:05 pmPHL - ILM

Nonstop1h 38mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$267

Mon 7/214:59 pmILM - PHL

1 stop7h 31mUnited Airlines

Mon 7/288:15 amPHL - ILM

1 stop7h 09mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$308

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Wed 5/286:28 pmILM - PHL

1 stop4h 27mDelta

Wed 6/45:30 amPHL - ILM

1 stop4h 12mDelta

Deal found 4/30

$197

Mon 5/196:29 pmILM - PHL

1 stop28h 07mMultiple Airlines

Thu 5/227:12 pmPHL - ILM

1 stop22h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$213

Wed 5/286:30 pmILM - PHL

Nonstop1h 34mAmerican Airlines

Wed 6/44:05 pmPHL - ILM

Nonstop1h 38mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$267

Mon 7/214:59 pmILM - PHL

1 stop7h 31mUnited Airlines

Mon 7/288:15 amPHL - ILM

1 stop7h 09mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$308

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Fri 5/96:28 pmILM - PHL

1 stop6h 29mDelta

Sun 5/115:30 amPHL - ILM

1 stop4h 12mDelta

Deal found 4/30

$197

Fri 5/98:00 amILM - PHL

Nonstop1h 35mAmerican Airlines

Sun 5/118:50 amPHL - ILM

Nonstop1h 41mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$499

Mon 5/196:29 pmILM - PHL

1 stop28h 07mMultiple Airlines

Thu 5/227:12 pmPHL - ILM

1 stop22h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$213

Thu 5/225:10 pmILM - PHL

1 stop7h 35mUnited Airlines

Sun 5/258:31 amPHL - ILM

1 stop5h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$419

Wed 5/286:30 pmILM - PHL

Nonstop1h 34mAmerican Airlines

Wed 6/44:05 pmPHL - ILM

Nonstop1h 38mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$267

One-way flights from Wilmington to Philadelphia
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Sun 5/187:18 pmILM - PHL

1 stop19h 44mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$89

Fri 7/411:18 amILM - PHL

1 stop5h 37mJetBlue

Deal found 4/30

$142

Thu 6/121:15 pmILM - PHL

1 stop7h 47mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 5/1

$147

Tue 5/276:00 amILM - PHL

1 stop6h 10mDelta

Deal found 4/30

$213

Thu 7/34:59 pmILM - PHL

2 stops21h 09mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$261

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Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 5/28

6:28 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop4h 27m

Philadelphia

Wed 6/4

5:30 am-9:42 am

1 stop4h 12m

$197

WilmingtonPhiladelphia

ILM - PHL

ILMPHL

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 5/19

6:29 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop28h 07m

Philadelphia

Thu 5/22

7:12 pm-5:57 pm

1 stop22h 45m

$213

WilmingtonPhiladelphia

ILM - PHL

ILMPHL

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 5/28

6:30 pm-8:04 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

Philadelphia

Wed 6/4

4:05 pm-5:43 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

$267

WilmingtonPhiladelphia

ILM - PHL

ILMPHL

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 7/21

4:59 pm-12:30 am

1 stop7h 31m

Philadelphia

Mon 7/28

8:15 am-3:24 pm

1 stop7h 09m

$308

WilmingtonPhiladelphia

ILM - PHL

ILMPHL

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 5/18

7:18 pm-3:02 pm

1 stop19h 44m

$89

WilmingtonPhiladelphia

ILM - PHL

ILMPHL

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 7/4

11:18 am-4:55 pm

1 stop5h 37m

$142

WilmingtonPhiladelphia

ILM - PHL

ILMPHL

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 6/12

1:15 pm-9:02 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$147

WilmingtonPhiladelphia

ILM - PHL

ILMPHL

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 5/27

6:00 am-12:10 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$213

WilmingtonPhiladelphia

ILM - PHL

ILMPHL

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 7/3

4:59 pm-2:08 pm

2 stops21h 09m

$261

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Wilmington-Philadelphia flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Wilmington-Philadelphia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Wilmington-Philadelphia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Wilmington-Philadelphia flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Wilmington-Philadelphia flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Wilmington to Philadelphia?

The price you pay for your flight from Wilmington to Philadelphia may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 79 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Wilmington to Philadelphia?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to Philadelphia (average of $236). Flying from Wilmington to Philadelphia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ILM to PHL?

It’s optimal to fly from Wilmington to Philadelphia in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 73% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Rainfall in Philadelphia by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Philadelphia ranges from 2.7 - 4.4 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Philadelphia when rainfall is around 2.7 in.

Temperature in Philadelphia by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Philadelphia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 33.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Philadelphia

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,934 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,934 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,934 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,696 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,934 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

JetBlue

7.3

Good

2,922 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,934 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,934 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

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What airports do I use to fly from Wilmington to Philadelphia?
If you book a flight from Wilmington to Philadelphia, you will be flying from New Hanover County to Philadelphia. Flights to Philadelphia (PHL) from Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM) take 1h 29m for a nonstop flight. There are 3 flights from New Hanover County to Philadelphia per day from 1 airline.
How popular is this Wilmington to Philadelphia flight route?
The Wilmington New Hanover County to Philadelphia flight path was viewed by 26 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Wilmington to Philadelphia round-trip?
Currently priced at $197, Delta will fly you from Wilmington to Philadelphia and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $267 and $308, respectively. You may be able to fly from Wilmington to Philadelphia for 43% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Wilmington to Philadelphia one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for JetBlue. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $142. Users have also found prices from $147 and $213 on American Airlines and Delta, respectively.
What are the most reliable airlines from Wilmington to Philadelphia?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Wilmington to Philadelphia are Alaska Airlines (81%), Qatar Airways (76%) and Piedmont Airlines (69%).
What are the cheapest flights from Wilmington to Philadelphia?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $143. While the most popular route (Wilmington New Hanover County - Philadelphia) can be booked for $197 on average our data indicates $506 when flying from Wilmington to Philadelphia.
Can I find deals for flights from Wilmington to Philadelphia that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Wilmington to Philadelphia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Wilmington to Philadelphia?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Wilmington to Philadelphia.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Wilmington to Philadelphia?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wilmington to Philadelphia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Wilmington to Philadelphia?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to Philadelphia (average of $236). Flying from Wilmington to Philadelphia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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