How long is the flight from South Dakota to Wilmington?

There are many flights that can get you from South Dakota to Wilmington in 7h 43m. Fly via American Airlines or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between South Dakota and Wilmington is about 1195 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Wilmington ranges from 2.8 - 7.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 7.8 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Wilmington when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Wilmington, 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 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

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

When flying from South Dakota to Wilmington, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Wilmington from South Dakota?

Most people fly into Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM) if they book a flight to Wilmington from South Dakota. New Hanover County is conveniently located just 4.3 mi from Wilmington’s city center.

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

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Tue 12/3010:41 amFSD - ILM

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Sat 1/36:23 amILM - FSD

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Wed 4/151:33 pmFSD - ILM

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Sat 4/186:50 amILM - FSD

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$279

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Tue 12/3010:41 amFSD - ILM

2 stops10h 15mAmerican Airlines

Sat 1/36:23 amILM - FSD

1 stop7h 17mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$872

Tue 12/307:30 amFSD - ILM

3 stops15h 14mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/36:00 amILM - FSD

2 stops12h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$1,566

Wed 1/146:00 amFSD - ILM

2 stops8h 00mAmerican Airlines

Tue 1/206:00 amILM - FSD

2 stops6h 51mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$310

Wed 1/147:30 amFSD - ILM

2 stops15h 27mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/206:00 amILM - FSD

2 stops12h 18mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$494

Wed 1/145:11 amFSD - ILM

1 stop7h 32mDelta

Tue 1/205:41 pmILM - FSD

1 stop6h 29mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$527

Thu 1/295:18 pmFSD - ILM

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2 stops9h 36mUnited Airlines

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$633

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Wilmington from South Dakota?
Most people fly into Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM) if they book a flight to Wilmington from South Dakota. New Hanover County is conveniently located just 4.3 mi from Wilmington’s city center.
How long is the flight from South Dakota to Wilmington?
There are many flights that can get you from South Dakota to Wilmington in 7h 43m. Fly via American Airlines or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between South Dakota and Wilmington is about 1195 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.
Can I find deals for flights from South Dakota to Wilmington that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Dakota to Wilmington flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Dakota to Wilmington?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Dakota to Wilmington.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Dakota to Wilmington?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Dakota to Wilmington by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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