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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Philadelphia to Wilmington:

• Earliest: departs at 7:15 am and lands at 9:04 am
• Latest: departs at 7:45 pm and lands at 9:34 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 49m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Philadelphia to Wilmington.

A nonstop flight from Philadelphia to Wilmington takes 1h 49m, covering 414 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Wilmington range from $380 to $506, with an average of $434 over the past 12 months. Anything below $380 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 14% above the $434 route average. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $220 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to $436 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $50–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Embraer ERJ-145 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Philadelphia to Wilmington flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $259 to $1,914. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Philadelphia to Wilmington route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Philadelphia to Wilmington are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $187, which is 54% below the typical average for this route.

Wilmington New Hanover County Airport (ILM) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $67 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• Budget
• Thrifty
• Avis
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Flights from Philadelphia to Wilmington usually depart from Philadelphia (PHL) and arrive at Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM).

One-stop flights from Philadelphia to Wilmington most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Boston Logan Intl (BOS) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 25% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from Philadelphia to Wilmington. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $394 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $475, a difference of $81.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only American Airlines operates flights between Philadelphia and Wilmington.

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 04m, compared with 7h 11m via Boston Logan Intl (BOS) and 20h 44m via Orlando (MCO).

Among airlines operating Philadelphia to Wilmington flights:

• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.