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Cheapest round-trip
$224
Typical prices: $267-$516
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Wed 10/3Thu 10/4
PHL - ILM • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$248
Typical prices: $198-$420
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Wed 10/3Fri 10/5
LGA - ILM • Non-stop
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You can fly direct with American Airlines, Delta and others. Average duration is 1h 44m.
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Recent round-trip flight deals to Wilmington

Sat, Oct 3 - Sun, Oct 4
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12:40 pm - 2:31 pmPHL  Philadelphia-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County
25h 51m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Tampa
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8:06 pm - 12:30 amILM  Wilmington New Hanover County-PHL Philadelphia
28h 24m1 stop Tampa
$224Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Sun, Oct 4
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6:00 am - 2:31 pmPHL  Philadelphia-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County
8h 31m1 stop Tampa
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8:06 pm - 12:30 amILM  Wilmington New Hanover County-PHL Philadelphia
28h 24m1 stop Tampa
$230Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 26 - Tue, Oct 6
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6:00 am - 11:50 amEWR  Newark-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County
5h 50m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:20 am - 12:15 pmILM  Wilmington New Hanover County-EWR Newark
5h 55m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$239Delta
Sat, Sep 26 - Tue, Oct 6
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6:00 am - 11:50 amEWR  Newark-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County
5h 50m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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2:24 pm - 11:16 pmILM  Wilmington New Hanover County-EWR Newark
8h 52m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$244Delta
Sat, Oct 3 - Mon, Oct 5
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8:42 am - 10:36 amLGA  New York LaGuardia-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County
1h 54mnonstop
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4:54 pm - 6:49 pmILM  Wilmington New Hanover County-LGA New York LaGuardia
1h 55mnonstop
$248American Airlines
Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 30
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7:42 pm - 9:37 pmLGA  New York LaGuardia-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County
1h 55mnonstop
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6:08 pm - 7:59 pmILM  Wilmington New Hanover County-LGA New York LaGuardia
1h 51mnonstop
$249American Airlines
Tue, Jan 12 - Fri, Jan 22
United Airlines Logo
9:59 pm - 11:59 pmEWR  Newark-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County
2h 00mnonstop
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6:00 am - 8:00 amILM  Wilmington New Hanover County-EWR Newark
2h 00mnonstop
$263United Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Sat, Sep 12
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7:11 pm - 11:57 pmPIT  Pittsburgh-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County
4h 46m1 stop Newark
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6:14 pm - 12:15 amILM  Wilmington New Hanover County-PIT Pittsburgh
6h 01m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$271United Airlines
Sat, Sep 19 - Tue, Sep 22
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11:35 am - 1:45 pmBOS  Boston Logan Intl-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County
2h 10mnonstop
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2:35 pm - 5:17 pmILM  Wilmington New Hanover County-BOS Boston Logan Intl
2h 42mnonstop
$278JetBlue
Wed, Oct 14 - Fri, Oct 16
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9:25 am - 11:35 amBOS  Boston Logan Intl-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County
2h 10mnonstop
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12:36 pm - 3:00 pmILM  Wilmington New Hanover County-BOS Boston Logan Intl
2h 24mnonstop
$278JetBlue
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Price, demand and travel trends for United States to Wilmington flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from the United States to Wilmington with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Wilmington?

Philadelphia to Wilmington is the cheapest route at $224 round-trip, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. New York LaGuardia Airport to Wilmington is the most popular connection with round-trip deals from $248.

How much is a flight to Wilmington?

A round-trip flight to Wilmington costs $370 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Round-trip fares from Tampa average $142, while Orlando runs a bit higher at $178.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Wilmington?

Thursday is the cheapest day to fly to Wilmington at $372 round-trip on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Sunday is the most expensive at $421.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Wilmington?

  • January is the cheapest month to fly to Wilmington with an average price of $309 round-trip.
  • June ($414) and July ($398) are the most expensive.
  • Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Wilmington?

Afternoon flights to Wilmington are the cheapest at $369 round-trip on average. Night flights are the most expensive at $432.

What is a good deal for flights to Wilmington?

Flights under $267 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found round-trip flights to Wilmington at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:

  • Rochester $97
  • Tampa $105
  • Orlando $122
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When are flights to Wilmington the cheapest?

Flights to Wilmington are cheapest 26 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 38% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight to Wilmington

 
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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on American Airlines and JetBlue

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Key details for flights to Wilmington

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$105
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 17% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 12% increase in price.
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Your questions about flights to Wilmington, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • How to get from Wilmington International Airport to Wilmington city center?

    Getting into town after your flight from Wilmington is fairly easy as Wilmington International Airport is located only 6.4 miles north of downtown Wilmington. You can catch a bus – local bus #207 has several daily runs between airport and city center – or choose to travel more comfortably in a taxi or rental car, both of which you can find at the Arrivals Terminal.

  • What kind of services does Wilmington International Airport offer?

    Wilmington International Airport aims to provide the best possible experience to those passing through its doors. In order to do so, it offers passengers a number of services which include free Wi-Fi, ATM machines, baby care facilities such as baby changing stations and nursing rooms, a great number of baggage carts, and mobile charging stations to top up your devices before your flight.

  • What attractions are close to Wilmington International Airport?

    In addition to being close to downtown Wilmington, Wilmington International Airport is ideally located to reach popular attractions such as the Cape Fear Museum of History and Science (3.7 miles to the south), the Riverwalk Park (8.4 miles to the southwest), and the Wilmington Railroad Museum (3.9 miles to the northwest).

  • What airlines serve Wilmington International Airport?

    Regardless of its name, Wilmington International Airport is mainly used for domestic flights to and from other cities in the United States like Charlotte, Dallas, Atlanta, New York, Chicago, Washington, and Fort Worth. It is served by smaller airlines such as American Airlines, American Eagle, Delta Airlines, Delta Connection, and United Express.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly to Wilmington?

    No. American citizens flying to Wilmington International Airport from any state in the US do not require a passport or visa. However, you should have your driver’s license or any government-issued photo identification with you, as the local authorities at the airport may request to see official identification during various customs procedures.

  • Does Wilmington International Airport have accessible services for passengers with reduced mobility?

    Travelers with limited mobility should inform their airline about any special requests like wheelchair provision and mobility assistance required at the airport when making travel arrangements. The airport has accessible parking lots, and the restrooms have accessible stalls. There are elevators and ramps for getting to the upper floors, and the shuttles are wheelchair-accessible.

  • Can I rent a car at Wilmington International Airport?

    Yes. You can rent a car at ILM. Rental car providers like Hertz and Budget operate at the airport and have counters near the baggage claim area. You can opt to make online reservations in advance from the companies’ websites, and once you land, you’ll just pick up your car at the rental car lot. The companies will require different documents like your driver’s license and an ID.

  • What are the procedures for unaccompanied minors at Wilmington International Airport?

    Guardians of unaccompanied minors flying to Wilmington should inform their respective airlines when making travel arrangements. Some airlines have a minor assistance program that will assign your child an airline agent to help them go through the airport’s customs procedures and the gates. Guardians who want to pick up their kids at the airport gates will need to produce some form of ID for verification.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Wilmington?

    American Airlines operates the most flights from the United States to Wilmington at 156 per week, and for this route American Airlines is also the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from the United States to Wilmington. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveler choice.

  • How far is Wilmington New Hanover County from downtown Wilmington?

    Wilmington New Hanover County is 4.3 mi from downtown Wilmington.

  • How long are nonstop flights to Wilmington from different departure cities?

    Nonstop flight time to Wilmington varies depending on your departure city:
    • from Islip: 1h 50m
    • from Washington, D.C.: 1h 22m
    • from Philadelphia: 1h 38m
    • from Orlando: 1h 41m
    • from New Haven: 1h 45m

  • Where can I fly from to get the cheapest fares to Wilmington?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Wilmington are from:
    • New York, from $239 round-trip

  • How many flights serve Wilmington?

    Wilmington receives 36 flights per day and 251 per week from across the world. New York has the most flights to Wilmington, with 53 weekly flights.

  • How do I know if a flight to Wilmington is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Wilmington is around $267 round-trip. This fare is in the lowest 25% of round-trip prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Wilmington?

    Last-minute fares to Wilmington – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 12% above the average round-trip fare of $370.

  • Which airlines should I consider for flights to Wilmington?

Your guide to booking Wilmington flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Wilmington, aim to book around 26 weeks before you fly. That window historically saves about 38% versus last-minute pricing based on KAYAK booking data over the last 12 months.
  • For flights to Wilmington, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to land around $267 round-trip. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a strong deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, time your trip to Wilmington around January. Round-trip fares historically average $309 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat-selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to noon to save up to $63 per round-trip. Noon flights to Wilmington average $369 compared to $432 for evening flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.
  • Bag allowances vary by airline, fare type, cabin class and route. On flights to Wilmington, some airlines may include bags at no extra cost. For example, American Airlines includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class, Breeze Airways includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class and Delta includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class. Always check the fare details before booking, since bag policies can change by ticket type.
  • Who doesn’t love shopping? Wilmington International Airport provides passengers with a shopping area that, albeit small, is definitely worth a visit. Here you will find gifts and souvenirs to take home to your loved ones as well as traveling essentials and snacks perfect for your upcoming flight.
  • Eating at Wilmington International Airport is also not a problem thanks to the rich food court which includes both coffee shops and fast food joints and also proper restaurants in which to enjoy a sit-down meal. Moreover, all eateries remain open until the last flight of the day has departed and landed, and many are open 24 hours a day.
  • Traveling with a pet? Wilmington International Airport features two Pet Areas, designated for the comfort of your furry friends. Located on the right and on the left of the airport entrance, they include grassy areas, toys, and shelter, turning into the perfect place for your pet to relieve itself and rest before or after your flight.
  • Is your flight to Wilmington arriving late? If you don’t want to travel into downtown at night but neither do you want to sleep in the airport, book a room in one of the many hotels located under 10 minutes away from Wilmington International Airport, many of which provide also shuttle services to and from the airport.
  • If you have a stopover, there is no need to wonder what to do before your next flight. Indeed, Wilmington International Airport features a great number of options: you can enjoy a spot of golf at the putting green located near the baggage claim area, visit the art gallery showcasing Southeastern NC talent, try your hand at the Curtiss-Wright Dehmel P-3 Instrument (an electronic flight trainer), or gaze at the picture of famous local sportspeople at the Greater Wilmington Sports Hall of Fame.
  • Wilmington International Airport (ILM) serves as a base for Avelo Airlines. Avelo Airlines is a discount airline and has multiple flights with a variety of flight plans to ILM from other US states.
  • ILM has some sustainable initiatives within the airport to reduce waste production. The airport has a cigarette butt recycling program and encourages travelers using the airport to recycle and reuse materials.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Wilmington

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Wilmington? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.2
Breeze AirwaysOverall score based on 314 reviews
6.7Food
6.7Entertainment
8.2Comfort
8.3Boarding
8.8Crew
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Lost my luggage and terrible experience with customer service trying to track it down

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Feb 2026
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Lost my luggage and terrible experience with customer service trying to track it down

Flight departure was 90 min delayed, and the boarding experience was confused, stressful, and generally poor. Additionally, the wifi on the plane was malfunctioning for all but the final 15 min of the flight into ILM.

Boarding at BDL gate 24 was confused, but balanced out by friendly, responsive gate attendants. The crew were friendly and made for a straightforward flight. Seats were fine, but the aircraft needs to go in for cabin maintenance. The air nozzles overhead were all loose and could not be closed or adjusted.

The return flight was soooooo much colder than the departure flight to Connecticut! I appreciated the layover because I didn't have to change planes. The staff and the service were the best! Everyone was so professional and accommodating. Having internet was great, but for the movies the flight offers through the app could be updated. THANKS EVERYONE! I fly BREEZE every opportunity I can get.

I was surprised at how wonderful it was. The aircraft was clean. The crew was warm and welcoming and as a result the passengers were friendly. One warning the only free thing was water. I kind of liked picking wet hat I was willing to pay for and what I was willing to skip.

The flight wasn’t big on frills, which is fine with me. I flew into Islip MacArthur Airport, which saved me from having to go through LaGuardia to visit friends on Long Island. It was inexpensive and super convenient!

Really appreciate the great crew and pilot for keeping us informed about everything going on, updates, etc. It's so reassuring just to know (for example) why there might be a delay, etc. I'm very satisfied with the excellent service.

This was my first time flying Breeze. The plane was one of the nicer planes I have been on. The flight attendants were friendly and helpful. I will fly them again.

Easy boarding and great communication, smooth flight- all was great!

Food and entertainment were non-applicable here Flight and boarding were great

Noting this only because it’s so unusual for delta: this was just an uncomfortable flight. The jet ridge was too hot and the plane wasn’t any better. By the time we got off the ground the AC was on but for such a short flight it was almost too late.

1) It was extremely hot in the cabin. All the passengers were sweating and it almost became suffocating 2) It was a 50 min flight but there was no service. How can a 50 minute flight not have any drink/snack service?

I thought the service was very nice and pleasant. There were no hiccups and no issues so overall a good experience.

Average seat comfort, a drink and chips were provided, early boarding because we checked a carryon at the gate was nice. Ticket pricing shenanigans, including fees to pick a seat, check a bag, and get food onboard - evidence the industry is reinvigorating last century’s strategies- destroys the experience before one ever arrives at the airport. It’s difficult to recognize any value or sustain loyalty in the end-to-end process making air travel more drudgery than pleasure.

WiFi didn’t work. Flight delayed 3 hours Crew members were illiterate Seat lean back did not work.

The plan was delayed and left DC 90 minutes late. However, it showed a 20 minute delay on the delta app, then a 12 min delay. It turned out to be an hour delay. I found out where the plane was with flightaware. Stop keeping customers in the dark about what is going on.

Could not get my connecting flight boarding pass until four hrs before departure! Ver annoying especially since the staff could not explain why!

Smooth boarding, pleasant and professional lady checking us in. Crew service was excellent, again pleasant, but professional. Nice touch-down on landing! Thank you Delta. 💗

Very smooth, on-time, and pleasantly uneventful flight. The team at the gate and on board were professional and genuinely courteous. The pilot kept us well updated throughout, and both takeoff and landing were steady and enjoyable without any drama. Just a good, solid flight. Thank you! 💗

No lunch on a x-country flight scheduled for 10:50 am departure, arrived 5+ hrs later. That requires a black box label before you pay for the tickets. Worst, when I checked in online, it's specifically said that lunch was served on his flight for economy Plus passengers.

Packed old plane with uncomfortable seats. Great crew, especially Tara who was helpful to many. No water offered. Hard landing. Discount pricing is the benefit!

Flight was smooth. We boarded early and left Grand Rapids about a half hour ahead of schedule. We then arrived in Lakeland about 40 minutes early. Flights attendants (3) were welcoming and pleasant. Wish we would have at least been offered to buy a bottle of water. No beverage service at all.

I really liked the young man who checked me in and took my bags! He was so kind and was very helpful! I told my sister about the great service and him and she said that is why she flies Avelo Air.

The flight was delayed by a lot and the seats are pretty tight

Surprisingly was one of the better flights I’ve been on

Short 2-hour flight, we took off on time, ETA was earlier than stated, no interaction needed with stewards, no food, no entertainment on such a short flight.

Avelo provided exactly what I expected. They are a low-cost option with no frills but the experience was comfortable and the staff was great! I will be using them in the future for trips when cost is a priority for me.

Expect nothing and you will be fine. Seats are crammed.

Terrible landing. Uncomfortable seats. Great cabin crew-helpful and pleasant!

Fly on time Fly the correct date Don't seat everyone together

I was exhausted from a long day. The flight was smooth. The first flight during my 3 week travel that took off on time.

Boarded early; and arrived home 40 mins early. After a long flight, it’s nice to be back home early. These flights have no amenities; no snacks. So need to bring your own

As I wrote earlier, poor planning and/or communication. At least twice, we were told that we would be boarding in less than ten minutes, only to have the flight again delayed at least another hour.

Great flight. Boarded efficiently. Arrived early at CLT. There was no in flight entertainment on this aircraft. Great crew.

It was a red-eye, but the flight felt surprisingly quick. The seats were very comfortable, and that made resting much easier. I also want to thank the gentleman seated next to me, who graciously moved so my mom could sit beside me. We slept almost the entire way. The cabin crew was respectful in not disturbing us, while also being courteous and professional throughout. Thank you, United.

They promise free wi-fi prior to boarding and then once on board you are informed you have to purchase wifi even after being a mileagePlus member.

Terrible. No customer service, no food, no drinks on a 6 hour premier economy booking.

left on time, reasonable boarding process arrived early luggage came out quickly

Compared with other carriers business class for an overnight was not worth the extra expense.

EVen warmer in the plane it think it was 24+ degrees

Platinum status. 65 people in the upgrades list. When everyone is special No one is

Got delayed several times, and now have to wait 5 to 6 hrs for next flight. Not including the flight from charlotte to Charlottesville had no AC.

the flight is delayed, which is not uncommon but the communication was still getting hopes on reaching on time which didn't happen. When I boarded the flight it was so like unimaginably filthy. My seat belt had some sticky stuff to it like food or something from before and the space below the arm rest is accumulated dust and waste like from few months i have the pictures. Cheery on top, the airhostess was an old lady who was so bossy and mad for no reason and bossing around everyone!! worst experience ever!!

We were delayed in CLT for 4 hours for mechanical issues resulting in us not leaving till 1:30AM and landing at 2:30 AM, so getting home at 4AM. The crew at the desk had no answers and provided very little information. I received a food voucher via email/app however there were no food places open. Even the walk up and scan your own places did not accept the QR code. I know mechanical issues occur but better communication would have made an unfortunate situation less frustrating.

The first leg of my trip from Dallas to CLT was smooth from check-in to landing. The snack, biscott cookie really needs an upgrade. Even if the upgrade is a choice of the cookie or pretzels.

Luggage handling and communication is extremely poor. I landed in india 15th and recived luggage today. Based on my itag the luggage was in Germany. They kept me in dark. Etihad num er in india was non operatuonal. Had to call USA etihad. It should not be so difficullt. I came for 1 week business trip everything was screwed . This is the first and also will be last for me

I paid extra for a seat up front and at last minute was moved to the 2nd to last row - which I could have had for free. No reason and no refund. Really great customer service American

The first flight was delayed by an hour and a half, so we missed the second flight. They rebooked us on the later flight and I have to sit in the middle for more than 5 hours. Terrible experience. No more American Airlines.

Efficiency of supporting mechanical teams who changed a wheel on airplane in minutes. So no delay, and pilot made up the lost minutes in flight. Comfortable seat.

It was a horrible snow storm, but updates were inconsistent and the app never displayed a remotely accurate time or gate until very close to boarding.

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