Which airline is most reliable for ATL (Atlanta) to ILM (Wilmington)?

The most reliable airline on the ATL to ILM route is SkyWest Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 87%.

How often are flights delayed from ATL to ILM?

About 15% of flights from ATL to ILM experience delays. 85% arrive on time.

What's the average delay on ATL to ILM flights?

When flights from ATL to ILM are delayed, the average delay is approximately 62 minutes.

Is a short connection safe after a ATL to ILM flight?

With 85% of ATL to ILM flights arriving on time and an average delay of 62 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at ILM is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

ATL → ILM

ATL (Atlanta) to ILM (Wilmington)

ATL (Atlanta) to ILM (Wilmington) flights arrive on time 85% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is SkyWest Airlines at 87%. The average delay is 62 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated May 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 85% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Accurate?

Airlines are roughly equal on this route — SkyWest Airlines leads slightly at 87% vs Delta Air Lines at 85%.

Airline Comparison

SkyWest Airlines leads at 87% on time; Delta Air Lines trails at 85%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from ATL

83% on time

Expect ~16 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. ATL has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~23 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at ILM

83% on time

When flights into ILM are late, the average delay is 76 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at ILM: TSA is ~10 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

ILM has a 2.2% cancellation rate — keep the airline app handy for rebooking.

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Data last updated May 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.