ILM (Wilmington) to BOS (Boston) flights arrive on time 70% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Republic Airways at 72%. The average delay is 69 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by air traffic and busy airspace.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated August 2026.ILM → BOS
ILM (Wilmington) to BOS (Boston)
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This route is delayed fairly often. About 70% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by air traffic and busy airspace.
Accurate?
Airlines are roughly equal on this route — Republic Airways leads slightly at 72% vs null at 68%.
Airline Comparison
Republic Airways leads at 72% on time; trails at 68%.
Accurate?
Good to know
Departing from ILM
80% on timeExpect ~19 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. ILM has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~17 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
ILM cancels 2.9% of flights — higher than average. Have a backup plan.
Arriving at BOS
77% on timeWhen flights into BOS are late, the average delay is 74 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at BOS: TSA is ~15 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
Flight cancelled or delayed?
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Flying out of ILM? We'll brief you.
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Data last updated August 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.