PHL (Philadelphia) to ILM (Wilmington) flights arrive on time 74% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Republic Airways at 74%. The average delay is 88 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated May 2026.PHL → ILM
PHL (Philadelphia) to ILM (Wilmington)
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This route is delayed fairly often. About 74% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Accurate?
Airlines are roughly equal on this route — Republic Airways leads slightly at 74% vs PSA Airlines at 73%.
Airline Comparison
Republic Airways leads at 74% on time; PSA Airlines trails at 73%.
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Good to know
Departing from PHL
79% on timeExpect ~19 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. PHL has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~31 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
Arriving at ILM
83% on timeWhen flights into ILM are late, the average delay is 76 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at ILM: TSA is ~14 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.