Travelling from Charleston Airport (CHS) to Wilmington Airport (ILM): what you need to know
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your CHS to ILM flight.
Flying during a peak time like July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Charleston Airport to Wilmington Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between CHS and ILM:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Washington Ronald Reagan Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Charleston Airport (CHS) to Wilmington Airport (ILM)
C$737 is currently the best price for a one-way Charleston Airport to Wilmington Airport flight. Return flights start at C$403. These fares can change depending on demand.
It's often best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from CHS to ILM. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Charleston Airport to Wilmington Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Charleston Airport to Wilmington Airport.
Handy information about Charleston Airport (CHS)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Charleston Airport, 79% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Charleston to Charleston Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near CHS? If you've booked an early flight from Charleston Airport to Wilmington Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Wilmington Airport (ILM)
If you have a late Charleston Airport to Wilmington Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near ILM:
Pick up a Wilmington Airport rental car and explore Wilmington and beyond with your own set of wheels. Budget, Alamo and Avis are top outlets you can book with here.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Wilmington Airport about two weeks ahead.
Getting from Wilmington Airport (ILM) to central Wilmington
You'll find ILM at 1740 Airport Boulevard.
Wilmington Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from the centre of Wilmington. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Wilmington Airport (ILM)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Charleston Airport to Wilmington Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Wilmington. If you like a quieter vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from Charleston Airport to Wilmington Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Wilmington, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CHS to ILM sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the United States
Charlotte is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored after you've experienced Wilmington. Around 290 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Around 338 kilometres north-east of Wilmington, Virginia Beach is another favourite stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at Virginia Beach Boardwalk, Resort Beach and Neptune's Park.
