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Flights to Wilmington, DE in 2024

Find the latest flights to Wilmington in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 984,545 searches and data was last updated on 18 9月 2024.

Return from

£412

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£519
27/9-10/10
  • 27/9-10/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 54h 25m total
  • London to Philadelphia
High demand for flights, 14% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for return flights in September 2024

Travel insights for flights to Wilmington

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Rainfall in Wilmington by month

Plan your trip to Wilmington by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Wilmington ranges from 73.0 - 108.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 108.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Wilmington when rainfall is around 73.0 mm.

Temperature in Wilmington by month

Plan your trip to Wilmington by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Wilmington, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 0.0 C).

Wilmington overview

Situated on the Delaware River just south east of Philadelphia on America’s East Coast, Wilmington is a cosmopolitan city with a historic past. As the largest city in the state of Delaware, Wilmington comprises many historic neighbourhoods, each of which have their own distinctive character, such as Little Italy and Quaker Hill. The city was settled by a Native American Indian tribe called the Lenape in 1609. Following its colonisation by the British from 1664, the city has continued to grow in size and prosperity into the large, modern city it is today. Wilmington offers many opportunities to enjoy a variety of arts, events and entertainment. There are many ethnic festivals held throughout the spring and summer seasons, including IndiaFest and the Italian Festival , and a number of music festivals, such as the Clifford Brown Jazz Festival and the Riverfront Blues Festival. The Riverfront in the city centre area is a particular hotspot for live entertainment and nightlife and also offers a variety of attractions, such as the Delaware Children’s Museum, an interactive museum suitable for the whole family, the Delaware Theatre Company and the Delaware Centre for the Contemporary Arts. The city’s close proximity to the coast offers easy access to beautiful sandy beaches, such as Bethany Beach and Dewey Beach to the south. Alternatively, you can explore Delaware’s Colonial heritage by visiting the historic locations of the First State National Monument, such as New Castle Court House.

Getting around Wilmington

The best way to get around the city and the surrounding attractions in the state of Delaware is to drive your own car. The main highway into the city is the 1-95, which connects to Baltimore and Washington D.C. to the south and Philadelphia, New York City and Boston in the north. You can also travel around the central area on the city’s network of buses. Wilmington’s train station also provides convenient connections to other major cities, including New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington D.C. The station is located on South French Street.

Getting from the Airport to the City

The closest airport to the city is Wilmington/Philadelphia Regional Airport (ILG), also known as New Castle Airport. It is located 6.2 miles (10 km) southwest of the city centre. Two major car rental companies are situated at the airport, if you want to hire your own car. You can also book an airport shuttle or a taxi with a local company to pick you up at the airport.

  • When is the best time to fly to Wilmington?

    Wilmington experiences cold winters and hot, humid summers. The summer season is the best time to book flights to Wilmington, due to the high temperatures between June and September. The winter season between November and February can be extremely cold, with temperatures dropping below freezing and snowfall being very common.

  • What does ILG mean?

    This is just an IATA (International Air Transport Association) code. IATA codes are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Greater Wilmington Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a ILG flight.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Wilmington?

    Greater Wilmington (ILG), located 5.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Wilmington.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Wilmington if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Wilmington on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • Does Greater Wilmington have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Greater Wilmington can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Greater Wilmington?

    Yes. Greater Wilmington has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Quality Inn & Suites Skyways is the closest property to Greater Wilmington (0.0 mi away from Greater Wilmington).

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