Traveling from Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Wilmington Airport (ILM): what you need to know
To ensure you catch your LEX to ILM flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're traveling during high season, so allow some extra breathing room. A good rule of thumb for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Wilmington Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between LEX and ILM:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Wilmington Airport (ILM)
$217 is the lowest price for a one-way Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Wilmington Airport flight. Return flights start at $376. These prices can change based on demand.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from LEX to ILM. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for a flight from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Wilmington Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from LEX to ILM.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Wilmington Airport.
Handy information about Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
You'll find LEX at 4000 Terminal Drive, Suite 206.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Lexington Blue Grass Airport, data shows 75% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Lexington Blue Grass Airport is about 10 kilometers from central Lexington. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Wilmington Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near LEX:
Arriving at Wilmington Airport (ILM)
If you have a late Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Wilmington Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these hotels near ILM:
Travel at your own pace with a Wilmington Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Budget, Alamo or Avis and find adventure across Wilmington and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Wilmington Airport about two weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Wilmington Airport (ILM) to central Wilmington
The street address for ILM is 1740 Airport Boulevard.
Wilmington Airport is approximately 10 kilometers from the center of Wilmington. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Wilmington Airport (ILM)
July is the busiest month for flights from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Wilmington Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Wilmington in March.
Lock in your flight from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Wilmington Airport for July if you want to go to Wilmington during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LEX to ILM around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Wilmington has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United States you'll want to see. About 290 kilometers north-west of Wilmington, a visit to Charlotte will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Virginia Beach is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 338 kilometers north-east of Wilmington. No trip is complete without dropping by Virginia Beach Boardwalk, Resort Beach and Neptune's Park.
