Flights
Flights to Wilmington
Flying to Wilmington for a game, a concert or a show? The airport you pick decides the rest of the trip more than the fare usually does. This page lists the airport with scheduled flights near Wilmington, how far it is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 236 upcoming events in and around Wilmington (counted Sep 24, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Wilmington is Wilmington International Airport (ILM), 3.2 miles away. For Cape Fear Community College's Wilson Center, the nearest is ILM at 3.2 miles.
Airports serving Wilmington
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Wilmington, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wilmington International Airport (ILM) 3.2 mi (5 km) | Smaller, scheduled flights | Nearest to Cape Fear Community College's Wilson Center, Thalian Hall, Dead Crow Comedy Room, Trask Coliseum, Bowstring Burgers and Brewyard, Odell Williamson Auditorium - Brunswick Community College, Live At Ted's and Greenfield Lake Amphitheater. |
Nearest airport to each Wilmington venue
The busiest venues in and around Wilmington, each with its own nearest airport. A stadium in the suburbs is often nearer a different airport than downtown is, so this is the table to book from.
| Venue | Nearest airport we list | Second option |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Fear Community College's Wilson Center Hotels near Cape Fear Community College's Wilson Center | ILM, 3.2 mi | — |
| Thalian Hall Hotels near Thalian Hall | ILM, 3.4 mi | — |
| Dead Crow Comedy Room Hotels near Dead Crow Comedy Room | ILM, 3.2 mi | — |
| Trask Coliseum Hotels near Trask Coliseum | ILM, 3.3 mi | — |
| Bowstring Burgers and Brewyard Hotels near Bowstring Burgers and Brewyard | ILM, 3 mi | — |
| Odell Williamson Auditorium - Brunswick Community College Hotels near Odell Williamson Auditorium - Brunswick Community College | ILM, 25 mi | MYR, 47 mi |
| Live At Ted's Hotels near Live At Ted's | ILM, 4 mi | — |
| Greenfield Lake Amphitheater Hotels near Greenfield Lake Amphitheater | ILM, 4.7 mi | — |
Flying in for a Wilmington event
In the next 30 days (counted Sep 24, 2026): 77 events in and around Wilmington; 75% on Fri–Sun; 60 of the 76 with a set time start at 7 pm or later, local time.
Fly in the day before an evening event: a delayed afternoon flight is a missed show. Plan to fly home the morning after, because the last departures of the night often leave before a late finish lets out. The dates below set the search to do exactly that, around each event.
Emil Wakim
Dead Crow Comedy Room, Wilmington, North Carolina
From about $53.00View TicketsDracula - Play
Thalian Hall, Wilmington, North Carolina
From about $67.00View TicketsThe Paper Stars
Live At Ted's, Wilmington, North Carolina
Emil Wakim
Dead Crow Comedy Room, Wilmington, North Carolina
From about $52.00View TicketsEmil Wakim
Dead Crow Comedy Room, Wilmington, North Carolina
From about $52.00View TicketsWilmington Symphony Orchestra: Barber Violin Concerto & Dvorak Symphony No. 9
Cape Fear Community College's Wilson Center, Wilmington, North Carolina
From about $50.00View TicketsDracula - Play
Thalian Hall, Wilmington, North Carolina
From about $959.00View TicketsEmil Wakim
Dead Crow Comedy Room, Wilmington, North Carolina
From about $53.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Sep 25: Emil Wakim
- Sep 26: Emil Wakim
- Sep 27: Dracula - Play
- Sep 28: Ziggy Marley
- Oct 1: Jon Pardi, Alexandra Kay & Sadie Bass
Flying in to Wilmington: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Cape Fear Community College's Wilson Center it is ILM, 3.2 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- The closest airport is the smaller one. ILM, a smaller airport with scheduled flights, is 3.2 mi from the centre; the nearest large airport we list, MYR, is 69 mi.
- Arrive the day before an evening event, and plan the flight home for the next morning.
- Names exactly as on the ID. The airline compares the booking with the ID at the airport.
- Check the bag allowance. It is shown on every fare; extra bags are not part of the fare price.
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
How many airports serve Wilmington?
StubOrder lists one airport with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Wilmington: Wilmington International Airport (ILM).
Are fares shown on this page?
No. Airline fares change by the minute and depend on your exact dates, airports and travellers, so this page shows none. Pick your dates in the search form and StubOrder asks the airlines live; every fare it shows is the total for all travellers, taxes and fees included.
Can I buy event tickets and flights together?
Not as one purchase. Event tickets come from our resale marketplace and flights from our travel partner and the airlines, as separate bookings with separate confirmations. Neither depends on the other, so if an event moves, your flight does not change automatically.
What is the closest airport to Wilmington?
Wilmington International Airport (ILM) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Wilmington, 3.2 miles away in a straight line.
How far is ILM from downtown Wilmington?
Wilmington International Airport (ILM) is 3.2 miles (5 km) from downtown Wilmington in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line, and the roads near the venues are busiest at event times, so allow more than a map suggests.
Which airport is best for Thalian Hall?
The closest airport to Thalian Hall is Wilmington International Airport (ILM), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 3.4 miles away in a straight line.
Which airport is best for Cape Fear Community College's Wilson Center?
The closest airport to Cape Fear Community College's Wilson Center is Wilmington International Airport (ILM), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 3.2 miles away in a straight line.
How many events are in Wilmington in the next 30 days?
77 in and around Wilmington in the 30 days from Sep 24, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 75% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 60 of the 76 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
