Travelling from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Wilmington International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is 3 hours 5 minutes.
Minneapolis's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Minneapolis one hour behind Wilmington.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your ILM to MSP flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Delta Air Lines offers direct flights from Wilmington International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Minneapolis — and maybe even more of United States if you have time.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Delta Air Lines.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Wilmington International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between ILM and MSP:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Currently, £117 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Wilmington International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £141. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from ILM to MSP by booking at least seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Wilmington International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from ILM to MSP is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a new discounted fare appears.
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Handy information about Wilmington International Airport (ILM)
You'll find ILM at 1740 Airport Boulevard.
79.81% of flights leaving from Wilmington International Airport reach their destination on time.
To get to Wilmington International Airport from central Wilmington, it'll take around 15 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 7 miles from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 2 hours 50 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Wilmington International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to ILM:
Arriving at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Reserve a hotel close to MSP if you have a late Wilmington International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Thrifty or Dollar and explore beyond Minneapolis's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport around two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to central Minneapolis
MSP is located at 6040 28th Avenue South.
From Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, Minneapolis is approximately 13 miles away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
July is the most popular month for flights from Wilmington International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Minneapolis in February.
Lock in your flight from Wilmington International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport for July if you want to visit Minneapolis during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from ILM to MSP in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
You've seen Minneapolis, now it's time to explore other corners of United States. Travel around 300 miles south-east to Milwaukee to check off its top attractions. From Miller Park to Pabst Mansion and Milwaukee Public Museum, your itinerary will be busy.
Omaha is another well-known destination in United States and is around 290 miles south-west of Minneapolis. No journey is complete without visiting Old Market, Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge and Heartland of America Park.
