Flying from Wilmington Airport (ILM) to Portland Airport (PDX): what you need to know
Portland's timezone is UTC-8, which makes Portland three hours behind Wilmington.
Give yourself enough time to make your ILM to PDX flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Wilmington Airport to Portland Airport. Here are the top stopovers between ILM and PDX:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Minneapolis St Paul Airport
Handy information about Wilmington Airport (ILM)
You'll find ILM at 1740 Airport Boulevard.
Of all flights leaving Wilmington Airport, 79% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Wilmington Airport from central Wilmington, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 10 kms (6 miles) from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near ILM? If you're catching an early flight from Wilmington Airport to Portland Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Portland Airport (PDX)
Book a hotel near PDX if you're on a late Wilmington Airport to Portland Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Portland Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Thrifty, Budget or Hertz and experience more of Portland and beyond.
Booking your ride from Portland Airport around one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Portland Airport (PDX) to central Portland
The address for PDX is 7000 NE Airport Way.
Portland Airport is roughly 19 kms (12 miles) from central Portland. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Portland Airport (PDX)
July is the most popular month for flights from Wilmington Airport to Portland Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Portland in March.
The warmest month in Portland is August, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 31ºC. Lock in your flights from Wilmington Airport to Portland Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -2ºC and 10ºC. Look for cheap tickets from ILM to PDX sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Portland, now it's time to discover more of the United States. Travel about 241 kms (150 miles) north to Seattle to tick off its top sights. From Space Needle to Pike Place Market and Seattle Skyline, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in the United States, head for Spokane, about 467 kms (290 miles) north-east of Portland. Riverside State Park, Spokane Falls (Upper Falls) and Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes are the start of reasons to visit.
