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Delaware Art Museum
Major art museum known for its Pre-Raphaelite collection, American illustration, and sculpture garden.
Flights from Washington, DC to Wilmington, NC depart on average 32 times per day, taking around 1h 22m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $75 (€61) but you can travel from only $64 (€51) by bus.
There are 2 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 22:40. The fastest flight covers the 326 miles (526 km) distance in 1h 26m. June is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 326 miles (526 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $75 (€61) |
Flights per day 32 |
Direct flights 2 |
Fastest flight 1h 26m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 10:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 21 days |
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Wilmington, NC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $64. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $64, and a flight costs an average of $75.
Distance: 326 miles (526 km)
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|---|
$359 Average price | $88 Average price Cheapest | $171 Average price |
4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 5m Average total duration 8h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 7m Average total duration 8h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Wilmington, NC:
A bus is $83 (€67) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Wilmington, NC costing on average $171 (€139).
A bus is $270 (€219) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Wilmington, NC costing on average $359 (€291).
Other travel options to Wilmington, NC take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 35m.
Train takes on average 8h 37m.
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to Wilmington, NC flights for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AA365 · AA2569 | 5:00 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 3h19 | 8:19 AM Wilmington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1708 · AA2569 | 5:02 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 3h17 | 8:19 AM Wilmington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4167 · UA3587 | 6:00 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 6h19 | 12:19 PM Wilmington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3889 · AA3695 | 6:03 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 5h36 | 11:39 AM Wilmington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1793 · UA5932 | 6:15 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 8h41 | 2:56 PM Wilmington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA581 · UA5932 | 6:20 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 8h36 | 2:56 PM Wilmington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2669 · UA3587 | 6:33 AM Dulles International Airport | 5h46 | 12:19 PM Wilmington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4393 · AA4565 | 6:57 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 5h39 | 12:36 PM Wilmington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA441 · UA5932 | 7:15 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 7h41 | 2:56 PM Wilmington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5235 | 7:30 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1h30 | 9:00 AM Wilmington International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1556+ AA4738 | 8:00 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 5h58 | 1:58 PM Wilmington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1775 · UA5932 | 8:15 AM Dulles International Airport | 6h41 | 2:56 PM Wilmington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1061 · UA5932 | 8:25 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 6h31 | 2:56 PM Wilmington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2844 · UA5932 | 8:25 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 6h31 | 2:56 PM Wilmington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2396 · UA3592 | 8:29 AM Dulles International Airport | 15h21 | 11:50 PM Wilmington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1518 · AA1080 | 8:32 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 5h32 | 2:04 PM Wilmington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA730 · UA5932 | 9:30 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 5h26 | 2:56 PM Wilmington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1635 · AA1080 | 10:06 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 3h58 | 2:04 PM Wilmington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4645 · AA4429 | 11:40 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 6h23 | 6:03 PM Wilmington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1048 · UA485 · UA3592 | 11:57 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 11h53 | 11:50 PM Wilmington International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA471 · UA555 · UA3592 | 12:35 PM Dulles International Airport | 11h15 | 11:50 PM Wilmington International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1498 · UA3592 | 12:35 PM Dulles International Airport | 11h15 | 11:50 PM Wilmington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6239 · UA3468 · UA3592 | 12:43 PM Dulles International Airport | 11h07 | 11:50 PM Wilmington International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA5022+ AA6116 | 12:52 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 4h52 | 5:44 PM Wilmington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5022+ AA1933 | 12:52 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 6h24 | 7:16 PM Wilmington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3502 · UA3565 · UA3592 | 12:55 PM Dulles International Airport | 10h55 | 11:50 PM Wilmington International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1392 · UA1647 · UA3592 | 12:58 PM Dulles International Airport | 10h52 | 11:50 PM Wilmington International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA511 · UA485 · UA3592 | 1:00 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 10h50 | 11:50 PM Wilmington International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA5237 | 1:24 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1h31 | 2:55 PM Wilmington International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA846 · AA1933 | 1:43 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 5h33 | 7:16 PM Wilmington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA846+ AA6116 | 1:43 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 4h01 | 5:44 PM Wilmington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1888 · UA485 · UA3592 | 2:00 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 9h50 | 11:50 PM Wilmington International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA4792 · AA4773 | 2:54 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 7h07 | 10:01 PM Wilmington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4560 · UA3592 | 3:07 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 8h43 | 11:50 PM Wilmington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA840 · AA1933 | 3:20 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 3h56 | 7:16 PM Wilmington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA840 · AA2826 | 3:20 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 6h12 | 9:32 PM Wilmington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2649 · UA5932 | 3:39 PM Dulles International Airport | 23h17 | 2:56 PM Wilmington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4401 · UA3592 | 4:30 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 7h20 | 11:50 PM Wilmington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4792 · AA4685 | 5:22 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 4h39 | 10:01 PM Wilmington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2182 · AA2826 | 5:26 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 4h06 | 9:32 PM Wilmington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2182 · AA1017 | 5:26 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 6h23 | 11:49 PM Wilmington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA590 · UA5932 | 5:32 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 21h24 | 2:56 PM Wilmington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5229 | 5:41 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1h33 | 7:14 PM Wilmington International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1831 · UA3592 | 5:42 PM Dulles International Airport | 6h08 | 11:50 PM Wilmington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2497 · UA5932 | 5:43 PM Dulles International Airport | 21h13 | 2:56 PM Wilmington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4180 · UA3592 | 5:55 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 5h55 | 11:50 PM Wilmington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1619+ AA3897 | 6:39 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 5h45 | 12:24 AM Wilmington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA276 · UA5932 | 7:05 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 19h51 | 2:56 PM Wilmington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2014 · AA1017 | 7:07 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 4h42 | 11:49 PM Wilmington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1637 · AA1017 | 8:11 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 3h38 | 11:49 PM Wilmington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5574 · UA5932 | 8:20 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 18h36 | 2:56 PM Wilmington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2953 · AA1017 | 8:22 PM Dulles International Airport | 3h27 | 11:49 PM Wilmington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Major art museum known for its Pre-Raphaelite collection, American illustration, and sculpture garden.
Historic industrial museum on the Brandywine, preserving the original DuPont gunpowder works and riverside estate.
Renowned museum of American decorative arts set in a grand former estate with extensive gardens.
Popular waterfront district with a riverwalk, public art, entertainment venues, and modern city views.
Large urban park with river scenery, trails, and access to the Brandywine Zoo area.
Beloved hillside park known for lawns, skyline views, and the landmark Rockford Tower.
Slow-cooked pork, often chopped or pulled, dressed in a tangy vinegar-based sauce typical of eastern North Carolina. It is one of the region’s signature foods.
A classic local barbecue sandwich made with smoky pulled pork, usually served with slaw. It is a staple at casual barbecue spots around coastal North Carolina.
Lightly battered and fried seafood, especially shrimp or fish, inspired by the nearby Calabash style of the Carolina coast. It is popular in Wilmington seafood restaurants.
Popular long-running restaurant known for Thai and Vietnamese dishes, lush decor, and a memorable garden dining atmosphere.
Well-regarded downtown restaurant focusing on North Carolina ingredients, seafood, and refined Southern cooking in a polished but relaxed setting.
Established downtown brewpub serving house beer and crowd-pleasing American food in a lively historic space.
Costs are moderate by U.S. standards. Casual dining is affordable, while hotels and fine dining can be pricier in peak periods.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants. Tip USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up taxis, and tip hotel staff and delivery drivers.
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