Travelling from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Seattle: what you need to know
Seattle is three hours behind Wilmington, where Wilmington International Airport is located. Seattle follows the UTC-7 timezone.
Allow plenty of time to make your ILM to Seattle flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Heading off during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
ILM is around 6 kilometres from central Wilmington. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 2 hours 50 minutes.
Have an early flight from Wilmington International Airport to Seattle? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to ILM:
79.81% of flights that depart Wilmington International Airport make it to their destination on time.
ILM is located at 1740 Airport Boulevard.
How to find the cheapest flights from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Seattle
ر.ق. 660 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Wilmington International Airport to Seattle flight. A return flight ticket right now is ر.ق. 1,460. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to pick up cheap flights from ILM to Seattle if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
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Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
The distance from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to central Seattle is roughly 23 kilometres. It'll take you about 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 55 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Wilmington International Airport to Seattle. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SEA instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Seattle-Tacoma International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Thrifty, Europcar or Budget and explore beyond Seattle's usual tourist stops.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport around one week ahead of your flight from ILM to Seattle.
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE) is roughly 3 kilometres from the centre of Seattle. After your flight from Wilmington International Airport to Seattle, it'll take you around 10 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
The journey will take roughly 25 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some comfortable places to rest your head close to LKE. Settle in and get cosy after your ILM to Seattle flight at one of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Seattle
Travel to Seattle during peak season if you prefer a bustling atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices may be higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Wilmington International Airport to Seattle during low season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.
Lock in a Wilmington International Airport to Seattle flight ticket with a departure in August to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 12ºC to 28ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ILM to Seattle in February when temperatures average between -1ºC and 11ºC.
More about Seattle
Start your Seattle trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Wilmington International Airport to Seattle, check out our range of hotels including:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. LMN Architects, Greyhound: Bus Station and Boeing Radiation Effects Lab are must-visits when exploring Seattle.
Explore more of United States
You've seen Seattle, now it's time to explore more of United States. Journey around 241 kilometres south to Portland to tick off its top sights. From Pioneer Courthouse Square to Portland Japanese Garden and Pittock Mansion, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Spokane is another favourite destination in United States and is around 370 kilometres east of Seattle. No trip is complete without a visit to Manito Park, Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture and Spokane Falls.
