Wilmington, North Carolina

Private charter · CUB → ILM

Columbia to Wilmington

178 miles, about 1 hr in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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Trip type
1

Times are local to each departure airport.

The trip

Columbia to Wilmington, door to door faster.

Trade about 4 hours on the road for about 1 hr in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport in Columbia to Wilmington International Airport in Wilmington, 178 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
178 mi
Flight
1 hr
Driving
4 hours
Passengers
Up to 5
CUBColumbiaILMWilmington
CUB → ILM178 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers1 hr
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers35 min

Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.

Departing Columbia

Airports in Columbia

  • CUB

    Commercial airport

    Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport

    Columbia · KCUB

    From downtown
    3 mi
    Longest runway
    5,011 ft

  • CAE

    Commercial airport

    Columbia Metropolitan Airport

    Columbia · KCAE

    From downtown
    7 mi
    Longest runway
    8,601 ft

  • MMT

    Commercial airport

    Mc Entire Joint National Guard Base

    Eastover · KMMT

    From downtown
    14 mi
    Longest runway
    9,012 ft

  • KFDW

    Regional airport

    Fairfield County Airport

    Winnsboro

    From downtown
    22 mi
    Longest runway
    5,243 ft

  • K6J0

    Regional airport

    Lexington County Airport

    Pelion

    From downtown
    19 mi
    Longest runway
    4,335 ft

Arriving Wilmington

Airports in Wilmington

  • ILM

    Commercial airport

    Wilmington International Airport

    Wilmington · KILM

    From downtown
    4 mi
    Longest runway
    8,016 ft

  • KSUT

    Regional airport

    Cape Fear Regional Jetport / Howie Franklin Field Airport

    Southport

    From downtown
    22 mi
    Longest runway
    5,505 ft

When you land

Things to do in Wilmington

Wilmington grew up as North Carolina’s port city on the Cape Fear River, and its riverfront historic district, with antebellum homes and brick warehouses, is one of the largest in the state. Today the Port of Wilmington, the University of North Carolina Wilmington, healthcare and a growing pharmaceutical and research sector drive the economy. The city is also one of the busiest film and television production centers on the East Coast; shows such as “Dawson’s Creek” and “One Tree Hill” were shot here, and crews still come and go year-round.

  1. 01

    Battleship North Carolina

    Moored across the river from downtown, this World War II battleship serves as a memorial and museum, with self-guided tours through its decks, gun turrets and engine rooms.

  2. 02

    Wilmington Riverwalk

    The boardwalk along the Cape Fear River connects restaurants, shops and boat tours with the historic district’s cobblestone streets and restored nineteenth-century homes.

  3. 03

    Wrightsville Beach

    Just east of the city, this beach town is known for surfing, paddleboarding, sailing and a waterfront restaurant scene, along with a popular loop for walking and running.

  4. 04

    Airlie Gardens

    These historic gardens near Wrightsville Beach feature formal plantings, lakes, a sculpture garden and a centuries-old live oak, and are especially striking when the azaleas bloom.

  5. 05

    Fort Fisher State Historic Site

    On the southern tip of Pleasure Island, the remains of a Confederate earthwork fort tell the story of one of the largest land-sea battles of the Civil War.

  6. 06

    Carolina Beach and Kure Beach

    These neighboring beach towns south of Wilmington offer a classic boardwalk, a fishing pier and Carolina Beach State Park, home to the native Venus flytrap.

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Questions

Columbia to Wilmington flights

How long is a private flight from Columbia to Wilmington?

About 1 hr in a Cirrus SR20, for 178 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 4 hours.

Which airports do flights from Columbia to Wilmington use?

You can depart from Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport (CUB), Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE), or Mc Entire Joint National Guard Base (MMT) and arrive at Wilmington International Airport (ILM) or Cape Fear Regional Jetport / Howie Franklin Field Airport (KSUT). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Columbia to Wilmington cost?

The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.

Can I book a round trip between Columbia and Wilmington?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Wilmington back to Columbia are priced the same way.

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