Wilmington, North Carolina

Private charter · SSI → ILM

St. Simons Island to Wilmington

296 miles, about 1 hr 45 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

St. Simons Island to Wilmington, door to door faster.

Trade about 6½ hours on the road for about 1 hr 45 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from St Simons Island Airport in St. Simons Island to Wilmington International Airport in Wilmington, 296 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
296 mi
Flight
1 hr 45 min
Driving
6½ hours
Passengers
Up to 5
SSISt. Simons IslandILMWilmington
SSI → ILM296 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers1 hr 45 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers55 min

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

Departing St. Simons Island

Airports in St. Simons Island

  • SSI

    Commercial airport

    St Simons Island Airport

    St Simons Island · KSSI

    From downtown
    Under 1 mi
    Longest runway
    5,584 ft

  • BQK

    Commercial airport

    Brunswick Golden Isles Airport

    Brunswick · KBQK

    From downtown
    8 mi
    Longest runway
    8,001 ft

  • K4J6

    Regional airport

    St Marys Airport

    St Marys

    From downtown
    30 mi
    Longest runway
    5,000 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

St. Simons Island to Wilmington flights

How long is a private flight from St. Simons Island to Wilmington?

About 1 hr 45 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 296 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 6½ hours.

Which airports do flights from St. Simons Island to Wilmington use?

You can depart from St Simons Island Airport (SSI), Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK), or St Marys Airport (K4J6) 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 St. Simons Island 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 St. Simons Island and Wilmington?

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

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Wilmington to St. Simons Island

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