$460+ Cheap flights from Wilmington to Des Moines (ILM - DSM)
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ILM — DSM
Oct 18 — Oct 251
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Wilmington to Des MoinesExplore the most affordable flight options available from Wilmington to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 18, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Wilmington to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 18, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/264:37 pm -
1 stop6h 16m
Mon 11/28:30 am -
2 stops25h 11m
Deal found 9/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$460
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/24:37 pm -
1 stop6h 36m
Sun 10/41:37 pm -
1 stop29h 26m
Deal found 9/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$471
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/235:37 pm -
1 stop5h 58m
Fri 11/274:17 pm -
1 stop4h 37m
Deal found 9/16![Delta logo]()
$493
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/206:00 am -
2 stops9h 15m
Sat 10/245:45 am -
1 stop8h 34m
Deal found 9/17![United Airlines logo]()
$502
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/114:56 pm -
2 stops27h 34m
Sun 10/183:54 pm -
1 stop27h 09m
Deal found 9/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$508
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/17:38 pm -
1 stop5h 03m
Tue 10/136:01 am -
1 stop7h 56m
Deal found 9/13![American Airlines logo]()
$509
Best flights from Wilmington to Des MoinesDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Wilmington to Des Moines that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 18, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Wilmington to Des Moines that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 18, 2026.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/235:37 pm -
1 stop5h 58m
Fri 11/274:17 pm -
1 stop4h 37m
Deal found 9/16![Delta logo]()
$493
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/206:00 am -
2 stops9h 15m
Sat 10/245:45 am -
1 stop8h 34m
Deal found 9/17![United Airlines logo]()
$502
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/188:06 pm -
2 stops24h 24m
Sun 10/256:37 pm -
1 stop24h 26m
Deal found 9/17![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$587
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/133:48 pm -
2 stops8h 33m
Mon 2/157:00 pm -
2 stops27h 57m
Deal found 9/13![United Airlines logo]()
$613
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/34:00 pm -
1 stop8h 52m
Mon 10/58:00 am -
3 stops13h 59m
Deal found 9/17![United Airlines logo]()
$820
Last-minute flights from Wilmington to Des MoinesDiscover last-minute flight deals from Wilmington to Des Moines. Data last updated September 18, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Wilmington to Des Moines. Data last updated September 18, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/17:38 pm -
1 stop5h 03m
Tue 10/136:01 am -
1 stop7h 56m
Deal found 9/13![American Airlines logo]()
$509
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/24:37 pm -
1 stop6h 36m
Sun 10/41:37 pm -
1 stop29h 26m
Deal found 9/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$471
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/114:56 pm -
2 stops27h 34m
Sun 10/183:54 pm -
1 stop27h 09m
Deal found 9/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$508
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/188:11 pm -
1 stop4h 47m
Sun 10/256:02 am -
1 stop7h 55m
Deal found 9/17![American Airlines logo]()
$493
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/206:00 am -
2 stops9h 15m
Sat 10/245:45 am -
1 stop8h 34m
Deal found 9/17![United Airlines logo]()
$502
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/264:37 pm -
1 stop6h 16m
Mon 11/28:30 am -
2 stops25h 11m
Deal found 9/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$460
Find flight deals from Wilmington to Des Moines
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Wilmington (ILM) to Des Moines (DSM). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated September 18, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $460 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | July |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $604 |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Wilmington to Des Moines that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated September 18, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Wilmington to Des Moines that are best for you.
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WilmingtonDes Moines
ILM Wilmington New Hanover County - DSM Des Moines
ILMDSM
Wilmington New Hanover County
Mon 11/23
5:37 pm-10:35 pm
1 stop5h 58m
Des Moines
Fri 11/27
4:17 pm-9:54 pm
1 stop4h 37m
$493
WilmingtonDes Moines
ILM Wilmington New Hanover County - DSM Des Moines
ILMDSM
Wilmington New Hanover County
Tue 10/20
6:00 am-2:15 pm
2 stops9h 15m
Des Moines
Sat 10/24
5:45 am-3:19 pm
1 stop8h 34m
$502
WilmingtonDes Moines
ILM Wilmington New Hanover County - DSM Des Moines
ILMDSM
Wilmington New Hanover County
Sun 10/18
8:06 pm-7:30 pm
2 stops24h 24m
Des Moines
Sun 10/25
6:37 pm-8:03 pm
1 stop24h 26m
$587
WilmingtonDes Moines
ILM Wilmington New Hanover County - DSM Des Moines
ILMDSM
Wilmington New Hanover County
Sat 2/13
3:48 pm-11:21 pm
2 stops8h 33m
Des Moines
Mon 2/15
7:00 pm-11:57 pm
2 stops27h 57m
$613
WilmingtonDes Moines
ILM Wilmington New Hanover County - DSM Des Moines
ILMDSM
Wilmington New Hanover County
Sat 10/3
4:00 pm-11:52 pm
1 stop8h 52m
Des Moines
Mon 10/5
8:00 am-10:59 pm
3 stops13h 59m
$820
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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Wilmington to Des Moines in September.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Wilmington-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Wilmington-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Wilmington-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Wilmington-Des Moines flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Wilmington-Des Moines flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Des Moines. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Des Moines. Reviews last updated September 18, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines from Wilmington to Des Moines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Food
6.4
Boarding
7.4
Entertainment
6.8
Overall
7.1
Crew
7.9
Comfort
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreSusie,Jan 2026
CLT - TPA
Food
6.4
Boarding
7.4
Entertainment
6.8
Overall
7.1
Crew
7.9
Comfort
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreSusie,Jan 2026
CLT - TPA
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$295 | Average$388 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |