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$252+ 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 10/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ILM — DSM
Aug 8 — Aug 151
Sat 8/8
Sat 8/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Wilmington to Des Moines

Cheapest flights from Wilmington to Des Moines
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 July 9, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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.
Thu 10/18:01 pm
ILM
-
DSM
1 stop12h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/52:04 pm
DSM
-
ILM
1 stop6h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/8$252
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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.
Fri 8/213:26 pm
ILM
-
DSM
1 stop4h 15m
American Airlines
Mon 8/245:10 pm
DSM
-
ILM
1 stop4h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/6$319
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 7/239:15 am
ILM
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DSM
1 stop4h 41m
American Airlines
Fri 7/314:48 pm
DSM
-
ILM
1 stop6h 09m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/7$344
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 7/237:02 am
ILM
-
DSM
1 stop6h 54m
American Airlines
Mon 7/274:48 pm
DSM
-
ILM
1 stop6h 09m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/8$369
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 8/294:44 pm
ILM
-
DSM
1 stop5h 39m
United Airlines
Tue 9/18:00 am
DSM
-
ILM
1 stop6h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/7$391
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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 12/86:00 am
ILM
-
DSM
2 stops15h 32m
United Airlines
Sat 12/128:00 am
DSM
-
ILM
3 stops14h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/4$431
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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.
Wed 7/153:41 pm
ILM
-
DSM
1 stop8h 15m
United Airlines
Sun 7/266:00 am
DSM
-
ILM
1 stop8h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/8$440
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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.
Wed 7/158:01 pm
ILM
-
DSM
1 stop5h 08m
American Airlines
Sun 7/266:00 am
DSM
-
ILM
1 stop7h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/6$441
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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.
Thu 7/233:42 pm
ILM
-
DSM
1 stop6h 40m
United Airlines
Mon 7/276:00 am
DSM
-
ILM
1 stop8h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/8$449

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$252
(Kiwi.com)
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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 9, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Wilmington to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

WilmingtonDes Moines

ILM - DSM

ILMDSM

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 8/29

4:44 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop5h 39m

Des Moines

Tue 9/1

8:00 am-3:37 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$391

WilmingtonDes Moines

ILM - DSM

ILMDSM

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 9/22

7:38 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop5h 03m

Des Moines

Fri 9/25

7:58 pm-11:53 am

1 stop14h 55m

$449

WilmingtonDes Moines

ILM - DSM

ILMDSM

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 7/23

3:42 pm-9:22 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Des Moines

Mon 7/27

6:00 am-3:00 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$449

WilmingtonDes Moines

ILM - DSM

ILMDSM

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 7/22

9:21 am-1:46 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Des Moines

Sun 7/26

5:00 am-12:51 pm

1 stop6h 51m

$522

WilmingtonDes Moines

ILM - DSM

ILMDSM

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 8/21

4:44 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop5h 39m

Des Moines

Mon 8/24

1:21 pm-11:57 pm

2 stops9h 36m

$523

WilmingtonDes Moines

ILM - DSM

ILMDSM

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 7/23

7:30 am-9:22 pm

3 stops14h 52m

Des Moines

Fri 7/31

8:00 am-3:00 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$530

WilmingtonDes Moines

ILM - DSM

ILMDSM

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 9/8

7:00 am-5:28 pm

2 stops11h 28m

Des Moines

Thu 9/10

8:00 am-3:37 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$612
Cheapest one-way

WilmingtonDes Moines

ILM - DSM

ILMDSM

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 7/31

6:04 pm-4:09 pm

1 stop23h 05m

$297
Quickest one-way

WilmingtonDes Moines

ILM - DSM

ILMDSM

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 8/7

3:41 pm-9:22 pm

1 stop6h 41m

$304

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Deals found on 7/5

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Compare providers for flights from Wilmington to Des Moines

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • 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 July 9, 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.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,792 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.4

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Susie,Jan 2026

CLT - TPA

This flight was delayed 3 or 4 times. We had boarded the plane, sat on plane for a good 30 minutes, then we had to board the aircraft, walk to a different gate, wait and then board another aircraft. We arrived in Tampa 4 hours later than the original booking. I feel there should have been some sort of compensation especially for the advantage members.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,792 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,792 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.4

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Susie,Jan 2026

CLT - TPA

This flight was delayed 3 or 4 times. We had boarded the plane, sat on plane for a good 30 minutes, then we had to board the aircraft, walk to a different gate, wait and then board another aircraft. We arrived in Tampa 4 hours later than the original booking. I feel there should have been some sort of compensation especially for the advantage members.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Wilmington to Des Moines. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Wilmington to Des Moines?

    Departing from Wilmington to Des Moines will take you 5h 03m. The distance from Wilmington to Des Moines is about 992 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Wilmington to Des Moines round-trip?

    American Airlines, at $295, was found to be the cheapest airline from Wilmington to Des Moines..

  • Can I find deals for flights from Wilmington to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Wilmington to Des Moines flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Wilmington to Des Moines?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Wilmington to Des Moines.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Wilmington to Des Moines?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wilmington to Des Moines by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top airline flying from Wilmington to Des Moines

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American AirlinesCheapest$295Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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