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$259+ 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 2/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ILM — DSM
Nov 28 — Dec 51
Fri 11/28
Fri 12/5
1 adult, Economy
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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 October 29, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 12/1210:21 amILM - DSM
1 stop7h 08mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/1412:57 pmDSM - ILM
1 stop4h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/26$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/126:00 amILM - DSM
2 stops9h 19mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/151:05 pmDSM - ILM
2 stops9h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$299
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/127:43 pmILM - DSM
1 stop4h 47mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/152:16 pmDSM - ILM
1 stop6h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Sat 11/87:07 amILM - DSM
1 stop7h 24mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/113:39 pmDSM - ILM
1 stop5h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$326
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/55:27 pmILM - DSM
1 stop6h 32mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/82:16 pmDSM - ILM
1 stop6h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$363

Cheap 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 October 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$259
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$373
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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 October 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Wilmington to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Wilmington

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Des Moines

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WilmingtonDes Moines

ILM - DSM

ILMDSM

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 2/19

12:15 pm-8:03 pm

1 stop8h 48m

Des Moines

Mon 2/23

5:15 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop5h 39m

$259

WilmingtonDes Moines

ILM - DSM

ILMDSM

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 12/12

10:21 am-4:29 pm

1 stop7h 08m

Des Moines

Sun 12/14

12:57 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop4h 43m

$259

WilmingtonDes Moines

ILM - DSM

ILMDSM

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 11/12

6:00 am-2:19 pm

2 stops9h 19m

Des Moines

Sat 11/15

1:05 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops9h 45m

$299

WilmingtonDes Moines

ILM - DSM

ILMDSM

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 11/12

7:43 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop4h 47m

Des Moines

Sat 11/15

2:16 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop6h 49m

$309

WilmingtonDes Moines

ILM - DSM

ILMDSM

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 11/8

7:07 am-1:31 pm

1 stop7h 24m

Des Moines

Tue 11/11

3:39 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop5h 56m

$326

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Deals found on 10/27

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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 October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 Expedia the most. Expedia 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.

Best time to book a flight from Wilmington to Des Moines

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Wilmington to Des Moines

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Wilmington to Des Moines?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to Des Moines (average of $238). Flying from Wilmington to Des Moines in January is currently the most expensive (average of $398). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ILM to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from Wilmington to Des Moines. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 29, 2025.

When flying from Wilmington to Des Moines, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 54% versus a flight at noon.

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 October 29, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta and 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,994 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,994 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,994 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,032 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,994 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.

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 7h 08m. The distance from Wilmington to Des Moines is about 992 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Wilmington to Des Moines round-trip?

    Delta, at $238, was found to be the cheapest airline from Wilmington to Des Moines. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be American Airlines. Users have found that Delta is 27% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Wilmington to Des Moines?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to Des Moines (average of $238). Flying from Wilmington to Des Moines in January is currently the most expensive (average of $398). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Wilmington to Des Moines

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Wilmington to Des Moines. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$238Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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