How long is the flight from Wilmington to Des Moines?

Departing from Wilmington to Des Moines will take you 8h 40m. 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 31% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Wilmington to Des Moines?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Wilmington to Des Moines flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Des Moines ranges from 1.0 - 4.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Des Moines when rainfall is around 1.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Des Moines, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

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

Monday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from Wilmington to Des Moines. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Des Moines.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Wilmington to Des Moines?

The best pricing can be found in the month of August. Prices to Des Moines from Wilmington average $350. You can even find prices in August for less than $350, as users have found deals to Des Moines from as low as $238. The month of October appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Des Moines from Wilmington. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 30%.

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

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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?

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Average price	$238

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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 August 18, 2025.

Thu 10/96:55 amILM - DSM

1 stop8h 40mDelta

Sun 10/127:20 amDSM - ILM

1 stop8h 03mDelta

Deal found 8/17

$304

Thu 8/2111:42 amILM - DSM

1 stop8h 31mDelta

Mon 8/2511:23 amDSM - ILM

1 stop4h 26mDelta

Deal found 8/17

$379

Thu 8/217:10 amILM - DSM

2 stops14h 19mUnited Airlines

Mon 8/2511:35 amDSM - ILM

3 stops10h 49mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/17

$464

Thu 10/97:05 amILM - DSM

2 stops11h 19mUnited Airlines

Sun 10/1211:31 amDSM - ILM

3 stops10h 53mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/17

$1,384

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Thu 10/96:55 amILM - DSM

1 stop8h 40mDelta

Sun 10/127:20 amDSM - ILM

1 stop8h 03mDelta

Deal found 8/17

$304

Thu 10/97:05 amILM - DSM

2 stops11h 19mUnited Airlines

Sun 10/1211:31 amDSM - ILM

3 stops10h 53mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/17

$1,384

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Thu 8/2110:32 amILM - DSM

2 stops7h 13mDelta

Mon 8/2511:23 amDSM - ILM

1 stop4h 26mDelta

Deal found 8/17

$384

Thu 8/217:10 amILM - DSM

2 stops14h 19mUnited Airlines

Mon 8/2511:35 amDSM - ILM

3 stops10h 49mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/17

$464

One-way flights from Wilmington to Des Moines
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Mon 9/157:08 pmILM - DSM

1 stop4h 58mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/16

$271

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Thu 10/9

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Des Moines

Sun 10/12

7:20 am-4:23 pm

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Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 10/9

7:05 am-5:24 pm

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11:31 am-11:24 pm

3 stops10h 53m

$1,384

WilmingtonDes Moines

ILM - DSM

ILMDSM

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 9/15

7:08 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop4h 58m

$271

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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 $336). Flying from Wilmington to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $401). 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?

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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

8.0

Very good

7,981 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,981 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,981 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,981 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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How long is the flight from Wilmington to Des Moines?
Departing from Wilmington to Des Moines will take you 8h 40m. 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 31% 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 $336). Flying from Wilmington to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $401). 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

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Delta	Cheapest$238	Average$333	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$258	Average$389	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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