$319+ 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 11/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ILM — DSM
Nov 29 — Dec 61
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 October 30, 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 October 30, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/267:09 am -
1 stop5h 32m
Sat 12/53:31 pm -
1 stop6h 18m
Deal found 10/27![American Airlines logo]()
$349
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.
Tue 12/298:14 pm -
1 stop4h 44m
Tue 1/1210:26 am -
2 stops10h 13m
Deal found 10/26![American Airlines logo]()
$462
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.
Fri 11/1312:02 pm -
2 stops10h 53m
Tue 11/178:00 am -
2 stops14h 44m
Deal found 10/28![United Airlines logo]()
$564
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 10/305:05 am -
1 stop6h 37m
Fri 11/611:28 am -
1 stop5h 12m
Deal found 10/29![American Airlines logo]()
$719
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/296:00 am -
2 stops18h 17m
Tue 1/128:00 am -
3 stops14h 58m
Deal found 10/26![United Airlines logo]()
$759
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Fri 10/306:00 am -
2 stops11h 07m
Fri 11/66:45 pm -
2 stops27h 59m
Deal found 10/29![United Airlines logo]()
$858
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.
Thu 10/298:11 pm -
1 stop4h 47m
Fri 10/307:31 pm -
1 stop15h 07m
Deal found 10/26![American Airlines logo]()
$875
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 October 30, 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 October 30, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/267:09 am -
1 stop5h 32m
Sat 12/57:14 am -
2 stops10h 27m
Deal found 10/27![American Airlines logo]()
$441
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 1/66:00 am -
2 stops15h 38m
Sat 1/912:52 pm -
2 stops10h 06m
Deal found 10/29![United Airlines logo]()
$459
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.
Tue 12/298:14 pm -
1 stop4h 44m
Tue 1/1210:26 am -
2 stops10h 13m
Deal found 10/26![American Airlines logo]()
$462
Last-minute flights from Wilmington to Des MoinesDiscover last-minute flight deals from Wilmington to Des Moines. Data last updated October 30, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Wilmington to Des Moines. Data last updated October 30, 2026 and is based on user searches.
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.
Thu 10/298:11 pm -
1 stop4h 47m
Fri 10/307:31 pm -
1 stop15h 07m
Deal found 10/26![American Airlines logo]()
$875
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/2912:00 pm -
2 stops10h 55m
Fri 10/306:45 pm -
2 stops27h 59m
Deal found 10/26![United Airlines logo]()
$884
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 10/305:05 am -
1 stop6h 37m
Fri 11/611:28 am -
1 stop5h 12m
Deal found 10/29![American Airlines logo]()
$719
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Fri 10/306:00 am -
2 stops11h 07m
Fri 11/66:45 pm -
2 stops27h 59m
Deal found 10/29![United Airlines logo]()
$858
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.
Fri 11/1312:02 pm -
2 stops10h 53m
Tue 11/178:00 am -
2 stops14h 44m
Deal found 10/28![United Airlines logo]()
$564
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/267:09 am -
1 stop5h 32m
Sat 12/53:31 pm -
1 stop6h 18m
Deal found 10/27![American Airlines logo]()
$349
One-way flights from Wilmington to Des MoinesSearch for one-way flight options from Wilmington to Des Moines. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated October 30, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Wilmington to Des Moines. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated October 30, 2026.
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/45:26 pm -
1 stop7h 00m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/27![American Airlines logo]()
$319
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 11/278:19 pm -
1 stop5h 07m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/26![American Airlines logo]()
$588
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/276:00 am -
3 stops12h 28m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/26![United Airlines logo]()
$1,121
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 October 30, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $349 (American Airlines) |
One-way from | $319 (KAYAK) |
Popular in | July |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $470 |
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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 October 30, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Wilmington to Des Moines that are best for you.
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Depart
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WilmingtonDes Moines
ILM Wilmington New Hanover County - DSM Des Moines
ILMDSM
Wilmington New Hanover County
Wed 11/4
5:26 pm-11:26 pm
1 stop7h 00m
Des Moines
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-1:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$319
WilmingtonDes Moines
ILM Wilmington New Hanover County - DSM Des Moines
ILMDSM
Wilmington New Hanover County
Thu 11/26
7:09 am-11:41 am
1 stop5h 32m
Des Moines
Sat 12/5
7:14 am-6:41 pm
2 stops10h 27m
$441
WilmingtonDes Moines
ILM Wilmington New Hanover County - DSM Des Moines
ILMDSM
Wilmington New Hanover County
Wed 1/6
6:00 am-8:38 pm
2 stops15h 38m
Des Moines
Sat 1/9
12:52 pm-11:58 pm
2 stops10h 06m
$459
WilmingtonDes Moines
ILM Wilmington New Hanover County - DSM Des Moines
ILMDSM
Wilmington New Hanover County
Tue 12/29
8:14 pm-11:58 pm
1 stop4h 44m
Des Moines
Tue 1/12
10:26 am-9:39 pm
2 stops10h 13m
$462
Quickest round-trip
WilmingtonDes Moines
ILM Wilmington New Hanover County - DSM Des Moines
ILMDSM
Wilmington New Hanover County
Fri 11/27
8:19 pm-12:26 am
1 stop5h 07m
Des Moines
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-1:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$588
WilmingtonDes Moines
ILM Wilmington New Hanover County - DSM Des Moines
ILMDSM
Wilmington New Hanover County
Fri 11/27
6:00 am-5:28 pm
3 stops12h 28m
Des Moines
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-1:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,121
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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.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | 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 October 30, 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.
Entertainment
6.8
Boarding
7.4
Food
6.4
Overall
7.0
Crew
7.9
Comfort
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreSusie,Jan 2026
CLT - TPA
Entertainment
6.8
Boarding
7.4
Food
6.4
Overall
7.0
Crew
7.9
Comfort
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreSusie,Jan 2026
CLT - TPA
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$299 | Average$452 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |