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$166+ Cheap flights from Wilmington to Des Moines (ILM - DSM)

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ILM — DSM
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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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 September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$249
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$166
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$388
From Wilmington New Hanover County to Des Moines
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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 September 17, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/304:46 pmILM - DSM
1 stop18h 18mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/28:47 pmDSM - ILM
2 stops14h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$249
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/306:00 amILM - DSM
1 stop5h 05mDelta
Sun 11/27:20 amDSM - ILM
1 stop8h 03mDelta
Deal found 9/14$259
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/3112:44 pmILM - DSM
1 stop6h 31mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/24:03 pmDSM - ILM
1 stop6h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$274
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/110:27 amILM - DSM
2 stops9h 03mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/155:00 amDSM - ILM
2 stops7h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$284
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 9/295:36 pmILM - DSM
1 stop6h 01mDelta
Tue 10/146:05 amDSM - ILM
2 stops6h 31mDelta
Deal found 9/15$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Wed 10/16:00 amILM - DSM
2 stops11h 45mDelta
Tue 10/146:05 amDSM - ILM
2 stops6h 31mDelta
Deal found 9/15$314
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Mon 9/297:08 pmILM - DSM
1 stop4h 58mAmerican Airlines
Thu 10/166:22 pmDSM - ILM
1 stop4h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$344
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Mon 9/295:36 pmILM - DSM
2 stops6h 52mAmerican Airlines
Fri 10/175:00 amDSM - ILM
1 stop5h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$349
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Mon 9/297:08 pmILM - DSM
1 stop4h 58mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/136:22 pmDSM - ILM
1 stop4h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$359

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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 September 17, 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 10/30

6:00 am-10:05 am

1 stop5h 05m

Des Moines

Sun 11/2

7:20 am-4:23 pm

1 stop8h 03m

$259

WilmingtonDes Moines

ILM - DSM

ILMDSM

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 10/31

4:30 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Des Moines

Sun 11/2

7:20 am-4:23 pm

1 stop8h 03m

$259

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

6:20 am-4:48 pm

2 stops9h 28m

$264

WilmingtonDes Moines

ILM - DSM

ILMDSM

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 10/30

6:00 am-12:19 pm

1 stop7h 19m

Des Moines

Sun 11/2

2:16 pm-7:53 pm

1 stop4h 37m

$274

WilmingtonDes Moines

ILM - DSM

ILMDSM

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 10/31

12:44 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop6h 31m

Des Moines

Sun 11/2

4:03 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop6h 41m

$274

WilmingtonDes Moines

ILM - DSM

ILMDSM

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 10/1

11:44 am-7:14 pm

1 stop8h 30m

Des Moines

Tue 10/14

7:20 am-4:23 pm

1 stop8h 03m

$274

WilmingtonDes Moines

ILM - DSM

ILMDSM

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 9/29

5:36 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop6h 01m

Des Moines

Tue 10/14

7:20 am-4:23 pm

1 stop8h 03m

$274

WilmingtonDes Moines

ILM - DSM

ILMDSM

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 10/3

11:44 am-7:14 pm

1 stop8h 30m

Des Moines

Tue 10/14

3:15 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$274

WilmingtonDes Moines

ILM - DSM

ILMDSM

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 9/30

5:36 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop6h 01m

Des Moines

Tue 10/14

3:15 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$274

WilmingtonDes Moines

ILM - DSM

ILMDSM

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 10/1

6:00 am-10:30 am

1 stop5h 30m

Des Moines

Wed 10/15

7:20 am-4:23 pm

1 stop8h 03m

$274

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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 $336). Flying from Wilmington to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $402). 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 September 17, 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 8% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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 17, 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
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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
7,961 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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
7,961 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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!

Related info for your journey

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

    Departing from Wilmington to Des Moines will take you 5h 05m. The distance from Wilmington to Des Moines is about 992 mi.

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

    Delta, at $258, 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 23% 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 $402). 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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$258Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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