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$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 2/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ILM — DSM
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Thu 2/26
Thu 3/5
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 January 27, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Mon 2/165:11 pm
ILM
-
DSM
1 stop7h 37m
American Airlines
Mon 2/232:02 pm
DSM
-
ILM
1 stop4h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$319
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 2/133:21 pm
ILM
-
DSM
1 stop7h 59m
American Airlines
Sat 2/215:00 am
DSM
-
ILM
1 stop6h 06m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/25$344
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/1010:16 am
ILM
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DSM
1 stop6h 29m
American Airlines
Sat 2/143:58 pm
DSM
-
ILM
1 stop5h 44m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$369
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/106:00 am
ILM
-
DSM
1 stop5h 41m
Delta
Sat 2/1410:57 am
DSM
-
ILM
2 stops11h 51m
Delta
Deal found 1/26$374
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 2/144:24 pm
ILM
-
DSM
2 stops8h 16m
American Airlines
Sun 2/221:38 pm
DSM
-
ILM
2 stops9h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/25$463
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Sat 2/76:00 am
ILM
-
DSM
2 stops12h 47m
United Airlines
Tue 2/108:10 am
DSM
-
ILM
2 stops14h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$465
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/295:41 pm
ILM
-
DSM
1 stop5h 48m
Delta
Sun 2/15:16 pm
DSM
-
ILM
1 stop5h 35m
Delta
Deal found 1/26$479

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$319
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$304
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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 January 27, 2026.
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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Depart

Return

Price

WilmingtonDes Moines

ILM - DSM

ILMDSM

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 2/16

5:11 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop7h 37m

Des Moines

Mon 2/23

2:02 pm-7:42 pm

1 stop4h 40m

$319

WilmingtonDes Moines

ILM - DSM

ILMDSM

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 2/19

12:27 pm-7:33 pm

1 stop8h 06m

Des Moines

Sun 2/22

5:15 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop5h 33m

$319

WilmingtonDes Moines

ILM - DSM

ILMDSM

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 6/10

8:00 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop4h 51m

Des Moines

Wed 6/24

6:00 am-2:39 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$319

WilmingtonDes Moines

ILM - DSM

ILMDSM

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 2/19

5:08 am-1:18 pm

2 stops9h 10m

Des Moines

Sun 2/22

2:02 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop6h 53m

$324

WilmingtonDes Moines

ILM - DSM

ILMDSM

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 2/14

7:23 am-1:05 pm

1 stop6h 42m

Des Moines

Sun 2/22

6:32 am-2:51 pm

1 stop7h 19m

$344

WilmingtonDes Moines

ILM - DSM

ILMDSM

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 2/13

3:21 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop7h 59m

Des Moines

Sat 2/21

1:38 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops9h 20m

$349

WilmingtonDes Moines

ILM - DSM

ILMDSM

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 2/10

10:16 am-3:45 pm

1 stop6h 29m

Des Moines

Sat 2/14

3:58 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop5h 44m

$369

WilmingtonDes Moines

ILM - DSM

ILMDSM

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 2/10

10:18 am-8:54 pm

2 stops11h 36m

Des Moines

Sat 2/14

10:57 am-11:48 pm

2 stops11h 51m

$380

WilmingtonDes Moines

ILM - DSM

ILMDSM

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 2/7

6:00 am-5:47 pm

2 stops12h 47m

Des Moines

Tue 2/10

8:10 am-11:57 pm

2 stops14h 47m

$465

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Deals found on 1/26

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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 January 27, 2026.
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
8,118 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,118 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,118 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,197 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,118 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

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 37m. 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 30% 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.

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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 January 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$238Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$264Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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