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$255+ Cheap flights from Wilmington to Des Moines (ILM - DSM)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ILM — DSM
Jun 8 — Jun 151
Mon 6/8
Mon 6/15
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 May 9, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 6/67:02 am
ILM
-
DSM
1 stop6h 50m
American Airlines
Sat 6/131:37 pm
DSM
-
ILM
1 stop7h 14m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/7$311
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 9/17:00 am
ILM
-
DSM
2 stops8h 16m
United Airlines
Tue 9/85:50 am
DSM
-
ILM
2 stops8h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/8$340
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 8/117:30 am
ILM
-
DSM
2 stops7h 35m
United Airlines
Tue 8/1811:32 am
DSM
-
ILM
2 stops11h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/7$365
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 9/24:44 pm
ILM
-
DSM
1 stop6h 44m
United Airlines
Sat 9/58:00 am
DSM
-
ILM
1 stop6h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/8$410
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 5/224:35 pm
ILM
-
DSM
1 stop8h 22m
American Airlines
Sun 5/246:02 am
DSM
-
ILM
1 stop5h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/8$429
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Sun 7/128:01 pm
ILM
-
DSM
1 stop5h 08m
American Airlines
Sun 8/166:30 am
DSM
-
ILM
1 stop8h 14m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/5$463
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 9/224:09 pm
ILM
-
DSM
1 stop6h 03m
United Airlines
Sat 9/2611:30 am
DSM
-
ILM
2 stops10h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/6$528

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$311
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$255
(WAYA)
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Price

Cheapest round-trip

WilmingtonDes Moines

ILM - DSM

ILMDSM

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 8/11

7:30 am-2:05 pm

2 stops7h 35m

Des Moines

Tue 8/18

11:32 am-11:50 pm

2 stops11h 18m

$365

WilmingtonDes Moines

ILM - DSM

ILMDSM

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 6/6

7:02 am-1:17 pm

2 stops7h 15m

Des Moines

Sat 6/13

1:47 pm-11:49 pm

2 stops9h 02m

$378

WilmingtonDes Moines

ILM - DSM

ILMDSM

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 9/2

4:44 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop6h 44m

Des Moines

Sat 9/5

8:00 am-3:48 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$410

WilmingtonDes Moines

ILM - DSM

ILMDSM

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 9/22

7:30 am-8:17 pm

2 stops13h 47m

Des Moines

Sat 9/26

11:30 am-10:56 pm

2 stops10h 26m

$415

WilmingtonDes Moines

ILM - DSM

ILMDSM

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 5/22

4:35 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop8h 22m

Des Moines

Sun 5/24

6:02 am-12:24 pm

1 stop5h 22m

$429
Quickest round-trip

WilmingtonDes Moines

ILM - DSM

ILMDSM

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 7/19

8:01 pm-12:09 am

1 stop5h 08m

Des Moines

Sun 8/16

6:30 am-3:44 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$463
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

WilmingtonDes Moines

ILM - DSM

ILMDSM

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 10/25

4:58 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$255

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Deals found on 5/8

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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 May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 May 9, 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.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,668 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.4

Overall

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - BDL

They keep changing the gate, delaying the hours and then finally canceled it. No accomodation, no food, nothing!
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,668 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,668 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.4

Overall

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - BDL

They keep changing the gate, delaying the hours and then finally canceled it. No accomodation, no food, nothing!

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 7h 15m. The distance from Wilmington to Des Moines is about 992 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    American Airlines, at $264, was found to be the cheapest airline from Wilmington to Des Moines..

  • 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 airline flying from Wilmington to Des Moines

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American AirlinesCheapest$274Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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