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$103+ Cheap flights from Wilmington to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (ILM - DTW)

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 11/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ILM — DTW
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Wilmington to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 30, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 12/112:10 pmILM - DTW
1 stop19h 04mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/144:20 pmDTW - ILM
1 stop28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$195
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/28:00 amILM - DTW
Nonstop2h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/135:15 amDTW - ILM
1 stop5h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$197
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/134:46 pmILM - DTW
1 stop6h 43mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/1710:42 amDTW - ILM
2 stops9h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$202
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/145:49 pmILM - DTW
2 stops24h 52mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/165:15 amDTW - ILM
1 stop5h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$225
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 11/224:11 pmILM - DTW
1 stop6h 39mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/286:00 amDTW - ILM
1 stop4h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/30$249
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/101:00 pmILM - DTW
2 stops44h 19mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/1411:12 amDTW - ILM
1 stop9h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$257

Cheap flight deals from Wilmington to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Wilmington (ILM) to Detroit (DTW). 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, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$195
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$103
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$323

Good one-way deal

$57 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($99 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Wilmington to Detroit 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 October 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Wilmington to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

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Wilmington

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WilmingtonDetroit

ILM - DTW

ILMDTW

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 11/13

4:46 pm-6:13 pm

1 stop25h 27m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/17

6:10 am-12:20 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$211

WilmingtonDetroit

ILM - DTW

ILMDTW

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 11/10

3:17 pm-11:56 am

1 stop20h 39m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 11/13

4:37 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop19h 43m

$230

WilmingtonDetroit

ILM - DTW

ILMDTW

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 11/10

5:49 pm-12:07 am

3 stops30h 18m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 11/14

7:00 am-10:29 pm

2 stops15h 29m

$241

WilmingtonDetroit

ILM - DTW

ILMDTW

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 12/11

5:05 am-11:14 am

1 stop6h 09m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 12/14

5:20 pm-9:51 pm

1 stop4h 31m

$249

WilmingtonDetroit

ILM - DTW

ILMDTW

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 11/22

4:11 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop6h 39m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 11/28

6:00 am-10:44 am

1 stop4h 44m

$249

WilmingtonDetroit

ILM - DTW

ILMDTW

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 11/14

10:23 am-4:49 pm

1 stop6h 26m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/17

5:55 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop4h 36m

$259

WilmingtonDetroit

ILM - DTW

ILMDTW

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 12/11

5:21 pm-9:41 pm

3 stops28h 20m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 12/14

3:12 pm-9:33 pm

1 stop6h 21m

$267

WilmingtonDetroit

ILM - DTW

ILMDTW

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 11/14

7:00 am-2:18 pm

1 stop7h 18m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 11/18

10:31 am-5:18 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$279

WilmingtonDetroit

ILM - DTW

ILMDTW

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 11/10

5:49 pm-6:41 pm

2 stops24h 52m

$103

WilmingtonDetroit

ILM - DTW

ILMDTW

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 11/26

11:42 am-1:42 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$110

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Compare providers for flights from Wilmington to Detroit

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 Detroit in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Wilmington-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Wilmington-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Wilmington-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Wilmington to Detroit

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Wilmington to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Wilmington to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $58). Flying from Wilmington to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $170). 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 DTW?

Find hourly flight availability from Wilmington to Detroit. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 30, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Wilmington to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 89% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Detroit. 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 Detroit. Reviews last updated October 30, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines from Wilmington to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,034 reviews

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,034 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,034 reviews

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Wilmington to Detroit. 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    There are many flights that can get you from Wilmington to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in 6h 09m. Fly via American Airlines to get the fastest option. Wilmington and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are separated by a distance of 623 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Wilmington to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Wilmington to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport round-trip from $248. You may be able to fly from Wilmington to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for 40% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Wilmington to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $30. While the most popular route (Wilmington New Hanover County - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) can be booked for $118 on average, our data indicates $88 when flying from Wilmington to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Wilmington to Detroit that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Wilmington to Detroit flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Wilmington to Detroit?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Wilmington to Detroit.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Wilmington to Detroit?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wilmington to Detroit 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $58). Flying from Wilmington to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $170). 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 airline flying from Wilmington to Detroit

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Wilmington to Detroit. 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 October 30, 2025.
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American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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