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$298+ Cheap flights from Wilmington (ILM) to District of Columbia

ILM — IAD
Dec 14 — Dec 211
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Cheapest flights from Wilmington to District of Columbia

Wed 12/97:02 pm -
Nonstop1h 32m
Wed 12/165:00 pm -
Nonstop1h 33m
Deal found 11/11$357
Thu 12/37:12 pm -
Nonstop1h 32m
Sat 12/59:59 am -
Nonstop1h 40m
Deal found 11/12$431
Thu 12/32:28 pm -
1 stop7h 15m
Sat 12/54:05 pm -
1 stop5h 44m
Deal found 11/12$451
Fri 12/117:18 pm -
Nonstop1h 32m
Mon 12/141:52 pm -
1 stop7h 58m
Deal found 11/14$452
Sat 12/195:33 pm -
Nonstop1h 26m
Sun 12/2010:35 pm -
Nonstop1h 24m
Deal found 11/10$474

Find flight deals from Wilmington to District of Columbia

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$357
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$189
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$839

Good round-trip deal

$433 or less

Good one-way deal

$309 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Wilmington New Hanover County-Washington, D.C. (WAS) flight deals.
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From Wilmington New Hanover County to District of Columbia
One-way flight from Wilmington New Hanover County to District of Columbia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 34% potential increase in price ($258 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($36 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Wilmington New Hanover County to District of Columbia.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Wilmington New Hanover County to District of Columbia.

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WilmingtonWashington, D.C.

ILM Wilmington New Hanover County - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

ILMDCA

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 12/6

7:00 am-11:02 am

1 stop4h 02m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$328

WilmingtonWashington, D.C.

ILM Wilmington New Hanover County - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

ILMDCA

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 12/4

6:05 am-10:19 am

1 stop4h 14m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$328

WilmingtonWashington, D.C.

ILM Wilmington New Hanover County - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

ILMDCA

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 11/19

4:56 pm-12:59 pm

2 stops44h 03m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$357

WilmingtonWashington, D.C.

ILM Wilmington New Hanover County - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

ILMDCA

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 11/21

2:17 pm-12:59 pm

3 stops46h 42m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$370

WilmingtonWashington, D.C.

ILM Wilmington New Hanover County - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

ILMDCA

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 12/4

11:11 am-6:59 pm

1 stop7h 48m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$407

WilmingtonWashington, D.C.

ILM Wilmington New Hanover County - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

ILMDCA

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 11/21

5:40 pm-10:01 pm

1 stop4h 21m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$414

WilmingtonWashington, D.C.

ILM Wilmington New Hanover County - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

ILMDCA

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 12/16

1:00 pm-6:43 pm

1 stop5h 43m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$424
Quickest round-trip

WilmingtonWashington, D.C.

ILM Wilmington New Hanover County - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

ILMDCA

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 12/16

12:16 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop3h 44m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$424

WilmingtonWashington, D.C.

ILM Wilmington New Hanover County - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

ILMDCA

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 3/17

2:30 pm-10:54 pm

2 stops8h 24m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$429

WilmingtonWashington, D.C.

ILM Wilmington New Hanover County - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

ILMDCA

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 12/16

10:17 am-8:59 pm

2 stops10h 42m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$434

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Wilmington to District of Columbia?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to District of Columbia (average of $427). Flying from Wilmington to District of Columbia in November is currently the most expensive (average of $859). 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 DC?

When flying from Wilmington to District of Columbia, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 24% versus a flight in the evening.

Reviews of airlines servicing District of Columbia

Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines from Wilmington to District of Columbia. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.4

Overall

7.0

Comfort

7.1

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Paul,Nov 2026

MCO - DCA

Gate agent made me check my bag but allowed others the same size go on after me, causing me an additional 15-20 minutes before I got home.

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.4

Overall

7.0

Comfort

7.1

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Paul,Nov 2026

MCO - DCA

Gate agent made me check my bag but allowed others the same size go on after me, causing me an additional 15-20 minutes before I got home.

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Wilmington to District of Columbia?

    Most people fly from Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM) if they book a flight from Wilmington to District of Columbia. Wilmington New Hanover County is conveniently located just 4.3 mi from Wilmington’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Wilmington to District of Columbia?

    American Airlines and Delta can get you from Wilmington to District of Columbia in just under 1h 32m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 02m. The distance from Wilmington to District of Columbia is about 320 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Wilmington to District of Columbia that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Wilmington to District of Columbia?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Wilmington to District of Columbia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wilmington to District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to District of Columbia (average of $427). Flying from Wilmington to District of Columbia in November is currently the most expensive (average of $859). 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 3 airlines flying from Wilmington to District of Columbia

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Avelo AirlinesCheapest$65Average$123FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$282Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$284Average$524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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