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$135+ Cheap flights from Wilmington (ILM) to District of Columbia

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ILM — IAD
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
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Cheapest flights from Wilmington to District of Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Wilmington to District of Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/2410:24 amILM - DCA
Nonstop1h 21mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/258:19 amDCA - ILM
Nonstop1h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/307:47 pmILM - DCA
Nonstop1h 27mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/27:00 amDCA - ILM
1 stop9h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$356
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/2410:24 amILM - DCA
Nonstop1h 21mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/298:21 amDCA - ILM
Nonstop1h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$394
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/266:40 amILM - DCA
1 stop4h 17mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/218:21 amDCA - ILM
Nonstop1h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$404
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/207:32 pmILM - DCA
Nonstop1h 27mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/218:21 amDCA - ILM
Nonstop1h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$428
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/2210:33 amILM - DCA
1 stop6h 02mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/278:21 amDCA - ILM
Nonstop1h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$438
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/1910:24 amILM - DCA
Nonstop1h 21mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/218:21 amDCA - ILM
Nonstop1h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$439
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Fri 12/265:04 pmILM - IAD
1 stop6h 02mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/2112:40 pmIAD - ILM
2 stops11h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$451
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Fri 12/1910:26 amILM - IAD
1 stop6h 34mDelta
Mon 12/2210:57 amIAD - ILM
1 stop5h 46mDelta
Deal found 12/17$459
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/265:04 pmILM - IAD
1 stop6h 02mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/410:17 pmIAD - ILM
2 stops18h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$471
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/245:05 amILM - IAD
1 stop3h 37mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/16:35 amIAD - ILM
1 stop5h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$472
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/245:05 amILM - IAD
1 stop3h 37mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/296:35 amIAD - ILM
1 stop5h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$482

Find flight deals from Wilmington to District of Columbia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Wilmington to District of Columbia flight deals. Data was last updated December 18, 2025.

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eDreams
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Round-trip from

$247
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$135
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$427

Good round-trip deal

$301 or less

Good one-way deal

$40 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Wilmington to District of Columbia 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 December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Wilmington to District of Columbia that are best for you.

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Wilmington

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District of Columbia

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Return

Price

WilmingtonWashington, D.C.

ILM - DCA

ILMDCA

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 2/28

10:34 am-11:59 am

Nonstop1h 25m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 3/3

8:20 am-9:51 am

Nonstop1h 31m

$289

WilmingtonWashington, D.C.

ILM - DCA

ILMDCA

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 1/31

7:01 pm-8:29 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 2/1

10:00 am-9:17 pm

1 stop11h 17m

$298

WilmingtonWashington, D.C.

ILM - DCA

ILMDCA

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 1/7

11:55 am-9:23 pm

1 stop9h 28m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 1/9

7:30 pm-11:15 am

1 stop15h 45m

$315

WilmingtonWashington, D.C.

ILM - DCA

ILMDCA

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 1/14

10:27 am-11:51 am

Nonstop1h 24m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 1/21

5:19 pm-6:51 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

$323

WilmingtonWashington, D.C.

ILM - DCA

ILMDCA

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 1/1

6:18 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 1/5

1:56 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$332

WilmingtonWashington, D.C.

ILM - DCA

ILMDCA

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 1/8

6:30 am-4:18 pm

1 stop9h 48m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 1/10

3:57 pm-5:30 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

$332

WilmingtonWashington, D.C.

ILM - DCA

ILMDCA

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 4/3

7:13 pm-8:45 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 4/8

3:54 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop4h 31m

$334

WilmingtonWashington, D.C.

ILM - DCA

ILMDCA

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 1/6

11:55 am-11:10 pm

1 stop11h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 1/9

8:35 pm-11:15 am

1 stop14h 40m

$340

WilmingtonWashington, D.C.

ILM - DCA

ILMDCA

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 1/9

6:30 am-4:18 pm

1 stop9h 48m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 1/11

6:35 am-4:40 pm

1 stop10h 05m

$341

WilmingtonWashington, D.C.

ILM - IAD

ILMIAD

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 1/14

6:00 am-10:54 am

1 stop4h 54m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 1/21

10:08 am-4:52 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$343

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Best time to book a flight from Wilmington to District of Columbia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Wilmington to District of Columbia

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to District of Columbia (average of $45). Flying from Wilmington to District of Columbia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $151). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Wilmington to District of Columbia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

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 in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 44% versus a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Wilmington to District of Columbia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Wilmington to District of Columbia. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Wilmington to District of Columbia flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing District of Columbia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to District of Columbia. 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 District of Columbia. Reviews last updated December 18, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Avelo Airlines and 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.
Avelo Airlines
7.5
Good

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Food

5.0

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

5.0

Comfort

7.1

Reviews

1 / 7
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

USA - ROC

The Customer Service department, particularly the baggage claim process, needs significant improvement. Currently, this department is only accessible via email, which makes resolving urgent issues difficult and frustrating. On December 8th, while traveling from Rochester, NY to Concord, NC, my elderly parent’s walker was never boarded onto the aircraft. This caused considerable frustration, stress, and disappointment during our travel. A mobility aid such as a walker is not optional—it is essential for my parent’s safety and independence. The failure to properly handle this item created a serious and avoidable issue. This situation significantly impacted our travel experience and highlights the need for better communication, accountability, and handling of mobility assistance devices. I hope this matter is taken seriously and that improvements are made to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Avelo Airlines
7.5
Good
Avelo Airlines
7.5
Good

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Food

5.0

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

5.0

Comfort

7.1

Reviews

1 / 7
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

USA - ROC

The Customer Service department, particularly the baggage claim process, needs significant improvement. Currently, this department is only accessible via email, which makes resolving urgent issues difficult and frustrating. On December 8th, while traveling from Rochester, NY to Concord, NC, my elderly parent’s walker was never boarded onto the aircraft. This caused considerable frustration, stress, and disappointment during our travel. A mobility aid such as a walker is not optional—it is essential for my parent’s safety and independence. The failure to properly handle this item created a serious and avoidable issue. This situation significantly impacted our travel experience and highlights the need for better communication, accountability, and handling of mobility assistance devices. I hope this matter is taken seriously and that improvements are made to prevent similar incidents in the future.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews
Avelo Airlines
7.5
Good

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Food

5.0

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

5.0

Comfort

7.1

Reviews

1 / 7
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

USA - ROC

The Customer Service department, particularly the baggage claim process, needs significant improvement. Currently, this department is only accessible via email, which makes resolving urgent issues difficult and frustrating. On December 8th, while traveling from Rochester, NY to Concord, NC, my elderly parent’s walker was never boarded onto the aircraft. This caused considerable frustration, stress, and disappointment during our travel. A mobility aid such as a walker is not optional—it is essential for my parent’s safety and independence. The failure to properly handle this item created a serious and avoidable issue. This situation significantly impacted our travel experience and highlights the need for better communication, accountability, and handling of mobility assistance devices. I hope this matter is taken seriously and that improvements are made to prevent similar incidents in the future.

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  • 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 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h 03m. 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.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Wilmington to District of Columbia?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Wilmington to District of Columbia? While on average our users pay $46, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $38. The most popular route (Wilmington New Hanover County - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National), is priced around $324.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to District of Columbia (average of $45). Flying from Wilmington to District of Columbia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $151). 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 District of Columbia

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Wilmington to District of Columbia. 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Avelo AirlinesCheapest$69Average$100FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$250Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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