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$82+ Cheap flights from Wilmington (ILM) to District of Columbia

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 11/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ILM — IAD
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
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Keep the following information in mind while searching for Wilmington to District of Columbia flight deals. Data was last updated September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$189
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$82
(Trip.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$202

Good round-trip deal

$74 or less

Good one-way deal

$37 or less
From Wilmington New Hanover County to District of Columbia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($89 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 September 17, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/241:00 pmILM - IAD
1 stop8h 13mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/268:02 pmIAD - ILM
1 stop16h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$189
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/302:10 pmILM - IAD
1 stop6h 47mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/28:36 pmIAD - ILM
1 stop15h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$204
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/254:44 pmILM - IAD
1 stop25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/287:14 pmIAD - ILM
1 stop13h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/17$205
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/269:10 amILM - IAD
1 stop9h 09mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/287:14 pmIAD - ILM
1 stop13h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/17$206
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/171:00 pmILM - IAD
1 stop7h 43mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/198:02 pmIAD - ILM
1 stop16h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/17$214
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/132:10 pmILM - IAD
1 stop6h 47mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/168:36 pmIAD - ILM
1 stop15h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$220
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 10/81:00 pmILM - DCA
1 stop6h 14mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/126:00 amDCA - ILM
1 stop6h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/17$233
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/92:10 pmILM - IAD
1 stop28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/166:15 amIAD - ILM
2 stops14h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/17$236
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 9/3012:40 pmILM - DCA
1 stop4h 39mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/47:00 amDCA - ILM
1 stop5h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$253
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Fri 10/3110:23 amILM - DCA
Nonstop1h 27mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/18:19 amDCA - ILM
Nonstop1h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/16$261
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Thu 10/212:40 pmILM - DCA
1 stop4h 50mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/66:00 amDCA - ILM
1 stop6h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/17$273
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Thu 11/137:23 pmILM - DCA
Nonstop1h 36mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/158:20 amDCA - ILM
Nonstop1h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$281

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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 September 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Wilmington to District of Columbia that are best for you.

Fly from

Wilmington

Fly to

District of Columbia

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Depart

Return

Price

WilmingtonWashington, D.C.

ILM - IAD

ILMIAD

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 10/30

2:10 pm-8:57 pm

1 stop6h 47m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 11/2

8:36 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop15h 44m

$204

WilmingtonWashington, D.C.

ILM - IAD

ILMIAD

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 9/26

9:10 am-6:19 pm

1 stop9h 09m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 9/28

7:14 pm-8:30 am

1 stop13h 16m

$206

WilmingtonWashington, D.C.

ILM - DCA

ILMDCA

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 10/8

1:00 pm-7:14 pm

1 stop6h 14m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 10/12

6:00 am-12:14 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$233

WilmingtonWashington, D.C.

ILM - DCA

ILMDCA

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 9/30

12:40 pm-5:19 pm

1 stop4h 39m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 10/4

7:00 am-12:10 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$253

WilmingtonWashington, D.C.

ILM - IAD

ILMIAD

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 10/31

4:30 pm-11:18 pm

1 stop6h 48m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 11/1

5:52 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop4h 47m

$281

WilmingtonWashington, D.C.

ILM - DCA

ILMDCA

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 12/13

4:15 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 12/16

5:45 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop4h 52m

$281

WilmingtonWashington, D.C.

ILM - DCA

ILMDCA

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 11/13

7:23 pm-8:59 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 11/15

8:20 am-9:59 am

Nonstop1h 39m

$281

WilmingtonWashington, D.C.

ILM - DCA

ILMDCA

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 10/25

10:23 am-11:50 am

Nonstop1h 27m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 10/26

4:59 pm-6:24 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$281

WilmingtonWashington, D.C.

ILM - DCA

ILMDCA

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 10/31

10:23 am-11:50 am

Nonstop1h 27m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 11/2

8:25 am-10:04 am

Nonstop1h 39m

$281

WilmingtonWashington, D.C.

ILM - IAD

ILMIAD

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 12/13

4:15 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop7h 02m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 12/16

7:01 am-1:36 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$301

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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 $292). Flying from Wilmington to District of Columbia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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 September 17, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Wilmington to District of Columbia as you normally would.

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 September 17, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Avelo Airlines
7.5
Good
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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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 6h 14m. Your travel time can differ by up to 34m. 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 airlines to fly from Wilmington to District of Columbia one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Avelo Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $82. However, be on the lookout for offers from JetBlue and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Wilmington to District of Columbia for a low price.

  • 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 $70, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $35. The most popular route (Wilmington New Hanover County - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), is priced around $78.

  • 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 $292). Flying from Wilmington to District of Columbia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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

Discover the top 3 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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Avelo AirlinesCheapest$69Average$90FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$143Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$241Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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