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$249+ Cheap flights from Wilmington (ILM) to Iowa

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 6/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ILM — DSM
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Wilmington to Iowa

Cheapest flights from Wilmington to Iowa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Wilmington to Iowa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Thu 2/1212:27 pm
ILM
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DSM
1 stop8h 06m
Delta
Mon 2/165:15 pm
DSM
-
ILM
1 stop5h 33m
Delta
Deal found 1/28$369
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Tue 2/311:58 am
ILM
-
DSM
1 stop8h 36m
Delta
Tue 2/105:35 am
DSM
-
ILM
1 stop6h 54m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$376
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/38:05 am
ILM
-
DSM
2 stops9h 19m
American Airlines
Tue 2/106:00 am
DSM
-
ILM
2 stops8h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$386
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/106:00 am
ILM
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OMA
2 stops15h 14m
United Airlines
Sat 2/1411:30 am
OMA
-
ILM
2 stops11h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$399
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Sat 2/76:00 am
ILM
-
DSM
2 stops9h 33m
United Airlines
Tue 2/108:10 am
DSM
-
ILM
2 stops14h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$427
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/47:43 pm
ILM
-
CID
1 stop4h 22m
American Airlines
Sun 2/81:26 pm
CID
-
ILM
1 stop6h 49m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$429
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Wed 2/45:41 pm
ILM
-
CID
1 stop5h 06m
Delta
Sun 2/82:50 pm
CID
-
ILM
2 stops8h 01m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$434
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Sat 2/76:00 am
ILM
-
CID
2 stops11h 52m
United Airlines
Tue 2/1011:32 am
CID
-
ILM
2 stops11h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$455
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Thu 1/295:41 pm
ILM
-
DSM
1 stop5h 48m
Delta
Sun 2/15:16 pm
DSM
-
ILM
1 stop5h 35m
Delta
Deal found 1/26$479
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 1/296:00 am
ILM
-
DSM
2 stops7h 46m
American Airlines
Sun 2/16:00 am
DSM
-
ILM
2 stops9h 44m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$490
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 5/146:00 am
ILM
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OMA
1 stop10h 26m
American Airlines
Mon 5/186:25 am
OMA
-
ILM
1 stop5h 09m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$517
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Sat 2/76:00 am
ILM
-
MLI
2 stops29h 12m
United Airlines
Tue 2/1010:47 am
MLI
-
ILM
2 stops12h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$518

Find flight deals from Wilmington to Iowa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Wilmington to Iowa flight deals. Data was last updated January 29, 2026.

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$369
(Delta)

One-way from

$249
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$304
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One-way flight from Wilmington New Hanover County to Iowa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($88 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Wilmington to Iowa 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 January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Wilmington to Iowa that are best for you.

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Wilmington

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Iowa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

WilmingtonDes Moines

ILM - DSM

ILMDSM

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 2/12

12:27 pm-7:33 pm

1 stop8h 06m

Des Moines

Mon 2/16

5:15 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop5h 33m

$369

WilmingtonOmaha

ILM - OMA

ILMOMA

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 2/10

6:00 am-8:14 pm

2 stops15h 14m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 2/14

11:30 am-11:57 pm

2 stops11h 27m

$399

WilmingtonOmaha

ILM - OMA

ILMOMA

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 5/14

6:00 am-3:26 pm

1 stop10h 26m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 5/18

6:25 am-12:34 pm

1 stop5h 09m

$517

WilmingtonDes Moines

ILM - DSM

ILMDSM

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 2/9

11:58 am-7:34 pm

1 stop8h 36m

Des Moines

Wed 2/11

5:35 am-1:29 pm

1 stop6h 54m

$768

WilmingtonDes Moines

ILM - DSM

ILMDSM

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 2/9

2:00 pm-10:11 pm

2 stops9h 11m

Des Moines

Wed 2/11

6:00 am-3:00 pm

2 stops8h 00m

$778

WilmingtonDes Moines

ILM - DSM

ILMDSM

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 2/9

2:00 pm-9:04 pm

2 stops8h 04m

Des Moines

Thu 2/12

5:00 am-2:51 pm

1 stop8h 51m

$793

WilmingtonOmaha

ILM - OMA

ILMOMA

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 5/14

6:00 am-12:19 pm

2 stops31h 19m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 5/18

5:22 pm-3:23 pm

2 stops21h 01m

$961

WilmingtonDes Moines

ILM - DSM

ILMDSM

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 2/12

6:00 am-9:41 pm

3 stops16h 41m

Des Moines

Mon 2/16

11:30 am-11:57 pm

3 stops11h 27m

$1,355

WilmingtonMoline

ILM - MLI

ILMMLI

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 6/27

9:19 am-3:55 pm

1 stop7h 36m

$249

WilmingtonCedar Rapids

ILM - CID

ILMCID

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 3/14

12:36 pm-6:42 pm

1 stop7h 06m

$291

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Deals found on 1/27

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Reviews of airlines servicing Iowa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Iowa. 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 Iowa. Reviews last updated January 29, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta and American Airlines from Wilmington to Iowa to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,128 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,128 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,128 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,205 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,128 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Wilmington to Iowa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Wilmington to Iowa?

    Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Wilmington to Iowa. It is only a 4.3 mi journey to New Hanover County (ILM) from Wilmington’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Wilmington to Iowa?

    Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines can get you from Wilmington to Iowa in just under 8h 06m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h 08m. The distance from Wilmington to Iowa is about 992 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most popular routes from Wilmington to Iowa?

    When deciding which route to take from Wilmington to Iowa consider Wilmington New Hanover County - Omaha Eppley Airfield, Wilmington New Hanover County - Des Moines or Wilmington New Hanover County - Cedar Rapids as they are the most popular.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wilmington to Iowa 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 2 airlines flying from Wilmington to Iowa

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Wilmington to Iowa. 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$238Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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