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$67+ Cheap flights from Wilmington (ILM) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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ILM — WAS
Aug 5 — Aug 121
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Wilmington (ILM) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). 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 July 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$74
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$67
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$271

Good round-trip deal

$74 or less

Good one-way deal

$41 or less
From Wilmington New Hanover County to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
One-way flight from Wilmington New Hanover County to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($76 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Wilmington New Hanover County to Washington, D.C. (WAS).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Wilmington New Hanover County to Washington, D.C. (WAS).

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Cheapest flights from Wilmington to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Wilmington to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 31, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/186:45 amILM - IAD
Nonstop1h 20mAvelo Airlines
Fri 8/228:50 amIAD - ILM
Nonstop1h 20mAvelo Airlines
Deal found 7/29$74
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/2412:57 pmILM - BWI
Nonstop1h 13mAvelo Airlines
Mon 10/2710:53 amBWI - ILM
Nonstop1h 19mAvelo Airlines
Deal found 7/29$74
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/137:00 amILM - BWI
1 stop15h 09mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/173:23 pmBWI - ILM
Nonstop1h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$114
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/316:00 amILM - BWI
1 stop6h 30mDelta
Tue 9/24:39 pmBWI - ILM
1 stop6h 33mDelta
Deal found 7/29$239
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/171:30 pmILM - DCA
2 stops9h 26mJetBlue
Mon 10/208:00 amDCA - ILM
1 stop4h 35mJetBlue
Deal found 7/28$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Tue 11/1810:34 amILM - DCA
Nonstop1h 20mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/225:24 pmDCA - ILM
Nonstop1h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$261
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/304:30 pmILM - IAD
1 stop6h 51mDelta
Wed 9/37:22 amIAD - ILM
1 stop6h 28mDelta
Deal found 7/29$281
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Sat 8/304:30 pmILM - DCA
1 stop4h 49mDelta
Sat 9/66:20 pmDCA - ILM
1 stop4h 52mDelta
Deal found 7/31$281
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/166:35 amILM - BWI
1 stop3h 26mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/236:30 amBWI - ILM
1 stop4h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$286
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Mon 9/16:45 amILM - IAD
Nonstop1h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/35:40 pmIAD - ILM
3 stops26h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$293
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 11/146:00 amILM - IAD
1 stop4h 19mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/168:09 pmIAD - ILM
1 stop3h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/31$321
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Wed 11/193:48 pmILM - IAD
1 stop7h 10mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/225:33 pmIAD - ILM
1 stop6h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/31$473

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Wilmington to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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Wilmington

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Washington, D.C.

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Return

Price

WilmingtonWashington, D.C.

ILM - IAD

ILMIAD

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 8/18

6:45 am-8:05 am

Nonstop1h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 8/22

8:50 am-10:10 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$74

WilmingtonBaltimore

ILM - BWI

ILMBWI

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 10/24

12:57 pm-2:10 pm

Nonstop1h 13m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 10/27

10:53 am-12:12 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

$74

WilmingtonBaltimore

ILM - BWI

ILMBWI

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 8/13

7:00 am-10:09 pm

1 stop15h 09m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 8/17

3:23 pm-4:40 pm

Nonstop1h 17m

$114

WilmingtonBaltimore

ILM - BWI

ILMBWI

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 8/31

6:00 am-12:30 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 9/2

4:39 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop6h 33m

$239

WilmingtonWashington, D.C.

ILM - DCA

ILMDCA

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 10/17

1:30 pm-10:56 pm

2 stops9h 26m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 10/20

8:00 am-12:35 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$249

WilmingtonWashington, D.C.

ILM - DCA

ILMDCA

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 11/18

10:34 am-11:54 am

Nonstop1h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 11/22

5:24 pm-6:52 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

$261

WilmingtonWashington, D.C.

ILM - IAD

ILMIAD

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 8/30

4:30 pm-11:21 pm

1 stop6h 51m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/3

7:22 am-1:50 pm

1 stop6h 28m

$281

WilmingtonWashington, D.C.

ILM - DCA

ILMDCA

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 8/30

4:30 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop4h 49m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 9/6

6:20 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop4h 52m

$281

WilmingtonBaltimore

ILM - BWI

ILMBWI

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 8/16

6:35 am-10:01 am

1 stop3h 26m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 8/23

6:30 am-10:38 am

1 stop4h 08m

$286

WilmingtonWashington, D.C.

ILM - IAD

ILMIAD

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 9/1

6:45 am-8:05 am

Nonstop1h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/3

5:40 pm-8:34 pm

3 stops26h 54m

$293

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Wilmington to Washington, D.C.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Wilmington to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from Wilmington to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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 WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Wilmington to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 31, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Wilmington to Washington, D.C. at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 20% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated July 31, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Avelo Airlines, and United Airlines from Wilmington to Washington, D.C. by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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!
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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!
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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!
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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!
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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 Washington, D.C.?

    For a flight from Wilmington to Washington, D.C., you will be flying from New Hanover County. Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM) is just 4.3 mi from the center of the city. New Hanover County is the only Wilmington airport and it handles 2 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day. 3 airlines have flights to Washington, D.C. from Wilmington New Hanover County on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Wilmington to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

    Currently priced at $74, Avelo Airlines will fly you from Wilmington to Washington, D.C. and back. In addition to Avelo Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and JetBlue - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $239 and $249, respectively. Avelo Airlines is priced at 76% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Wilmington to Washington, D.C. one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Wilmington to Washington, D.C. are Avelo Airlines ($67), JetBlue ($111), and American Airlines ($114).

  • What are the most popular routes from Wilmington to Washington, D.C.?

  • What are the cheapest flights from Wilmington to Washington, D.C.?

    On average you can expect to pay $107 for a flight from Wilmington to Washington, D.C.. The cheapest flight overall is $39 while the most popular route, (Wilmington New Hanover County - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National) is currently priced at $249.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Wilmington to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Wilmington to Washington, D.C.?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Wilmington to Washington, D.C.?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wilmington to Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from Wilmington to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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 Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Wilmington to Washington, D.C.. 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 July 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Avelo AirlinesCheapest$70Average$84FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$220Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$226Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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