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$78+ Cheap flights from Detroit to Wilmington (DTT - ILM)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — ILM
May 17 — May 241
Sat 5/17
Sat 5/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Wilmington

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTT) to Wilmington (ILM). 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 May 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$78
(Mytrip)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$371

Good one-way deal

$35 or less
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Wilmington
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Wilmington. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 12, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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.
Thu 5/298:48 pmDTW - ILM
1 stop21h 09mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/17:03 pmILM - DTW
1 stop14h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$172
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 7/15:15 amDTW - ILM
1 stop5h 38mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/56:35 amILM - DTW
1 stop4h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/12$261
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 9/58:00 amDTW - ILM
1 stop5h 38mDelta
Wed 9/105:45 pmILM - DTW
1 stop6h 43mDelta
Deal found 5/11$319
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 6/182:30 pmDTW - ILM
2 stops9h 29mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/255:10 pmILM - DTW
1 stop6h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/12$398

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Wilmington 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 May 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to Wilmington that are best for you.

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Detroit

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Wilmington

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DetroitWilmington

DTW - ILM

DTWILM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/29

8:48 pm-5:57 pm

1 stop21h 09m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 6/1

7:03 pm-9:36 am

1 stop14h 33m

$172

DetroitWilmington

DTW - ILM

DTWILM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 7/1

5:15 am-10:53 am

1 stop5h 38m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 7/5

6:35 am-11:16 am

1 stop4h 41m

$261

DetroitWilmington

DTW - ILM

DTWILM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 6/18

2:30 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops9h 29m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 6/25

5:10 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$398

DetroitWilmington

DTW - ILM

DTWILM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/23

7:45 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop4h 07m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 5/26

6:00 am-12:55 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$658

DetroitWilmington

DTW - ILM

DTWILM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/24

12:20 pm-6:37 pm

3 stops30h 17m

$127

DetroitWilmington

DTW - ILM

DTWILM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/5

5:27 am-9:39 am

1 stop4h 12m

$131

DetroitWilmington

DTW - ILM

DTWILM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/24

7:55 am-2:27 pm

1 stop6h 32m

$144

DetroitWilmington

DTW - ILM

DTWILM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/15

6:00 am-4:00 pm

2 stops10h 00m

$661

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Deals found on 5/11

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Detroit to Wilmington in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit-Wilmington flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Detroit-Wilmington flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit-Wilmington flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit-Wilmington flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Detroit-Wilmington flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Wilmington

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Wilmington from Detroit with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit to Wilmington

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to Wilmington?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Wilmington (average of $296). Flying from Detroit to Wilmington in December is currently the most expensive (average of $385). 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 DTT to ILM?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to Wilmington. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 12, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 13% on flights from Detroit to Wilmington by exploring options for tickets at noon.

Rainfall in Wilmington by month

Plan your trip to Wilmington by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Wilmington ranges from 2.8 - 7.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 7.8 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Wilmington when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

Temperature in Wilmington by month

Plan your trip to Wilmington by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Wilmington, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Wilmington

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Wilmington. 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 Wilmington. Reviews last updated May 12, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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
7,950 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,724 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit to Wilmington round-trip?

    Avelo Airlines, at $78, was found to be the cheapest airline from Detroit to Wilmington.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and Delta. Users have found that Avelo Airlines is 85% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit to Wilmington one-way?

    $131 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $144 and $661, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit to Wilmington?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Detroit to Wilmington? While on average our users pay $40, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $35. The most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Wilmington New Hanover County), is priced around $78.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Wilmington 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 Detroit to Wilmington?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Wilmington (average of $296). Flying from Detroit to Wilmington in December is currently the most expensive (average of $385). 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 Detroit to Wilmington

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to Wilmington. 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 May 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$298Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$336Average$538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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