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$132+ Cheap flights from Reagan-National (DCA) to Wilmington (ILM)

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 8/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DCA — ILM
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to Wilmington New Hanover County are usually found in July or September, booked 40 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Reagan-National to Wilmington

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Reagan-National (DCA) 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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$261
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$132
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$313

Good round-trip deal

$281 or less

Good one-way deal

$333 or less
From Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to Wilmington New Hanover County
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Cheapest flights from Reagan-National to Wilmington
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Reagan-National to Wilmington. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 3, 2025.

This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/28:00 amDCA - ILM
1 stop4h 35mJetBlue
Sat 10/41:30 pmILM - DCA
1 stop7h 21mJetBlue
Deal found 6/30$221
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 8/21:54 pmDCA - ILM
Nonstop1h 23mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/910:36 amILM - DCA
Nonstop1h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/2$261
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/86:00 amDCA - ILM
1 stop17h 06mDelta
Sat 8/97:25 amILM - DCA
1 stop5h 14mDelta
Deal found 6/30$294
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 11/188:30 amDCA - ILM
2 stops15h 20mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/236:00 amILM - DCA
1 stop7h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$482

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

Fly from

Reagan-National

Fly to

Wilmington

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.Wilmington

DCA - ILM

DCAILM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 8/2

1:54 pm-3:17 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 8/9

10:36 am-11:59 am

Nonstop1h 23m

$261

Washington, D.C.Wilmington

DCA - ILM

DCAILM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 8/8

6:00 am-11:06 pm

1 stop17h 06m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 8/9

7:25 am-12:39 pm

1 stop5h 14m

$294

Washington, D.C.Wilmington

DCA - ILM

DCAILM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 8/5

3:05 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop7h 24m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 8/11

4:59 pm-10:56 am

1 stop17h 57m

$517

Washington, D.C.Wilmington

DCA - ILM

DCAILM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 8/12

6:59 am-12:27 pm

1 stop5h 28m

$132

Washington, D.C.Wilmington

DCA - ILM

DCAILM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 8/15

5:00 pm-3:24 pm

1 stop22h 24m

$289

Washington, D.C.Wilmington

DCA - ILM

DCAILM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 7/8

10:19 am-2:07 pm

1 stop3h 48m

$344

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Deals found on 7/2

Best time to book a flight from Reagan-National to Wilmington

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Wilmington

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Wilmington?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Reagan-National to Wilmington. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Wilmington, you should look to book at least 40 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Wilmington (average of $296). Flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport 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 DCA to ILM?

Find hourly flight availability from Reagan-National 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 July 3, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Wilmington in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 12% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Wilmington?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Reagan-National to Wilmington. Price data was last updated on June 29, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Wilmington flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 July 3, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Wilmington have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

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
7,982 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

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
8,861 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

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
7,982 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

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

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Wilmington from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National?

    Located just 4.3 mi from the city center, Wilmington New Hanover County is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Wilmington from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National. Booking flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to New Hanover County (ILM) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National from 1 airline.

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($261), Delta ($294), and United Airlines ($517) offers the cheapest pricing from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Wilmington. American Airlines is 34% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $132. United Airlines flights start at $289 while deals on Delta start at $344 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Wilmington?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Wilmington are American Airlines (79%), PSA Airlines (75%) and Envoy Air (75%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Wilmington?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Wilmington? While on average our users pay $357, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $186. The most popular route (Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Wilmington New Hanover County), is priced around $201.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Reagan-National to Wilmington that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Reagan-National to Wilmington?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Reagan-National to Wilmington?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Reagan-National 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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Wilmington?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Wilmington (average of $296). Flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport 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 airline flying from Reagan-National to Wilmington

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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