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$160+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Wilmington (DSM - ILM)

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DSM — ILM
jun. 17 — jun. 241
mar. 6/17
mar. 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Wilmington

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) 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 junio 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$259
(Delta)

One-way from

$160
(Delta)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$308
From Des Moines to Wilmington New Hanover County
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Wilmington
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Wilmington. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on junio 12, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
mié. 7/92:29 pmDSM - ILM
1 stop7h 29mDelta
mié. 7/1611:45 amILM - DSM
1 stop8h 28mDelta
Deal found 6/10$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
mié. 7/95:00 amDSM - ILM
2 stops8h 16mAmerican Airlines
mié. 7/167:54 pmILM - DSM
1 stop4h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$264
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 6/256:25 amDSM - ILM
1 stop7h 05mUnited Airlines
lun. 6/304:59 pmILM - DSM
1 stop7h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$416
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
mié. 6/257:30 amDSM - ILM
2 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines
dom. 6/2910:46 amILM - DSM
2 stops12h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$583

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Des MoinesWilmington

DSM - ILM

DSMILM

Des Moines

mié. 7/9

2:29 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop7h 29m

Wilmington New Hanover County

mié. 7/16

11:45 am-7:13 pm

1 stop8h 28m

$259

Des MoinesWilmington

DSM - ILM

DSMILM

Des Moines

mié. 7/9

5:00 am-2:16 pm

2 stops8h 16m

Wilmington New Hanover County

mié. 7/16

7:54 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$264

Des MoinesWilmington

DSM - ILM

DSMILM

Des Moines

lun. 8/11

6:24 am-3:24 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Wilmington New Hanover County

lun. 8/18

4:59 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop5h 48m

$389

Des MoinesWilmington

DSM - ILM

DSMILM

Des Moines

mié. 6/25

7:30 am-11:30 am

2 stops27h 00m

Wilmington New Hanover County

dom. 6/29

10:46 am-10:37 pm

2 stops12h 51m

$583

Des MoinesWilmington

DSM - ILM

DSMILM

Des Moines

mié. 7/30

7:20 am-4:01 pm

1 stop7h 41m

$160

Des MoinesWilmington

DSM - ILM

DSMILM

Des Moines

mié. 7/30

11:00 am-2:38 pm

2 stops26h 38m

$236

Des MoinesWilmington

DSM - ILM

DSMILM

Des Moines

mié. 7/30

5:00 am-2:16 pm

2 stops8h 16m

$276

Des MoinesWilmington

DSM - ILM

DSMILM

Des Moines

dom. 9/14

3:25 pm-1:44 pm

3 stops21h 19m

$609

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Deals found on 6/12

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Wilmington

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Wilmington (average of $296). Flying from Des Moines 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.

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 junio 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines from Des Moines to Wilmington to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

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
7,946 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

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!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

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
7,946 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines 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 Des Moines to Wilmington round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Des Moines to Wilmington round-trip from $259. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $264, and United Airlines, from $389. Delta is currently priced 27% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $160. American Airlines flights start at $276 while deals on United Airlines start at $609 one-way.

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines 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 Des Moines to Wilmington?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Wilmington (average of $296). Flying from Des Moines 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 Des Moines to Wilmington

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines 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 junio 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$238Average$307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$253Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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