How long is the flight from Des Moines to Wilmington?

For as low as $259, Delta can have you in Wilmington from Des Moines in 8h 03m. Airlines will cover a distance of 992 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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 $248. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is American Airlines. Delta is currently priced 38% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to Wilmington?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Wilmington flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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.

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).

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Wilmington?

Monday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 58%.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Wilmington?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in March. For low rates, May can be a great choice for travel to Wilmington. Flights to Wilmington from Des Moines in May are about $406 on average during May, but can be found for as low as $265.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to ILM?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Des Moines to Wilmington in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 16% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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.

How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Wilmington?

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

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

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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 September 13, 2025.

Wed 11/57:20 amDSM - ILM

1 stop8h 03mDelta

Sun 11/97:00 amILM - DSM

1 stop8h 37mDelta

Deal found 9/12

$259

Wed 11/52:19 pmDSM - ILM

2 stops8h 40mAmerican Airlines

Sun 11/98:38 pmILM - DSM

1 stop4h 43mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/12

$279

Thu 10/95:00 amDSM - ILM

1 stop5h 24mAmerican Airlines

Sun 10/125:00 amILM - DSM

1 stop6h 51mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$289

Mon 10/203:15 pmDSM - ILM

1 stop6h 00mDelta

Fri 10/246:00 amILM - DSM

1 stop5h 05mDelta

Deal found 9/10

$541

Wed 11/59:01 amDSM - ILM

2 stops13h 49mUnited Airlines

Sun 11/96:00 amILM - DSM

3 stops29h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/12

$890

Mon 10/201:00 pmDSM - ILM

2 stops9h 24mUnited Airlines

Fri 10/247:05 amILM - DSM

3 stops15h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$1,001

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Wed 11/57:20 amDSM - ILM

1 stop8h 03mDelta

Sun 11/97:00 amILM - DSM

1 stop8h 37mDelta

Deal found 9/12

$259

Wed 11/52:19 pmDSM - ILM

2 stops8h 40mAmerican Airlines

Sun 11/98:38 pmILM - DSM

1 stop4h 43mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/12

$279

Sat 2/216:20 amDSM - ILM

2 stops9h 28mDelta

Wed 2/2512:15 pmILM - DSM

1 stop8h 48mDelta

Deal found 9/11

$264

Sat 2/216:20 amDSM - ILM

2 stops9h 28mDelta

Tue 2/2412:15 pmILM - DSM

1 stop8h 48mDelta

Deal found 9/11

$264

Mon 2/237:08 amDSM - ILM

1 stop3h 54mAmerican Airlines

Sun 3/111:37 amILM - DSM

1 stop8h 44mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$344

Sat 2/216:20 amDSM - ILM

2 stops9h 28mDelta

Thu 2/2612:15 pmILM - DSM

1 stop8h 48mDelta

Deal found 9/11

$294

Thu 1/151:04 pmDSM - ILM

1 stop4h 35mAmerican Airlines

Sun 1/184:06 pmILM - DSM

1 stop6h 46mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/12

$377

Sat 2/216:20 amDSM - ILM

2 stops9h 28mDelta

Fri 2/2712:15 pmILM - DSM

1 stop8h 48mDelta

Deal found 9/11

$319

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Thu 10/95:00 amDSM - ILM

1 stop5h 24mAmerican Airlines

Sun 10/125:00 amILM - DSM

1 stop6h 51mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$289

Thu 10/96:05 amDSM - ILM

2 stops6h 31mDelta

Sun 10/126:00 amILM - DSM

2 stops8h 59mDelta

Deal found 9/11

$1,129

Thu 10/911:31 amDSM - ILM

2 stops10h 53mUnited Airlines

Sun 10/127:05 amILM - DSM

2 stops8h 18mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/12

$1,276

Mon 10/203:15 pmDSM - ILM

1 stop6h 00mDelta

Fri 10/246:00 amILM - DSM

1 stop5h 05mDelta

Deal found 9/10

$541

Mon 10/201:00 pmDSM - ILM

2 stops9h 24mUnited Airlines

Fri 10/247:05 amILM - DSM

3 stops15h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$1,001

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Thu 10/95:00 amDSM - ILM

1 stop5h 24mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$271

Thu 10/911:31 amDSM - ILM

3 stops34h 53mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$518

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DSM - ILM

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Wed 11/5

7:20 am-4:23 pm

1 stop8h 03m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 11/9

7:00 am-2:37 pm

1 stop8h 37m

$259

Des MoinesWilmington

DSM - ILM

DSMILM

Des Moines

Sat 2/21

6:20 am-4:48 pm

2 stops9h 28m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 2/25

12:15 pm-8:03 pm

1 stop8h 48m

$264

Des MoinesWilmington

DSM - ILM

DSMILM

Des Moines

Sat 2/21

6:20 am-4:48 pm

2 stops9h 28m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 2/24

12:15 pm-8:03 pm

1 stop8h 48m

$264

Des MoinesWilmington

DSM - ILM

DSMILM

Des Moines

Wed 11/5

2:19 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops8h 40m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 11/9

8:38 pm-12:21 am

1 stop4h 43m

$279

Des MoinesWilmington

DSM - ILM

DSMILM

Des Moines

Sat 2/21

6:20 am-4:48 pm

2 stops9h 28m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 2/26

12:15 pm-8:03 pm

1 stop8h 48m

$294

Des MoinesWilmington

DSM - ILM

DSMILM

Des Moines

Sat 2/21

6:20 am-4:48 pm

2 stops9h 28m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 2/27

12:15 pm-8:03 pm

1 stop8h 48m

$319

Des MoinesWilmington

DSM - ILM

DSMILM

Des Moines

Mon 2/23

7:08 am-12:02 pm

1 stop3h 54m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 3/1

11:37 am-7:21 pm

1 stop8h 44m

$344

Des MoinesWilmington

DSM - ILM

DSMILM

Des Moines

Thu 1/15

1:04 pm-6:39 pm

1 stop4h 35m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 1/18

4:06 pm-9:52 pm

1 stop6h 46m

$377

Des MoinesWilmington

DSM - ILM

DSMILM

Des Moines

Thu 10/9

5:00 am-11:24 am

1 stop5h 24m

$271

Des MoinesWilmington

DSM - ILM

DSMILM

Des Moines

Thu 10/9

11:31 am-11:24 pm

3 stops34h 53m

$518

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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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Wilmington

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Delta

8.0

Very good

7,959 reviews

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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

7,959 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,959 reviews

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

7,959 reviews

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

How long is the flight from Des Moines to Wilmington?
For as low as $259, Delta can have you in Wilmington from Des Moines in 8h 03m. Airlines will cover a distance of 992 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
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 $248. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is American Airlines. Delta is currently priced 38% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
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.
How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Wilmington?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Wilmington.
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

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American Airlines	Cheapest$258	Average$331	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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