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$175+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Wilmington (DSM - 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 5/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — ILM
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
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 April 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$259
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$175
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$369
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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 April 29, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/265:26 pmDSM - ILM
1 stop5h 33mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/307:47 pmILM - DSM
1 stop4h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$259
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/2610:18 amDSM - ILM
2 stops10h 34mDelta
Wed 7/306:00 amILM - DSM
1 stop5h 39mDelta
Deal found 4/28$306
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/88:00 amDSM - ILM
1 stop6h 24mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/134:59 pmILM - DSM
1 stop5h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$359

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Des MoinesWilmington

DSM - ILM

DSMILM

Des Moines

Sat 7/26

5:26 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 33m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 7/30

7:47 pm-11:01 pm

1 stop4h 14m

$259

Des MoinesWilmington

DSM - ILM

DSMILM

Des Moines

Sat 7/26

10:18 am-9:52 pm

2 stops10h 34m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 7/30

6:00 am-10:39 am

1 stop5h 39m

$306

Des MoinesWilmington

DSM - ILM

DSMILM

Des Moines

Tue 7/8

8:00 am-3:24 pm

1 stop6h 24m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 7/13

4:59 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop5h 48m

$359

Des MoinesWilmington

DSM - ILM

DSMILM

Des Moines

Sat 5/31

5:50 am-2:27 pm

2 stops7h 37m

$175

Des MoinesWilmington

DSM - ILM

DSMILM

Des Moines

Sat 5/31

5:35 am-11:02 am

1 stop4h 27m

$240

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Deals found on 4/28

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to Wilmington in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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 Des Moines-Wilmington flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Wilmington flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Wilmington flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Wilmington flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Des Moines-Wilmington flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Cheapflights Insights

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 May is currently the most expensive (average of $394). 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 April 29, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 Delta, from $306, and United Airlines, from $359. American Airlines is currently priced 30% 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.

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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 May is currently the most expensive (average of $394). 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 April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$238Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$253Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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