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$273+ 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 12/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — ILM
Aug 26 — Sep 21
Wed 8/26
Wed 9/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Wilmington

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 July 27, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 8/228:10 am
DSM
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ILM
1 stop5h 42m
American Airlines
Sat 8/297:07 pm
ILM
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DSM
1 stop6h 28m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/23$311
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Fri 8/144:13 pm
DSM
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ILM
1 stop5h 52m
American Airlines
Sun 8/167:50 pm
ILM
-
DSM
1 stop4h 54m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/22$319
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Wed 9/25:40 am
DSM
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ILM
1 stop4h 48m
Delta
Wed 9/96:30 am
ILM
-
DSM
1 stop5h 16m
Delta
Deal found 7/26$321
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 9/51:43 pm
DSM
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ILM
1 stop4h 19m
American Airlines
Sat 9/121:54 pm
ILM
-
DSM
1 stop6h 54m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/22$322
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Sat 8/221:21 pm
DSM
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ILM
2 stops9h 36m
United Airlines
Sat 8/294:44 pm
ILM
-
DSM
1 stop5h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/25$330
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/61:58 pm
DSM
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ILM
2 stops30h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 9/114:37 pm
ILM
-
DSM
1 stop6h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/26$356
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/196:25 am
DSM
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ILM
2 stops27h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 10/234:37 pm
ILM
-
DSM
1 stop6h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/26$372
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/61:58 pm
DSM
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ILM
2 stops30h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/108:01 pm
ILM
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DSM
1 stop21h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/26$379

Find 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 July 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$311
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$273
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$388
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines 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 July 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Wilmington that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesWilmington

DSM - ILM

DSMILM

Des Moines

Sat 8/22

8:10 am-2:52 pm

1 stop5h 42m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 8/29

7:07 pm-12:35 am

1 stop6h 28m

$311

Des MoinesWilmington

DSM - ILM

DSMILM

Des Moines

Sat 8/22

1:21 pm-11:57 pm

2 stops9h 36m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 8/29

4:44 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop5h 39m

$330

Des MoinesWilmington

DSM - ILM

DSMILM

Des Moines

Sat 1/9

6:15 am-3:43 pm

2 stops8h 28m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 1/12

6:00 am-8:32 pm

2 stops15h 32m

$411

Des MoinesWilmington

DSM - ILM

DSMILM

Des Moines

Sat 8/29

1:21 pm-11:57 pm

2 stops9h 36m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 8/31

4:44 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop5h 39m

$432

Des MoinesWilmington

DSM - ILM

DSMILM

Des Moines

Tue 8/11

8:00 am-3:37 pm

1 stop6h 37m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 8/14

4:44 pm-5:28 pm

1 stop25h 44m

$557

Des MoinesWilmington

DSM - ILM

DSMILM

Des Moines

Fri 8/14

2:21 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops7h 34m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 8/16

7:50 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop4h 54m

$575

Des MoinesWilmington

DSM - ILM

DSMILM

Des Moines

Thu 9/17

2:13 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops7h 46m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 9/21

7:38 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop5h 03m

$575
Cheapest one-way

Des MoinesWilmington

DSM - ILM

DSMILM

Des Moines

Sat 12/19

12:39 pm-9:07 pm

2 stops31h 28m

$375
Quickest one-way

Des MoinesWilmington

DSM - ILM

DSMILM

Des Moines

Sat 12/19

11:32 am-9:56 pm

2 stops9h 24m

$488

Des MoinesWilmington

DSM - ILM

DSMILM

Des Moines

Sat 12/19

8:00 am-11:59 pm

3 stops14h 59m

$828

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Deals found on 7/22

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Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Wilmington

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.

Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Wilmington

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Wilmington (average of $354). Flying from Des Moines to Wilmington in March is currently the most expensive (average of $1,180). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Wilmington?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Des Moines to Wilmington flights typically cost between $294 and $494 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $311 on American Airlines (Aug 22-Aug 29).

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 27, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Wilmington, such as American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,837 reviews

Crew

7.9

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.1

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Linda,Jul 2026

ROA - CLT

Very helpful and friendly people who pushed me where I needed to go
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,837 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,837 reviews

Crew

7.9

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.1

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Linda,Jul 2026

ROA - CLT

Very helpful and friendly people who pushed me where I needed to go

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.

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Wilmington?

    For as low as $311, American Airlines can have you in Wilmington from Des Moines in 5h 42m. Airlines will cover a distance of 992 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Des Moines to Wilmington round-trip from $299. American Airlines is currently priced 47% 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Wilmington (average of $354). Flying from Des Moines to Wilmington in March is currently the most expensive (average of $1,180). 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 Des Moines to Wilmington

Discover the top airline 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 July 27, 2026.
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American AirlinesCheapest$299Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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