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 $249. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $259, and United Airlines, from $319. Delta is currently priced 31% 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 $363 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?

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.

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Average price	$304

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Sat 9/205:44 amDSM - ILM

1 stop4h 11mDelta

Fri 9/2611:44 amILM - DSM

1 stop8h 30mDelta

Deal found 7/8

$249

Sat 9/206:00 amDSM - ILM

2 stops9h 46mAmerican Airlines

Fri 9/2610:27 amILM - DSM

2 stops9h 02mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/9

$259

Mon 8/116:24 amDSM - ILM

1 stop8h 00mUnited Airlines

Thu 8/144:59 pmILM - DSM

1 stop5h 48mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/9

$319

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Sat 9/205:44 amDSM - ILM

1 stop4h 11mDelta

Fri 9/2611:44 amILM - DSM

1 stop8h 30mDelta

Deal found 7/8

$249

Sat 9/206:00 amDSM - ILM

2 stops9h 46mAmerican Airlines

Fri 9/2610:27 amILM - DSM

2 stops9h 02mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/9

$259

Mon 8/116:24 amDSM - ILM

1 stop8h 00mUnited Airlines

Thu 8/144:59 pmILM - DSM

1 stop5h 48mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/9

$319

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Wed 7/93:39 pmDSM - ILM

1 stop6h 27mDelta

Wed 7/1611:45 amILM - DSM

1 stop8h 28mDelta

Deal found 7/7

$331

Sat 7/265:26 pmDSM - ILM

1 stop5h 33mAmerican Airlines

Wed 7/307:54 pmILM - DSM

1 stop4h 50mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/9

$301

Mon 8/116:24 amDSM - ILM

1 stop8h 00mUnited Airlines

Thu 8/144:59 pmILM - DSM

1 stop5h 48mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/9

$319

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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

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

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,954 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

7,954 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,954 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!

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,842 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,954 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

7,954 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!

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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 $249. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $259, and United Airlines, from $319. Delta is currently priced 31% 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$238	Average$328	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$253	Average$328	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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