What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Wilmington?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Wilmington flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons 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 are the most popular airlines that fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Wilmington?

Consider American Airlines, Delta or Avelo Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Wilmington.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Wilmington?

The best pricing can be found in the month of August. Prices to Wilmington from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport average $465. You can even find prices in August for less than $465, as users have found deals to Wilmington from as low as $26. The month of July appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Wilmington from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 30%.

Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Wilmington that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from Detroit to Wilmington?

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

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Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Wilmington?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Wilmington flights typically cost between $100 and $447 in August. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $58 on Avelo Airlines (Aug 23-Aug 30).

Q: What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Wilmington?

Travelers have found that booking a Wednesday departure is the best way to save up to 33% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

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Sat 8/239:42 amDTW - ILM

Nonstop1h 53mAvelo Airlines

Sat 8/307:00 amILM - DTW

Nonstop1h 57mAvelo Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$58

Thu 11/610:40 amDTW - ILM

Nonstop1h 53mMultiple Airlines

Mon 11/103:17 pmILM - DTW

1 stop9h 08mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/31

$201

Sat 8/2310:28 amDTW - ILM

1 stop5h 13mDelta

Sat 8/304:30 pmILM - DTW

1 stop5h 30mDelta

Deal found 7/29

$224

Sat 8/236:00 amDTW - ILM

1 stop4h 38mAmerican Airlines

Sat 8/305:50 pmILM - DTW

1 stop4h 12mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$225

Wed 7/306:00 amDTW - ILM

2 stops9h 24mUnited Airlines

Sat 8/24:59 pmILM - DTW

1 stop5h 06mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$414

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Sat 8/239:42 amDTW - ILM

Nonstop1h 53mAvelo Airlines

Sat 8/307:00 amILM - DTW

Nonstop1h 57mAvelo Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$58

Fri 9/56:00 amDTW - ILM

1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sun 9/78:00 amILM - DTW

Nonstop2h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$223

Sat 8/2310:28 amDTW - ILM

1 stop5h 13mDelta

Sat 8/304:30 pmILM - DTW

1 stop5h 30mDelta

Deal found 7/29

$224

Sat 8/236:00 amDTW - ILM

1 stop4h 38mAmerican Airlines

Sat 8/305:50 pmILM - DTW

1 stop4h 12mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$225

Fri 8/158:50 amDTW - ILM

1 stop6h 34mUnited Airlines

Mon 8/184:59 pmILM - DTW

1 stop6h 58mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$463

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Sat 8/97:26 pmDTW - ILM

1 stop4h 33mAmerican Airlines

Mon 8/116:58 pmILM - DTW

1 stop4h 41mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$259

Sat 8/96:00 amDTW - ILM

2 stops8h 47mUnited Airlines

Mon 8/114:59 pmILM - DTW

1 stop5h 06mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/31

$640

Sat 8/92:10 pmDTW - ILM

2 stops7h 42mDelta

Mon 8/1110:32 amILM - DTW

2 stops8h 36mDelta

Deal found 7/29

$1,402

Fri 8/158:50 amDTW - ILM

1 stop6h 34mUnited Airlines

Mon 8/184:59 pmILM - DTW

1 stop6h 58mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$463

Wed 8/209:42 amDTW - ILM

Nonstop1h 53mAvelo Airlines

Fri 8/228:00 amILM - DTW

1 stop8h 47mAvelo Airlines

Deal found 7/31

$151

Wed 8/206:22 pmDTW - ILM

1 stop4h 50mDelta

Wed 8/276:45 amILM - DTW

1 stop4h 44mDelta

Deal found 7/31

$254

Sat 8/236:00 amDTW - ILM

1 stop4h 38mAmerican Airlines

Sat 8/305:50 pmILM - DTW

1 stop4h 12mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$225

Sat 8/309:42 amDTW - ILM

Nonstop1h 53mMultiple Airlines

Mon 9/19:45 amILM - DTW

1 stop9h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/31

$224

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Mon 8/45:00 amDTW - ILM

1 stop6h 21mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/31

$130

Sun 8/108:03 amDTW - ILM

1 stop9h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$152

Fri 8/158:50 amDTW - ILM

1 stop6h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$299

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 8/20

9:42 am-11:35 am

Nonstop1h 53m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 8/22

8:00 am-4:47 pm

1 stop8h 47m

$151

DetroitWilmington

DTW - ILM

DTWILM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/5

6:00 am-8:35 pm

1 stop14h 35m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 9/7

8:00 am-10:00 am

Nonstop2h 00m

$223

DetroitWilmington

DTW - ILM

DTWILM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/23

10:28 am-3:41 pm

1 stop5h 13m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 8/30

4:30 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$224

DetroitWilmington

DTW - ILM

DTWILM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/23

6:00 am-10:38 am

1 stop4h 38m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 8/30

5:50 pm-10:02 pm

1 stop4h 12m

$225

DetroitWilmington

DTW - ILM

DTWILM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 8/15

8:50 am-3:24 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 8/18

4:59 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop6h 58m

$463

DetroitWilmington

DTW - ILM

DTWILM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/4

5:00 am-11:21 am

1 stop6h 21m

$130

DetroitWilmington

DTW - ILM

DTWILM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/10

8:03 am-5:48 pm

1 stop9h 45m

$152

DetroitWilmington

DTW - ILM

DTWILM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 8/15

8:50 am-3:24 pm

1 stop6h 34m

$299

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Wilmington?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Wilmington (average of $296). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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.

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

It’s typically best to fly out from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Wilmington in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 90% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Wilmington

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, Avelo Airlines, and United Airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Wilmington to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,981 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!

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,981 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,981 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!

Avelo Airlines

7.5

Good

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,981 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

8,900 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,981 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

7,981 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Wilmington round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Wilmington is Avelo Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $58 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and American Airlines, starting at $224 and $225 round-trip. These flights start at 86% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Wilmington?
The cheapest flight price from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Wilmington is $56. On average you can expect to pay $59. The most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Wilmington New Hanover County), can usually be booked for $58.
Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Wilmington that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to Wilmington flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Detroit to Wilmington?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Detroit to Wilmington.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to Wilmington?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Wilmington?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Wilmington (average of $296). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 3 airlines flying from Detroit to Wilmington

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Avelo Airlines	Cheapest$56	Average$59	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$248	Average$496	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$298	Average$458	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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