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$120+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Wilmington (DTW - 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 8/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — ILM
Aug 16 — Aug 231
Sun 8/16
Sun 8/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Wilmington

Cheapest flights from Detroit to Wilmington
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Wilmington. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 17, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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 8/106:10 am
DTW
-
ILM
2 stops28h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/176:04 pm
ILM
-
DTW
1 stop14h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/13$261
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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.
Thu 8/276:00 am
DTW
-
ILM
2 stops8h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/278:20 pm
ILM
-
DTW
1 stop21h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/13$266
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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.
Fri 9/2511:00 am
DTW
-
ILM
1 stop8h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/294:16 pm
ILM
-
DTW
1 stop25h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/14$269
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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.
Fri 10/911:00 am
DTW
-
ILM
1 stop8h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/123:10 pm
ILM
-
DTW
1 stop21h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/16$270
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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.
Thu 8/206:00 am
DTW
-
ILM
2 stops8h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/238:20 pm
ILM
-
DTW
1 stop21h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/16$271
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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.
Sat 9/1211:00 am
DTW
-
ILM
2 stops27h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 9/183:10 pm
ILM
-
DTW
1 stop21h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/17$272
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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.
Thu 9/106:50 am
DTW
-
ILM
2 stops14h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/138:01 pm
ILM
-
DTW
1 stop15h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/15$283
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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.
Fri 8/286:00 am
DTW
-
ILM
2 stops14h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/110:46 am
ILM
-
DTW
1 stop22h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/16$286
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/197:30 am
DTW
-
ILM
1 stop8h 15m
JetBlue
Tue 8/254:40 pm
ILM
-
DTW
1 stop6h 05m
JetBlue
Deal found 7/13$287

Find flight deals from Detroit to Wilmington

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) 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 17, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$261
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$120
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$417

Good round-trip deal

$82 or less

Good one-way deal

$118 or less
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One-way flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Wilmington New Hanover County
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 25% potential increase in price ($103 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Wilmington New Hanover County.
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit 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 17, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Wilmington that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

DetroitWilmington

DTW - ILM

DTWILM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/22

7:30 am-3:52 pm

1 stop8h 22m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 8/26

4:40 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$287
Quickest round-trip

DetroitWilmington

DTW - ILM

DTWILM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/4

10:30 am-3:18 pm

1 stop4h 48m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 9/9

7:00 am-2:11 pm

2 stops7h 11m

$314

DetroitWilmington

DTW - ILM

DTWILM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 7/31

7:30 am-3:35 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 8/4

4:30 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$378

DetroitWilmington

DTW - ILM

DTWILM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/15

6:00 am-3:56 pm

2 stops9h 56m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 8/18

4:44 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$394

DetroitWilmington

DTW - ILM

DTWILM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 9/13

10:30 am-3:37 pm

1 stop5h 07m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 9/23

7:00 am-2:11 pm

2 stops7h 11m

$395

DetroitWilmington

DTW - ILM

DTWILM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 8/14

6:00 am-3:18 pm

2 stops9h 18m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 8/18

4:44 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$480

DetroitWilmington

DTW - ILM

DTWILM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/15

6:00 am-3:56 pm

2 stops9h 56m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 8/22

4:44 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$480
Cheapest one-way

DetroitWilmington

DTW - ILM

DTWILM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/27

4:37 pm-8:09 pm

1 stop27h 32m

$120

DetroitWilmington

DTW - ILM

DTWILM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 7/29

7:30 am-3:35 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$149

DetroitWilmington

DTW - ILM

DTWILM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/8

2:56 pm-2:50 pm

3 stops23h 54m

$239

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Deals found on 7/13

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Compare providers for flights from Detroit 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 Detroit to Wilmington in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Wilmington flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Wilmington flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Wilmington flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-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 Detroit to Wilmington

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Wilmington

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Wilmington (average of $78). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Wilmington in May is currently the most expensive (average of $486). 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Wilmington?

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 17, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta,Avelo Airlines, andAmerican 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
7.8
Good
8,473 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Laura,Aug 2023

DTW - BOS

Finally got on a flight to Boston and all went ok. We were the last to board and sat in the last seats on the plane. Not particularly treated well after waiting all day to travel.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,473 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,473 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Laura,Aug 2023

DTW - BOS

Finally got on a flight to Boston and all went ok. We were the last to board and sat in the last seats on the plane. Not particularly treated well after waiting all day to travel.
Avelo Airlines
7.5
Good
Delta
7.8
Good
8,473 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Laura,Aug 2023

DTW - BOS

Finally got on a flight to Boston and all went ok. We were the last to board and sat in the last seats on the plane. Not particularly treated well after waiting all day to travel.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,817 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,473 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Laura,Aug 2023

DTW - BOS

Finally got on a flight to Boston and all went ok. We were the last to board and sat in the last seats on the plane. Not particularly treated well after waiting all day to travel.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Wilmington?

    JetBlue and United Airlines can get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Wilmington in just under 4h 48m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 34m. There are 623 mi between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Wilmington. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 $30 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and American Airlines, starting at $125 and $250 round-trip. These flights start at 90% 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 $81. On average you can expect to pay $102. The most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Wilmington New Hanover County), can usually be booked for $261.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Wilmington (average of $78). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Wilmington in May is currently the most expensive (average of $486). 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

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Detroit 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 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Avelo AirlinesCheapest$30Average$69FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$125Average$479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$250Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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