How long is the flight from District of Columbia to Wilmington?

A quick flight from District of Columbia to Wilmington can take about 1h 32m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $289. District of Columbia and Wilmington are separated by a distance of 320 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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 cheapest flights from District of Columbia to Wilmington?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $71. While the most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Wilmington New Hanover County) can be booked for $285 on average, our data indicates $103 when flying from District of Columbia to Wilmington.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Wilmington from District of Columbia?

For a flight from District of Columbia to Wilmington, you will be flying into New Hanover County. Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM) is just 4.3 mi from the center of the city.

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Tue 12/305:47 pmDCA - ILM

Nonstop1h 28mAmerican Airlines

Sat 1/37:32 pmILM - DCA

Nonstop1h 27mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$357

Wed 12/172:16 pmIAD - ILM

1 stop4h 34mAmerican Airlines

Wed 12/245:05 amILM - IAD

1 stop3h 37mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$377

Wed 12/318:21 amDCA - ILM

Nonstop1h 33mAmerican Airlines

Sun 1/410:24 amILM - DCA

Nonstop1h 21mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$394

Tue 12/306:35 amIAD - ILM

1 stop5h 56mAmerican Airlines

Sat 1/107:43 pmILM - IAD

1 stop3h 59mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$411

Wed 12/314:29 pmIAD - ILM

1 stop5h 27mAmerican Airlines

Sun 1/48:22 pmILM - IAD

1 stop3h 42mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$414

Wed 12/248:21 amDCA - ILM

Nonstop1h 33mAmerican Airlines

Sat 12/277:32 pmILM - DCA

Nonstop1h 27mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$425

Fri 12/198:21 amDCA - ILM

Nonstop1h 33mAmerican Airlines

Sat 12/207:32 pmILM - DCA

Nonstop1h 27mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$428

Tue 12/308:21 amDCA - ILM

Nonstop1h 33mAmerican Airlines

Fri 1/26:32 amILM - DCA

1 stop7h 39mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$435

Fri 12/198:21 amDCA - ILM

Nonstop1h 33mAmerican Airlines

Sun 12/217:47 pmILM - DCA

Nonstop1h 27mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$439

Fri 12/196:35 amIAD - ILM

1 stop4h 10mAmerican Airlines

Sun 12/216:18 pmILM - IAD

1 stop5h 46mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$459

Tue 12/306:35 amIAD - ILM

1 stop4h 10mAmerican Airlines

Fri 1/25:05 amILM - IAD

1 stop3h 37mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$464

Tue 12/234:29 pmIAD - ILM

1 stop5h 27mAmerican Airlines

Fri 1/25:05 amILM - IAD

1 stop3h 37mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$494

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Wed 2/45:19 pmDCA - ILM

Nonstop1h 32mAmerican Airlines

Sat 2/710:27 amILM - DCA

Nonstop1h 24mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$289

Wed 1/149:00 amIAD - ILM

1 stop4h 43mDelta

Sat 1/174:30 pmILM - IAD

1 stop7h 07mDelta

Deal found 12/15

$309

Thu 2/192:24 pmDCA - ILM

1 stop7h 27mAmerican Airlines

Tue 2/246:47 pmILM - DCA

Nonstop1h 28mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$298

Wed 1/78:37 amDCA - ILM

1 stop8h 10mAmerican Airlines

Wed 1/147:21 pmILM - DCA

Nonstop1h 30mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$298

Wed 1/76:15 pmIAD - ILM

1 stop5h 36mDelta

Wed 1/143:00 pmILM - IAD

1 stop5h 37mDelta

Deal found 12/14

$343

Wed 1/141:08 pmIAD - ILM

1 stop3h 36mAmerican Airlines

Sat 1/177:43 pmILM - IAD

1 stop3h 59mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$309

Sat 1/1710:15 amDCA - ILM

1 stop5h 13mDelta

Mon 1/1911:55 amILM - DCA

1 stop4h 24mDelta

Deal found 12/15

$344

Sat 3/710:57 amIAD - ILM

1 stop4h 31mDelta

Sun 3/86:00 amILM - IAD

1 stop5h 51mDelta

Deal found 12/15

$344

Thu 1/16:46 amDCA - ILM

1 stop3h 59mAmerican Airlines

Mon 1/512:21 pmILM - DCA

1 stop8h 45mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$332

Sat 1/178:21 amDCA - ILM

Nonstop1h 36mAmerican Airlines

Mon 1/196:30 amILM - DCA

1 stop5h 26mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$334

Fri 1/166:15 pmIAD - ILM

1 stop5h 36mDelta

Mon 1/195:41 pmILM - IAD

1 stop6h 43mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$379

Thu 1/19:12 amIAD - ILM

1 stop5h 00mAmerican Airlines

Wed 1/78:05 amILM - IAD

1 stop4h 31mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$343

Fri 2/136:34 amIAD - ILM

1 stop5h 56mAmerican Airlines

Sun 2/158:09 pmILM - IAD

1 stop3h 50mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$379

Fri 1/1611:34 amIAD - ILM

1 stop5h 13mAmerican Airlines

Mon 1/196:00 amILM - IAD

1 stop4h 58mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$379

Thu 2/199:13 amIAD - ILM

1 stop5h 01mAmerican Airlines

Tue 2/2412:28 pmILM - IAD

2 stops11h 06mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$400

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Tue 12/305:47 pmDCA - ILM

Nonstop1h 28mAmerican Airlines

Sat 1/37:32 pmILM - DCA

Nonstop1h 27mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$357

Thu 1/16:46 amDCA - ILM

1 stop3h 59mAmerican Airlines

Mon 1/512:21 pmILM - DCA

1 stop8h 45mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$332

Thu 1/16:35 amIAD - ILM

1 stop4h 10mAmerican Airlines

Wed 1/76:00 amILM - IAD

1 stop6h 36mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$343

Wed 1/78:37 amDCA - ILM

1 stop8h 10mAmerican Airlines

Wed 1/147:21 pmILM - DCA

Nonstop1h 30mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$298

Fri 1/96:00 amIAD - ILM

2 stops15h 27mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/115:01 pmILM - IAD

1 stop14h 39mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$285

Wed 1/149:00 amIAD - ILM

1 stop4h 43mDelta

Sat 1/174:30 pmILM - IAD

1 stop7h 07mDelta

Deal found 12/15

$309

Wed 1/145:19 pmDCA - ILM

Nonstop1h 32mAmerican Airlines

Wed 1/216:00 amILM - DCA

1 stop3h 43mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$333

Wed 1/146:00 pmDCA - ILM

1 stop5h 51mDelta

Wed 1/212:32 pmILM - DCA

1 stop3h 57mDelta

Deal found 12/17

$343

Fri 1/164:59 pmDCA - ILM

Nonstop1h 32mAmerican Airlines

Mon 1/197:21 pmILM - DCA

Nonstop1h 30mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$359

Sat 1/178:21 amDCA - ILM

Nonstop1h 36mAmerican Airlines

Mon 1/197:21 pmILM - DCA

Nonstop1h 30mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$324

Sat 1/1710:15 amDCA - ILM

1 stop5h 13mDelta

Mon 1/1911:55 amILM - DCA

1 stop4h 24mDelta

Deal found 12/15

$344

Sat 1/171:08 pmIAD - ILM

1 stop3h 36mAmerican Airlines

Mon 1/196:00 amILM - IAD

1 stop4h 58mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$344

One-way flights from District of Columbia to Wilmington
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Thu 1/155:42 pmIAD - ILM

2 stops26h 38mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$117

Wed 2/118:00 amDCA - ILM

2 stops37h 29mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$128

Thu 1/2210:45 amDCA - ILM

1 stop11h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$130

Wed 2/188:00 amDCA - ILM

2 stops24h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$136

Thu 1/83:21 pmIAD - ILM

2 stops28h 59mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$140

Tue 1/132:00 pmDCA - ILM

3 stops42h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$152

Sat 1/178:00 amDCA - ILM

3 stops24h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$158

Wed 1/148:00 amDCA - ILM

3 stops37h 29mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$160

Sat 3/143:33 pmDCA - ILM

1 stop7h 33mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$162

Sat 2/146:00 pmDCA - ILM

2 stops27h 29mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$174

Wed 12/317:01 pmIAD - ILM

2 stops25h 31mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$181

Thu 1/225:37 pmIAD - ILM

3 stops22h 33mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$199

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DCA - ILM

DCAILM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 2/4

5:19 pm-6:51 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 2/7

10:27 am-11:51 am

Nonstop1h 24m

$289

Washington, D.C.Wilmington

DCA - ILM

DCAILM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 2/19

2:24 pm-9:51 pm

1 stop7h 27m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 2/24

6:47 pm-8:15 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

$298

Washington, D.C.Wilmington

DCA - ILM

DCAILM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 1/7

8:37 am-4:47 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 1/14

7:21 pm-8:51 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$298

Washington, D.C.Wilmington

IAD - ILM

IADILM

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 1/14

9:00 am-1:43 pm

1 stop4h 43m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 1/17

4:30 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop7h 07m

$309

Washington, D.C.Wilmington

IAD - ILM

IADILM

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 1/14

1:08 pm-4:44 pm

1 stop3h 36m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 1/17

7:43 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop3h 59m

$309

Washington, D.C.Wilmington

DCA - ILM

DCAILM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 1/1

6:46 am-10:45 am

1 stop3h 59m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 1/5

12:21 pm-9:06 pm

1 stop8h 45m

$332

Washington, D.C.Wilmington

DCA - ILM

DCAILM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 1/17

8:21 am-9:57 am

Nonstop1h 36m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 1/19

6:30 am-11:56 am

1 stop5h 26m

$334

Washington, D.C.Wilmington

IAD - ILM

IADILM

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 1/7

6:15 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop5h 36m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 1/14

3:00 pm-8:37 pm

1 stop5h 37m

$343

Washington, D.C.Wilmington

IAD - ILM

IADILM

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 1/1

9:12 am-2:12 pm

1 stop5h 00m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 1/7

8:05 am-12:36 pm

1 stop4h 31m

$343

Washington, D.C.Wilmington

DCA - ILM

DCAILM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 1/17

10:15 am-3:28 pm

1 stop5h 13m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 1/19

11:55 am-4:19 pm

1 stop4h 24m

$344

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Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to Wilmington (average of $31). Flying from District of Columbia to Wilmington in November is currently the most expensive (average of $128). 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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When flying from District of Columbia to Wilmington, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 33% versus a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from District of Columbia to Wilmington?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their District of Columbia to Wilmington flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Wilmington from District of Columbia?
For a flight from District of Columbia to Wilmington, you will be flying into New Hanover County. Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM) is just 4.3 mi from the center of the city.
How long is the flight from District of Columbia to Wilmington?
A quick flight from District of Columbia to Wilmington can take about 1h 32m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $289. District of Columbia and Wilmington are separated by a distance of 320 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest flights from District of Columbia to Wilmington?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $71. While the most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Wilmington New Hanover County) can be booked for $285 on average, our data indicates $103 when flying from District of Columbia to Wilmington.
Can I find deals for flights from District of Columbia to Wilmington that include hotel bookings?
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from District of Columbia to Wilmington?
Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to Wilmington (average of $31). Flying from District of Columbia to Wilmington in November is currently the most expensive (average of $128). 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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American Airlines	Cheapest$250	Average$453	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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