How long is the flight from Iowa to Wilmington?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines can get you from Iowa to Wilmington in just under 5h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 9h 07m. Airlines will cover a distance of 992 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 most popular routes from Iowa to Wilmington?

The most popular route from Iowa to Wilmington is Des Moines - Wilmington New Hanover County. You may also consider Cedar Rapids - Wilmington New Hanover County or Moline Quad-City - Wilmington New Hanover County.

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Iowa to Wilmington as you normally would.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Wilmington from Iowa?

Most people fly into Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM) if they book a flight to Wilmington from Iowa. New Hanover County is conveniently located just 4.3 mi from Wilmington’s city center.

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

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Mon 12/225:50 amMLI - ILM

1 stop6h 32mDelta

Fri 12/265:31 pmILM - MLI

1 stop5h 59mDelta

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$369

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2 stops11h 19mAmerican Airlines

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$379

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1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$384

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1 stop6h 20mDelta

Deal found 12/22

$468

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1 stop5h 09mDelta

Deal found 12/22

$493

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$521

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2 stops11h 19mAmerican Airlines

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$558

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2 stops12h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/21

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Thu 1/226:15 amMLI - ILM

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1 stop5h 03mAmerican Airlines

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$269

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Thu 1/155:34 pmILM - DSM

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$288

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$334

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$341

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$299

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$325

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$299

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$374

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$354

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$762

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$890

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Thu 1/15:35 amOMA - ILM

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$334

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Deal found 12/21

$334

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2 stops11h 54mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$345

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1 stop6h 22mMultiple Airlines

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Deal found 12/22

$325

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1 stop6h 59mMultiple Airlines

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2 stops17h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$288

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$299

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Deal found 12/21

$341

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Deal found 12/21

$359

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1 stop5h 55mAmerican Airlines

Sun 1/255:30 pmILM - MLI

1 stop5h 03mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$269

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Tue 1/205:04 pmOMA - ILM

1 stop4h 53mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$126

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3 stops14h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$136

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$490

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$655

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$682

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Deal found 12/21

$703

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3 stops14h 29mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$818

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MolineWilmington

MLI - ILM

MLIILM

Moline Quad-City

Thu 1/22

6:15 am-1:10 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 1/25

5:30 pm-9:33 pm

1 stop5h 03m

$269

Des MoinesWilmington

DSM - ILM

DSMILM

Des Moines

Mon 1/12

2:08 pm-10:07 pm

1 stop6h 59m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 1/15

5:34 pm-10:19 am

2 stops17h 45m

$288

Des MoinesWilmington

DSM - ILM

DSMILM

Des Moines

Thu 2/5

1:16 pm-6:51 pm

1 stop4h 35m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 2/12

4:20 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$299

Des MoinesWilmington

DSM - ILM

DSMILM

Des Moines

Thu 1/15

4:25 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop5h 32m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 1/18

5:51 pm-11:23 pm

1 stop6h 32m

$299

Des MoinesWilmington

DSM - ILM

DSMILM

Des Moines

Sun 1/11

2:58 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop6h 22m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 1/15

5:34 pm-10:19 am

2 stops17h 45m

$325

Des MoinesWilmington

DSM - ILM

DSMILM

Des Moines

Tue 1/6

5:16 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 1/13

6:00 am-10:38 am

1 stop5h 38m

$334

OmahaWilmington

OMA - ILM

OMAILM

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 1/1

5:35 am-1:22 pm

1 stop6h 47m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 1/7

3:00 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$334

OmahaWilmington

OMA - ILM

OMAILM

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 1/1

5:35 am-1:22 pm

1 stop6h 47m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 1/8

6:00 am-11:20 am

1 stop6h 20m

$334

OmahaWilmington

OMA - ILM

OMAILM

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 1/1

5:35 am-1:22 pm

1 stop6h 47m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 1/6

3:00 pm-7:09 pm

1 stop5h 09m

$334

Des MoinesWilmington

DSM - ILM

DSMILM

Des Moines

Fri 1/9

11:42 am-8:49 pm

2 stops8h 07m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 1/16

7:12 am-3:15 pm

1 stop9h 03m

$339

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Wilmington from Iowa?
Most people fly into Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM) if they book a flight to Wilmington from Iowa. New Hanover County is conveniently located just 4.3 mi from Wilmington’s city center.
How long is the flight from Iowa to Wilmington?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines can get you from Iowa to Wilmington in just under 5h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 9h 07m. Airlines will cover a distance of 992 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the most popular routes from Iowa to Wilmington?
The most popular route from Iowa to Wilmington is Des Moines - Wilmington New Hanover County. You may also consider Cedar Rapids - Wilmington New Hanover County or Moline Quad-City - Wilmington New Hanover County.
Can I find deals for flights from Iowa to Wilmington that include hotel bookings?
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Iowa to Wilmington?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Wilmington (average of $239). Flying from Iowa to Wilmington in February is currently the most expensive (average of $292). 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$258	Average$340	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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