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$145+ Cheap flights from Reagan-National (DCA) to Wilmington (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 1/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DCA — ILM
Nov 27 — Dec 41
Thu 11/27
Thu 12/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Reagan-National to Wilmington
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Reagan-National to Wilmington. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 28, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/2510:15 pmDCA - ILM
Nonstop1h 35mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/25:30 amILM - DCA
Nonstop1h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/26$261
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:00 amDCA - ILM
1 stop7h 22mDelta
Sat 1/312:29 pmILM - DCA
1 stop6h 27mDelta
Deal found 10/28$281
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/248:25 amDCA - ILM
Nonstop1h 39mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/15:27 amILM - DCA
Nonstop1h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/27$286
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:46 amDCA - ILM
1 stop3h 59mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/37:32 pmILM - DCA
Nonstop1h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$291
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/55:00 amDCA - ILM
1 stop4h 26mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/106:00 amILM - DCA
1 stop3h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$301
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/125:09 pmDCA - ILM
Nonstop1h 31mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/1510:37 amILM - DCA
Nonstop1h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/26$302
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/55:00 amDCA - ILM
1 stop4h 26mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/710:38 amILM - DCA
Nonstop1h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/26$311
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/278:25 amDCA - ILM
Nonstop1h 39mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/295:31 amILM - DCA
Nonstop1h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$316
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/126:59 amDCA - ILM
1 stop6h 38mDelta
Mon 12/156:00 amILM - DCA
1 stop6h 42mDelta
Deal found 10/26$321

Cheap flight deals from Reagan-National to Wilmington

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Reagan-National (DCA) 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 October 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$261
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$145
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$403

Good round-trip deal

$366 or less

Good one-way deal

$333 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Reagan-National 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 October 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Wilmington that are best for you.

Fly from

Reagan-National

Fly to

Wilmington

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.Wilmington

DCA - ILM

DCAILM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 11/25

10:15 pm-11:50 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 12/2

5:30 am-7:00 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$261

Washington, D.C.Wilmington

DCA - ILM

DCAILM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

6:00 am-1:22 pm

1 stop7h 22m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 1/3

12:29 pm-6:56 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$281

Washington, D.C.Wilmington

DCA - ILM

DCAILM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

8:21 am-9:54 am

Nonstop1h 33m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 1/3

7:32 pm-8:59 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

$281

Washington, D.C.Wilmington

DCA - ILM

DCAILM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 12/20

5:29 pm-6:59 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 12/21

10:24 am-11:45 am

Nonstop1h 21m

$281

Washington, D.C.Wilmington

DCA - ILM

DCAILM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 11/24

6:45 am-11:13 am

1 stop4h 28m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 12/1

5:27 am-6:55 am

Nonstop1h 28m

$296

Washington, D.C.Wilmington

DCA - ILM

DCAILM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 3/12

6:00 am-11:41 am

1 stop5h 41m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 3/14

12:15 pm-6:34 pm

1 stop6h 19m

$301

Washington, D.C.Wilmington

DCA - ILM

DCAILM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 1/16

4:59 pm-6:31 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 1/19

10:27 am-11:51 am

Nonstop1h 24m

$301

Washington, D.C.Wilmington

DCA - ILM

DCAILM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 1/27

6:00 pm-8:45 am

3 stops38h 45m

$145

Washington, D.C.Wilmington

DCA - ILM

DCAILM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 1/28

6:00 am-5:00 pm

2 stops11h 00m

$174

Washington, D.C.Wilmington

DCA - ILM

DCAILM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 1/26

6:00 am-11:53 pm

2 stops17h 53m

$174

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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 Reagan-National to Wilmington in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport-Wilmington flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport-Wilmington flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport-Wilmington flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport-Wilmington flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National 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 Reagan-National to Wilmington

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Wilmington

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Wilmington?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Wilmington (average of $77). Flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Wilmington in March is currently the most expensive (average of $252). 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 DCA to ILM?

Find hourly flight availability from Reagan-National to Wilmington. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 28, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Wilmington at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 10% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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 October 28, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Wilmington have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,032 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MYR - CLT

This flight was impacted by a nearly 4, yes 4 hour delay. They replaced a 777 with another one and it had to be cleaned and catered before we could depart. Great crew did it without complaint.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,032 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,032 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MYR - CLT

This flight was impacted by a nearly 4, yes 4 hour delay. They replaced a 777 with another one and it had to be cleaned and catered before we could depart. Great crew did it without complaint.

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Wilmington from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National?

    Located just 4.3 mi from the city center, Wilmington New Hanover County is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Wilmington from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National. Booking flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to New Hanover County (ILM) should be relatively easy as there is 1 daily inbound flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National from 1 airline.

  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Wilmington?

    Departing from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Wilmington will take you 1h 35m. Airlines will cover a distance of 320 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Wilmington round-trip?

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($256), offers the cheapest pricing from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Wilmington. American Airlines is 36% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Wilmington?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Wilmington are American Airlines (80%), PSA Airlines (79%) and Republic Airways (67%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Wilmington?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Wilmington? While on average our users pay $400, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $281. The most popular route (Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Wilmington New Hanover County), is priced around $281.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Reagan-National to Wilmington that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Reagan-National to Wilmington?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Reagan-National to Wilmington?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Reagan-National 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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Wilmington?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Wilmington (average of $77). Flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Wilmington in March is currently the most expensive (average of $252). 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 airline flying from Reagan-National to Wilmington

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$256Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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