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$159+ 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 8/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DCA — ILM
May 23 — May 301
Sat 5/23
Sat 5/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Reagan-National to Wilmington

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 April 23, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 7/85:45 pm
DCA
-
ILM
Nonstop1h 36m
American Airlines
Sat 7/119:26 am
ILM
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/21$349
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/238:55 am
DCA
-
ILM
1 stop4h 55m
JetBlue
Wed 9/302:45 pm
ILM
-
DCA
1 stop6h 15m
JetBlue
Deal found 4/22$367
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 5/198:20 am
DCA
-
ILM
Nonstop1h 26m
American Airlines
Sat 5/239:29 am
ILM
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/21$383
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 6/37:30 am
DCA
-
ILM
Nonstop1h 30m
American Airlines
Sun 6/147:44 pm
ILM
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/19$384
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 5/138:10 am
DCA
-
ILM
1 stop14h 29m
Delta
Tue 5/1911:25 am
ILM
-
DCA
1 stop9h 34m
Delta
Deal found 4/20$397
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 6/37:59 am
DCA
-
ILM
1 stop5h 37m
Delta
Sun 6/146:50 am
ILM
-
DCA
1 stop5h 56m
Delta
Deal found 4/19$404
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Sat 5/91:55 pm
DCA
-
ILM
1 stop4h 38m
Delta
Wed 5/1311:25 am
ILM
-
DCA
1 stop11h 29m
Delta
Deal found 4/20$417

Find 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 April 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$349
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$159
(JetBlue)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$451

Good round-trip deal

$419 or less

Good one-way deal

$373 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($39 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 April 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Wilmington that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

Washington, D.C.Wilmington

DCA - ILM

DCAILM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/19

4:00 pm-11:24 pm

1 stop7h 24m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 5/23

7:00 am-12:48 pm

1 stop5h 48m

$369

Washington, D.C.Wilmington

DCA - ILM

DCAILM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/16

1:55 pm-6:33 pm

1 stop4h 38m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 5/19

2:23 pm-6:28 pm

1 stop4h 05m

$403

Washington, D.C.Wilmington

DCA - ILM

DCAILM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 9/16

11:00 am-4:28 pm

1 stop5h 28m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 9/27

5:40 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop5h 19m

$404

Washington, D.C.Wilmington

DCA - ILM

DCAILM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 5/21

6:20 am-10:45 am

1 stop4h 25m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 5/27

6:15 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop4h 39m

$404
Quickest round-trip

Washington, D.C.Wilmington

DCA - ILM

DCAILM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 7/24

7:29 am-8:57 am

Nonstop1h 28m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 7/26

7:52 pm-9:28 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

$419

Washington, D.C.Wilmington

DCA - ILM

DCAILM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 5/11

7:00 am-1:40 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 5/12

2:35 pm-8:59 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$423

Washington, D.C.Wilmington

DCA - ILM

DCAILM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/16

5:55 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop5h 49m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 5/24

7:30 am-12:23 pm

1 stop4h 53m

$438

Washington, D.C.Wilmington

DCA - ILM

DCAILM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 7/24

6:20 am-10:45 am

1 stop4h 25m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 7/26

6:48 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$439

Washington, D.C.Wilmington

DCA - ILM

DCAILM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 6/12

6:30 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop4h 26m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 6/15

6:50 am-12:46 pm

1 stop5h 56m

$439

Washington, D.C.Wilmington

DCA - ILM

DCAILM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 7/24

6:20 am-10:45 am

1 stop4h 25m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 7/27

6:50 am-12:42 pm

1 stop5h 52m

$439

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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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport-Wilmington flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 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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Cheapflights Insights

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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Wilmington (average of $323). Flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Wilmington in May is currently the most expensive (average of $493). 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 April 23, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Wilmington in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 23% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National 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 April 23, 2026.
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
7.1
Good
11,659 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.4

Overall

7.1

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Susie,Jan 2026

DAY - CLT

We weren’t offered any beverages on this flight. It was not bumpy at all
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,659 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,659 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.4

Overall

7.1

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Susie,Jan 2026

DAY - CLT

We weren’t offered any beverages on this flight. It was not bumpy at all

Related info for your journey

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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 are 2 daily inbound flights 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 7h 24m. Airlines will cover a distance of 320 mi.

  • 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 ($276), offers the cheapest pricing from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Wilmington. American Airlines is 32% 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 Republic Airways (82%), American Airlines (72%) and PSA Airlines (65%).

  • 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 $431, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $363. The most popular route (Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Wilmington New Hanover County), is priced around $367.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Wilmington (average of $323). Flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Wilmington in May is currently the most expensive (average of $493). 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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