DSM - ILM

$311 Find Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Wilmington

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Des Moines to Wilmington departing on 6/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest round-trip
$311
Typical prices: $520-$264
American Airlines
Sat 6/6Wed 6/17
DSM - ILM • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$314
United Airlines
Tue 6/23
DSM - ILM • 1 stop
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American Airlines
Cheapest • from $311 (round-trip)
American Airlines
Best reviews • 7.1 score
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Nonstop flights
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There are currently no direct flights between Des Moines and Wilmington. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Chicago (ORD)
Cheapest • Avg $331 (round-trip)
Charlotte (CLT)
Shortest trip • 4h 43m (one-way)
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September
Cheapest • 42% price drop
July
Most popular
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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Wilmington (DSM-ILM)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Wilmington that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Des Moines to Wilmington

Sat, Jun 6 - Wed, Jun 17
American Airlines Logo
1:37 pm - 7:23 pm
DSM
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ILM
4h 46m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:07 pm - 8:43 pm
ILM
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DSM
8h 36m
1 stop
$311American Airlines
Sat, Jun 27 - Tue, Jun 30
Delta Logo
4:47 pm - 10:30 pm
DSM
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ILM
4h 43m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:48 am - 10:45 am
ILM
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DSM
5h 57m
1 stop
$317Delta
Fri, May 15 - Tue, May 19
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 9:13 pm
DSM
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ILM
14h 13m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:46 am - 1:20 pm
ILM
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DSM
51h 34m
2 stops
$320Multiple Airlines
Sat, Jun 6 - Tue, Jun 16
American Airlines Logo
1:47 pm - 9:51 pm
DSM
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ILM
7h 04m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
8:01 pm - 12:10 am
ILM
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DSM
5h 09m
1 stop
$321American Airlines
Wed, Jun 3 - Sat, Jun 13
American Airlines Logo
6:33 am - 2:55 pm
DSM
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ILM
7h 22m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
8:08 pm - 12:10 am
ILM
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DSM
5h 02m
1 stop
$367American Airlines
Thu, Jun 25 - Tue, Jun 30
Delta Logo
7:33 am - 4:42 pm
DSM
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ILM
8h 09m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:48 am - 10:45 am
ILM
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DSM
5h 57m
1 stop
$371Delta
Sat, Jun 6 - Wed, Jun 17
American Airlines Logo
1:47 pm - 11:49 pm
DSM
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ILM
9h 02m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
8:01 pm - 12:10 am
ILM
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DSM
5h 09m
1 stop
$372American Airlines
Thu, Jun 25 - Tue, Jun 30
Delta Logo
11:28 am - 6:05 pm
DSM
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ILM
5h 37m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:48 am - 10:45 am
ILM
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DSM
5h 57m
1 stop
$374Delta
Thu, Jun 25 - Tue, Jun 30
American Airlines Logo
1:37 pm - 9:32 pm
DSM
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ILM
6h 55m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:09 am - 1:21 pm
ILM
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DSM
9h 12m
2 stops
$376American Airlines
Sat, Aug 29 - Wed, Sep 2
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 3:28 pm
DSM
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ILM
6h 28m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
4:09 pm - 9:12 pm
ILM
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DSM
6h 03m
1 stop
$391United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Des Moines to Wilmington flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Des Moines to Wilmington to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Wilmington?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Des Moines to Wilmington departing in June.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Wilmington?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Wilmington, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Des Moines to Wilmington is September, where tickets cost $301 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,180 and $767 respectively.

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Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$311
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 10% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 41% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Des Moines to Wilmington

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to Wilmington based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Des Moines to Wilmington

  • What is the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Wilmington?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Wilmington was $314 for a one-way ticket and $311 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Des Moines and Wilmington?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Des Moines to Wilmington. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Des Moines to Wilmington?

    Des Moines airport is called Des Moines and the only airport in Wilmington is Wilmington New Hanover County.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Des Moines to Wilmington?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Des Moines to Wilmington?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Des Moines and Wilmington.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Des Moines to Wilmington?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Des Moines to Wilmington.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Des Moines to Wilmington?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Wilmington from Des Moines is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Des Moines to Wilmington?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Wilmington with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and ILM can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Des Moines to Wilmington?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Wilmington from Des Moines up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airline flying from Des Moines to Wilmington

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Des Moines to Wilmington. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Des Moines to Wilmington? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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American AirlinesOverall score based on 11676 reviews
6.4Food
7.2Comfort
7.5Boarding
6.9Entertainment
7.9Crew
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Had to wait for a gate for a long time, then waited on the run way for a long time before leaving. The actual flights part was good.

6.0 GoodSarah, Apr 2026
ILM - CLT
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Had to wait for a gate for a long time, then waited on the run way for a long time before leaving. The actual flights part was good.

The staff was nice. I appreciated that I was able to take an earlier flight, even though it was last minute. The boarding process felt rather chaotic.

Overall a good experience, however Wifi was not working on the flight.

Delayed flight. Missed connection, AA put us on a later connecting flight. The connection flight was delayed 4 times and we had to deplane. Didnt get home until 3am, when I was supposed to be home at 8:30p. Zero compensation offered from American. I would not fly them again.

No gate in Rome. Had stairs. Got separated from my wife in a wheel chair. Customs was a zoo. If AA doesnt have landing rights, it should be advertised.

The captain announced to the cabin there would be a delay because they observed a "cut" on a tire during precheck that needed to be cleared by maintenance. We were delayed during this inspection and allowed to proceed after maintenance "measured the cut and decided it was acceptable". My complaint is not about the delay or due diligence. I wish the captain had been more generic when making his announcement. I was a nervous wreck all the way to Charlotte worried that we would have a blowout when landing!

Flight was delayed and they gave up my seat on my connection, even when I could still make the flight

Flight was delayed. No urgency by American Airlines team to assist those with connecting flights. It was basically you are on your own to run through the terminals to try and make your connection. Thanks, Mary

I have never been assaulted they way I was today in Charlotte - shame on American

One of our group members was struggling to walk. In Charlotte we asked for a wheelchair and she was accompanied by Desmond. I was impressed by his patience and attention. In Boston she received the same service. I didn’t get the name of the helper but she went above and beyond in assisting us. A great AA service

Everything you need to know for your flight from Des Moines to Wilmington

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Des Moines (DSM)
Wilmington (ILM)