DSM - ILM

$165 Find Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Wilmington

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Des Moines to Wilmington departing on 4/13. 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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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$311
Typical prices: $258-$301
American Airlines
Wed 9/9Wed 9/16
DSM - ILM • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$165
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/13
DSM - ILM • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $311 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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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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Cheapest • Avg $258 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 42m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 46% price drop
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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

Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 16
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:54 pm
DSM
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ILM
5h 54m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:00 pm - 10:27 pm
ILM
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DSM
5h 27m
1 stop
$311American Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 16
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 2:16 pm
DSM
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ILM
8h 16m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:00 pm - 10:27 pm
ILM
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DSM
5h 27m
1 stop
$316American Airlines
Sat, May 30 - Sat, Jun 6
Delta Logo
4:00 pm - 11:24 pm
DSM
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ILM
6h 24m
1 stop
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 11:47 am
ILM
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DSM
5h 47m
1 stop
$331Delta
Fri, May 15 - Mon, May 18
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 9:13 pm
DSM
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ILM
14h 13m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:35 pm - 12:59 pm
ILM
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DSM
47h 24m
2 stops
$369Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 9 - Sun, Apr 12
American Airlines Logo
7:11 am - 4:42 pm
DSM
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ILM
8h 31m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:26 am
ILM
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DSM
5h 26m
1 stop
$379American Airlines
Sat, May 30 - Sat, Jun 6
Delta Logo
12:29 pm - 11:24 pm
DSM
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ILM
9h 55m
2 stops
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 11:47 am
ILM
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DSM
5h 47m
1 stop
$385Delta
Sat, May 30 - Sat, Jun 6
American Airlines Logo
4:48 pm - 11:34 pm
DSM
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ILM
5h 46m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 1:18 pm
ILM
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DSM
7h 18m
1 stop
$390American Airlines
Sat, May 30 - Sat, Jun 6
American Airlines Logo
1:48 pm - 11:49 pm
DSM
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ILM
9h 01m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 1:18 pm
ILM
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DSM
7h 18m
1 stop
$396American Airlines
Sun, May 24 - Fri, May 29
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:41 pm - 10:58 am
DSM
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ILM
41h 17m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:39 pm - 11:24 pm
ILM
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DSM
8h 45m
1 stop
$397Multiple Airlines
Sat, May 30 - Sat, Jun 6
American Airlines Logo
1:48 pm - 11:49 pm
DSM
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ILM
9h 01m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
7:02 am - 1:18 pm
ILM
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DSM
7h 16m
2 stops
$401American Airlines
Booking Insights

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 September.

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 $273 (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.

Good to know

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$165
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 12% 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 $165 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?

    SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Des Moines and Wilmington, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Des Moines to Wilmington, Delta or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to Wilmington are Delta and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $408 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $368 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • 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 airlines 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.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8296 reviews
7.2Food
7.8Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
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First class is comfortable. Enjoyed a movie and was able to relax compared to coach.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2026
ATL - DTW
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First class is comfortable. Enjoyed a movie and was able to relax compared to coach.

Loved flying First Class. Very comfortable. The seat was amazing. Enjoyed a movie and was able to relax so much better than in coach.

We landed and sat on the tarmac for 45 minutes because they only have one gate at the airport and there was another plane running late so we had to wait

The WiFi was not working. That made for a long flight.

Absolutely no communication on why there's a delay and multiple flight time reschedules. I would have canceled the flight and drove back home if I known it was going to be rescheduled 3 or 4 times.

Another late night flight and MORE men belligerently drinking and yelling. I had to move from first to economy because they were so obnoxious and disruptive. Crazy to go from a cozy chair to cardboard when you were supposed to be in first. Delta allows was too much drinking which leads to belligerent behavior.

I was in first class and literally the men behind me were so aggressively loud I moved myself to economy. This has become so common on Delta - people using audio without headphones, and men on 12am / late night flights drinking and yelling to talk to each other which prevents anyone around them from resting. Pretty crazy to have to move from first to economy (poorer service, less comfort...). Wild wild. Looking into other airlines.

Love delta smaller commuter plane so no entertainment and paid wifi on MKE-LGA leg was extremely unreliable and slow

Stop changing gates. Stop cancelling flights Stop moving my seat.

Extremely disappointed with Delta. They canceled flight last minute and then I rebooked the other flights and with which were delayed as well

It would have been nice if American tried to care.

I booked 1st class, my flights were changed and I was sitting in the middle at the back of the plane. A far cry from the 1st class I purchased for my flights. I am grateful I arrived on time.

There was no beverage service and the only time I saw a crew member walk through the cabin is when we were preparing to land.

Flights were constantly delayed. CRW took 50 minutes to get bags

The flight was delayed multiple times. I was autobooted and placed in the center seat in the last row of the plane.

My flight was delayed. We left at midnight. I got to Greensboro (GSO) at 1am. All of AA's flights in/out of Charlotte always seem to be delayed or canceled. It took me all day on Sunday to get to my destination of Cincinnati from Greensboro. I had to be rerouted through Chicago because my original flight was canceled as the door to plane was closing in GSO. The saddest part is I could have driven and arrived sooner. . . I recognize there is a lot going on that impacts travel. This week it was weather. Yesterday in Cincinnati it was President Trump. But as a frequent flyer, the flight from South Bend to Charlotte always runs late. The subsequent flight to Greensboro is always midnight to 2am. . . I do want to give props the Charlotte boarding crew. They had four flights going out of the same area at the same time. They turned it quickly and mitigated the grumbling from the crowd.

Never had such a lazy first class attendant. Literally spent 60%+ of the flight playing games on her personal phone making up excuses of why she was unavailable.

The baggage claim experience was poor. The plane crew and the AA app said that checked baggage in CLT would be at carousel 7 but the sign at Baggage Claim said carousel 1. The carousel 1 sign had the correct flight # listed above the belt. But the luggage never came. I went to an AA baggage claim office after about 1 hour and the clerk directed me to another AA room that was poorly marked, with a closed door and no obvious way to know what to do. Finally someone opened the door and my bag was inside. The clerk was totally unable to explain why.

why would I bother with this airline and pick seats when I am asked to move for a weight imbalance

Overall good. The pilots and flight attendants are excellent! The equipment was the issue on my First flight as they had to wait for a part to be installed. So the take off was at least 30 minutes later.

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