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Cheapest round-trip
$256
Typical prices: $109-$413
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Tue 12/4Fri 12/7
DTW - ILM • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$128
Typical prices: $128-$312
Multiple Airlines
Fri 12/14
DTW - ILM • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Wilmington. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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October
Cheapest • 75% price drop
November
Most popular
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Boston Logan Intl (BOS)
Cheapest • Avg $245 (round-trip)
Charlotte Douglas (CLT)
Shortest trip • 4h 21m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Detroit to Wilmington (DTW-ILM)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Detroit to Wilmington

Fri, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 7
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10:14 am - 9:13 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County
10h 59m1 stop Fort Myers SW Florida Intl
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3:10 pm - 9:48 amILM  Wilmington New Hanover County-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
18h 38m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
$256Multiple Airlines
Sat, Oct 3 - Mon, Oct 5
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4:23 pm - 2:31 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County
22h 08m2 stops Fort Lauderdale Tampa
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3:10 pm - 11:27 pmILM  Wilmington New Hanover County-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 17m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
$260Multiple Airlines
Fri, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 7
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10:14 am - 9:13 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County
10h 59m1 stop Fort Myers SW Florida Intl
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3:10 pm - 11:31 pmILM  Wilmington New Hanover County-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
32h 21m2 stops Fort Lauderdale Houston George Bush Intcntl
$323Multiple Airlines
Fri, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 7
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10:14 am - 9:13 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County
10h 59m1 stop Fort Myers SW Florida Intl
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3:10 pm - 11:31 pmILM  Wilmington New Hanover County-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
32h 21m2 stops Fort Lauderdale Houston George Bush Intcntl
$331Multiple Airlines
Mon, Dec 21 - Tue, Dec 29
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9:53 am - 5:03 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County
7h 10m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
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8:19 pm - 12:34 amILM  Wilmington New Hanover County-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
4h 15m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$345American Airlines
Thu, Dec 31 - Mon, Jan 4
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5:33 pm - 10:08 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County
4h 35m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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8:19 pm - 12:34 amILM  Wilmington New Hanover County-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
4h 15m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$345American Airlines
Sun, Oct 25 - Sun, Nov 1
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6:10 am - 10:38 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County
4h 28m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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5:00 am - 9:45 amILM  Wilmington New Hanover County-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
4h 45m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$345American Airlines
Mon, Sep 28 - Tue, Oct 6
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2:16 pm - 9:27 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County
7h 11m1 stop New York LaGuardia
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2:24 pm - 8:03 pmILM  Wilmington New Hanover County-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
5h 39m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$362Delta
Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 9
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2:52 pm - 9:56 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County
7h 04m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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5:04 pm - 11:01 pmILM  Wilmington New Hanover County-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
5h 57m1 stop New York LaGuardia
$365Delta
Tue, Sep 29 - Sat, Oct 3
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2:16 pm - 9:27 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County
7h 11m1 stop New York LaGuardia
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12:40 pm - 5:11 pmILM  Wilmington New Hanover County-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
4h 31m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$399Delta
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Price, demand and travel trends for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Wilmington flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Wilmington with more confidence.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Wilmington?

Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Wilmington, it is 52% cheaper than the average day. Monday is the most expensive day with flight prices 45% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Wilmington?

  • October is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Wilmington at $80 round-trip.
  • May ($457) and July ($417) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 471% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Key details for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Wilmington flights

Low season

December

Cheapest flight

$128
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 73% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
Flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Wilmington

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Your Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Wilmington flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Wilmington?

    Flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Wilmington usually depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and arrive at Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM).

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Wilmington?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Wilmington.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Wilmington?

    On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $70 round-trip, compared to $245 via a layover through Boston Logan Intl (BOS).

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Wilmington?

    The Boeing 737-700 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Avelo Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Wilmington pass through?

    One-stop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Wilmington most commonly connect through:

    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 76% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 9% of one-stop connections
    • Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) - 8% of one-stop connections
    • Boston Logan Intl (BOS) - 3% of one-stop connections

    Charlotte Douglas (CLT) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Wilmington?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 68% on the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Wilmington route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $154 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $467, a difference of $313. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How long is a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Wilmington?

    A nonstop flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Wilmington takes 0h 00m, covering 623 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Wilmington?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • Have flight prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Wilmington changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $256 to $1,577. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Wilmington looking right now?

    One-way fares from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Wilmington are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $241, which is 10% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Wilmington?

    Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 21m, compared with 4h 39m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 4h 45m via Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA).

  • What car rental options are available at Wilmington New Hanover County Airport (ILM)?

    Wilmington New Hanover County Airport (ILM) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $30 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Budget
    • Alamo
    • Thrifty
    • Avis
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Wilmington flight?

    Round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Wilmington range from $109 to $413, with an average of $320 over the past 12 months. Anything below $109 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Wilmington flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Thursday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Thursday flights average $154 - about $313 less than Monday (67% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Wilmington trip for October. Fares historically average $80 round-trip in that month - typically $377 less than the most expensive month, which is May (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Wilmington New Hanover County Airport.
    - Country Inn & Suites by Radisson,Wilmington, NC

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