DTW - ILM

$159 Find Cheap Flights from Detroit 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 Detroit to Wilmington departing on 5/11. 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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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Detroit to Wilmington, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Detroit to Wilmington, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$272
Typical prices: $476-$359
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DTW - ILM • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$159
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Mon 5/11
DTW - ILM • 2 stops
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Cheapest • Avg $239 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 10m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Detroit to Wilmington (DTW-ILM)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Detroit 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 Detroit to Wilmington

Mon, May 25 - Tue, Jun 2
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6:20 am - 2:58 pm
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ILM
32h 38m
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10:46 am - 12:00 pm
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DTW
25h 14m
1 stop
$272Multiple Airlines
Wed, May 27 - Tue, Jun 2
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6:05 pm - 8:42 pm
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ILM
26h 37m
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10:46 am - 12:00 pm
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DTW
25h 14m
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$279Multiple Airlines
Mon, May 25 - Mon, Jun 1
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12:44 pm - 2:58 pm
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ILM
26h 14m
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2:35 pm - 12:00 pm
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DTW
21h 25m
1 stop
$287Multiple Airlines
Mon, May 25 - Mon, Jun 1
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12:44 pm - 2:58 pm
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ILM
26h 14m
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2:35 pm - 12:00 pm
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DTW
21h 25m
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$298Multiple Airlines
Sun, May 24 - Sat, May 30
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8:50 am - 3:22 pm
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ILM
6h 32m
1 stop
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4:05 pm - 10:19 pm
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DTW
6h 14m
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$309United Airlines
Thu, May 21 - Tue, Jun 2
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6:50 am - 8:42 pm
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ILM
13h 52m
2 stops
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10:46 am - 12:00 pm
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DTW
25h 14m
1 stop
$313Multiple Airlines
Sat, Aug 15 - Tue, Aug 18
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6:00 am - 3:28 pm
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ILM
9h 28m
2 stops
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4:09 pm - 11:59 pm
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7h 50m
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$314United Airlines
Mon, May 25 - Tue, Jun 2
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8:12 pm - 2:58 pm
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18h 46m
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10:46 am - 12:00 pm
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25h 14m
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$320Multiple Airlines
Mon, Aug 10 - Thu, Aug 13
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6:00 am - 8:09 pm
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14h 09m
1 stop
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4:30 pm - 11:55 am
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DTW
19h 25m
1 stop
$322Multiple Airlines
Sat, Jun 6 - Wed, Jun 10
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7:05 pm - 11:44 pm
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ILM
4h 39m
1 stop
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4:05 pm - 11:43 pm
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7h 38m
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$329United Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Detroit to Wilmington flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Detroit 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Wilmington departing in May.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit to Wilmington?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Wilmington clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Wilmington on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Detroit to Wilmington. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Fridays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Wilmington is September, where tickets cost $78 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $522 and $353 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Wilmington?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $289, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$159
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 8% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 64% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Detroit to Wilmington

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Detroit 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 Detroit to Wilmington flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Wilmington?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Wilmington was $159 for a one-way ticket and $272 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from Detroit to Wilmington.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Detroit to Wilmington?

    Only Delta offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Detroit to Wilmington flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Detroit to Wilmington?

    The Boeing 737-700 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Detroit to Wilmington flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Detroit to Wilmington?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Detroit to Wilmington, Delta or Avelo Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Detroit to Wilmington are Delta and Avelo Airlines. With an average price for the route of $553 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. Avelo Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $69 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Detroit 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 Detroit to Wilmington.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Wilmington from Detroit 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 Detroit 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 Detroit with another airline. Booking your flights between Detroit 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 Detroit 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 Detroit up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Wilmington

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $118 or less one-way and $82 or less round-trip.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Detroit to Wilmington

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Detroit 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 Detroit 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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DeltaOverall score based on 8465 reviews
7.8Entertainment
7.2Food
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8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
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WiFi didn’t work. Flight delayed 3 hours Crew members were illiterate Seat lean back did not work.

2.0 MediocreNicholas, Apr 2026
LGA - CLT
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WiFi didn’t work. Flight delayed 3 hours Crew members were illiterate Seat lean back did not work.

The plan was delayed and left DC 90 minutes late. However, it showed a 20 minute delay on the delta app, then a 12 min delay. It turned out to be an hour delay. I found out where the plane was with flightaware. Stop keeping customers in the dark about what is going on.

Everything went smoothly, although the usual gripes about airline travel were still present: the boarding process is inefficient, the snack selection is limited, and so on. Since there was extra space on the flight, the gate agent rearranged many people's seats to put people on the aisles and windows, leaving the middle seats empty, as much as possible, which was pretty great.

Boarding was good. The flight was on time ( arrival was 20 minutes early). Inflight service was average ( US airlines have not mastered the skills of customer service yet). The food was mediocre. “ breakfast “ was downright awful and insulting. It was a piece of dough with mon descript filling that was supposed to be cheese omelette).

Miserable. This entire round trip was miserable. I booked evening flights to and from Detroit on consecutive days that should have had me at my destination by 10:30. Instead I arrived after 3am on my flight to Detroit and after midnight on my return. Multiple unforced errors like awaiting bags to get put on the plane for almost an hour in Detroit and a 20 minute delay to pull up to the gate in Atlanta has me rethinking my assumption that delta is the best and most reliable airline

Could not get my connecting flight boarding pass until four hrs before departure! Ver annoying especially since the staff could not explain why!

The flight was flying with 30% capacity. The flight my seat from preferred seating to back of the seat. Even though i can understand that this was to balance the flight weight. The flight attendance decided to do the serving near my seat and in the middle , their noices woke me up from sleep , when i realized that the service has ended and when they were going back asked for a coffee, for which they answered they have completed teh service in my location. That really upset me as they woke me up and also rejected the coffee i asked. I ended up landing with a headache, thanks to the crew that screwed up my travel

2+hrs delay without any reason provided and a cramped flight

Flight was delayed and no reasons provided. After the passengers were boarded, the crew made announcement that the captain has jot arrived and he would take another 15 mins. All passengers patiently sat until the captain came and started. Terrible experience!

Flight delay was frustrating, also you cannot checkin online without delta app, web browser check-in throw errors

Flight was smooth. We boarded early and left Grand Rapids about a half hour ahead of schedule. We then arrived in Lakeland about 40 minutes early. Flights attendants (3) were welcoming and pleasant. Wish we would have at least been offered to buy a bottle of water. No beverage service at all.

I really liked the young man who checked me in and took my bags! He was so kind and was very helpful! I told my sister about the great service and him and she said that is why she flies Avelo Air.

The flight was delayed by a lot and the seats are pretty tight

Surprisingly was one of the better flights I’ve been on

Short 2-hour flight, we took off on time, ETA was earlier than stated, no interaction needed with stewards, no food, no entertainment on such a short flight.

Avelo provided exactly what I expected. They are a low-cost option with no frills but the experience was comfortable and the staff was great! I will be using them in the future for trips when cost is a priority for me.

Expect nothing and you will be fine. Seats are crammed.

Terrible landing. Uncomfortable seats. Great cabin crew-helpful and pleasant!

Tight fit in middle seat but OK for short flight. Crew was more interested in talking to each other than helping passengers - strickingly dissappointing. DAB is a great airport. New Haven sucks! Excellent value for the .

Avelo is definitely a budget airline and you get what you pay for. The plane was packed and the seats were not particularly comfortable. Staff was very nice and both of our flights were on time. The one thing I wish I had known was that the staff does not show up at the airport desk to check your bags until two hours before the flight. We had a 4:30 flight and had to check out of our hotel at noon. Since we have lounge passes we planned to check our bag, go through security and hang out at the lounge until we had to board. But because we could not check our bag until 2:30, when the staff showed up, we could not go through security and access the lounge. Passengers with boarding passes and carry on luggage would not have this issue. I might fly Avelo again but would only do carry on or plan to get to the airport no sooner than two hours before check in. And I would not recommend a long flight on Avelo since there is no food or entertainment and the seats are not comfortable.

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

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