Which airports can I use when flying from Wilmington to Des Moines?

Flights from Wilmington to Des Moines usually depart from Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM) and arrive at Des Moines (DSM).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Wilmington to Des Moines?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Wilmington to Des Moines.

Which airports do connecting flights from Wilmington to Des Moines pass through?

One-stop flights from Wilmington to Des Moines most commonly connect through: • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 70% of one-stop connections • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 10% of one-stop connections • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 10% of one-stop connections • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 10% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Wilmington to Des Moines?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 50% on flights from Wilmington to Des Moines. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $304 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $604, a difference of $300. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in Des Moines?

Some of the most popular sights in Des Moines are UnityPoint Health - Des Moines, Science Center of Iowa and Hy Vee Hall. These are among the most viewed places in Des Moines on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from Wilmington to Des Moines?

A nonstop flight from Wilmington to Des Moines takes 00m, covering 992 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Wilmington to Des Moines?

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 Wilmington to Des Moines 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 $416 to $1,732. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Wilmington to Des Moines looking right now?

One-way fares from Wilmington to Des Moines are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $396, which is 5% above the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Wilmington to Des Moines?

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 50m, compared with 5h via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 5h 03m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

What is the time difference between Wilmington and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 1 hour behind Wilmington (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at Des Moines Airport (DSM)?

Des Moines Airport (DSM) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $32 for economy cars. Top options include: • Hertz • Payless • Budget • Alamo • Avis

How much should I expect to pay for a Wilmington to Des Moines flight?

Round-trip flights from Wilmington to Des Moines range from $320 to $604, with an average of $428 over the past 12 months. Anything below $320 counts as a good deal.

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

Round-trip flights from Wilmington to Des Moines typically range from $320 to $604. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $416, on United Airlines.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Wilmington to Des Moines?

United Airlines ($416) and American Airlines ($453) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Wilmington to Des Moines according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Wilmington to Des Moines?

Charlotte Douglas (CLT) is the most popular layover for the Wilmington to Des Moines route. 70% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via CLT.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Wilmington to Des Moines?

Flights via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $299. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Wilmington to Des Moines which airport offers the shortest layover?

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) had the shortest average connection time for Wilmington to Des Moines layovers at 2h 49m over the past 3 months.

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Tue, Oct 20 - Sat, Oct 24

6:00 am - 5:48 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-DSM Des Moines

12h 48m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:45 am - 3:19 pmDSM Des Moines-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

8h 34m1 stop Denver Intl

$416United Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Sat, Oct 24

6:00 am - 5:48 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-DSM Des Moines

12h 48m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

1:26 pm - 10:59 pmDSM Des Moines-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

8h 33m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

$421United Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Thu, Oct 29

4:16 pm - 11:55 amILM Wilmington New Hanover County-DSM Des Moines

20h 39m1 stop Orlando

5:52 pm - 8:03 pmDSM Des Moines-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

25h 11m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

$422Multiple Airlines

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4:16 pm - 11:55 amILM Wilmington New Hanover County-DSM Des Moines

20h 39m1 stop Orlando

5:52 pm - 8:03 pmDSM Des Moines-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

25h 11m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

$429Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Sat, Oct 24

8:00 am - 12:23 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-DSM Des Moines

5h 23m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

4:12 pm - 10:50 pmDSM Des Moines-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

5h 38m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$453American Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Wed, Oct 28

6:00 am - 2:15 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-DSM Des Moines

9h 15m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:23 am - 11:44 pmDSM Des Moines-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

11h 21m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

$459United Airlines

Mon, Dec 7 - Sun, Dec 13

4:37 pm - 10:21 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-DSM Des Moines

6h 44m1 stop Fort Myers SW Florida Intl

7:15 am - 2:30 pmDSM Des Moines-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

30h 15m2 stops Punta Gorda Akron/Canton

$474Multiple Airlines

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6:00 am - 4:20 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-DSM Des Moines

11h 20m2 stops Newark Denver Intl

8:00 am - 11:44 pmDSM Des Moines-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

14h 44m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Newark

$484United Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Wed, Oct 28

6:00 am - 2:15 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-DSM Des Moines

9h 15m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:23 am - 11:44 pmDSM Des Moines-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

11h 21m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

$484United Airlines

Mon, Dec 7 - Sun, Dec 13

7:09 pm - 11:30 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-DSM Des Moines

5h 21m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

7:00 am - 2:17 pmDSM Des Moines-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

6h 17m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$493American Airlines

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Sat, Oct 10 - Tue, Oct 13

6:20 am - 10:42 amILM Wilmington New Hanover County-DSM Des Moines

5h 22m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:35 am - 1:39 pmDSM Des Moines-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

7h 04m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$536Delta

Thu, Oct 8 - Tue, Oct 13

6:20 am - 10:42 amILM Wilmington New Hanover County-DSM Des Moines

5h 22m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:35 am - 1:39 pmDSM Des Moines-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

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$539Delta

Fri, Oct 9 - Tue, Oct 13

5:49 pm - 10:33 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-DSM Des Moines

5h 44m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:35 am - 1:39 pmDSM Des Moines-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

7h 04m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$539Delta

Thu, Oct 8 - Wed, Oct 14

6:20 am - 10:42 amILM Wilmington New Hanover County-DSM Des Moines

5h 22m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

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Thu, Oct 8 - Tue, Oct 13

5:49 pm - 10:33 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-DSM Des Moines

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5:35 am - 1:39 pmDSM Des Moines-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

7h 04m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$539Delta

Fri, Oct 9 - Wed, Oct 14

2:24 pm - 6:09 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-DSM Des Moines

4h 45m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

3:03 pm - 11:09 pmDSM Des Moines-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

7h 06m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$539Delta

Sat, Oct 10 - Wed, Oct 14

8:11 pm - 11:58 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-DSM Des Moines

4h 47m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

6:00 am - 2:57 pmDSM Des Moines-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

7h 57m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$553American Airlines

Sat, Oct 10 - Tue, Oct 13

4:00 pm - 11:52 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-DSM Des Moines

8h 52m1 stop Denver Intl

11:27 am - 10:59 pmDSM Des Moines-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

10h 32m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

$558United Airlines

Sat, Oct 10 - Tue, Oct 13

4:00 pm - 11:52 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-DSM Des Moines

8h 52m1 stop Denver Intl

11:33 am - 10:59 pmDSM Des Moines-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

10h 26m2 stops Denver Intl Newark

$558United Airlines

Sat, Oct 10 - Wed, Oct 14

6:06 pm - 11:58 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-DSM Des Moines

6h 52m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

6:05 am - 3:48 pmDSM Des Moines-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

8h 43m2 stops Philadelphia Charlotte Douglas

$559American Airlines

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Wilmington to Des Moines?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Wilmington to Des Moines.
How long is a flight from Wilmington to Des Moines?
A nonstop flight from Wilmington to Des Moines takes 00m, covering 992 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Wilmington to Des Moines?
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.
How much should I expect to pay for a Wilmington to Des Moines flight?
Round-trip flights from Wilmington to Des Moines range from $320 to $604, with an average of $428 over the past 12 months. Anything below $320 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Wilmington to Des Moines 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 $416 to $1,732. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Wilmington to Des Moines looking right now?
One-way fares from Wilmington to Des Moines are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $396, which is 5% above the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at Des Moines Airport (DSM)?
Des Moines Airport (DSM) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $32 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• Payless
• Budget
• Alamo
• Avis
Which airports can I use when flying from Wilmington to Des Moines?
Flights from Wilmington to Des Moines usually depart from Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM) and arrive at Des Moines (DSM).
Which airports do connecting flights from Wilmington to Des Moines pass through?
One-stop flights from Wilmington to Des Moines most commonly connect through:

• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 70% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 10% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Wilmington to Des Moines?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 50% on flights from Wilmington to Des Moines. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $304 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $604, a difference of $300.

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 much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Wilmington to Des Moines?
Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 50m, compared with 5h via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 5h 03m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).
What is the time difference between Wilmington and Des Moines?
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Wilmington (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Des Moines?
Some of the most popular sights in Des Moines are UnityPoint Health - Des Moines, Science Center of Iowa and Hy Vee Hall. These are among the most viewed places in Des Moines on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Friday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Friday flights average $304, about $300 less than Sunday fares (50% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Wilmington to Des Moines trip for January. Fares historically average $304 round-trip in that month - typically $578 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Des Moines Airport.

• Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
• Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center By IHG
• Homewood Suites by Hilton - Des Moines Airport

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