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Cheapest round-trip
$254
Typical prices: $281-$456
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Mon 9/24Fri 9/28
ILM - DTW • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$134
Typical prices: $125-$367
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/15
ILM - DTW • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Wilmington and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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September
Cheapest • 32% price drop
June
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Boston Logan Intl (BOS)
Cheapest • Avg $248 (round-trip)
Charlotte Douglas (CLT)
Shortest trip • 4h 17m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Wilmington to Detroit (ILM-DTW)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Wilmington to Detroit

Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 28
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8:04 pm - 11:27 pmILM  Wilmington New Hanover County-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
27h 23m2 stops Tampa Fort Lauderdale
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8:57 pm - 10:41 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County
13h 44m1 stop Orlando
$254Multiple Airlines
Sun, Sep 27 - Mon, Sep 28
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8:06 pm - 10:43 amILM  Wilmington New Hanover County-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
14h 37m1 stop Tampa
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8:57 pm - 10:41 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County
13h 44m1 stop Orlando
$262Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 28
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8:04 pm - 10:43 amILM  Wilmington New Hanover County-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
14h 39m1 stop Tampa
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8:57 pm - 10:41 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County
13h 44m1 stop Orlando
$268Multiple Airlines
Sun, Sep 27 - Wed, Sep 30
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8:06 pm - 10:43 amILM  Wilmington New Hanover County-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
14h 37m1 stop Tampa
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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
$271Multiple Airlines
Fri, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 20
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6:14 pm - 11:58 pmILM  Wilmington New Hanover County-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
5h 44m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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9:15 am - 3:41 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County
6h 26m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$319United Airlines
Tue, Sep 15 - Sat, Sep 19
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6:14 pm - 11:55 pmILM  Wilmington New Hanover County-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
5h 41m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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9:15 am - 3:41 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County
6h 26m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$334United Airlines
Fri, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 20
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6:14 pm - 11:58 pmILM  Wilmington New Hanover County-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
5h 44m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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9:15 am - 3:41 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County
6h 26m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$334United Airlines
Fri, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 4
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3:27 pm - 10:10 pmILM  Wilmington New Hanover County-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
6h 43m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
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7:15 am - 2:00 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County
6h 45m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$345American Airlines
Fri, Sep 25 - Sun, Sep 27
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3:25 pm - 9:38 pmILM  Wilmington New Hanover County-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
6h 13m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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6:36 am - 11:53 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County
5h 17m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$345American Airlines
Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Oct 21
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6:20 am - 10:15 amILM  Wilmington New Hanover County-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
3h 55m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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9:40 am - 2:57 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County
5h 17m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$345American Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Wilmington to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights

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

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

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Wilmington to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, it is 23% cheaper than the average day. Monday is the most expensive day with flight prices 67% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

  • September is the cheapest month to fly from Wilmington to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at $248 round-trip.
  • June ($449) and July ($408) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 81% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Key details for Wilmington to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$134
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 32% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 24% increase in price.
Flight from Wilmington to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

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Your Wilmington to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 Wilmington to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

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

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

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

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

    On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $81 round-trip, compared to $248 via a layover through Boston Logan Intl (BOS).

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

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

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

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

    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 74% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 13% of one-stop connections
    • Boston Logan Intl (BOS) - 7% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 6% 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 Wilmington to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    On the Wilmington to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 54%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $279 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $605: a $326 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • What popular places can I visit in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are Greektown Casino, Ford Field and Comerica Park. These are among the most viewed places in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on KAYAK.

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

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

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

    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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 $254 to $2,336. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Wilmington to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $218, which is 14% above the typical average for this route.

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

    Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 17m, compared with 4h 30m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 6h 11m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

  • What car rental options are available at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)?

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $31 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · Hertz
    · Dollar
    · Budget
    · Thrifty
    · Alamo

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

    Round-trip flights from Wilmington to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport range from $281 to $456, with an average of $362 over the past 12 months. Anything below $281 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Wilmington to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 Saturday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Saturday flights average $279 - about $326 less than Monday (54% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Wilmington to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport trip for September. Fares historically average $248 round-trip in that month - typically $201 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
    - The Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport

Everything you need to know for your flight from Wilmington to Detroit

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Wilmington (ILM)
Detroit (DTW)