What airlines fly to Wilmington?

American Airlines, Delta and Southwest are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Wilmington from Des Moines according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 77% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Wilmington. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Wilmington on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Wilmington New Hanover County Airport were last updated today.

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The number of operators available for flights from Des Moines Airport to Wilmington New Hanover County Airport is 1 as of November 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Wilmington New Hanover County Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Des Moines Airport to Wilmington New Hanover County Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Wilmington New Hanover County Airport?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Wilmington New Hanover County Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

$374 Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Wilmington in 2026/27

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11:36 am - 4:49 pmDSM Des Moines-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

4h 13m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:32 pm - 10:38 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-DSM Des Moines

6h 06m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$374Delta

Mon, Nov 30 - Mon, Dec 7

8:07 am - 2:55 pmDSM Des Moines-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

5h 48m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

4:37 pm - 11:23 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-DSM Des Moines

7h 46m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$399American Airlines

Tue, Nov 17 - Sat, Nov 21

8:00 am - 11:58 pmDSM Des Moines-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

14h 58m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Newark

6:00 am - 4:11 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-DSM Des Moines

11h 11m2 stops Newark Denver Intl

$459United Airlines

Wed, Jan 6 - Sat, Jan 9

9:00 am - 11:58 pmDSM Des Moines-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

13h 58m2 stops Denver Intl Newark

6:00 am - 4:11 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-DSM Des Moines

11h 11m2 stops Newark Denver Intl

$459United Airlines

Wed, Jan 6 - Sat, Jan 9

5:30 am - 1:43 pmDSM Des Moines-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

7h 13m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:32 pm - 10:38 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-DSM Des Moines

6h 06m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$509Delta

Sun, Nov 29 - Mon, Dec 7

8:07 am - 2:55 pmDSM Des Moines-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

5h 48m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

3:02 pm - 11:23 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-DSM Des Moines

9h 21m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Dallas/Fort Worth

$542American Airlines

Tue, Nov 17 - Sat, Nov 21

6:00 am - 4:46 pmDSM Des Moines-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

9h 46m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Charlotte Douglas

11:03 am - 6:55 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-DSM Des Moines

8h 52m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Chicago O'Hare Intl

$585American Airlines

Tue, Nov 17 - Sat, Nov 21

9:20 pm - 10:41 amDSM Des Moines-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

36h 21m2 stops Nashville Intl Orlando

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

6h 44m1 stop Fort Myers SW Florida Intl

$597Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 29 - Mon, Dec 7

7:15 am - 10:41 amDSM Des Moines-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

26h 26m2 stops Austin Bergstrom Orlando

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

6h 44m1 stop Fort Myers SW Florida Intl

$598Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 30 - Mon, Dec 7

7:15 am - 10:41 amDSM Des Moines-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

26h 26m2 stops Austin Bergstrom Orlando

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

6h 44m1 stop Fort Myers SW Florida Intl

$599Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 30 - Mon, Dec 7

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United Airlines flights from Des Moines to Wilmington

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Jan 6

DSM8:00 amDes Moines

14h 58m

2 stops

ILM11:58 pmWilmington New Hanover County

Jan 9

ILM6:00 amWilmington New Hanover County

11h 11m

2 stops

DSM4:11 pmDes Moines

$459

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Jan 6

DSM8:00 amDes Moines

14h 58m

3 stops

ILM11:58 pmWilmington New Hanover County

Jan 9

ILM6:00 amWilmington New Hanover County

12h 35m

2 stops

DSM5:35 pmDes Moines

$620

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Jan 17

DSM11:22 amDes Moines

11h 36m

2 stops

ILM11:58 pmWilmington New Hanover County

Jan 21

ILM6:00 amWilmington New Hanover County

11h 11m

2 stops

DSM4:11 pmDes Moines

$747

Delta flights from Des Moines to Wilmington

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Delta

Nov 30

DSM11:36 amDes Moines

4h 13m

1 stop

ILM4:49 pmWilmington New Hanover County

Dec 7

ILM5:32 pmWilmington New Hanover County

6h 06m

1 stop

DSM10:38 pmDes Moines

$374

Delta

Nov 29

DSM5:30 amDes Moines

7h 13m

1 stop

ILM1:43 pmWilmington New Hanover County

Dec 7

ILM5:32 pmWilmington New Hanover County

6h 06m

1 stop

DSM10:38 pmDes Moines

$509

Delta

Dec 24

DSM5:30 amDes Moines

7h 21m

1 stop

ILM1:51 pmWilmington New Hanover County

Dec 27

ILM6:00 amWilmington New Hanover County

5h 53m

1 stop

DSM10:53 amDes Moines

$618

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Mon 11/30

11:36 am-4:49 pm

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1 stop6h 06m

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8:07 am-2:55 pm

1 stop5h 48m

Wilmington New Hanover County

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4:37 pm-11:23 pm

1 stop7h 46m

$399

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DSM Des Moines - ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

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9:00 am-11:58 pm

2 stops13h 58m

Wilmington New Hanover County

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6:00 am-4:11 pm

2 stops11h 11m

$459

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DSM Des Moines - ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

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Sun 11/29

5:30 am-1:43 pm

1 stop7h 13m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 12/7

5:32 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop6h 06m

$509

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DSM Des Moines - ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

DSMILM

Des Moines

Tue 11/17

8:07 am-2:55 pm

1 stop5h 48m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 11/21

3:02 pm-11:23 pm

2 stops9h 21m

$542

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DSM Des Moines - ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

DSMILM

Des Moines

Tue 11/17

6:00 am-4:46 pm

2 stops9h 46m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 11/21

11:03 am-6:55 pm

2 stops8h 52m

$585

Des MoinesWilmington

DSM Des Moines - ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

DSMILM

Des Moines

Sun 11/29

9:20 pm-10:41 am

2 stops36h 21m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 12/7

4:37 pm-10:21 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$597

Des MoinesWilmington

DSM Des Moines - ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

DSMILM

Des Moines

Mon 11/30

7:15 am-10:41 am

2 stops26h 26m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 12/7

4:37 pm-10:21 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$598

Des MoinesWilmington

DSM Des Moines - ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

DSMILM

Des Moines

Mon 11/30

7:15 am-10:41 am

2 stops26h 26m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 12/7

4:37 pm-10:21 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$599

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Wilmington?

The month of May is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Wilmington from Des Moines, with most prices found around $354. If you don’t want to visit Wilmington in May, then you should wait until February to fly from Des Moines, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $368.

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Best Price Found	$407
Fastest flight time	4h 13m
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The best one-way flight to Wilmington from Des Moines in the past 72 hours is $407. The best round-trip flight deal from Des Moines to Wilmington found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $374.

The fastest flight from Des Moines to Wilmington takes 4h 13m

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How far is Des Moines to Wilmington New Hanover County by plane?
The distance between Des Moines and Wilmington New Hanover County is about 995.1 mi. Flights usually cover this in 4h 13m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Wilmington New Hanover County Airport?
Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Wilmington New Hanover County Airport were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Des Moines Airport to Wilmington New Hanover County Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from Des Moines Airport to Wilmington New Hanover County Airport is 1 as of November 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Wilmington New Hanover County Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Des Moines Airport to Wilmington New Hanover County Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Wilmington New Hanover County Airport?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Wilmington New Hanover County Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Des Moines to Wilmington?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from Des Moines to Wilmington is American Airlines (100% of total bookings).

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