How long is the flight from Iowa to Wilmington?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines can get you from Iowa to Wilmington in just under 5h 32m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 38m. Airlines will cover a distance of 992 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Wilmington ranges from 2.8 - 7.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 7.8 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Wilmington when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Wilmington, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

What are the most popular routes from Iowa to Wilmington?

The most popular route from Iowa to Wilmington is Des Moines - Wilmington New Hanover County. You may also consider Cedar Rapids - Wilmington New Hanover County or Moline Quad-City - Wilmington New Hanover County.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IA to ILM?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Iowa to Wilmington as you normally would.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Wilmington from Iowa?

Most people fly into Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM) if they book a flight to Wilmington from Iowa. New Hanover County is conveniently located just 4.3 mi from Wilmington’s city center.

Can I find deals for flights from Iowa to Wilmington that include hotel bookings?

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Wed 12/173:18 pmDSM - ILM

1 stop6h 12mAmerican Airlines

Tue 12/236:41 amILM - DSM

1 stop7h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$458

Wed 12/2412:56 pmDSM - ILM

2 stops10h 51mAmerican Airlines

Thu 12/256:40 amILM - DSM

1 stop7h 41mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$464

Sat 12/1310:50 amMLI - ILM

2 stops11h 45mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/104:26 pmILM - MLI

2 stops18h 46mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$483

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2 stops10h 04mAmerican Airlines

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$496

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Sun 12/288:22 pmILM - OMA

1 stop4h 37mAmerican Airlines

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$519

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Mon 12/296:40 amILM - DSM

1 stop7h 41mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$535

Fri 12/266:30 pmDSM - ILM

1 stop4h 29mDelta

Tue 12/306:00 amILM - DSM

1 stop5h 38mDelta

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$554

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1 stop5h 16mAmerican Airlines

Tue 12/306:40 amILM - MLI

2 stops8h 25mAmerican Airlines

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$564

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2 stops11h 52mUnited Airlines

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1 stop6h 41mAmerican Airlines

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Thu 1/154:25 pmDSM - ILM

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Sun 1/185:51 pmILM - DSM

1 stop6h 32mAmerican Airlines

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$268

Mon 3/305:35 amDSM - ILM

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1 stop5h 44mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$341

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2 stops12h 10mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/186:00 amILM - MLI

2 stops10h 09mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$399

Thu 1/154:30 pmDSM - ILM

3 stops24h 02mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/185:34 pmILM - DSM

2 stops17h 45mMultiple Airlines

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$494

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$324

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Mon 4/135:45 pmILM - DSM

1 stop5h 44mDelta

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$341

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Tue 4/147:12 amILM - DSM

1 stop6h 02mAmerican Airlines

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$359

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2 stops16h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

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2 stops10h 04mAmerican Airlines

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$496

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Sat 1/316:00 amILM - MLI

2 stops10h 09mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$577

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Tue 12/306:40 amILM - MLI

2 stops8h 25mAmerican Airlines

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$564

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1 stop5h 45mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$614

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Sat 12/1310:50 amMLI - ILM

2 stops11h 45mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/104:26 pmILM - MLI

2 stops18h 46mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$483

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Tue 12/236:41 amILM - DSM

1 stop7h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$458

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1 stop4h 37mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$519

Tue 12/235:43 pmMLI - ILM

1 stop5h 16mAmerican Airlines

Tue 12/306:40 amILM - MLI

2 stops8h 25mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$564

Wed 12/2412:56 pmDSM - ILM

2 stops10h 51mAmerican Airlines

Thu 12/256:40 amILM - DSM

1 stop7h 41mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$464

Wed 12/246:20 amMLI - ILM

1 stop9h 12mAmerican Airlines

Wed 12/315:01 amILM - MLI

2 stops10h 04mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$496

Tue 1/1310:47 amMLI - ILM

2 stops12h 10mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/186:00 amILM - MLI

2 stops10h 09mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$399

Tue 1/138:10 amDSM - ILM

2 stops14h 47mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/186:00 amILM - DSM

2 stops16h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$454

Thu 1/154:25 pmDSM - ILM

1 stop5h 32mAmerican Airlines

Sun 1/185:51 pmILM - DSM

1 stop6h 32mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$268

Thu 1/154:30 pmDSM - ILM

3 stops24h 02mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/185:34 pmILM - DSM

2 stops17h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$494

Fri 1/306:48 pmDSM - ILM

2 stops28h 09mUnited Airlines

Tue 2/36:00 amILM - DSM

2 stops15h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$503

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2 stops16h 22mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/316:00 amILM - CID

2 stops9h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$529

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Sun 12/286:26 pmDSM - ILM

1 stop4h 16mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$358

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1 stop4h 51mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$420

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1 stop4h 51mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$516

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$561

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$767

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3 stops53h 16mUnited Airlines

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$821

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Return

Price

Des MoinesWilmington

DSM - ILM

DSMILM

Des Moines

Thu 1/15

4:25 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop5h 32m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 1/18

5:51 pm-11:23 pm

1 stop6h 32m

$268

OmahaWilmington

OMA - ILM

OMAILM

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 2/26

5:16 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop5h 41m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 3/2

5:32 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$324

Des MoinesWilmington

DSM - ILM

DSMILM

Des Moines

Mon 3/30

5:35 am-1:33 pm

1 stop6h 58m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 4/13

5:45 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop5h 44m

$341

Des MoinesWilmington

DSM - ILM

DSMILM

Des Moines

Sun 3/29

5:35 am-1:33 pm

1 stop6h 58m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 4/13

5:45 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop5h 44m

$341

Des MoinesWilmington

DSM - ILM

DSMILM

Des Moines

Thu 3/26

7:00 am-12:29 pm

1 stop4h 29m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 4/14

7:12 am-12:14 pm

1 stop6h 02m

$359

MolineWilmington

MLI - ILM

MLIILM

Moline Quad-City

Tue 1/13

10:47 am-11:57 pm

2 stops12h 10m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 1/18

6:00 am-3:09 pm

2 stops10h 09m

$399

Des MoinesWilmington

DSM - ILM

DSMILM

Des Moines

Tue 1/13

8:10 am-11:57 pm

2 stops14h 47m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 1/18

6:00 am-9:50 pm

2 stops16h 50m

$454

Des MoinesWilmington

DSM - ILM

DSMILM

Des Moines

Wed 12/24

12:56 pm-12:47 am

2 stops10h 51m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 12/25

6:40 am-1:21 pm

1 stop7h 41m

$464

Des MoinesWilmington

DSM - ILM

DSMILM

Des Moines

Thu 1/15

4:30 pm-5:32 pm

3 stops24h 02m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 1/18

5:34 pm-10:19 am

2 stops17h 45m

$494

MolineWilmington

MLI - ILM

MLIILM

Moline Quad-City

Wed 12/24

6:20 am-4:32 pm

1 stop9h 12m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 12/31

5:01 am-2:05 pm

2 stops10h 04m

$496

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Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Wilmington (average of $239). Flying from Iowa to Wilmington in March is currently the most expensive (average of $296). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Wilmington from Iowa?
Most people fly into Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM) if they book a flight to Wilmington from Iowa. New Hanover County is conveniently located just 4.3 mi from Wilmington’s city center.
How long is the flight from Iowa to Wilmington?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines can get you from Iowa to Wilmington in just under 5h 32m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 38m. Airlines will cover a distance of 992 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the most popular routes from Iowa to Wilmington?
The most popular route from Iowa to Wilmington is Des Moines - Wilmington New Hanover County. You may also consider Cedar Rapids - Wilmington New Hanover County or Moline Quad-City - Wilmington New Hanover County.
Can I find deals for flights from Iowa to Wilmington that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Iowa to Wilmington flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Iowa to Wilmington?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Wilmington (average of $239). Flying from Iowa to Wilmington in March is currently the most expensive (average of $296). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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American Airlines	Cheapest$258	Average$331	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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