Flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Wilmington (ILM)

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Des Moines to Wilmington Flight Information

Find the Cheapest Flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Wilmington (ILM)

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to Information

Traveling From
Des Moines Intl.
Origin Airport
Origin Airport IATA Code
DSM
Traveling To
Wilmington Intl.
Destination Airport
Destination Airport IATA Code
ILM
Number of Airlines Serving
Average Flight Time
hours mins
Direct Flight Time
hours mins
Flight Price
Address:
1740 Airport Boulevard
Wilmington NC, 28405
United States
IATA code:
ILM
Longitude:
-77.910627
Latitude:
34.267052
Time zone:
America/New_York
Address:
5800 Fleur Drive, Suite 201
Des Moines IA, 50321-2854
United States
IATA code:
DSM
Longitude:
-93.648087
Latitude:
41.532434
Time zone:
America/Chicago

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Great places to stay after flight from Des Moines to Wilmington

Sleep Inn

Sleep Inn

2.5 out of 5
5225 Market St, Wilmington, NC
The price is AU$131 per night from 11 Dec to 12 Dec
AU$131
per night
11 Dec - 12 Dec
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
I felt very comfortable and safe. Staff very nice.

Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025

Sleep Inn
DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC

DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC

3 out of 5
5032 Market St, Wilmington, NC
The price is AU$147 per night from 20 Nov to 21 Nov
AU$147
per night
20 Nov - 21 Nov
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (102 reviews)
Great stay!

Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC
Coastal Inn & Suites - Wilmington, NC

Coastal Inn & Suites - Wilmington, NC

2.5 out of 5
3604 Market St, Wilmington, NC
The price is AU$117 per night from 19 Nov to 20 Nov
AU$117
per night
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Stay at this motel in Wilmington. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (854 reviews)
Yes, the room was very clean and the staff couldn’t have been more helpful. I was very impressed. My only suggestion would be new carpet!

Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025

Coastal Inn & Suites - Wilmington, NC
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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