Cheap flights from DCA to ILM (Ronald Reagan Washington National to Wilmington Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from DCA to ILM starting at $154 One Way, $371 Round Trip

Prices starting at $371 for return flights and $154 for one-way flights to Wilmington Intl. were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Wed, Jun 3 - Wed, Jun 10
DCA
Washington
ILM
Wilmington
$371 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$371
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Wed, Jun 3 from Washington to Wilmington, returning Wed, Jun 10, priced at $371 found 1 day ago
Tue, Jun 23 - Thu, Jun 25
DCA
Washington
ILM
Wilmington
$381 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$381
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Tue, Jun 23 from Washington to Wilmington, returning Thu, Jun 25, priced at $381 found 1 day ago
Tue, Jun 9 - Fri, Jun 12
DCA
Washington
ILM
Wilmington
$387 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$387
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Tue, Jun 9 from Washington to Wilmington, returning Fri, Jun 12, priced at $387 found 3 days ago
Fri, May 29 - Mon, Jun 1
DCA
Washington
ILM
Wilmington
$392 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$392
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, May 29 from Washington to Wilmington, returning Mon, Jun 1, priced at $392 found 2 days ago
Sun, Jul 26 - Sat, Aug 1
DCA
Washington
ILM
Wilmington
$394 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$394
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sun, Jul 26 from Washington to Wilmington, returning Sat, Aug 1, priced at $394 found 2 days ago

Hotel Ideas near Wilmington Intl.

Airport Hotels near Wilmington Intl.

Spark by Hilton Wilmington

Spark by Hilton Wilmington

2.5 out of 5
4721 Market St Wilmington NC
$89 nightly
The price is $101 total per night from May 17 to May 18
$101 total
May 17 - May 18
Total with taxes and fees
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (75 reviews)
It was our first ever stay in a Spark hotel. Nice and roomy. Floor was dirty ( no carpet in room) Receptionist- Ash

Reviewed on May 5, 2026

Spark by Hilton Wilmington
DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC

DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC

3 out of 5
5032 Market St Wilmington NC
$114 nightly
The price is $129 total per night from May 25 to May 26
$129 total
May 25 - May 26
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (330 reviews)
Great property

Reviewed on May 6, 2026

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
$64 nightly
The price is $72 total per night from May 31 to Jun 1
$72 total
May 31 - Jun 1
Total with taxes and fees
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. ...
7.4/10 Good! (965 reviews)
Nice clean place for the price. Ac unit needs new filters, fan in bathroom was rattling a lot

Reviewed on May 6, 2026

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.

Hotels In Wilmington

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
301 N Water St Wilmington NC
$146 nightly
The price is $165 total per night from May 31 to Jun 1
$165 total
May 31 - Jun 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,536 reviews)
Excellent location!! The property is a bit dated, but overall a good stay.

Reviewed on May 6, 2026

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Spark by Hilton Wilmington

Spark by Hilton Wilmington

2.5 out of 5
4721 Market St Wilmington NC
$89 nightly
The price is $101 total per night from May 17 to May 18
$101 total
May 17 - May 18
Total with taxes and fees
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (75 reviews)
It was our first ever stay in a Spark hotel. Nice and roomy. Floor was dirty ( no carpet in room) Receptionist- Ash

Reviewed on May 5, 2026

Spark by Hilton Wilmington
Comfort Inn University

Comfort Inn University

2.5 out of 5
151 S College Road Wilmington NC
$94 nightly
The price is $106 total per night from May 13 to May 14
$106 total
May 13 - May 14
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,367 reviews)
No didn't do the breakfast and my suitcase was stuck on left over bullets in the parking lot. I was stuck in the elevator for over 20 minutes.

Reviewed on May 5, 2026

Comfort Inn University
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.

Wilmington Hotels With Airport Transportation

Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington / Wrightsville Beach

Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington / Wrightsville Beach

3 out of 5
151 Van Campen Blvd Wilmington NC
$110 nightly
The price is $124 total per night from May 31 to Jun 1
$124 total
May 31 - Jun 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
When we arrived, the front desk informed us that because our booking was made through Expedia, they had not yet received payment and could not check us in. We were asked to wait, and after about 20 minutes, the same staff member contacted a manager. The manager then advised them to proceed with check-in ...

Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington / Wrightsville Beach
Hampton Inn Wilmington-Medical Park

Hampton Inn Wilmington-Medical Park

2.5 out of 5
2320 S 17th St Wilmington NC
$106 nightly
The price is $120 total per night from May 26 to May 27
$120 total
May 26 - May 27
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
The room is spacious and clean. The facilities are well maintained and the staff are helpful. The hotel also locates at a very quiet location so I had a good sleep. The only disappointment is the breakfast doesn’t have much to choose. If I remember correctly it has less items then other Hampton I ...

Reviewed on Apr 28, 2026

Hampton Inn Wilmington-Medical Park
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
301 N Water St Wilmington NC
$146 nightly
The price is $165 total per night from May 31 to Jun 1
$165 total
May 31 - Jun 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,536 reviews)
Excellent location!! The property is a bit dated, but overall a good stay.

Reviewed on May 6, 2026

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
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.

Low Priced Wilmington Hotels

Quality Inn Wilmington

Quality Inn Wilmington

2.5 out of 5
5102 Dunlea Ct Wilmington NC
$100 nightly
The price is $113 total per night from May 7 to May 8
$113 total
May 7 - May 8
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
The late evening staff were very accommodating

Reviewed on May 2, 2026

Quality Inn Wilmington
Days Inn by Wyndham Wilmington / University

Days Inn by Wyndham Wilmington / University

2.5 out of 5
5040 Market Street Wilmington NC
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Riverwalk and Wrightsville ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
It’s closed

Reviewed on Nov 22, 2021

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Days Inn by Wyndham Wilmington / University
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Wilmington

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Wilmington

2 out of 5
3901 Market St Wilmington NC
$84 nightly
The price is $95 total per night from May 10 to May 11
$95 total
May 10 - May 11
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Riverwalk and Wrightsville Beach are located ...
6/10 (1,004 reviews)
Out of date and fall apart, the included breakfast is a joke. Zero amenities there were gaps so big at the top and the bottom of the door that you could look out the door with the door closed used luggage to block the gap at the bottom of the door so that nothing would crawl in when I first saw the ...

Reviewed on May 3, 2026

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Wilmington
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.

Family Friendly Hotels in Wilmington

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

3.5 out of 5
2700 N Lumina Avenue Wrightsville Beach NC
$230 nightly
The price is $259 total per night from May 7 to May 8
$259 total
May 7 - May 8
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Wrightsville Beach. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,564 reviews)
The location was excellent and the beach was beautiful. The restaurant food quality for breakfast was incredibly poor. Staff were friendly and helpful. Room was clean except the coach had stains all over it. To be able to just wake up and view the sunrise from your balcony was 10 stars.

Reviewed on May 6, 2026

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
SpringHill Suites® by Marriott® Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

SpringHill Suites® by Marriott® Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

3 out of 5
1014 Ashes Dr Wilmington NC
$144 nightly
The price is $162 total per night from May 17 to May 18
$162 total
May 17 - May 18
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
The room was clean but worn. The elevator and 2nd floor, where we stayed, had a strong, strange smell that I couldn't place. The lady that checked us made us feel unwelcome.

Reviewed on May 2, 2026

SpringHill Suites® by Marriott® Wilmington Wrightsville Beach
Best Western Plus Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach

Best Western Plus Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach

2.5 out of 5
5345 Market St Wilmington NC
$105 nightly
The price is $119 total per night from May 10 to May 11
$119 total
May 10 - May 11
Total with taxes and fees
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
Excellent place to stay with plenty of meal options nearby.

Reviewed on May 6, 2026

Best Western Plus Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach
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.

DCA to ILM Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
DCA Address & GPS
Address:
1 Aviation Circle
Washington DC, 20001-6000
United States
IATA Code:
DCA
Longitude:
-77.043457
Latitude:
38.853434
Time Zone:
America/New_York
ILM Address & GPS
Address:
1740 Airport Boulevard
Wilmington NC, 28405
United States
IATA Code:
ILM
Longitude:
-77.910627
Latitude:
34.267052
Time Zone:
America/New_York

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from DCA to ILM?
Whether you're setting off on an epic worldwide adventure or traveling for business-related purposes, a nonstop flight is the way to go. With American Airlines you can get from National Airport to ILM in one simple journey.
What is the shortest flight from DCA to ILM?
Jetting from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Wilmington Intl. Airport will take a minimum of 3 hours and 38 minutes. Savor a wine and watch a movie or two — this is your chance to sit back and unwind.
How many hours flight from DCA to Wilmington Intl. Airport?
With a general flight time of around 3 hours and 49 minutes between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM), you'll be having a blast in Wilmington before you can say, "Are we there yet?"
What airlines have the most flights from DCA to Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM)?
American Airlines has your ticket to an amazing vacation. This well-known airline advertises 136 flights each month from Washington to Wilmington.

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