Washington (DCA) to Wilmington (ILM) flights
An economy award from Washington (DCA) to Wilmington (ILM) starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. One airline flies nonstop from Washington (DCA) to Wilmington (ILM): American Airlines. The two airports are 321 miles (516 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 11 ways to fly it with one stop, through Charlotte, Philadelphia and New York and more.
How many miles DCA to ILM costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines | 4,500 | $25.60 |
| American AAdvantageOn American Airlines | 5,500 | $5.60 |
| Etihad GuestOn American Airlines | 6,000 | $5.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 6,000 | $5.60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines | 9,200 | $5.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines | 9,500 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 10,000 | $5.60 |
| British Airways ClubOn American Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60 |
| Finnair PlusOn American Airlines | 16,500 | $5.60 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from DCA to ILM
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
Book DCA to ILM with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
DCA to ILM with one stop
11 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Philadelphia (PHL)American Airlines the whole way
- Via New York (EWR)United Airlines the whole way
- Via New York (LGA)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Akron (CAK)American Airlines, then Breeze Airways
- Via Hartford (BDL)American Airlines, then Breeze Airways
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Providence (PVD)American Airlines and Southwest Airlines, then Breeze Airways
- Via Boston (BOS)American Airlines, JetBlue Airways and 1 more the whole way
- Via Nashville (BNA)American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and 1 more, then Avelo Airlines
- Via Orlando (MCO)American Airlines, JetBlue Airways and 2 more, then Breeze Airways+1
DCA to ILM: common questions
How many miles does DCA to ILM cost?
In economy it starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. Next cheapest: American AAdvantage (5,500), Etihad Guest (6,000) and Iberia Club (6,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from DCA to ILM?
American Airlines (oneworld) flies nonstop from Washington (DCA) to Wilmington (ILM).
How far is Washington from Wilmington by plane?
Washington (DCA) and Wilmington (ILM) are 321 miles (516 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book DCA to ILM award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Washington and Wilmington?
The most direct connections are through Charlotte (CLT), Philadelphia (PHL), New York (EWR), New York (LGA) and Akron (CAK). On 6 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Charlotte.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.