Washington (DCA) to Wilmington (ILM) flights
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.
Airlines 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
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.
How many miles does DCA to ILM cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for DCA to ILM with taxes and fees.
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.