Wilmington (ILM) to Washington (DCA) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Wilmington (ILM) to Washington (DCA): 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 ILM to DCA
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it

Book ILM to DCA 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
ILM to DCA 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)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines


- Via Hartford (BDL)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines


- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way




- Via Providence (PVD)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines and Southwest Airlines



- Via Boston (BOS)American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 1 more the whole way






- Via Nashville (BNA)Avelo Airlines, then American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and 1 more




- Via Orlando (MCO)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines, JetBlue Airways and 2 more


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ILM to DCA: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from ILM to DCA?
American Airlines (oneworld) flies nonstop from Wilmington (ILM) to Washington (DCA).
How far is Wilmington from Washington by plane?
Wilmington (ILM) and Washington (DCA) 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 ILM to DCA 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 ILM to DCA cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for ILM to DCA with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Wilmington and Washington?
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.