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$125+ Cheap flights from Wilmington (ILM) to California

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ILM — LAX
ene. 21 — ene. 281
mar. 1/21
mar. 1/28
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Round-trip from

$227
(JetBlue)

One-way from

$125
(American Airlines)
From Wilmington New Hanover County to California
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Cheapest flights from Wilmington to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Wilmington to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on enero 16, 2025.

This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 4/3012:00 pmILM - SFO
1 stop10h 37mJetBlue
mar. 5/68:47 pmSFO - ILM
1 stop11h 26mJetBlue
Deal found 1/16$227
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 2/195:07 amILM - SAN
1 stop9h 05mAmerican Airlines
mié. 2/2612:02 pmSAN - ILM
1 stop8h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/16$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 2/155:16 pmILM - LAS
1 stop7h 43mAmerican Airlines
mié. 2/195:00 amLAS - ILM
1 stop8h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/16$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 3/115:02 amILM - LAX
1 stop7h 50mAmerican Airlines
mar. 3/182:10 pmLAX - ILM
1 stop6h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/16$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 2/195:07 amILM - SNA
2 stops9h 41mAmerican Airlines
mar. 2/257:45 amSNA - ILM
1 stop8h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/16$254
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 2/106:59 pmILM - LAS
2 stops18h 56mMultiple Airlines
vie. 2/148:38 amLAS - ILM
1 stop7h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$268
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 2/64:06 pmILM - SFO
1 stop10h 00mAmerican Airlines
mié. 2/127:11 amSFO - ILM
1 stop8h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/15$279
This JetBlue Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure JetBlue Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 5/312:00 pmILM - LAS
1 stop11h 22mJetBlue
vie. 5/98:59 pmLAS - ILM
1 stop11h 14mJetBlue
Deal found 1/16$279
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 2/154:00 pmILM - SMF
1 stop9h 31mDelta
mar. 2/1810:40 pmSMF - ILM
1 stop8h 43mDelta
Deal found 1/15$297
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 2/511:05 amILM - LAX
1 stop9h 17mDelta
mar. 2/117:15 amLAX - ILM
1 stop7h 58mDelta
Deal found 1/16$297
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 2/511:05 amILM - SNA
2 stops12h 35mDelta
mar. 2/116:45 amSNA - ILM
1 stop8h 28mDelta
Deal found 1/16$302
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 2/145:16 pmILM - SMF
1 stop8h 51mAmerican Airlines
mar. 2/1810:15 pmSMF - ILM
1 stop9h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/14$304

Find flights from Wilmington to California within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Wilmington to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated enero 16, 2025.

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WilmingtonSan Francisco

ILM - SFO

ILMSFO

Wilmington New Hanover County

mié. 4/30

12:00 pm-7:37 pm

1 stop10h 37m

San Francisco

mar. 5/6

8:47 pm-11:13 am

1 stop11h 26m

$227

WilmingtonSan Diego

ILM - SAN

ILMSAN

Wilmington New Hanover County

mié. 2/19

5:07 am-11:12 am

1 stop9h 05m

San Diego

mié. 2/26

12:02 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop8h 48m

$249

WilmingtonLas Vegas

ILM - LAS

ILMLAS

Wilmington New Hanover County

sáb. 2/15

5:16 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop7h 43m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

mié. 2/19

5:00 am-4:33 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$249

WilmingtonLos Angeles

ILM - LAX

ILMLAX

Wilmington New Hanover County

mar. 3/11

5:02 am-9:52 am

1 stop7h 50m

Los Angeles

mar. 3/18

2:10 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop6h 46m

$249

WilmingtonSanta Ana

ILM - SNA

ILMSNA

Wilmington New Hanover County

mié. 2/19

5:07 am-11:48 am

2 stops9h 41m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mar. 2/25

7:45 am-7:33 pm

1 stop8h 48m

$254

WilmingtonLas Vegas

ILM - LAS

ILMLAS

Wilmington New Hanover County

lun. 2/10

6:59 pm-10:55 am

2 stops18h 56m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

vie. 2/14

8:38 am-7:16 pm

1 stop7h 38m

$268

WilmingtonSan Francisco

ILM - SFO

ILMSFO

Wilmington New Hanover County

jue. 2/6

4:06 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop10h 00m

San Francisco

mié. 2/12

7:11 am-7:04 pm

1 stop8h 53m

$279

WilmingtonLas Vegas

ILM - LAS

ILMLAS

Wilmington New Hanover County

vie. 2/21

6:59 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop7h 41m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

mar. 2/25

6:00 am-3:19 pm

1 stop6h 19m

$288

WilmingtonSacramento

ILM - SMF

ILMSMF

Wilmington New Hanover County

sáb. 2/15

4:00 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop9h 31m

Sacramento Intl

mar. 2/18

10:40 pm-10:23 am

1 stop8h 43m

$297

WilmingtonLos Angeles

ILM - LAX

ILMLAX

Wilmington New Hanover County

mié. 2/5

11:05 am-5:22 pm

1 stop9h 17m

Los Angeles

mar. 2/11

7:15 am-6:13 pm

1 stop7h 58m

$297

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Best time to book a flight from Wilmington to California

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Travel insights for flights from Wilmington to California

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Wilmington to California including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Wilmington to California?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to California (average of $246). Flying from Wilmington to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ILM to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Wilmington to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated enero 16, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Wilmington to California as you normally would.

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated enero 16, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with JetBlue, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Wilmington to California to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,199 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,965 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Wilmington to California?

    Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM), located 4.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Wilmington to California.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Wilmington to California one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $125. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and Sun Country Air, as they are both options that can get you from Wilmington to California for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Wilmington to California?

    The most popular flight routes from Wilmington to California are Wilmington New Hanover County - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl, Wilmington New Hanover County - San Francisco and Wilmington New Hanover County - Los Angeles.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Wilmington to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Wilmington to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Wilmington to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Wilmington to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Wilmington to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wilmington to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Wilmington to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to California (average of $246). Flying from Wilmington to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Wilmington to California

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Wilmington to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated enero 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$290Average$489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$343Average$579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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