What are the cheapest airlines flying from Wilmington to San Diego round-trip?

According to our current data, United Airlines ($258), American Airlines ($263), and Delta ($296) offers the cheapest pricing from Wilmington to San Diego. United Airlines is currently priced 47% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Wilmington to San Diego one-way?

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $349. Delta flights start at $379 while deals on United Airlines start at $409 one-way.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Wilmington to San Diego?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Wilmington to San Diego flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Wilmington to San Diego?

Flying to your destination on a Saturday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to San Diego. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Wilmington to San Diego?

Users have found that booking a flight from Wilmington to San Diego at least 53 days early can save you up to 73% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 53 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Wilmington to San Diego for as little as $438 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $438 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Wilmington to San Diego?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in April. For low rates, August can be a great choice for travel to San Diego. Flights to San Diego from Wilmington in August are about $494 on average during August, but can be found for as low as $222.

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

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 21% on flights from Wilmington to San Diego by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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Can I find deals for flights from Wilmington to San Diego that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from Wilmington to San Diego?

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

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The best prices from Wilmington New Hanover County to San Diego are usually found in August or September, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Wilmington to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Wilmington to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 20, 2024.

Tue 12/102:35 pmILM - SAN

1 stop11h 40mUnited Airlines

Mon 12/1612:15 pmSAN - ILM

1 stop8h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/19

$283

Wed 12/1111:20 amILM - SAN

1 stop7h 04mDelta

Tue 12/249:50 pmSAN - ILM

1 stop9h 29mDelta

Deal found 11/19

$302

Fri 12/64:11 pmILM - SAN

2 stops22h 59mMultiple Airlines

Wed 12/111:05 pmSAN - ILM

2 stops23h 34mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/19

$325

Fri 12/65:15 amILM - SAN

1 stop7h 07mAmerican Airlines

Wed 12/111:45 pmSAN - ILM

1 stop7h 17mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/19

$348

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Wed 1/86:00 amILM - SAN

1 stop9h 20mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/1411:25 amSAN - ILM

1 stop9h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/18

$258

Wed 1/86:44 amILM - SAN

1 stop7h 33mAmerican Airlines

Tue 1/1412:16 pmSAN - ILM

2 stops8h 36mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/18

$263

Sat 1/184:00 pmILM - SAN

1 stop8h 05mDelta

Wed 1/226:15 amSAN - ILM

1 stop8h 58mDelta

Deal found 11/19

$296

Fri 12/64:11 pmILM - SAN

2 stops22h 59mMultiple Airlines

Wed 12/111:05 pmSAN - ILM

2 stops23h 34mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/19

$325

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Tue 11/266:20 amILM - SAN

1 stop9h 20mAmerican Airlines

Tue 12/37:45 amSAN - ILM

1 stop9h 15mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/19

$413

Tue 11/266:00 amILM - SAN

2 stops11h 53mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/39:30 pmSAN - ILM

2 stops13h 11mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/19

$568

Fri 12/64:11 pmILM - SAN

2 stops22h 59mMultiple Airlines

Wed 12/111:05 pmSAN - ILM

2 stops23h 34mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/19

$325

Fri 12/65:15 amILM - SAN

1 stop7h 07mAmerican Airlines

Wed 12/111:45 pmSAN - ILM

1 stop7h 17mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/19

$348

Tue 12/102:35 pmILM - SAN

1 stop11h 40mUnited Airlines

Mon 12/1612:15 pmSAN - ILM

1 stop8h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/19

$283

Wed 12/1111:20 amILM - SAN

1 stop7h 04mDelta

Tue 12/249:50 pmSAN - ILM

1 stop9h 29mDelta

Deal found 11/19

$302

One-way flights from Wilmington to San Diego
Search for one-way flight options from Wilmington to San Diego. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

Mon 12/304:17 pmILM - SAN

2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/20

$150

Mon 12/305:10 amILM - SAN

1 stop7h 11mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/20

$349

Thu 12/265:25 pmILM - SAN

1 stop9h 18mDelta

Deal found 11/19

$379

Wed 12/46:00 amILM - SAN

3 stops16h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/19

$409

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Depart

Return

Price

WilmingtonSan Diego

ILM - SAN

ILMSAN

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 1/8

6:00 am-12:20 pm

1 stop9h 20m

San Diego

Tue 1/14

11:25 am-11:40 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$258

WilmingtonSan Diego

ILM - SAN

ILMSAN

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 1/8

6:44 am-11:17 am

1 stop7h 33m

San Diego

Tue 1/14

12:16 pm-11:52 pm

2 stops8h 36m

$263

WilmingtonSan Diego

ILM - SAN

ILMSAN

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 1/18

4:00 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop8h 05m

San Diego

Wed 1/22

6:15 am-6:13 pm

1 stop8h 58m

$296

WilmingtonSan Diego

ILM - SAN

ILMSAN

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 12/6

4:11 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops22h 59m

San Diego

Wed 12/11

1:05 pm-3:39 pm

2 stops23h 34m

$325

WilmingtonSan Diego

ILM - SAN

ILMSAN

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 12/23

4:17 pm-11:54 pm

2 stops34h 37m

$157

WilmingtonSan Diego

ILM - SAN

ILMSAN

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 12/26

5:25 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop9h 18m

$379

WilmingtonSan Diego

ILM - SAN

ILMSAN

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 12/4

6:00 am-7:35 pm

3 stops16h 35m

$409

WilmingtonSan Diego

ILM - SAN

ILMSAN

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 12/21

12:40 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop9h 25m

$489

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Deals found on 11/18

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Wilmington to San Diego in November.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Wilmington-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Wilmington-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Wilmington-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Wilmington-San Diego flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Wilmington-San Diego flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Wilmington to San Diego?

Booking 62 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Wilmington to San Diego. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to San Diego (average of $266). Flying from Wilmington to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $339). 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.

Rainfall in San Diego by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 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 San Diego

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines and American Airlines from Wilmington to San Diego by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

8.0

Very good

8,756 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Delta

8.0

Very good

8,756 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

8,756 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,171 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

8,756 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

8,756 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

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What are the cheapest airlines flying from Wilmington to San Diego round-trip?
According to our current data, United Airlines ($258), American Airlines ($263), and Delta ($296) offers the cheapest pricing from Wilmington to San Diego. United Airlines is currently priced 47% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Wilmington to San Diego one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $349. Delta flights start at $379 while deals on United Airlines start at $409 one-way.
Can I find deals for flights from Wilmington to San Diego that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Wilmington to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Wilmington to San Diego?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Wilmington to San Diego.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Wilmington to San Diego?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wilmington to San Diego 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 San Diego?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to San Diego (average of $266). Flying from Wilmington to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $339). 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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American Airlines	Cheapest$258	Average$481	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$290	Average$482	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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