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

According to our current data, American Airlines ($279), Delta ($334), and JetBlue ($409) offers the cheapest pricing from Wilmington to San Francisco. American Airlines is 43% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Sun Country Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $213. JetBlue flights start at $247 while deals on Delta start at $270 one-way.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Wilmington to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon 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 Francisco?

Users have found that flying from Wilmington to San Francisco on a Saturday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

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

Find a great deal and save up to 56% by booking at least 23 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Wilmington to San Francisco within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $413.

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

February is one of the best times of the year to fly to San Francisco from Wilmington. Prices for February average $495 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $288. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of November. Opting for a February flight can save you 23% on your journey compared to booking in November

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Wilmington-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Wilmington-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Wilmington-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Wilmington-San Francisco 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 Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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

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

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from Wilmington to San Francisco?

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

$213+ Flights from Wilmington to San Francisco

Home Search by date Vacation packages Hotels Flight deals Car rental Travel tips & news

Find cheap flights from Wilmington to San Francisco with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Wilmington New Hanover County to San Francisco are usually found in February or August, booked 69 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Wilmington to San Francisco

Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
Most trusted provider	FlightHub 3 stars
Round-trip from	$279 (American Airlines)
One-way from	$213 (Sun Country Air)
Popular in	November
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$493

Provider with most accurate pricing for Wilmington New Hanover County-San Francisco flight deals.

Search Deals

Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Wilmington New Hanover County-San Francisco flights.

Search Deals

From Wilmington New Hanover County to San Francisco

Search Deals

One-way flight from Wilmington New Hanover County to San Francisco

Search Deals

Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($42 potential increase over avg. RT price).

Search Deals

Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).

Search Deals

Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

Search Deals

Find flight deals from Wilmington to San Francisco

Cheapest flights from Wilmington to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Wilmington to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on março 25, 2025.

sex 7/46:38 amILM - SFO

1 stop8h 35mAmerican Airlines

dom 7/137:00 amSFO - ILM

1 stop8h 34mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$279

qua 5/216:28 pmILM - SFO

1 stop7h 30mDelta

dom 5/2511:59 pmSFO - ILM

1 stop6h 43mDelta

Deal found 3/24

$334

sex 7/411:25 amILM - SFO

1 stop12h 33mJetBlue

dom 7/1310:10 pmSFO - ILM

1 stop9h 23mJetBlue

Deal found 3/24

$409

qui 7/34:59 pmILM - SFO

1 stop10h 31mUnited Airlines

sex 9/2611:00 pmSFO - ILM

2 stops21h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/23

$482

qui 5/157:18 pmILM - SFO

3 stops24h 55mMultiple Airlines

dom 5/184:00 pmSFO - ILM

2 stops26h 31mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$542

Best flights from Wilmington to San Francisco
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Wilmington to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated março 25, 2025.

sex 7/46:38 amILM - SFO

1 stop8h 35mAmerican Airlines

dom 7/137:00 amSFO - ILM

1 stop8h 34mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$279

qua 5/216:28 pmILM - SFO

1 stop7h 30mDelta

dom 5/2511:59 pmSFO - ILM

1 stop6h 43mDelta

Deal found 3/24

$334

sex 7/411:25 amILM - SFO

1 stop12h 33mJetBlue

dom 7/1310:10 pmSFO - ILM

1 stop9h 23mJetBlue

Deal found 3/24

$409

qui 7/34:59 pmILM - SFO

1 stop10h 31mUnited Airlines

sex 9/2611:00 pmSFO - ILM

2 stops21h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/23

$482

qui 5/157:18 pmILM - SFO

3 stops24h 55mMultiple Airlines

dom 5/184:00 pmSFO - ILM

2 stops26h 31mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$542

Last-minute flights from Wilmington to San Francisco
Discover last-minute flight deals from Wilmington to San Francisco. Data last updated março 25, 2025 and is based on user searches.

qui 4/33:46 pmILM - SFO

1 stop10h 28mDelta

ter 4/86:00 amSFO - ILM

1 stop7h 29mDelta

Deal found 3/24

$414

qui 4/37:05 amILM - SFO

1 stop8h 31mAmerican Airlines

ter 4/812:19 pmSFO - ILM

2 stops8h 38mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$419

qui 4/36:00 amILM - SFO

2 stops18h 14mUnited Airlines

ter 4/82:45 pmSFO - ILM

2 stops22h 07mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$564

qui 4/244:55 pmILM - SFO

1 stop10h 35mAmerican Airlines

seg 4/2812:21 amSFO - ILM

1 stop8h 47mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$309

One-way flights from Wilmington to San Francisco
Search for one-way flight options from Wilmington to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated março 25, 2025.

dom 6/2212:24 pmILM - SFO

1 stop22h 44mSun Country Air

Deal found 3/25

$213

qui 5/1512:35 pmILM - SFO

1 stop9h 59mJetBlue

Deal found 3/24

$247

ter 4/154:00 pmILM - SFO

1 stop9h 32mDelta

Deal found 3/24

$270

ter 4/152:54 pmILM - SFO

2 stops9h 32mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$275

qui 5/157:18 pmILM - SFO

3 stops24h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$343

dom 6/15:10 pmILM - SFO

2 stops19h 01mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$390

dom 7/610:40 amILM - SFO

3 stops52h 08mBreeze Airways

Deal found 3/24

$723

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Wilmington to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

WilmingtonSan Francisco

ILM - SFO

ILMSFO

Wilmington New Hanover County

sex 7/4

6:38 am-12:13 pm

1 stop8h 35m

San Francisco

dom 7/13

7:00 am-6:34 pm

1 stop8h 34m

$279

WilmingtonSan Francisco

ILM - SFO

ILMSFO

Wilmington New Hanover County

qua 5/21

6:28 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop7h 30m

San Francisco

dom 5/25

11:59 pm-9:42 am

1 stop6h 43m

$334

WilmingtonSan Francisco

ILM - SFO

ILMSFO

Wilmington New Hanover County

sex 7/4

11:25 am-8:58 pm

1 stop12h 33m

San Francisco

dom 7/13

10:10 pm-10:33 am

1 stop9h 23m

$409

WilmingtonSan Francisco

ILM - SFO

ILMSFO

Wilmington New Hanover County

qui 7/3

4:59 pm-12:30 am

1 stop10h 31m

San Francisco

sex 9/26

11:00 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops21h 25m

$482

WilmingtonSan Francisco

ILM - SFO

ILMSFO

Wilmington New Hanover County

qui 5/15

7:18 pm-5:13 pm

3 stops24h 55m

San Francisco

dom 5/18

4:00 pm-9:31 pm

2 stops26h 31m

$542

WilmingtonSan Francisco

ILM - SFO

ILMSFO

Wilmington New Hanover County

dom 6/22

12:24 pm-8:08 am

1 stop22h 44m

$213

WilmingtonSan Francisco

ILM - SFO

ILMSFO

Wilmington New Hanover County

qui 5/15

12:35 pm-7:34 pm

1 stop9h 59m

$247

WilmingtonSan Francisco

ILM - SFO

ILMSFO

Wilmington New Hanover County

ter 4/15

4:00 pm-10:32 pm

1 stop9h 32m

$270

WilmingtonSan Francisco

ILM - SFO

ILMSFO

Wilmington New Hanover County

ter 4/15

2:54 pm-9:26 pm

2 stops9h 32m

$275

WilmingtonSan Francisco

ILM - SFO

ILMSFO

Wilmington New Hanover County

qui 5/15

7:18 pm-5:13 pm

3 stops24h 55m

$343

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 3/25

Showing 1-10 of 12 results

Compare providers for flights from Wilmington to San Francisco

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

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

*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 Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Wilmington-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Wilmington-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Wilmington-San Francisco 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 Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Wilmington to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Wilmington with our price prediction graph.

Estimated round-trip price

Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Wilmington to San Francisco

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

Booking 68 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Wilmington to San Francisco. 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 Francisco?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Wilmington to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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 SFO?

When flying from Wilmington to San Francisco, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 15% versus a flight at noon.

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Wilmington to San Francisco, such as Delta, Breeze Airways and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,890 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

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

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,890 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,890 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

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

Breeze Airways

8.0

Very good

156 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,890 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

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

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,605 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,890 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

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

JetBlue

7.3

Good

2,924 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,890 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

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

7,890 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

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

Related info for your journey

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Wilmington to San Francisco round-trip?
According to our current data, American Airlines ($279), Delta ($334), and JetBlue ($409) offers the cheapest pricing from Wilmington to San Francisco. American Airlines is 43% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Wilmington to San Francisco one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Sun Country Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $213. JetBlue flights start at $247 while deals on Delta start at $270 one-way.
Can I find deals for flights from Wilmington to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Wilmington to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Wilmington to San Francisco?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Wilmington to San Francisco.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Wilmington to San Francisco?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wilmington to San Francisco 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 Francisco?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Wilmington to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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.

See more FAQs

Roseville

Mountain View

Santa Cruz

Turlock

Fairfield

South San Francisco

Manteca

Sausalito

Richmond

Watsonville

Hollister

Milpitas

Antioch

Hayward

Vallejo

Newark

Alameda

Campbell

Daly City

Pacific Grove

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Top 2 airlines flying from Wilmington to San Francisco

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$305	Average$504	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$327	Average$551	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.

$213+ Cheap flights from Wilmington to San Francisco (ILM - SFO)

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 6/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Find cheap flights from Wilmington to San Francisco with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

2. Select your favorite providers

3. Compare prices and book

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Wilmington New Hanover County to San Francisco are usually found in February or August, booked 69 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Wilmington to San Francisco

Most accurate provider

Most trusted provider

Round-trip from

One-way from

Popular in

Cheapest in

Average price

Find flight deals from Wilmington to San Francisco

Cheapest flights from Wilmington to San FranciscoExplore the most affordable flight options available from Wilmington to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on março 25, 2025.

Explore the most affordable flight options available from Wilmington to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on março 25, 2025.

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Wilmington to San Francisco that are best for you.

Compare providers for flights from Wilmington to San Francisco

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.

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

Best time to book a flight from Wilmington to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Wilmington with our price prediction graph.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Wilmington to San Francisco

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Wilmington to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Wilmington to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated março 25, 2025.

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

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

Temperature in San Francisco by month

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

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Wilmington to San Francisco, such as Delta, Breeze Airways and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Wilmington to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

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

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

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from Wilmington to San Francisco?

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

Traveling to a place near Wilmington?

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Wilmington to San Francisco

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.

Top 2 airlines flying from Wilmington to San Francisco

100% Free

Book with Flexibility

Travel Smart

Cheapest flights from Wilmington to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Wilmington to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on março 25, 2025.