What are the cheapest airlines flying from Wilmington to Santa Ana round-trip?

Currently priced at $349, American Airlines will fly you from Wilmington to Santa Ana and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on United Airlines for as low as $479. You may be able to fly from Wilmington to Santa Ana for 39% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Wilmington to Santa Ana one-way?

$125 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and United Airlines, with prices starting from $149 and $379, respectively.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Wilmington to Santa Ana?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Wilmington to Santa Ana flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday 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 Santa Ana?

Flights from Wilmington to Santa Ana are found to be more expensive on Sunday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Santa Ana.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Wilmington to Santa Ana?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 29 days in advance, which can save you up to 86% on flights from Wilmington to Santa Ana compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 29 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $413. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $498.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Wilmington to Santa Ana?

Flights from Wilmington to Santa Ana lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Wilmington to Santa Ana in September, with the cheapest ticket starting at $275.

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

It’s typically best to fly out from Wilmington to Santa Ana at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 33% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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Can I find deals for flights from Wilmington to Santa Ana that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from Wilmington to Santa Ana?

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

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Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
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Round-trip from	$349 (American Airlines)
One-way from	$125 (American Airlines)
Popular in	May
Cheapest in	January
Average price	$624

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Wilmington to Santa Ana. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 26, 2025.

Fri 9/55:52 pmILM - SNA

1 stop7h 02mAmerican Airlines

Mon 9/87:57 pmSNA - ILM

2 stops9h 28mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$314

Fri 9/55:45 pmILM - SNA

1 stop7h 22mDelta

Mon 9/89:20 pmSNA - ILM

1 stop9h 26mDelta

Deal found 3/25

$424

Wed 4/96:00 amILM - SNA

2 stops15h 39mUnited Airlines

Sun 4/138:15 amSNA - ILM

2 stops12h 17mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$479

Sun 3/309:40 amILM - SNA

2 stops27h 17mMultiple Airlines

Wed 4/93:11 pmSNA - ILM

3 stops23h 57mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$539

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Wed 4/234:55 pmILM - SNA

1 stop8h 32mAmerican Airlines

Sun 4/277:30 pmSNA - ILM

2 stops9h 54mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$349

Wed 4/96:00 amILM - SNA

2 stops15h 39mUnited Airlines

Sun 4/138:15 amSNA - ILM

2 stops12h 17mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$479

Sun 3/309:40 amILM - SNA

2 stops27h 17mMultiple Airlines

Wed 4/93:11 pmSNA - ILM

3 stops23h 57mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$539

Last-minute flights from Wilmington to Santa Ana
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Sun 3/306:16 amILM - SNA

1 stop8h 26mAmerican Airlines

Tue 4/812:29 pmSNA - ILM

1 stop7h 16mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$445

Sun 3/309:40 amILM - SNA

3 stops27h 17mMultiple Airlines

Wed 4/93:11 pmSNA - ILM

3 stops23h 57mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$542

Sun 3/309:40 amILM - SNA

2 stops27h 17mMultiple Airlines

Wed 4/93:11 pmSNA - ILM

3 stops23h 57mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$539

Mon 3/316:00 amILM - SNA

2 stops14h 12mUnited Airlines

Fri 4/47:40 pmSNA - ILM

2 stops17h 03mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$677

Wed 4/96:00 amILM - SNA

2 stops15h 39mUnited Airlines

Sun 4/138:15 amSNA - ILM

2 stops12h 17mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$479

Wed 4/234:55 pmILM - SNA

1 stop8h 32mAmerican Airlines

Sun 4/277:30 pmSNA - ILM

2 stops9h 54mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$349

One-way flights from Wilmington to Santa Ana
Search for one-way flight options from Wilmington to Santa Ana. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated March 26, 2025.

Tue 6/102:49 pmILM - SNA

1 stop8h 14mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$125

Wed 6/113:00 pmILM - SNA

1 stop8h 07mDelta

Deal found 3/25

$149

Sun 3/309:40 amILM - SNA

2 stops27h 17mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$351

Tue 6/105:10 pmILM - SNA

3 stops22h 02mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$379

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WilmingtonSanta Ana

ILM - SNA

ILMSNA

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 4/23

4:55 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop8h 32m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 4/27

7:30 pm-8:24 am

2 stops9h 54m

$349

WilmingtonSanta Ana

ILM - SNA

ILMSNA

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 4/9

6:00 am-6:39 pm

2 stops15h 39m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 4/13

8:15 am-11:32 pm

2 stops12h 17m

$479

WilmingtonSanta Ana

ILM - SNA

ILMSNA

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 3/30

9:40 am-9:57 am

3 stops27h 17m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 4/9

3:11 pm-6:08 pm

3 stops23h 57m

$542

WilmingtonSanta Ana

ILM - SNA

ILMSNA

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 6/10

2:49 pm-8:03 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$125

WilmingtonSanta Ana

ILM - SNA

ILMSNA

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 6/11

3:00 pm-8:07 pm

1 stop8h 07m

$149

WilmingtonSanta Ana

ILM - SNA

ILMSNA

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 3/30

9:40 am-9:57 am

2 stops27h 17m

$351

WilmingtonSanta Ana

ILM - SNA

ILMSNA

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 6/10

5:10 pm-12:12 pm

3 stops22h 02m

$379

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Wilmington to Santa Ana

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to Santa Ana (average of $298). Flying from Wilmington to Santa Ana in June is currently the most expensive (average of $411). 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 Santa Ana by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Santa Ana ranges from 0.0 - 3.1 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Santa Ana when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Santa Ana by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Santa Ana, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 55.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Ana

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines from Wilmington to Santa Ana to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,891 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

7,891 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,891 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

8,608 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,891 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

7,891 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 Santa Ana round-trip?
Currently priced at $349, American Airlines will fly you from Wilmington to Santa Ana and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on United Airlines for as low as $479. You may be able to fly from Wilmington to Santa Ana for 39% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Wilmington to Santa Ana one-way?
$125 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and United Airlines, with prices starting from $149 and $379, respectively.
Can I find deals for flights from Wilmington to Santa Ana that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Wilmington to Santa Ana flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Wilmington to Santa Ana?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Wilmington to Santa Ana.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Wilmington to Santa Ana?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wilmington to Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to Santa Ana (average of $298). Flying from Wilmington to Santa Ana in June is currently the most expensive (average of $411). 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$288	Average$516	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Wilmington to Santa Ana

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

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Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Ana

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