$179+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Wilmington (SAN - ILM)
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 7/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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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 San Diego to Wilmington New Hanover County are usually found in September or February, booked 54 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday
Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Wilmington
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Wilmington (ILM). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 8, 2025.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $251 (American Airlines) |
One-way from | $179 (JetBlue) |
Popular in | April |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $563 |
Find flight deals from San Diego to Wilmington
Cheapest flights from San Diego to WilmingtonExplore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Wilmington. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 8, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Wilmington. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 8, 2025.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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.
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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.
This JetBlue Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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.
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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Depart
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Price
San DiegoWilmington
SAN - ILM
SANILM
San Diego
Wed 5/7
6:15 am-4:10 pm
1 stop6h 55m
Wilmington New Hanover County
Tue 5/13
3:17 pm-8:51 pm
1 stop8h 34m
San DiegoWilmington
SAN - ILM
SANILM
San Diego
Fri 5/9
10:10 pm-4:00 pm
2 stops14h 50m
Wilmington New Hanover County
Sat 5/24
4:45 pm-10:14 pm
1 stop8h 29m
San DiegoWilmington
SAN - ILM
SANILM
San Diego
Fri 5/9
10:30 pm-11:02 am
1 stop9h 32m
Wilmington New Hanover County
Sun 5/25
6:00 am-9:53 am
1 stop6h 53m
San DiegoWilmington
SAN - ILM
SANILM
San Diego
Thu 5/1
6:15 am-9:38 pm
2 stops36h 23m
Wilmington New Hanover County
Mon 5/5
5:15 pm-12:42 am
3 stops34h 27m
San DiegoWilmington
SAN - ILM
SANILM
San Diego
Mon 7/21
8:29 pm-10:33 am
1 stop11h 04m
Wilmington New Hanover County
Fri 7/25
11:25 am-7:18 pm
1 stop10h 53m
San DiegoWilmington
SAN - ILM
SANILM
San Diego
Sat 5/10
7:00 am-10:31 am
2 stops24h 31m
Wilmington New Hanover County
Sat 5/17
11:38 am-8:42 am
2 stops24h 04m
San DiegoWilmington
SAN - ILM
SANILM
San Diego
Thu 7/24
8:29 pm-10:33 am
1 stop11h 04m
San DiegoWilmington
SAN - ILM
SANILM
San Diego
Wed 7/2
1:23 pm-11:59 pm
1 stop7h 36m
San DiegoWilmington
SAN - ILM
SANILM
San Diego
Thu 7/24
10:30 pm-2:03 pm
2 stops12h 33m
Compare providers for flights from San Diego to Wilmington
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 San Diego to Wilmington in April.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Wilmington flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Wilmington flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Wilmington flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Wilmington 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 San Diego-Wilmington 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 San Diego to Wilmington
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Wilmington from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Wilmington
How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Wilmington?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Wilmington. Price data was last updated on April 4, 2025.
The best time to book flights from San Diego to Wilmington is 54 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Wilmington?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Wilmington (average of $296). Flying from San Diego to Wilmington in May is currently the most expensive (average of $394). 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 SAN to ILM?
Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Wilmington. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 8, 2025.
When flying from San Diego to Wilmington, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 70% versus a flight in the afternoon.
Rainfall in Wilmington by month
Plan your trip to Wilmington by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Wilmington ranges from 2.8 - 7.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 7.8 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Wilmington when rainfall is around 2.8 in.
Temperature in Wilmington by month
Plan your trip to Wilmington by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to Wilmington, 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 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).
Reviews of airlines servicing Wilmington
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Wilmington. 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 Wilmington. Reviews last updated April 8, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Diego to Wilmington, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Cheri,Jan 2025
FAT - SEA
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Cheri,Jan 2025
FAT - SEA
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Cheri,Jan 2025
FAT - SEA
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Cheri,Jan 2025
FAT - SEA
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Cheri,Jan 2025
FAT - SEA
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Cheri,Jan 2025
FAT - SEA
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Top 2 airlines flying from San Diego to Wilmington
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$271 | Average$450 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$278 | Average$479 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A |