Wilmington

$114+ Cheap flights from California to Wilmington (ILM)

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LAX — ILM
Dec 23 — Dec 301
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from California (USCA) 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 December 18, 2024.

Round-trip from

$308
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$114
(Mytrip)
From California to Wilmington New Hanover County
One-way flight from California to Wilmington New Hanover County

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Cheapest flights from California to Wilmington
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Fri 12/276:15 amSAN - ILM
1 stop6h 35mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/106:44 amILM - SAN
1 stop7h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/18$383
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Tue 12/3111:59 pmLAX - ILM
1 stop9h 15mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/711:04 amILM - LAX
1 stop9h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/18$528
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Fri 12/2012:20 pmLAS - ILM
1 stop8h 39mDelta
Wed 12/256:00 amILM - LAS
1 stop7h 21mDelta
Deal found 12/17$538
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/259:30 pmSFO - ILM
1 stop9h 49mDelta
Mon 1/66:46 pmILM - SFO
2 stops19h 06mDelta
Deal found 12/17$577
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Thu 12/1910:29 pmONT - ILM
1 stop9h 05mDelta
Mon 12/236:00 amILM - ONT
1 stop7h 46mDelta
Deal found 12/17$618
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Thu 12/1910:12 amLAS - ILM
1 stop5h 53mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/295:10 amILM - LAS
1 stop7h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$664
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Thu 12/1910:40 amSNA - ILM
1 stop9h 04mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/47:00 amILM - SNA
2 stops11h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$673
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sun 12/227:05 pmSNA - ILM
2 stops12h 31mDelta
Wed 1/16:00 amILM - SNA
1 stop8h 08mDelta
Deal found 12/17$703
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Mon 12/2310:59 pmLAX - ILM
1 stop8h 20mDelta
Wed 12/256:00 amILM - LAX
1 stop7h 50mDelta
Deal found 12/17$758
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Thu 12/197:00 amSAN - ILM
2 stops13h 57mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/257:00 amILM - SAN
2 stops16h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/18$773
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Fri 12/207:36 amLAS - ILM
1 stop9h 56mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/299:24 pmILM - LAS
3 stops28h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$788
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Thu 12/1910:02 amONT - ILM
2 stops9h 26mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/235:10 amILM - ONT
2 stops9h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$799

Find flights from California to Wilmington within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Wilmington 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 December 18, 2024.

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SacramentoWilmington

SMF - ILM

SMFILM

Sacramento Intl

Sat 1/25

10:23 pm-10:34 am

1 stop9h 11m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 2/8

2:46 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop9h 37m

$308

Los AngelesWilmington

LAX - ILM

LAXILM

Los Angeles

Wed 1/22

10:55 pm-10:40 am

1 stop8h 45m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 1/28

4:00 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop10h 10m

$308

San FranciscoWilmington

SFO - ILM

SFOILM

San Francisco

Wed 1/29

12:27 am-12:23 pm

1 stop8h 56m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 2/4

12:48 pm-7:06 pm

1 stop9h 18m

$308

Las VegasWilmington

LAS - ILM

LASILM

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 1/9

12:08 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop7h 02m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 1/15

6:15 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop7h 42m

$308

San DiegoWilmington

SAN - ILM

SANILM

San Diego

Thu 1/16

12:08 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop7h 02m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 1/22

7:52 am-1:51 pm

1 stop8h 59m

$308

Santa AnaWilmington

SNA - ILM

SNAILM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 2/26

7:45 am-7:33 pm

1 stop8h 48m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 3/4

6:00 am-2:05 pm

1 stop11h 05m

$308

RenoWilmington

RNO - ILM

RNOILM

Reno

Sat 1/25

6:01 am-4:23 pm

1 stop7h 22m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 1/27

6:13 am-1:52 pm

1 stop10h 39m

$308

Los AngelesWilmington

LAX - ILM

LAXILM

Los Angeles

Thu 1/9

11:30 am-10:10 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 1/15

7:52 am-2:20 pm

1 stop9h 28m

$310

SacramentoWilmington

SMF - ILM

SMFILM

Sacramento Intl

Thu 1/9

9:00 pm-8:22 pm

2 stops20h 22m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 1/12

9:36 am-9:30 am

2 stops26h 54m

$320

Los AngelesWilmington

LAX - ILM

LAXILM

Los Angeles

Sat 1/11

7:00 pm-2:19 pm

2 stops16h 19m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 1/13

6:59 pm-1:56 pm

2 stops21h 57m

$343

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Travel insights for flights from California to Wilmington

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Wilmington (average of $296). Flying from California to Wilmington in March is currently the most expensive (average of $436). 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 CA to ILM?

Find hourly flight availability from California 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 December 18, 2024.

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

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 December 18, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines, Delta and Alaska Airlines from California to Wilmington. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good
9,554 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

8.0
Very good
9,554 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,554 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,554 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

7.4
Good
9,055 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,554 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,554 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight to Wilmington from California, you will be flying to New Hanover County, which is the city’s only airport. Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM) is located 4.3 mi from the center of Wilmington.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $245. Users have also found prices from $269 and $319 on Delta and United Airlines, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Wilmington 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 California to Wilmington?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Wilmington (average of $296). Flying from California to Wilmington in March is currently the most expensive (average of $436). 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 California to Wilmington

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$275Average$587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$280Average$574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$325Average$598FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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