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$125+ Cheap flights from California to Wilmington (ILM)

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LAX — ILM
Feb 25 — Mar 41
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Cheap flight deals from California to Wilmington

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$249
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$125
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$440
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From California to Wilmington New Hanover County
One-way flight from California to Wilmington New Hanover County
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($59 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

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Cheapest flights from California to Wilmington
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Wilmington. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Wed 3/1912:12 pmPSP - ILM
1 stop7h 55mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/256:16 amILM - PSP
1 stop7h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 3/181:50 pmSAN - ILM
1 stop7h 06mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/192:38 pmILM - SAN
1 stop9h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Wed 3/1910:30 amLAX - ILM
1 stop9h 37mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/255:02 amILM - LAX
1 stop9h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sat 4/510:09 pmSMF - ILM
1 stop7h 10mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/176:42 amILM - SMF
2 stops11h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$254
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Wed 4/307:11 pmRNO - ILM
2 stops10h 08mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/74:40 pmILM - RNO
1 stop10h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$254
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Wed 5/79:44 amSNA - ILM
2 stops9h 56mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/175:00 amILM - SNA
2 stops9h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Tue 3/186:15 amSAN - ILM
2 stops14h 36mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/196:00 amILM - SAN
2 stops12h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$260
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 4/1310:15 pmLAS - ILM
1 stop9h 07mDelta
Sat 4/194:00 pmILM - LAS
1 stop6h 55mDelta
Deal found 2/20$283
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/68:50 pmSFO - ILM
1 stop11h 23mJetBlue
Fri 5/912:00 pmILM - SFO
1 stop11h 59mJetBlue
Deal found 2/20$286
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Thu 4/2412:27 pmLAX - ILM
2 stops25h 44mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/273:45 pmILM - LAX
2 stops31h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$298
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 10/110:20 pmSJC - ILM
1 stop8h 26mDelta
Sat 10/42:30 pmILM - SJC
1 stop8h 20mDelta
Deal found 2/20$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 3/131:36 pmSFO - ILM
1 stop7h 20mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/185:02 amILM - SFO
1 stop10h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$309

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 February 20, 2025.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Wilmington

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Palm SpringsWilmington

PSP - ILM

PSPILM

Palm Springs

Wed 3/19

12:12 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 3/25

6:16 am-11:14 am

1 stop7h 58m

$249

San DiegoWilmington

SAN - ILM

SANILM

San Diego

Tue 3/18

1:50 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop7h 06m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 3/19

2:38 pm-8:58 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$249

Los AngelesWilmington

LAX - ILM

LAXILM

Los Angeles

Wed 3/19

10:30 am-11:07 pm

1 stop9h 37m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 3/25

5:02 am-11:19 am

1 stop9h 17m

$249

SacramentoWilmington

SMF - ILM

SMFILM

Sacramento Intl

Sat 4/5

10:09 pm-8:19 am

1 stop7h 10m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 5/17

6:42 am-3:32 pm

2 stops11h 50m

$254

RenoWilmington

RNO - ILM

RNOILM

Reno

Wed 4/30

7:11 pm-8:19 am

2 stops10h 08m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 5/7

4:40 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 19m

$254

Santa AnaWilmington

SNA - ILM

SNAILM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 5/7

9:44 am-10:40 pm

2 stops9h 56m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 5/17

5:00 am-11:41 am

2 stops9h 41m

$259

San DiegoWilmington

SAN - ILM

SANILM

San Diego

Tue 3/18

6:15 am-11:51 pm

2 stops14h 36m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 3/19

6:00 am-3:44 pm

2 stops12h 44m

$260

Las VegasWilmington

LAS - ILM

LASILM

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 4/13

10:15 pm-10:22 am

1 stop9h 07m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 4/19

4:00 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$283

San FranciscoWilmington

SFO - ILM

SFOILM

San Francisco

Tue 5/6

8:50 pm-11:13 am

1 stop11h 23m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 5/9

12:00 pm-8:59 pm

1 stop11h 59m

$286

Los AngelesWilmington

LAX - ILM

LAXILM

Los Angeles

Thu 4/24

12:27 pm-5:11 pm

2 stops25h 44m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 4/27

3:45 pm-7:59 pm

2 stops31h 14m

$298

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Best time to book a flight from California to Wilmington

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Travel insights for flights from California to Wilmington

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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?

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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 February 20, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines and Delta from California to Wilmington. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 11

10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 11

10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 11

10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

8.0
Very good

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 11

10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 11

10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 11

10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

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 $125. Users have also found prices from $129 and $130 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 2 airlines flying from California to Wilmington

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$275Average$546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$277Average$568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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