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$168+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Wilmington (ILM)

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SFO — ILM
Mar 10 — Mar 171
Mon 3/10
Mon 3/17
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$254
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$168
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January

Average price

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Wilmington
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco Bay Area to Wilmington. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 5, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 5/1312:10 pmSJC - ILM
1 stop7h 37mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/205:05 amILM - SJC
2 stops9h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/5$254
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Tue 5/136:25 amSJC - ILM
1 stop8h 18mDelta
Tue 5/206:28 pmILM - SJC
1 stop7h 32mDelta
Deal found 3/5$277
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 4/2212:21 amSFO - ILM
1 stop8h 47mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/14:55 pmILM - SFO
1 stop9h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/4$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 8/810:30 pmSFO - ILM
1 stop8h 16mDelta
Fri 8/1510:20 amILM - SFO
1 stop9h 59mDelta
Deal found 3/5$334
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Wed 5/288:50 pmSFO - ILM
1 stop11h 23mJetBlue
Wed 6/412:00 pmILM - SFO
1 stop11h 59mJetBlue
Deal found 3/5$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Wed 5/286:45 pmSFO - ILM
2 stops16h 45mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/45:00 pmILM - SFO
1 stop9h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/5$516
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Wed 3/197:54 pmSJC - ILM
3 stops20h 56mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/214:11 pmILM - SJC
2 stops29h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$528
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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.
Sat 7/2610:45 pmOAK - ILM
1 stop8h 01mDelta
Sat 8/22:30 pmILM - OAK
1 stop10h 02mDelta
Deal found 3/4$627
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 4/108:30 amSJC - ILM
2 stops12h 02mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/144:35 pmILM - SJC
2 stops22h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/4$651
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Wed 10/12:50 pmSJC - ILM
3 stops16h 08mAlaska Airlines
Sat 10/44:26 pmILM - SJC
2 stops19h 46mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/5$803
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/45:50 pmSFO - ILM
3 stops41h 40mBreeze Airways
Mon 7/72:55 pmILM - SFO
3 stops47h 44mBreeze Airways
Deal found 3/4$1,152

Find flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Wilmington within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 March 5, 2025.

Fly from

San Francisco Bay Area

Fly to

Wilmington

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoseWilmington

SJC - ILM

SJCILM

San Jose

Tue 5/13

12:10 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop7h 37m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 5/20

5:05 am-12:00 pm

2 stops9h 55m

$254

San JoseWilmington

SJC - ILM

SJCILM

San Jose

Tue 5/13

6:25 am-5:43 pm

1 stop8h 18m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 5/20

6:28 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop7h 32m

$277

San FranciscoWilmington

SFO - ILM

SFOILM

San Francisco

Tue 4/22

12:21 am-12:08 pm

1 stop8h 47m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 5/1

4:55 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop9h 46m

$309

San FranciscoWilmington

SFO - ILM

SFOILM

San Francisco

Fri 8/8

10:30 pm-9:46 am

1 stop8h 16m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 8/15

10:20 am-5:19 pm

1 stop9h 59m

$334

San FranciscoWilmington

SFO - ILM

SFOILM

San Francisco

Wed 5/28

8:50 pm-11:13 am

1 stop11h 23m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 6/4

12:00 pm-8:59 pm

1 stop11h 59m

$349

San FranciscoWilmington

SFO - ILM

SFOILM

San Francisco

Wed 5/28

6:45 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops16h 45m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 6/4

5:00 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 59m

$516

San JoseWilmington

SJC - ILM

SJCILM

San Jose

Wed 3/19

7:54 pm-7:50 pm

3 stops20h 56m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 3/21

4:11 pm-6:59 pm

2 stops29h 48m

$528

OaklandWilmington

OAK - ILM

OAKILM

Oakland

Sat 7/26

10:45 pm-9:46 am

1 stop8h 01m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 8/2

2:30 pm-9:32 pm

1 stop10h 02m

$627

San JoseWilmington

SJC - ILM

SJCILM

San Jose

Thu 4/10

8:30 am-11:32 pm

2 stops12h 02m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 4/14

4:35 pm-11:42 am

2 stops22h 07m

$651

San FranciscoWilmington

SFO - ILM

SFOILM

San Francisco

Fri 7/4

5:50 pm-2:30 pm

3 stops41h 40m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 7/7

2:55 pm-11:39 am

3 stops47h 44m

$1,152

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Wilmington

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Wilmington (average of $296). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Wilmington in March 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area 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 March 5, 2025.

When flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Wilmington, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 March 5, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Wilmington, such as Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines and Delta. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
154 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.6

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!

Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
154 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
154 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.6

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!

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,711 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
154 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.6

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!

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,044 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
154 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.6

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!

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,655 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
154 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.6

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!

JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,998 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
154 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.6

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

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

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Wilmington from San Francisco Bay Area?

    If you book a flight to Wilmington from San Francisco Bay Area, 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 San Francisco Bay Area to Wilmington one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $270. Delta flights start at $270 while deals on United Airlines start at $289 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco Bay Area to Wilmington?

    While some choose either San Jose - Wilmington New Hanover County or Oakland - Wilmington New Hanover County, San Francisco - Wilmington New Hanover County is the most popular route from San Francisco Bay Area to Wilmington.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area 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 San Francisco Bay Area to Wilmington?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Wilmington (average of $296). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Wilmington in March 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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Top 2 airlines flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Wilmington

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Wilmington. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 5, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$308Average$582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$605FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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