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

Currently priced at $249, American Airlines will fly you from Santa Ana to Wilmington and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $334 and $414, respectively. American Airlines is priced at 58% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $125. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Santa Ana to Wilmington for a low price.

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

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

Users have found that flying from Santa Ana to Wilmington on a Wednesday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

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

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 25 days in advance, which can save you up to 73% on flights from Santa Ana to Wilmington compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 25 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 $498. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $498.

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

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in March. For low rates, September can be a great choice for travel to Wilmington. Flights to Wilmington from Santa Ana in September are about $501 on average during September, but can be found for as low as $299.

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Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Santa Ana-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 Santa Ana-Wilmington flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
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Round-trip from	$249 (American Airlines)
One-way from	$125 (American Airlines)
Popular in	September
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$748

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Cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Wilmington
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Ana to Wilmington. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

Sat 5/310:25 amSNA - ILM

1 stop9h 20mAmerican Airlines

Sat 5/104:40 pmILM - SNA

1 stop8h 44mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$249

Mon 8/119:20 pmSNA - ILM

1 stop9h 26mDelta

Thu 8/216:00 amILM - SNA

1 stop8h 03mDelta

Deal found 3/27

$334

Tue 8/126:45 amSNA - ILM

2 stops12h 45mUnited Airlines

Sun 8/174:59 pmILM - SNA

1 stop8h 27mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$414

Thu 4/103:11 pmSNA - ILM

2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Mon 4/1412:48 pmILM - SNA

3 stops23h 47mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/26

$466

Best flights from Santa Ana to Wilmington
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Sat 5/310:25 amSNA - ILM

1 stop9h 20mAmerican Airlines

Sat 5/104:40 pmILM - SNA

1 stop8h 44mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$249

Mon 8/119:20 pmSNA - ILM

1 stop9h 26mDelta

Thu 8/216:00 amILM - SNA

1 stop8h 03mDelta

Deal found 3/27

$334

Tue 8/126:45 amSNA - ILM

2 stops12h 45mUnited Airlines

Mon 8/184:59 pmILM - SNA

1 stop8h 27mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$414

Thu 4/103:11 pmSNA - ILM

2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Mon 4/1412:48 pmILM - SNA

3 stops23h 47mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/26

$466

Last-minute flights from Santa Ana to Wilmington
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Sat 4/51:15 pmSNA - ILM

1 stop6h 24mDelta

Mon 4/73:46 pmILM - SNA

1 stop9h 37mDelta

Deal found 3/27

$459

Sat 4/58:45 amSNA - ILM

2 stops11h 47mUnited Airlines

Tue 4/86:00 amILM - SNA

2 stops14h 12mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$461

Thu 4/103:11 pmSNA - ILM

2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Mon 4/1412:48 pmILM - SNA

3 stops23h 47mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/26

$466

Tue 4/297:30 pmSNA - ILM

2 stops9h 54mAmerican Airlines

Tue 5/63:17 pmILM - SNA

1 stop8h 33mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$254

One-way flights from Santa Ana to Wilmington
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Tue 7/87:30 amSNA - ILM

1 stop8h 30mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$125

Sat 4/51:15 pmSNA - ILM

1 stop6h 24mDelta

Deal found 3/27

$230

Sat 4/58:45 amSNA - ILM

2 stops11h 47mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$231

Thu 4/106:45 amSNA - ILM

3 stops31h 26mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/26

$249

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Depart

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Price

Santa AnaWilmington

SNA - ILM

SNAILM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 5/3

10:25 am-10:45 pm

1 stop9h 20m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 5/10

4:40 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop8h 44m

$249

Santa AnaWilmington

SNA - ILM

SNAILM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 8/11

9:20 pm-9:46 am

1 stop9h 26m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 8/21

6:00 am-11:03 am

1 stop8h 03m

$334

Santa AnaWilmington

SNA - ILM

SNAILM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 8/12

6:45 am-10:30 pm

2 stops12h 45m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 8/17

4:59 pm-10:26 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$414

Santa AnaWilmington

SNA - ILM

SNAILM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 4/10

3:11 pm-5:11 pm

2 stops23h 00m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 4/14

12:48 pm-9:35 am

3 stops23h 47m

$466

Santa AnaWilmington

SNA - ILM

SNAILM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 7/8

7:30 am-7:00 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$125

Santa AnaWilmington

SNA - ILM

SNAILM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 4/5

1:15 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$230

Santa AnaWilmington

SNA - ILM

SNAILM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 4/5

8:45 am-11:32 pm

2 stops11h 47m

$231

Santa AnaWilmington

SNA - ILM

SNAILM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 4/10

6:45 am-5:11 pm

3 stops31h 26m

$249

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Deals found on 3/27

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Santa Ana to Wilmington in March.

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

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Wilmington (average of $296). Flying from Santa Ana to Wilmington in May is currently the most expensive (average of $400). 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 SNA to ILM?

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 31% on flights from Santa Ana to Wilmington by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Rainfall in Wilmington 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

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

To help decide which airline to fly from Santa Ana to Wilmington, see what other customers have to say about Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,897 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,897 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,897 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,603 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,897 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,897 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Related info for your journey

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Ana to Wilmington round-trip?
Currently priced at $249, American Airlines will fly you from Santa Ana to Wilmington and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $334 and $414, respectively. American Airlines is priced at 58% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Ana to Wilmington one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $125. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Santa Ana to Wilmington for a low price.
Can I find deals for flights from Santa Ana to Wilmington that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Ana to Wilmington flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Santa Ana to Wilmington?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Ana to Wilmington.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Ana to Wilmington?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana to Wilmington?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Wilmington (average of $296). Flying from Santa Ana to Wilmington in May is currently the most expensive (average of $400). 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 Santa Ana to Wilmington

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$296	Average$697	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$318	Average$567	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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

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

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Reviews of airlines servicing Wilmington

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