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$323+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Wilmington (SBA - 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 4/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — ILM
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Wilmington

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) 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 March 28, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$653
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($29 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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One-way flights from Santa Barbara to Wilmington
Search for one-way flight options from Santa Barbara to Wilmington. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated March 28, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/187:08 pmSBA - ILM
2 stops10h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$323
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Fri 4/182:15 pmSBA - ILM
3 stops22h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$604

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SBA - ILM

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Santa Barbara

Fri 4/18

7:08 pm-8:30 am

2 stops10h 22m

$323

Santa BarbaraWilmington

SBA - ILM

SBAILM

Santa Barbara

Fri 4/18

2:15 pm-3:43 pm

3 stops22h 28m

$604

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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 Barbara to Wilmington in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Barbara-Wilmington flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Wilmington flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-Wilmington flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-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 Barbara-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 Barbara to Wilmington

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Wilmington (average of $296). Flying from Santa Barbara 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.

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 28, 2025.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

Related info for your journey

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara 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 Barbara to Wilmington?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Wilmington (average of $296). Flying from Santa Barbara 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 airline flying from Santa Barbara to Wilmington

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$420Average$638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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