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$180+ Cheap flights from Wilmington (ILM) to California

ILM — LAX
Dec 4 — Dec 111
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Cheapest flights from Wilmington to California

Tue 12/85:32 pm -
1 stop9h 06m
Sat 12/1210:30 pm -
1 stop8h 02m
Deal found 10/31$381
Wed 12/91:00 pm -
1 stop11h 12m
Sat 12/126:23 pm -
2 stops14h 59m
Deal found 10/31$386
Sat 12/56:07 am -
1 stop8h 03m
Sat 12/127:00 am -
1 stop6h 43m
Deal found 11/4$391
Wed 12/28:00 am -
1 stop8h 56m
Sat 12/58:00 am -
1 stop7h 41m
Deal found 11/2$397
Tue 12/82:28 pm -
1 stop8h 33m
Sun 12/1310:30 pm -
1 stop8h 02m
Deal found 10/31$426
Tue 12/1510:17 am -
1 stop10h 07m
Tue 1/56:05 am -
1 stop6h 36m
Deal found 11/1$427
Tue 12/156:05 am -
2 stops12h 02m
Wed 1/68:45 am -
2 stops12h 13m
Deal found 11/1$429
Mon 12/145:32 pm -
1 stop8h 16m
Tue 1/56:05 am -
1 stop6h 36m
Deal found 11/1$433
Mon 12/145:32 pm -
1 stop9h 27m
Fri 1/86:05 am -
1 stop8h 10m
Deal found 10/31$439
Wed 12/165:32 pm -
1 stop9h 23m
Tue 1/52:30 pm -
2 stops22h 11m
Deal found 10/31$445
Wed 12/166:07 am -
2 stops13h 56m
Thu 1/76:05 am -
1 stop8h 10m
Deal found 10/31$451
Sat 12/125:32 pm -
1 stop9h 27m
Sat 1/911:53 pm -
1 stop7h 04m
Deal found 11/1$453

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$381
(Delta)

One-way from

$180
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$454
Provider with most accurate pricing for Wilmington New Hanover County-Los Angeles flight deals.
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From Wilmington New Hanover County to California
One-way flight from Wilmington New Hanover County to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($36 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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WilmingtonSanta Ana

ILM Wilmington New Hanover County - SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

ILMSNA

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 12/1

4:16 pm-3:59 pm

3 stops50h 43m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$250

WilmingtonOntario

ILM Wilmington New Hanover County - ONT Ontario

ILMONT

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 12/29

2:16 pm-10:47 am

3 stops47h 31m

Ontario

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$276

WilmingtonLos Angeles

ILM Wilmington New Hanover County - LAX Los Angeles

ILMLAX

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 12/31

5:00 am-9:33 am

1 stop7h 33m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$282

WilmingtonOntario

ILM Wilmington New Hanover County - ONT Ontario

ILMONT

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 1/3

4:56 pm-1:27 pm

3 stops47h 31m

Ontario

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$297

WilmingtonPalm Springs

ILM Wilmington New Hanover County - PSP Palm Springs

ILMPSP

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 1/2

7:00 am-1:07 pm

1 stop9h 07m

Palm Springs

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$339

WilmingtonOntario

ILM Wilmington New Hanover County - ONT Ontario

ILMONT

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 12/31

8:01 pm-12:13 am

2 stops31h 12m

Ontario

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$342

WilmingtonSan Diego

ILM Wilmington New Hanover County - SAN San Diego

ILMSAN

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 11/30

3:10 pm-11:37 am

3 stops47h 27m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$354

WilmingtonSan Diego

ILM Wilmington New Hanover County - SAN San Diego

ILMSAN

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 11/16

3:10 pm-11:57 pm

3 stops35h 47m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$355

WilmingtonLos Angeles

ILM Wilmington New Hanover County - LAX Los Angeles

ILMLAX

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 1/9

6:00 am-9:08 pm

2 stops18h 08m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$365

WilmingtonSan Diego

ILM Wilmington New Hanover County - SAN San Diego

ILMSAN

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 12/16

6:07 am-5:50 pm

2 stops14h 43m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$371

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to California (average of $372). Flying from Wilmington to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $602). 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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Wilmington to California?

The best time to book flights from Wilmington to California is 57 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta and American Airlines from Wilmington to California by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

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

    Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM), located 4.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Wilmington to California.

  • How long is the flight from Wilmington to California?

    Departing from Wilmington to California will take you 7h 52m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2474 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $134. However, be on the lookout for offers from Sun Country Air and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Wilmington to California for a low price.

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

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Wilmington to California?

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to California (average of $372). Flying from Wilmington to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $602). 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 Wilmington to California

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$279Average$549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$329Average$510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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