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$134+ Cheap flights from Wilmington (ILM) to California

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 9/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ILM — LAX
jun. 21 — jun. 281
sáb. 6/21
sáb. 6/28
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Cheap flight deals from Wilmington to California

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Round-trip from

$227
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$134
(JetBlue)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$485
From Wilmington New Hanover County to California
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Cheapest flights from Wilmington to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Wilmington to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on junio 16, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 8/27:00 amILM - LAS
1 stop19h 26mMultiple Airlines
vie. 8/85:13 pmLAS - ILM
1 stop15h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/15$227
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
mar. 9/911:30 amILM - SFO
1 stop12h 23mJetBlue
dom. 9/148:25 pmSFO - ILM
1 stop11h 20mJetBlue
Deal found 6/14$247
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
mié. 9/1011:54 amILM - SAN
1 stop10h 33mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 9/1310:32 pmSAN - ILM
1 stop6h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/14$251
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
mié. 8/138:15 amILM - SNA
2 stops10h 14mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 8/168:15 amSNA - ILM
2 stops10h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/14$261
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
lun. 9/811:30 amILM - SAN
1 stop10h 27mJetBlue
lun. 9/158:15 pmSAN - ILM
1 stop11h 30mJetBlue
Deal found 6/14$273
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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.
vie. 9/511:30 amILM - LAS
1 stop11h 04mJetBlue
jue. 9/118:49 pmLAS - ILM
1 stop10h 56mJetBlue
Deal found 6/15$273
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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.
mié. 8/136:00 amILM - SNA
1 stop9h 42mDelta
sáb. 8/2312:03 pmSNA - ILM
1 stop7h 54mDelta
Deal found 6/15$297
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
mar. 7/295:51 pmILM - SAN
1 stop6h 44mDelta
mié. 8/612:07 pmSAN - ILM
1 stop7h 51mDelta
Deal found 6/14$303
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
vie. 9/192:40 pmILM - SFO
1 stop8h 22mAmerican Airlines
mar. 9/2312:47 amSFO - ILM
1 stop7h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/14$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
mié. 9/105:21 pmILM - FAT
1 stop8h 35mAmerican Airlines
mié. 9/1710:40 amFAT - ILM
1 stop8h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/14$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
mié. 7/232:30 pmILM - LAX
1 stop10h 05mDelta
mar. 7/2912:10 pmLAX - ILM
1 stop7h 48mDelta
Deal found 6/14$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
vie. 8/291:07 pmILM - SJC
2 stops12h 18mAmerican Airlines
vie. 9/56:04 amSJC - ILM
1 stop7h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/16$314

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Wilmington to California 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 junio 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Wilmington to California that are best for you.

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Wilmington

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California

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Depart

Return

Price

WilmingtonLas Vegas

ILM - LAS

ILMLAS

Wilmington New Hanover County

sáb. 8/2

7:00 am-11:26 pm

1 stop19h 26m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

vie. 8/8

5:13 pm-11:35 am

1 stop15h 22m

$227

WilmingtonSan Francisco

ILM - SFO

ILMSFO

Wilmington New Hanover County

mar. 9/9

11:30 am-8:53 pm

1 stop12h 23m

San Francisco

dom. 9/14

8:25 pm-10:45 am

1 stop11h 20m

$247

WilmingtonSan Diego

ILM - SAN

ILMSAN

Wilmington New Hanover County

mié. 9/10

11:54 am-7:27 pm

1 stop10h 33m

San Diego

sáb. 9/13

10:32 pm-8:15 am

1 stop6h 43m

$251

WilmingtonSanta Ana

ILM - SNA

ILMSNA

Wilmington New Hanover County

mié. 8/13

8:15 am-3:29 pm

2 stops10h 14m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

sáb. 8/16

8:15 am-9:16 pm

2 stops10h 01m

$261

WilmingtonSan Diego

ILM - SAN

ILMSAN

Wilmington New Hanover County

lun. 9/8

11:30 am-6:57 pm

1 stop10h 27m

San Diego

dom. 9/14

8:15 pm-10:45 am

1 stop11h 30m

$273

WilmingtonLas Vegas

ILM - LAS

ILMLAS

Wilmington New Hanover County

vie. 9/5

11:30 am-7:34 pm

1 stop11h 04m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

jue. 9/11

8:49 pm-10:45 am

1 stop10h 56m

$273

WilmingtonSanta Ana

ILM - SNA

ILMSNA

Wilmington New Hanover County

mié. 8/13

6:00 am-12:42 pm

1 stop9h 42m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

sáb. 8/23

12:03 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop7h 54m

$297

WilmingtonSan Diego

ILM - SAN

ILMSAN

Wilmington New Hanover County

mar. 7/29

6:00 am-9:23 am

1 stop6h 23m

San Diego

mar. 8/5

11:00 am-10:58 pm

1 stop8h 58m

$303

WilmingtonSan Francisco

ILM - SFO

ILMSFO

Wilmington New Hanover County

vie. 9/19

2:40 pm-8:02 pm

1 stop8h 22m

San Francisco

mar. 9/23

12:47 am-11:24 am

1 stop7h 37m

$309

WilmingtonLos Angeles

ILM - LAX

ILMLAX

Wilmington New Hanover County

mié. 7/23

2:30 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop10h 05m

Los Angeles

mar. 7/29

12:10 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop7h 48m

$309

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Best time to book a flight from Wilmington to California

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Wilmington to California

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to California (average of $246). Flying from Wilmington to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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 ILM to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Wilmington to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated junio 16, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Wilmington to California as you normally would.

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated junio 16, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Wilmington to California to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
181 reviews

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

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
181 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
181 reviews

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

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
10,000 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
181 reviews

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

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
7,963 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
181 reviews

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

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
8,801 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
181 reviews

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

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
2,922 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
181 reviews

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

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

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  • 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.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is JetBlue, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $134. However, be on the lookout for offers from Sun Country Air and American Airlines, 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?

    The most popular flight routes from Wilmington to California are Wilmington New Hanover County - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl, Wilmington New Hanover County - San Diego and Wilmington New Hanover County - Los Angeles.

  • 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.

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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 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to California (average of $246). Flying from Wilmington to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Wilmington to California. 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 junio 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$296Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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