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$164+ Cheap flights from Wilmington (ILM) to Central America

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 6/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ILM — SJO
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Wilmington to Central America

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Wilmington to Central America flight deals. Data was last updated May 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$451
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$164
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$384
From Wilmington New Hanover County to Central America
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 35% potential increase in price ($462 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($64 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Wilmington to Central America
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Wilmington to Central America. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Mon 5/125:40 amILM - SJO
1 stop14h 55mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/1612:27 pmSJO - ILM
1 stop8h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$451
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Wed 7/306:00 amILM - SJO
1 stop7h 56mDelta
Mon 8/41:21 pmSJO - ILM
1 stop7h 37mDelta
Deal found 4/29$472
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/275:40 amILM - PTY
1 stop7h 39mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/41:20 pmPTY - ILM
2 stops22h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$480
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Thu 10/26:00 amILM - LIR
1 stop7h 15mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/812:55 pmLIR - ILM
1 stop8h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$515
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Wed 7/96:00 amILM - LIR
1 stop8h 00mDelta
Wed 7/231:25 pmLIR - ILM
1 stop7h 33mDelta
Deal found 4/29$539

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Wilmington

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Central America

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WilmingtonSan José

ILM - SJO

ILMSJO

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 5/12

5:40 am-6:35 pm

1 stop14h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/16

12:27 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$451

WilmingtonSan José

ILM - SJO

ILMSJO

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 7/30

6:00 am-11:56 am

1 stop7h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/4

1:21 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop7h 37m

$472

WilmingtonPanama City

ILM - PTY

ILMPTY

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 5/27

5:40 am-12:19 pm

1 stop7h 39m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 6/4

1:20 pm-12:24 pm

2 stops22h 04m

$480

WilmingtonLiberia

ILM - LIR

ILMLIR

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 10/2

6:00 am-11:15 am

1 stop7h 15m

Liberia

Wed 10/8

12:55 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$515

WilmingtonLiberia

ILM - LIR

ILMLIR

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 7/9

6:00 am-12:00 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Liberia

Wed 7/23

1:25 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$539

WilmingtonSan José

ILM - SJO

ILMSJO

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 6/15

10:46 am-11:17 am

2 stops26h 31m

$164

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Deals found on 4/30

Best time to book a flight from Wilmington to Central America

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Central America from Wilmington with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Wilmington to Central America

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to Central America (average of $398). Flying from Wilmington to Central America in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 Central America. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

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

Rainfall in Central America by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Central America ranges from 0.0 - 13.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Central America when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Central America by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Central America, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 73.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Central America

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Central America. 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 Central America. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Wilmington to Central America. 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 from for flights from Wilmington to Central America?

    For a flight from Wilmington to Central America, you will be flying from New Hanover County. Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM) is just 4.3 mi from the center of the city.

  • What are the most popular routes from Wilmington to Central America?

    The most popular route from Wilmington to Central America is Wilmington New Hanover County - San José Juan Santamaria Intl. You may also consider Wilmington New Hanover County - Liberia or Wilmington New Hanover County - Panama City Tocumen Intl.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Wilmington to Central America?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wilmington to Central America 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 Central America?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to Central America (average of $398). Flying from Wilmington to Central America in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 Wilmington to Central America

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Wilmington to Central America. 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$373Average$639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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