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$170+ Cheap flights from Wilmington to Los Angeles (ILM - LAX)

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 5/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ILM — LAX
Jun 3 — Jun 101
Wed 6/3
Wed 6/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Wilmington to Los Angeles

Cheapest flights from Wilmington to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Wilmington to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 4, 2026.

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.
Wed 6/36:00 am
ILM
-
LAX
1 stop10h 08m
American Airlines
Wed 6/1012:25 pm
LAX
-
ILM
1 stop8h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/30$347
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/144:09 pm
ILM
-
LAX
1 stop9h 16m
United Airlines
Tue 8/185:10 am
LAX
-
ILM
1 stop7h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/30$373
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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.
Sat 5/237:19 pm
ILM
-
LAX
1 stop8h 26m
American Airlines
Tue 6/3012:25 pm
LAX
-
ILM
1 stop8h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/2$396
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.
Wed 5/273:33 pm
ILM
-
LAX
1 stop8h 40m
American Airlines
Sun 5/319:25 pm
LAX
-
ILM
1 stop7h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/30$420
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 7/810:25 am
ILM
-
LAX
1 stop8h 52m
Delta
Sun 7/129:35 pm
LAX
-
ILM
1 stop9h 05m
Delta
Deal found 4/29$425
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Tue 6/96:50 pm
ILM
-
LAX
1 stop8h 42m
Delta
Mon 6/1511:58 pm
LAX
-
ILM
1 stop6h 43m
Delta
Deal found 5/1$430
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 6/94:35 pm
ILM
-
LAX
1 stop10h 24m
American Airlines
Mon 6/1510:45 pm
LAX
-
ILM
1 stop9h 54m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/29$440
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 5/62:24 pm
ILM
-
LAX
1 stop9h 06m
Delta
Tue 5/129:45 pm
LAX
-
ILM
1 stop8h 55m
Delta
Deal found 4/29$445
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/14:09 pm
ILM
-
LAX
1 stop9h 16m
United Airlines
Sat 9/55:10 am
LAX
-
ILM
1 stop7h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/30$457
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/710:46 am
ILM
-
LAX
1 stop10h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/1211:34 pm
LAX
-
ILM
2 stops32h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$458
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/1410:46 am
ILM
-
LAX
1 stop10h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/2010:59 am
LAX
-
ILM
2 stops21h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$459

Find flight deals from Wilmington to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Wilmington (ILM) to Los Angeles (LAX). 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 May 4, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$347
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$170
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$462
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($53 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Wilmington to Los Angeles 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 May 4, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Wilmington to Los Angeles that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

WilmingtonLos Angeles

ILM - LAX

ILMLAX

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 6/9

6:50 pm-12:32 am

1 stop8h 42m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 6/15

11:58 pm-9:41 am

1 stop6h 43m

$430

WilmingtonLos Angeles

ILM - LAX

ILMLAX

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 9/1

7:30 am-1:28 pm

1 stop8h 58m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 9/5

5:10 am-3:28 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$457

WilmingtonLos Angeles

ILM - LAX

ILMLAX

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 10/23

2:30 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop8h 30m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 10/25

9:50 pm-9:37 am

1 stop8h 47m

$493

WilmingtonLos Angeles

ILM - LAX

ILMLAX

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 10/31

3:48 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop10h 52m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 11/3

10:15 am-11:53 pm

1 stop10h 38m

$493

WilmingtonLos Angeles

ILM - LAX

ILMLAX

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 5/24

7:00 am-9:31 pm

2 stops17h 31m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 6/29

9:45 pm-9:41 am

1 stop8h 56m

$546

WilmingtonLos Angeles

ILM - LAX

ILMLAX

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 7/2

5:06 am-10:56 am

1 stop8h 50m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 7/5

9:41 pm-8:20 am

1 stop7h 39m

$550

WilmingtonLos Angeles

ILM - LAX

ILMLAX

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 5/23

4:00 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop9h 55m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 5/30

12:10 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop8h 34m

$588

WilmingtonLos Angeles

ILM - LAX

ILMLAX

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 5/25

6:00 am-1:19 pm

1 stop10h 19m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 6/29

9:45 pm-9:41 am

1 stop8h 56m

$613

WilmingtonLos Angeles

ILM - LAX

ILMLAX

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 6/9

4:05 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 54m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 6/15

6:45 pm-3:24 pm

2 stops17h 39m

$618

WilmingtonLos Angeles

ILM - LAX

ILMLAX

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 5/27

4:20 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop9h 40m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 5/31

7:45 pm-3:24 pm

2 stops16h 39m

$618

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Compare providers for flights from Wilmington to Los Angeles

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Wilmington to Los Angeles in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 Wilmington-Los Angeles flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Wilmington-Los Angeles flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Wilmington-Los Angeles flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Wilmington-Los Angeles 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 Wilmington-Los Angeles 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 Wilmington to Los Angeles

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

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

Booking 67 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Wilmington to Los Angeles. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to Los Angeles (average of $338). Flying from Wilmington to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $626). 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 much does it cost to fly round-trip from Wilmington to Los Angeles?

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles. Reviews last updated May 4, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta and American Airlines from Wilmington to Los Angeles have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,460 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

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
Delta
7.9
Good
8,460 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,460 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

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
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,673 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,460 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Wilmington to Los Angeles. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Wilmington to Los Angeles?

    A quick flight from Wilmington to Los Angeles can take about 7h. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $420. Wilmington and Los Angeles are separated by a distance of 2300 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Wilmington to Los Angeles round-trip?

    Currently priced at $308, American Airlines will fly you from Wilmington to Los Angeles and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Delta for as low as $328. American Airlines is priced at 28% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Sun Country Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $148. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Wilmington to Los Angeles for a low price.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Wilmington to Los Angeles?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wilmington to Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to Los Angeles (average of $338). Flying from Wilmington to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $626). 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 Los Angeles

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Wilmington to Los Angeles. 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 4, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$328Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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