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$126+ Cheap flights from Wilmington to Sacramento (ILM - SMF)

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 12/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ILM — SMF
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Wilmington to Sacramento

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Wilmington (ILM) to Sacramento (SMF). 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 October 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$251
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$126
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$368
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Cheapest flights from Wilmington to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Wilmington to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 30, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Sat 11/156:20 amILM - SMF
1 stop10h 24mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/310:27 pmSMF - ILM
1 stop6h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/30$349
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/156:00 amILM - SMF
1 stop8h 12mDelta
Wed 12/36:00 amSMF - ILM
2 stops14h 17mDelta
Deal found 10/30$354
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Thu 11/132:23 pmILM - SMF
1 stop9h 25mDelta
Mon 11/1712:22 pmSMF - ILM
1 stop7h 53mDelta
Deal found 10/29$389
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Tue 11/186:00 amILM - SMF
2 stops9h 54mDelta
Tue 12/27:05 pmSMF - ILM
2 stops11h 36mDelta
Deal found 10/29$414
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/136:25 amILM - SMF
3 stops17h 13mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/178:45 amSMF - ILM
2 stops12h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/29$504
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Mon 12/225:30 pmILM - SMF
1 stop10h 02mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/410:20 pmSMF - ILM
1 stop7h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/30$519
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 12/246:40 amILM - SMF
2 stops12h 11mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/16:00 amSMF - ILM
1 stop7h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/30$534

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Wilmington to Sacramento 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 October 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Wilmington to Sacramento that are best for you.

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WilmingtonSacramento

ILM - SMF

ILMSMF

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 2/14

5:32 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop8h 54m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 2/17

10:06 am-10:58 pm

2 stops9h 52m

$256

WilmingtonSacramento

ILM - SMF

ILMSMF

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 1/15

2:32 pm-8:14 pm

1 stop8h 42m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 1/19

10:40 pm-9:42 am

1 stop8h 02m

$309

WilmingtonSacramento

ILM - SMF

ILMSMF

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 11/15

6:00 am-11:12 am

1 stop8h 12m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/3

6:00 am-11:17 pm

2 stops14h 17m

$354

WilmingtonSacramento

ILM - SMF

ILMSMF

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 2/20

5:45 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop8h 21m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 2/24

10:40 pm-9:37 am

1 stop7h 57m

$358

WilmingtonSacramento

ILM - SMF

ILMSMF

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 2/20

6:44 am-1:28 pm

1 stop9h 44m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 2/24

6:00 am-4:31 pm

1 stop7h 31m

$380

WilmingtonSacramento

ILM - SMF

ILMSMF

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 11/13

2:23 pm-8:48 pm

1 stop9h 25m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 11/17

12:22 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop7h 53m

$389

WilmingtonSacramento

ILM - SMF

ILMSMF

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 12/9

3:42 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$126

WilmingtonSacramento

ILM - SMF

ILMSMF

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 12/9

10:18 am-6:46 pm

2 stops11h 28m

$131

WilmingtonSacramento

ILM - SMF

ILMSMF

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 12/3

6:00 am-3:51 pm

2 stops12h 51m

$131

WilmingtonSacramento

ILM - SMF

ILMSMF

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 1/13

6:00 am-11:20 am

1 stop8h 20m

$149

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Compare providers for flights from Wilmington to Sacramento

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 Sacramento in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 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 Wilmington-Sacramento flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Wilmington-Sacramento flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Wilmington-Sacramento flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Wilmington-Sacramento flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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-Sacramento 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 Sacramento

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sacramento from Wilmington with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Wilmington to Sacramento

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to Sacramento (average of $246). Flying from Wilmington to Sacramento in December is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sacramento

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sacramento. 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 Sacramento. Reviews last updated October 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta and American Airlines from Wilmington to Sacramento by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,035 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Wilmington to Sacramento. 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 Sacramento?

    There are many flights that can get you from Wilmington to Sacramento in 8h 42m. Fly via American Airlines or Delta to get the fastest option. Wilmington and Sacramento are separated by a distance of 2422 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Sacramento, with prices starting at $250. Another option worth looking into is Delta, starting at $302 round trip. Users have found that American Airlines is 42% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $126. American Airlines flights start at $131 while deals on Delta start at $149 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to Sacramento (average of $246). Flying from Wilmington to Sacramento in December is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 Sacramento

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Wilmington to Sacramento. 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 October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$250Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$302Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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