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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 8/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ILM — SMF
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
1 adult, Economy
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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 July 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$251
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$126
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$428
From Wilmington New Hanover County to Sacramento Intl
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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 July 31, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Sat 9/205:09 pmILM - SMF
1 stop8h 31mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/276:06 amSMF - ILM
1 stop7h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$251
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 8/135:34 pmILM - SMF
1 stop8h 16mDelta
Sun 8/1710:30 pmSMF - ILM
1 stop8h 17mDelta
Deal found 7/29$369
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/2210:48 amILM - SMF
1 stop12h 50mJetBlue
Tue 8/269:33 pmSMF - ILM
1 stop9h 30mJetBlue
Deal found 7/30$403
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Thu 8/144:59 pmILM - SMF
1 stop8h 33mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/1810:32 amSMF - ILM
2 stops24h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$673

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WilmingtonSacramento

ILM - SMF

ILMSMF

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 9/20

5:09 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop8h 31m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 9/27

6:06 am-4:23 pm

1 stop7h 17m

$251

WilmingtonSacramento

ILM - SMF

ILMSMF

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 8/13

5:34 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop8h 16m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 8/17

10:30 pm-9:47 am

1 stop8h 17m

$369

WilmingtonSacramento

ILM - SMF

ILMSMF

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 8/22

10:48 am-8:38 pm

1 stop12h 50m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 8/26

9:33 pm-10:03 am

1 stop9h 30m

$403

WilmingtonSacramento

ILM - SMF

ILMSMF

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 8/14

4:59 pm-10:32 pm

1 stop8h 33m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 8/18

10:32 am-1:43 pm

2 stops24h 11m

$673

WilmingtonSacramento

ILM - SMF

ILMSMF

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 8/19

5:00 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop8h 56m

$126

WilmingtonSacramento

ILM - SMF

ILMSMF

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 8/19

10:48 am-8:38 pm

1 stop12h 50m

$272

WilmingtonSacramento

ILM - SMF

ILMSMF

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 8/19

6:00 am-4:05 pm

2 stops13h 05m

$409

WilmingtonSacramento

ILM - SMF

ILMSMF

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 8/3

12:24 pm-6:27 pm

3 stops33h 03m

$568

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Deals found on 7/29

Best time to book a flight from Wilmington to Sacramento

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Wilmington to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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 July 31, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and JetBlue 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
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,900 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,914 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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.

  • 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 $251. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and JetBlue, with the lowest prices starting at $369 and $403, respectively. Users have found that American Airlines is 43% 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 American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $126. JetBlue flights start at $272 while deals on Delta start at $409 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Wilmington to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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 July 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$298Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$303Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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