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$125+ Cheap flights from Wilmington to San Francisco (ILM - SFO)

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 5/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ILM — SFO
May 17 — May 241
Sat 5/17
Sat 5/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Wilmington New Hanover County to San Francisco are usually found in February or August, booked 69 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Wilmington to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Wilmington (ILM) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$247
(JetBlue)

One-way from

$125
(United Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$486
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Cheapest flights from Wilmington to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Wilmington to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 12, 2025.

This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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.
Wed 7/211:18 amILM - SFO
1 stop11h 18mJetBlue
Mon 7/1410:10 pmSFO - ILM
1 stop9h 23mJetBlue
Deal found 5/11$247
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 5/296:20 pmILM - SFO
1 stop7h 41mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/411:49 pmSFO - ILM
1 stop9h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/12$279
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 7/315:50 pmILM - SFO
1 stop7h 59mDelta
Tue 8/511:39 amSFO - ILM
1 stop8h 19mDelta
Deal found 5/12$309
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/1212:24 pmILM - SFO
1 stop22h 44mSun Country Air
Sat 6/1411:59 pmSFO - ILM
1 stop10h 46mSun Country Air
Deal found 5/12$355
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/123:18 pmILM - SFO
2 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/1411:59 pmSFO - ILM
1 stop10h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$422
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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.
Wed 7/24:59 pmILM - SFO
1 stop10h 31mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/119:15 pmSFO - ILM
2 stops15h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/11$482
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/3110:46 amILM - SFO
3 stops51h 53mBreeze Airways
Wed 8/612:24 pmSFO - ILM
3 stops28h 19mBreeze Airways
Deal found 5/12$909

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Wilmington to San Francisco 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 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Wilmington to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Wilmington

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Return

Price

WilmingtonSan Francisco

ILM - SFO

ILMSFO

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 7/2

11:18 am-7:36 pm

1 stop11h 18m

San Francisco

Mon 7/14

10:10 pm-10:33 am

1 stop9h 23m

$247

WilmingtonSan Francisco

ILM - SFO

ILMSFO

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 5/29

6:20 pm-11:01 pm

1 stop7h 41m

San Francisco

Wed 6/4

11:49 pm-12:24 pm

1 stop9h 35m

$279

WilmingtonSan Francisco

ILM - SFO

ILMSFO

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 7/31

5:50 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop7h 59m

San Francisco

Tue 8/5

11:39 am-10:58 pm

1 stop8h 19m

$309

WilmingtonSan Francisco

ILM - SFO

ILMSFO

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 6/12

12:24 pm-8:08 am

1 stop22h 44m

San Francisco

Sat 6/14

11:59 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop10h 46m

$355

WilmingtonSan Francisco

ILM - SFO

ILMSFO

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 6/12

3:18 pm-10:53 pm

2 stops34h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 6/14

11:59 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop10h 46m

$422

WilmingtonSan Francisco

ILM - SFO

ILMSFO

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 7/2

4:59 pm-12:30 am

1 stop10h 31m

San Francisco

Fri 7/11

9:15 pm-3:24 pm

2 stops15h 09m

$482

WilmingtonSan Francisco

ILM - SFO

ILMSFO

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 7/31

10:46 am-11:39 am

3 stops51h 53m

San Francisco

Wed 8/6

12:24 pm-7:43 pm

3 stops28h 19m

$909

WilmingtonSan Francisco

ILM - SFO

ILMSFO

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 5/28

5:10 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 49m

$125

WilmingtonSan Francisco

ILM - SFO

ILMSFO

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 9/17

11:25 am-8:59 pm

1 stop12h 34m

$134

WilmingtonSan Francisco

ILM - SFO

ILMSFO

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 6/1

12:54 pm-8:24 am

1 stop22h 30m

$158

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Compare providers for flights from Wilmington to San Francisco

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 San Francisco in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Wilmington-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Wilmington-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Wilmington-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia 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-San Francisco 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 San Francisco

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Wilmington to San Francisco

How far ahead should I book a flight from Wilmington to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Wilmington to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on May 9, 2025.

Booking 68 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Wilmington to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Wilmington to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $378). 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 SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Wilmington to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 12, 2025.

When flying from Wilmington to San Francisco, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 15% versus a flight at noon.

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated May 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Wilmington to San Francisco, such as Breeze Airways, Delta and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
161 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

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
161 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
161 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

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
7,950 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
161 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

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
8,724 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
161 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

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
2,924 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
161 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

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!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
161 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Wilmington to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco round-trip?

    According to our current data, JetBlue ($247), American Airlines ($279), and Delta ($309) offers the cheapest pricing from Wilmington to San Francisco. JetBlue is 48% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $125. Sun Country Air flights start at $158 while deals on JetBlue start at $193 one-way.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Wilmington to San Francisco?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wilmington to San Francisco 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 San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Wilmington to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $378). 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 San Francisco

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Wilmington to San Francisco. 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 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$308Average$543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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