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$135+ 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 10/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ILM — SFO
oct. 16 — oct. 231
jue. 10/16
jue. 10/23
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Wilmington New Hanover County to San Francisco are usually found in August or February, booked 73 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 septiembre 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$291
(JetBlue)

One-way from

$135
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$418
From Wilmington New Hanover County to San Francisco
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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 septiembre 16, 2025.

This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
vie. 10/101:30 pmILM - SFO
1 stop13h 45mJetBlue
sáb. 10/1810:00 pmSFO - ILM
1 stop11h 34mJetBlue
Deal found 9/14$291
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
mié. 12/106:01 pmILM - SFO
1 stop9h 00mDelta
mié. 1/79:30 pmSFO - ILM
1 stop9h 07mDelta
Deal found 9/16$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
mar. 12/96:00 amILM - SFO
2 stops10h 33mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 1/107:45 amSFO - ILM
1 stop6h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$314
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
vie. 12/510:21 amILM - SFO
2 stops11h 41mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 12/1311:59 pmSFO - ILM
2 stops10h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$319
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
vie. 12/126:01 pmILM - SFO
1 stop9h 00mDelta
mar. 1/132:00 pmSFO - ILM
1 stop6h 54mDelta
Deal found 9/16$334
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
mar. 12/96:01 pmILM - SFO
2 stops16h 29mDelta
lun. 1/126:00 amSFO - ILM
1 stop7h 48mDelta
Deal found 9/16$347
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
mié. 12/106:01 pmILM - SFO
2 stops16h 29mDelta
mar. 1/132:00 pmSFO - ILM
1 stop6h 54mDelta
Deal found 9/16$357
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
vie. 12/126:01 pmILM - SFO
1 stop9h 00mDelta
jue. 1/86:00 amSFO - ILM
1 stop7h 48mDelta
Deal found 9/15$359
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
jue. 10/26:43 amILM - SFO
1 stop10h 57mAmerican Airlines
lun. 10/1311:36 pmSFO - ILM
1 stop9h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/16$364
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
mar. 9/3010:12 amILM - SFO
1 stop10h 20mDelta
sáb. 10/411:59 amSFO - ILM
1 stop7h 47mDelta
Deal found 9/15$369
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
mar. 12/96:01 pmILM - SFO
2 stops16h 29mDelta
vie. 1/96:00 amSFO - ILM
1 stop7h 48mDelta
Deal found 9/16$372

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Wilmington to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Wilmington

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

WilmingtonSan Francisco

ILM - SFO

ILMSFO

Wilmington New Hanover County

mié. 12/10

2:23 pm-8:59 pm

1 stop9h 36m

San Francisco

sáb. 1/24

6:00 am-3:34 pm

1 stop6h 34m

$309

WilmingtonSan Francisco

ILM - SFO

ILMSFO

Wilmington New Hanover County

vie. 12/5

5:23 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop9h 02m

San Francisco

sáb. 12/13

1:31 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop7h 09m

$309

WilmingtonSan Francisco

ILM - SFO

ILMSFO

Wilmington New Hanover County

mar. 12/9

2:23 pm-8:59 pm

1 stop9h 36m

San Francisco

lun. 1/12

6:00 am-4:48 pm

1 stop7h 48m

$309

WilmingtonSan Francisco

ILM - SFO

ILMSFO

Wilmington New Hanover County

lun. 12/8

6:01 pm-12:01 am

1 stop9h 00m

San Francisco

mié. 1/7

2:00 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop6h 54m

$309

WilmingtonSan Francisco

ILM - SFO

ILMSFO

Wilmington New Hanover County

lun. 12/8

6:01 pm-11:01 pm

1 stop8h 00m

San Francisco

mar. 1/13

9:30 pm-9:37 am

1 stop9h 07m

$309

WilmingtonSan Francisco

ILM - SFO

ILMSFO

Wilmington New Hanover County

mar. 12/9

6:01 pm-12:01 am

1 stop9h 00m

San Francisco

sáb. 1/17

6:00 am-3:34 pm

1 stop6h 34m

$309

WilmingtonSan Francisco

ILM - SFO

ILMSFO

Wilmington New Hanover County

jue. 12/11

6:01 pm-11:01 pm

1 stop8h 00m

San Francisco

jue. 1/8

6:00 am-4:48 pm

1 stop7h 48m

$309

WilmingtonSan Francisco

ILM - SFO

ILMSFO

Wilmington New Hanover County

mié. 12/10

2:23 pm-8:59 pm

1 stop9h 36m

San Francisco

mar. 1/27

9:30 pm-9:37 am

1 stop9h 07m

$309

WilmingtonSan Francisco

ILM - SFO

ILMSFO

Wilmington New Hanover County

mar. 12/9

2:23 pm-8:59 pm

1 stop9h 36m

San Francisco

jue. 1/22

6:00 am-4:48 pm

1 stop7h 48m

$309

WilmingtonSan Francisco

ILM - SFO

ILMSFO

Wilmington New Hanover County

vie. 10/10

2:49 pm-9:51 pm

1 stop10h 02m

San Francisco

sáb. 10/18

11:56 pm-12:31 pm

1 stop9h 35m

$334

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Best time to book a flight from Wilmington to San Francisco

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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 September 12, 2025.

Booking 72 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 $357). 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 septiembre 16, 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.

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 septiembre 16, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Wilmington to San Francisco, such as Delta and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
7,957 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
7,957 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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

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  • How long is the flight from Wilmington to San Francisco?

    Airlines like Delta fly from Wilmington to San Francisco in about 9h 36m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 2474 mi.

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($308), and Delta ($308) offers the cheapest pricing from Wilmington to San Francisco. American Airlines is 32% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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 $357). 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 septiembre 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$308Average$520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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