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$134+ Cheap flights from Wilmington to San Francisco (ILM - SFO)

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ILM — SFO
Jul 8 — Jul 151
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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 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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$270
(JetBlue)

One-way from

$134
(JetBlue)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$445
From Wilmington New Hanover County to San Francisco
One-way flight from Wilmington New Hanover County to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($90 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($21 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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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 July 3, 2025.

This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/91:30 pmILM - SFO
1 stop13h 20mJetBlue
Tue 10/2110:00 pmSFO - ILM
1 stop11h 35mJetBlue
Deal found 7/1$270
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Fri 9/192:36 pmILM - SFO
1 stop7h 12mDelta
Tue 9/236:15 amSFO - ILM
1 stop7h 36mDelta
Deal found 7/1$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 7/34:11 pmILM - SFO
1 stop8h 28mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/268:00 amSFO - ILM
1 stop7h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/3$313
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/164:59 pmILM - SFO
1 stop10h 31mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/2211:55 pmSFO - ILM
1 stop12h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$512

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Wilmington

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San Francisco

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Depart

Return

Price

WilmingtonSan Francisco

ILM - SFO

ILMSFO

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 10/9

1:30 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop13h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 10/21

10:00 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop11h 35m

$270

WilmingtonSan Francisco

ILM - SFO

ILMSFO

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 9/19

2:36 pm-6:48 pm

1 stop7h 12m

San Francisco

Tue 9/23

6:15 am-4:51 pm

1 stop7h 36m

$309

WilmingtonSan Francisco

ILM - SFO

ILMSFO

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 7/17

2:58 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop10h 49m

San Francisco

Tue 7/22

12:13 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$313

WilmingtonSan Francisco

ILM - SFO

ILMSFO

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 7/16

4:59 pm-12:30 am

1 stop10h 31m

San Francisco

Tue 7/22

11:55 pm-3:24 pm

1 stop12h 29m

$512

WilmingtonSan Francisco

ILM - SFO

ILMSFO

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 9/10

11:30 am-8:53 pm

1 stop12h 23m

$134

WilmingtonSan Francisco

ILM - SFO

ILMSFO

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 7/17

2:58 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop10h 49m

$159

WilmingtonSan Francisco

ILM - SFO

ILMSFO

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 8/6

10:28 am-11:11 pm

2 stops15h 43m

$231

WilmingtonSan Francisco

ILM - SFO

ILMSFO

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 7/18

9:45 am-10:53 pm

2 stops16h 08m

$335

WilmingtonSan Francisco

ILM - SFO

ILMSFO

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 7/17

4:59 pm-7:37 am

2 stops17h 38m

$379

WilmingtonSan Francisco

ILM - SFO

ILMSFO

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 7/24

10:46 am-11:39 am

3 stops51h 53m

$482

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Deals found on 7/3

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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 June 27, 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 $360). 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 July 3, 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 July 3, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Wilmington to San Francisco, such as Breeze Airways, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

Food

6.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

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!

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

Food

6.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

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!
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

Food

6.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

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!

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

Food

6.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

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!

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

Food

6.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

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!

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

Food

6.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

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

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

    According to our current data, JetBlue ($270), Delta ($309), and American Airlines ($313) offers the cheapest pricing from Wilmington to San Francisco. JetBlue is 41% 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 JetBlue, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $134. American Airlines flights start at $159 while deals on Delta start at $231 one-way.

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

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  • 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 $360). 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

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DeltaCheapest$308Average$531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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