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.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Wilmington to San Francisco?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Wilmington to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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.

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).

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Wilmington to San Francisco?

Users have found that flying from Wilmington to San Francisco on a Saturday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

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

Find a great deal and save up to 61% by booking at least 23 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Wilmington to San Francisco within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $413.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Wilmington to San Francisco?

August is one of the best times of the year to fly to San Francisco from Wilmington. Prices for August average $463 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $268. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of November. Opting for a August flight can save you 47% on your journey compared to booking in November

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.

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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.

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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.

Thu 10/91:30 pmILM - SFO

1 stop13h 20mJetBlue

Tue 10/2110:00 pmSFO - ILM

1 stop11h 35mJetBlue

Deal found 7/1

$270

Fri 9/192:36 pmILM - SFO

1 stop7h 12mDelta

Tue 9/236:15 amSFO - ILM

1 stop7h 36mDelta

Deal found 7/1

$309

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

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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Thu 10/91:30 pmILM - SFO

1 stop13h 20mJetBlue

Mon 10/2010:00 pmSFO - ILM

1 stop11h 35mJetBlue

Deal found 7/1

$270

Fri 9/192:36 pmILM - SFO

1 stop7h 12mDelta

Tue 9/236:15 amSFO - ILM

1 stop7h 36mDelta

Deal found 7/2

$309

Thu 7/172:58 pmILM - SFO

1 stop10h 49mAmerican Airlines

Tue 7/2212:13 pmSFO - ILM

1 stop8h 33mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$313

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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Sun 7/135:53 amILM - SFO

1 stop8h 20mAmerican Airlines

Wed 7/165:23 amSFO - ILM

1 stop7h 25mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$488

Sun 7/1310:46 amILM - SFO

2 stops24h 19mMultiple Airlines

Wed 7/166:02 pmSFO - ILM

1 stop14h 28mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$881

Sun 7/1310:46 amILM - SFO

3 stops52h 02mBreeze Airways

Wed 7/1612:24 pmSFO - ILM

3 stops41h 41mBreeze Airways

Deal found 7/2

$1,114

Sun 7/136:00 amILM - SFO

1 stop8h 34mDelta

Tue 7/1512:50 amSFO - ILM

2 stops12h 11mDelta

Deal found 7/2

$1,136

Wed 7/166:00 amILM - SFO

1 stop8h 34mDelta

Tue 7/2210:55 amSFO - ILM

2 stops19h 48mDelta

Deal found 7/1

$422

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

Sat 7/1910:48 amILM - SFO

1 stop15h 51mJetBlue

Wed 7/236:05 amSFO - ILM

1 stop24h 58mJetBlue

Deal found 7/3

$504

Mon 7/284:55 pmILM - SFO

1 stop7h 52mAmerican Airlines

Tue 8/128:10 amSFO - ILM

1 stop9h 14mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$309

One-way flights from Wilmington to San Francisco
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Wed 9/1011:30 amILM - SFO

1 stop12h 23mJetBlue

Deal found 7/3

$134

Thu 7/172:58 pmILM - SFO

1 stop10h 49mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$159

Wed 8/610:28 amILM - SFO

2 stops15h 43mDelta

Deal found 7/2

$231

Fri 7/189:45 amILM - SFO

2 stops16h 08mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$335

Thu 7/174:59 pmILM - SFO

2 stops17h 38mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$379

Thu 7/2410:46 amILM - SFO

3 stops51h 53mBreeze Airways

Deal found 7/1

$482

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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

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

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?

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

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.

Breeze Airways

8.1

Very good

183 reviews

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

183 reviews

Breeze Airways

8.1

Very good

183 reviews

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

7,982 reviews

Breeze Airways

8.1

Very good

183 reviews

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

8,861 reviews

Breeze Airways

8.1

Very good

183 reviews

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

2,916 reviews

Breeze Airways

8.1

Very good

183 reviews

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

183 reviews

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

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?
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 $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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