$181+ 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 5/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ILM — SFO
Apr 9 — Apr 161
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Wilmington to San FranciscoExplore 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 March 10, 2026.
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 March 10, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Wed 4/86:16 pm
ILM
- SFO
1 stop7h 59m
American Airlines
Sat 4/181:16 pm
SFO
- ILM
1 stop7h 36m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/6![American Airlines logo]()
$329
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Fri 5/224:35 pm
ILM
- SFO
1 stop9h 46m
American Airlines
Tue 5/2610:00 pm
SFO
- ILM
1 stop7h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/5![American Airlines logo]()
$349
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Sat 9/124:30 pm
ILM
- SFO
1 stop9h 09m
Delta
Sat 9/1910:30 pm
SFO
- ILM
1 stop8h 12m
Delta
Deal found 3/6![Delta logo]()
$354
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Tue 4/145:50 pm
ILM
- SFO
2 stops18h 10m
Delta
Tue 5/56:00 am
SFO
- ILM
1 stop8h 02m
Delta
Deal found 3/7![Delta logo]()
$361
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Tue 3/245:49 pm
ILM
- SFO
1 stop8h 30m
Delta
Tue 3/312:20 pm
SFO
- ILM
1 stop6h 39m
Delta
Deal found 3/6![Delta logo]()
$369
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 4/165:50 pm
ILM
- SFO
1 stop9h 05m
Delta
Mon 5/42:57 pm
SFO
- ILM
2 stops15h 37m
Delta
Deal found 3/7![Delta logo]()
$377
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Tue 4/142:24 pm
ILM
- SFO
1 stop9h 00m
Delta
Mon 5/49:35 pm
SFO
- ILM
1 stop8h 59m
Delta
Deal found 3/7![Delta logo]()
$384
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 4/175:50 pm
ILM
- SFO
1 stop9h 05m
Delta
Tue 5/51:10 pm
SFO
- ILM
2 stops17h 24m
Delta
Deal found 3/7![Delta logo]()
$387
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 4/1512:08 pm
ILM
- SFO
2 stops14h 46m
Delta
Tue 5/56:00 am
SFO
- ILM
1 stop8h 02m
Delta
Deal found 3/7![Delta logo]()
$388
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Wed 4/86:16 pm
ILM
- SFO
1 stop7h 59m
American Airlines
Sun 4/1211:28 pm
SFO
- ILM
1 stop9h 42m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/5![American Airlines logo]()
$389
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Mon 9/145:45 pm
ILM
- SFO
2 stops21h 14m
Delta
Tue 9/2211:45 pm
SFO
- ILM
1 stop6h 57m
Delta
Deal found 3/6![Delta logo]()
$406
Best flights from Wilmington to San FranciscoDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Wilmington to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated March 10, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Wilmington to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated March 10, 2026.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Tue 3/245:49 pm
ILM
- SFO
1 stop8h 30m
Delta
Tue 3/312:20 pm
SFO
- ILM
1 stop6h 39m
Delta
Deal found 3/6![Delta logo]()
$369
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Fri 5/223:32 pm
ILM
- SFO
1 stop11h 15m
American Airlines
Tue 5/265:23 am
SFO
- ILM
1 stop7h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/9![American Airlines logo]()
$369
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 9/24:09 pm
ILM
- SFO
1 stop9h 47m
United Airlines
Sun 9/65:05 am
SFO
- ILM
1 stop7h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/5![United Airlines logo]()
$429
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 6/32:23 pm
ILM
- SFO
2 stops12h 40m
Delta
Mon 6/89:30 pm
SFO
- ILM
1 stop9h 14m
Delta
Deal found 3/8![Delta logo]()
$498
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Fri 5/224:05 pm
ILM
- SFO
2 stops18h 30m
United Airlines
Tue 5/2611:59 pm
SFO
- ILM
1 stop9h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/6![United Airlines logo]()
$508
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 3/272:23 pm
ILM
- SFO
1 stop7h 56m
Delta
Sat 4/410:35 pm
SFO
- ILM
1 stop7h 52m
Delta
Deal found 3/7![Delta logo]()
$543
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 6/174:05 pm
ILM
- SFO
1 stop11h 25m
United Airlines
Sun 6/215:37 pm
SFO
- ILM
2 stops18h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/5![United Airlines logo]()
$695
Last-minute flights from Wilmington to San FranciscoDiscover last-minute flight deals from Wilmington to San Francisco. Data last updated March 10, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Wilmington to San Francisco. Data last updated March 10, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Fri 3/205:11 pm
ILM
- SFO
1 stop10h 37m
American Airlines
Mon 3/2312:25 am
SFO
- ILM
1 stop7h 28m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/5![American Airlines logo]()
$409
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Tue 3/245:49 pm
ILM
- SFO
1 stop8h 30m
Delta
Tue 3/312:20 pm
SFO
- ILM
1 stop6h 39m
Delta
Deal found 3/6![Delta logo]()
$369
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Wed 4/86:16 pm
ILM
- SFO
1 stop7h 59m
American Airlines
Sat 4/181:16 pm
SFO
- ILM
1 stop7h 36m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/6![American Airlines logo]()
$329
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Wed 4/85:00 am
ILM
- SFO
1 stop10h 16m
American Airlines
Sun 4/1211:28 pm
SFO
- ILM
1 stop9h 42m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/6![American Airlines logo]()
$349
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Tue 4/145:50 pm
ILM
- SFO
2 stops18h 10m
Delta
Tue 5/56:00 am
SFO
- ILM
1 stop8h 02m
Delta
Deal found 3/7![Delta logo]()
$361
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Tue 4/142:24 pm
ILM
- SFO
1 stop9h 00m
Delta
Mon 5/49:35 pm
SFO
- ILM
1 stop8h 59m
Delta
Deal found 3/7![Delta logo]()
$384
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Tue 4/145:50 pm
ILM
- SFO
2 stops18h 10m
Delta
Wed 5/610:30 pm
SFO
- ILM
1 stop8h 10m
Delta
Deal found 3/7![Delta logo]()
$416
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 4/1512:08 pm
ILM
- SFO
2 stops14h 46m
Delta
Sun 5/310:35 pm
SFO
- ILM
1 stop7h 59m
Delta
Deal found 3/7![Delta logo]()
$388
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 4/165:50 pm
ILM
- SFO
1 stop9h 05m
Delta
Wed 5/62:57 pm
SFO
- ILM
2 stops15h 43m
Delta
Deal found 3/7![Delta logo]()
$377
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 4/165:50 pm
ILM
- SFO
2 stops19h 00m
Delta
Sun 5/310:35 pm
SFO
- ILM
1 stop7h 59m
Delta
Deal found 3/7![Delta logo]()
$417
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 4/175:50 pm
ILM
- SFO
1 stop9h 05m
Delta
Tue 5/51:10 pm
SFO
- ILM
2 stops17h 24m
Delta
Deal found 3/7![Delta logo]()
$387
One-way flights from Wilmington to San FranciscoSearch for one-way flight options from Wilmington to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated March 10, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Wilmington to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated March 10, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/112:35 pm
ILM
- SFO
2 stops29h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$181
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/78:20 pm
ILM
- SFO
2 stops47h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$188
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/92:30 pm
ILM
- SFO
1 stop12h 29m
JetBlue
Deal found 3/7![JetBlue logo]()
$242
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/292:25 pm
ILM
- SFO
3 stops55h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$276
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Wed 4/224:24 pm
ILM
- SFO
1 stop9h 51m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/5![American Airlines logo]()
$279
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Mon 4/274:50 pm
ILM
- SFO
1 stop8h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/5![American Airlines logo]()
$299
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Mon 5/112:30 pm
ILM
- SFO
1 stop12h 29m
JetBlue
Deal found 3/9![JetBlue logo]()
$322
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Sun 3/296:00 am
ILM
- SFO
1 stop9h 49m
Delta
Deal found 3/5![Delta logo]()
$329
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Tue 4/216:00 am
ILM
- SFO
1 stop10h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/7![United Airlines logo]()
$349
Find 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 March 10, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $329 (American Airlines) |
One-way from | $181 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | November |
Cheapest in | August |
Average price | $556 |
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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 March 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Wilmington to San Francisco that are best for you.
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WilmingtonSan Francisco
ILM - SFO
ILMSFO
Wilmington New Hanover County
Tue 3/24
5:49 pm-11:19 pm
1 stop8h 30m
San Francisco
Tue 3/31
2:20 pm-11:59 pm
1 stop6h 39m
$369
WilmingtonSan Francisco
ILM - SFO
ILMSFO
Wilmington New Hanover County
Fri 5/22
3:32 pm-11:47 pm
1 stop11h 15m
San Francisco
Tue 5/26
5:23 am-3:55 pm
1 stop7h 32m
$369
WilmingtonSan Francisco
ILM - SFO
ILMSFO
Wilmington New Hanover County
Wed 9/2
4:09 pm-10:56 pm
1 stop9h 47m
San Francisco
Sun 9/6
5:05 am-3:28 pm
1 stop7h 23m
$429
WilmingtonSan Francisco
ILM - SFO
ILMSFO
Wilmington New Hanover County
Wed 6/3
2:23 pm-12:03 am
2 stops12h 40m
San Francisco
Mon 6/8
9:30 pm-9:44 am
1 stop9h 14m
$498
WilmingtonSan Francisco
ILM - SFO
ILMSFO
Wilmington New Hanover County
Fri 5/22
4:05 pm-7:35 am
2 stops18h 30m
San Francisco
Tue 5/26
11:59 pm-12:12 pm
1 stop9h 13m
$508
WilmingtonSan Francisco
ILM - SFO
ILMSFO
Wilmington New Hanover County
Fri 3/27
2:23 pm-7:19 pm
1 stop7h 56m
San Francisco
Sat 4/4
10:35 pm-9:27 am
1 stop7h 52m
$543
WilmingtonSan Francisco
ILM - SFO
ILMSFO
Wilmington New Hanover County
Wed 6/17
4:05 pm-12:30 am
1 stop11h 25m
San Francisco
Sun 6/21
5:37 pm-3:24 pm
2 stops18h 47m
$695
Cheapest one-way
WilmingtonSan Francisco
ILM - SFO
ILMSFO
Wilmington New Hanover County
Mon 5/11
2:35 pm-4:54 pm
2 stops29h 19m
$181
WilmingtonSan Francisco
ILM - SFO
ILMSFO
Wilmington New Hanover County
Sat 5/9
2:30 pm-11:59 pm
1 stop12h 29m
$242
WilmingtonSan Francisco
ILM - SFO
ILMSFO
Wilmington New Hanover County
Sun 3/29
2:25 pm-6:37 pm
3 stops55h 12m
$276
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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 March.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- 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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Wilmington with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights
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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 March 6, 2026.
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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to San Francisco (average of $246). Flying from Wilmington to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $410). 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’s the top layover airport for flights from Wilmington to San Francisco?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Wilmington to San Francisco chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Charlotte (CLT) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 89% of 1-stop itineraries from Wilmington to San Francisco on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Wilmington to San Francisco?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Wilmington to San Francisco, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
Charlotte (CLT) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $360.
What’s the fastest layover option from Wilmington to San Francisco?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Wilmington to San Francisco, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Newark (EWR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 9h 04m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Wilmington to San Francisco?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Wilmington to San Francisco, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Newark (EWR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 59m.
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 March 10, 2026.
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.
Food
7.2
Entertainment
7.8
Comfort
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Food
7.2
Entertainment
7.8
Comfort
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Food
7.2
Entertainment
7.8
Comfort
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$308 | Average$523 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$308 | Average$437 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |