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$138+ 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 1/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ILM — SFO
Nov 27 — Dec 41
Thu 11/27
Thu 12/4
1 adult, Economy
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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 October 28, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 12/155:23 pmILM - SFO
1 stop9h 02mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/412:22 amSFO - ILM
1 stop9h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 11/236:00 amILM - SFO
1 stop7h 35mDelta
Mon 12/156:00 amSFO - ILM
1 stop8h 16mDelta
Deal found 10/26$334
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/205:00 amILM - SFO
1 stop10h 30mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/3112:22 amSFO - ILM
1 stop9h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/27$349
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Tue 11/112:07 pmILM - SFO
1 stop11h 01mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/156:00 amSFO - ILM
1 stop7h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/26$369
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 11/236:07 pmILM - SFO
2 stops16h 23mDelta
Fri 12/1212:37 pmSFO - ILM
1 stop7h 40mDelta
Deal found 10/26$372
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 11/246:07 pmILM - SFO
2 stops16h 23mDelta
Sun 12/149:30 pmSFO - ILM
1 stop9h 11mDelta
Deal found 10/26$387
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 11/35:55 pmILM - SFO
1 stop7h 35mDelta
Mon 11/179:30 pmSFO - ILM
1 stop9h 08mDelta
Deal found 10/26$389
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 11/246:00 amILM - SFO
1 stop7h 35mDelta
Thu 12/116:00 amSFO - ILM
1 stop8h 16mDelta
Deal found 10/26$394
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 12/186:02 pmILM - SFO
1 stop8h 27mDelta
Tue 12/3011:45 pmSFO - ILM
1 stop8h 52mDelta
Deal found 10/27$397

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 October 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$309
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$138
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$437
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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 October 28, 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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WilmingtonSan Francisco

ILM - SFO

ILMSFO

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 1/7

6:00 am-12:55 pm

1 stop9h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 1/21

6:00 am-4:50 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$309

WilmingtonSan Francisco

ILM - SFO

ILMSFO

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 1/7

3:25 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop10h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 1/21

8:00 am-8:49 pm

2 stops9h 49m

$314

WilmingtonSan Francisco

ILM - SFO

ILMSFO

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 2/19

2:40 pm-10:04 pm

2 stops10h 24m

San Francisco

Fri 2/20

12:50 am-12:08 pm

2 stops8h 18m

$319

WilmingtonSan Francisco

ILM - SFO

ILMSFO

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 11/23

6:00 am-10:35 am

1 stop7h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 12/17

12:37 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$334

WilmingtonSan Francisco

ILM - SFO

ILMSFO

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 12/5

10:21 am-7:14 pm

2 stops11h 53m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:22 am-12:31 pm

1 stop9h 09m

$354

WilmingtonSan Francisco

ILM - SFO

ILMSFO

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 11/12

6:00 am-10:35 am

1 stop7h 35m

San Francisco

Sun 11/16

10:30 pm-9:38 am

1 stop8h 08m

$369

WilmingtonSan Francisco

ILM - SFO

ILMSFO

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 11/11

5:27 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop8h 58m

San Francisco

Fri 11/14

12:27 am-10:44 am

1 stop7h 17m

$369

WilmingtonSan Francisco

ILM - SFO

ILMSFO

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 11/23

6:07 pm-7:30 am

2 stops16h 23m

San Francisco

Thu 12/11

6:00 am-5:16 pm

1 stop8h 16m

$372

WilmingtonSan Francisco

ILM - SFO

ILMSFO

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 11/8

4:30 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop9h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 11/17

10:30 pm-9:38 am

1 stop8h 08m

$389

WilmingtonSan Francisco

ILM - SFO

ILMSFO

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 11/7

5:55 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop9h 01m

San Francisco

Wed 11/19

6:00 am-5:18 pm

1 stop8h 18m

$389

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Deals found on 10/25

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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 October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Wilmington-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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

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 October 24, 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, 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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $333). 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 October 28, 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 evening, which can drop the price by up to 29% 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 October 28, 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
7.9
Good
7,994 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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
7.9
Good
7,994 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,994 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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
11,032 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,994 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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

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.

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

    Airlines like Delta and American Airlines fly from Wilmington to San Francisco in about 9h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 05m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2474 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 34% 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, 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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $333). 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 October 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$308Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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