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. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 54m. 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 32% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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 25% 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 $387.

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 $458 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $308. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of November. Opting for a August flight can save you 46% 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.

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Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Wilmington to San Francisco?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Wilmington to San Francisco flights typically cost between $373 and $562 in February. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $309 on American Airlines (Feb 4-Feb 8).

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Wed 10/12:36 pmILM - SFO

1 stop8h 52mDelta

Wed 10/89:50 pmSFO - ILM

1 stop8h 41mDelta

Deal found 9/10

$309

Wed 10/18:20 amILM - SFO

2 stops9h 49mAmerican Airlines

Wed 10/812:51 pmSFO - ILM

1 stop7h 20mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$314

Fri 10/105:01 pmILM - SFO

1 stop9h 22mAmerican Airlines

Sat 10/185:09 amSFO - ILM

1 stop9h 35mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$333

Fri 9/192:36 pmILM - SFO

1 stop8h 52mDelta

Tue 9/239:38 pmSFO - ILM

1 stop8h 49mDelta

Deal found 9/9

$357

Fri 9/195:36 pmILM - SFO

1 stop7h 14mAmerican Airlines

Tue 9/235:45 amSFO - ILM

2 stops9h 42mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$362

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1 stop9h 20mAmerican Airlines

Wed 12/3112:22 amSFO - ILM

1 stop9h 09mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$384

Mon 12/225:14 pmILM - SFO

1 stop10h 18mAmerican Airlines

Sun 12/2812:22 amSFO - ILM

1 stop9h 09mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$408

Mon 12/86:01 pmILM - SFO

1 stop9h 00mDelta

Tue 12/301:40 pmSFO - ILM

2 stops18h 47mDelta

Deal found 9/10

$431

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1 stop9h 00mDelta

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1 stop7h 38mDelta

Deal found 9/10

$432

Mon 12/86:01 pmILM - SFO

1 stop9h 00mDelta

Wed 12/311:40 pmSFO - ILM

2 stops20h 42mDelta

Deal found 9/10

$435

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Thu 12/116:01 pmILM - SFO

1 stop9h 00mDelta

Sat 1/176:00 amSFO - ILM

1 stop6h 34mDelta

Deal found 9/11

$309

Wed 2/412:36 pmILM - SFO

2 stops10h 54mAmerican Airlines

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1 stop8h 47mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$314

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1 stop9h 36mDelta

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Deal found 9/11

$334

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Deal found 9/11

$334

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1 stop6h 34mDelta

Deal found 9/11

$364

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1 stop9h 07mDelta

Deal found 9/11

$389

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1 stop9h 00mDelta

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Deal found 9/11

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Mon 12/86:01 pmILM - SFO

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Deal found 9/10

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Deal found 9/10

$432

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1 stop7h 38mDelta

Deal found 9/10

$432

Sat 12/136:00 amILM - SFO

2 stops15h 05mDelta

Sat 1/176:00 amSFO - ILM

1 stop6h 34mDelta

Deal found 9/11

$437

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Fri 9/192:36 pmILM - SFO

1 stop8h 52mDelta

Tue 9/239:38 pmSFO - ILM

1 stop8h 49mDelta

Deal found 9/9

$357

Fri 9/195:36 pmILM - SFO

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2 stops9h 42mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$362

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$477

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Deal found 9/10

$309

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Deal found 9/10

$314

Wed 10/82:21 pmILM - SFO

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Deal found 9/9

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Fri 10/105:01 pmILM - SFO

1 stop9h 22mAmerican Airlines

Sat 10/185:09 amSFO - ILM

1 stop9h 35mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$333

Sun 10/125:00 amILM - SFO

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$467

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$505

Sun 10/265:00 amILM - SFO

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Fri 10/315:09 amSFO - ILM

1 stop10h 01mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$438

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Wed 10/83:33 pmILM - SFO

1 stop8h 11mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$179

Wed 2/412:36 pmILM - SFO

2 stops10h 54mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$184

Wed 10/82:21 pmILM - SFO

2 stops12h 12mDelta

Deal found 9/9

$408

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3 stops26h 07mMultiple Airlines

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$784

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Wilmington New Hanover County

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6:01 pm-12:01 am

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San Francisco

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9:30 pm-9:37 am

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WilmingtonSan Francisco

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Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 12/11

6:01 pm-12:01 am

1 stop9h 00m

San Francisco

Fri 1/16

1:15 pm-10:52 am

2 stops18h 37m

$411

WilmingtonSan Francisco

ILM - SFO

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Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 12/13

4:15 pm-12:01 am

1 stop10h 46m

San Francisco

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6:00 am-4:48 pm

1 stop7h 48m

$417

WilmingtonSan Francisco

ILM - SFO

ILMSFO

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 12/8

6:01 pm-12:01 am

1 stop9h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 12/30

1:40 pm-11:27 am

2 stops18h 47m

$431

WilmingtonSan Francisco

ILM - SFO

ILMSFO

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 12/9

2:23 pm-8:59 pm

1 stop9h 36m

San Francisco

Fri 1/2

6:00 am-4:38 pm

1 stop7h 38m

$432

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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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8.0

Very good

7,960 reviews

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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

7,960 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,960 reviews

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

7,960 reviews

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

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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. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 54m. 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 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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