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

According to our current data, JetBlue ($247), Delta ($309), and American Airlines ($314) offers the cheapest pricing from Wilmington to San Francisco. JetBlue is 46% 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 Sun Country Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $148. American Airlines flights start at $164 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at $214 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 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 $460 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 48% 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.

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.

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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 julio 30, 2025.

vie. 9/1911:55 amILM - SFO

1 stop12h 48mJetBlue

mar. 9/2310:00 pmSFO - ILM

1 stop10h 08mJetBlue

Deal found 7/28

$247

vie. 9/55:34 pmILM - SFO

1 stop8h 04mDelta

vie. 9/1211:57 pmSFO - ILM

1 stop7h 58mDelta

Deal found 7/30

$309

vie. 9/195:36 pmILM - SFO

1 stop7h 14mAmerican Airlines

mar. 9/238:00 amSFO - ILM

2 stops9h 49mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$314

sáb. 8/94:15 pmILM - SFO

1 stop8h 31mUnited Airlines

sáb. 8/165:00 amSFO - ILM

1 stop7h 31mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$523

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vie. 9/1911:55 amILM - SFO

1 stop12h 48mJetBlue

mar. 9/2310:00 pmSFO - ILM

1 stop10h 08mJetBlue

Deal found 7/28

$247

vie. 9/55:34 pmILM - SFO

1 stop8h 04mDelta

vie. 9/1211:57 pmSFO - ILM

1 stop7h 58mDelta

Deal found 7/30

$309

vie. 9/195:36 pmILM - SFO

1 stop7h 14mAmerican Airlines

mar. 9/238:00 amSFO - ILM

2 stops9h 49mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$314

sáb. 8/94:15 pmILM - SFO

1 stop8h 31mUnited Airlines

sáb. 8/165:00 amSFO - ILM

1 stop7h 31mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$523

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mar. 8/59:02 amILM - SFO

1 stop8h 38mAmerican Airlines

mar. 8/511:17 pmSFO - ILM

1 stop7h 00mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$403

mar. 8/56:00 amILM - SFO

2 stops9h 08mDelta

mar. 8/56:50 pmSFO - ILM

2 stops11h 53mDelta

Deal found 7/28

$1,226

sáb. 8/94:15 pmILM - SFO

1 stop8h 31mUnited Airlines

sáb. 8/165:00 amSFO - ILM

1 stop7h 31mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$523

mar. 8/1210:48 amILM - SFO

2 stops12h 53mJetBlue

dom. 8/177:40 amSFO - ILM

2 stops23h 23mJetBlue

Deal found 7/29

$1,095

sáb. 8/166:00 amILM - SFO

1 stop7h 10mDelta

dom. 8/2410:59 pmSFO - ILM

1 stop7h 43mDelta

Deal found 7/28

$774

mar. 8/2610:23 amILM - SFO

1 stop7h 24mAmerican Airlines

mar. 9/26:10 amSFO - ILM

1 stop9h 22mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$309

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jue. 8/2812:53 pmILM - SFO

1 stop12h 58mSun Country Air

Deal found 7/29

$148

mié. 9/1711:55 amILM - SFO

1 stop12h 48mJetBlue

Deal found 7/28

$157

jue. 11/66:20 amILM - SFO

1 stop9h 56mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$164

mar. 9/22:16 pmILM - SFO

1 stop10h 34mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$214

mié. 8/134:59 pmILM - SFO

1 stop10h 31mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$279

mar. 8/56:00 amILM - SFO

1 stop7h 12mDelta

Deal found 7/28

$330

dom. 10/52:10 pmILM - SFO

3 stops48h 55mBreeze Airways

Deal found 7/29

$407

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vie. 9/19

11:55 am-9:43 pm

1 stop12h 48m

San Francisco

mar. 9/23

10:00 pm-11:08 am

1 stop10h 08m

$247

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vie. 9/5

5:34 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop8h 04m

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vie. 9/12

11:57 pm-10:55 am

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$309

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Wilmington New Hanover County

vie. 9/19

5:36 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop7h 14m

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mar. 9/23

8:00 am-8:49 pm

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$314

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ILM - SFO

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Wilmington New Hanover County

sáb. 8/9

4:15 pm-9:46 pm

1 stop8h 31m

San Francisco

sáb. 8/16

5:00 am-3:31 pm

1 stop7h 31m

$523

WilmingtonSan Francisco

ILM - SFO

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Wilmington New Hanover County

jue. 8/28

12:53 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop12h 58m

$148

WilmingtonSan Francisco

ILM - SFO

ILMSFO

Wilmington New Hanover County

mié. 9/17

11:55 am-9:43 pm

1 stop12h 48m

$157

WilmingtonSan Francisco

ILM - SFO

ILMSFO

Wilmington New Hanover County

jue. 11/6

6:20 am-1:16 pm

1 stop9h 56m

$164

WilmingtonSan Francisco

ILM - SFO

ILMSFO

Wilmington New Hanover County

mar. 9/2

2:16 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop10h 34m

$214

WilmingtonSan Francisco

ILM - SFO

ILMSFO

Wilmington New Hanover County

mié. 8/13

4:59 pm-12:30 am

1 stop10h 31m

$279

WilmingtonSan Francisco

ILM - SFO

ILMSFO

Wilmington New Hanover County

mar. 8/5

6:00 am-10:12 am

1 stop7h 12m

$330

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

Booking 78 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 $358). 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 Alaska Airlines, Delta, and Breeze Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,980 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Breeze Airways

8.0

Very good

191 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,896 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Wilmington to San Francisco round-trip?
According to our current data, JetBlue ($247), Delta ($309), and American Airlines ($314) offers the cheapest pricing from Wilmington to San Francisco. JetBlue is 46% 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 Sun Country Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $148. American Airlines flights start at $164 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at $214 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 $358). 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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Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

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