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$155+ Cheap flights from Wilmington (ILM) to San José (SJO)

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 3/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ILM — SJO
Jan 26 — Feb 21
Mon 1/26
Mon 2/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Wilmington to San José

Cheapest flights from Wilmington to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Wilmington to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 27, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 12/295:01 amILM - SJO
1 stop17h 00mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/76:00 amSJO - ILM
1 stop11h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/25$549
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 12/292:02 pmILM - SJO
1 stop8h 53mDelta
Tue 1/67:00 amSJO - ILM
1 stop15h 51mDelta
Deal found 12/26$587
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 12/295:01 amILM - SJO
1 stop8h 32mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/66:00 amSJO - ILM
1 stop16h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/25$597
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Sat 12/276:50 pmILM - SJO
1 stop16h 42mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/46:20 amSJO - ILM
1 stop17h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/26$906

Find flight deals from Wilmington to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Wilmington (ILM) to San José (SJO). 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 December 27, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$344
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$155
(Trip.com)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$659
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Wilmington to San José 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 December 27, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Wilmington to San José that are best for you.

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WilmingtonSan José

ILM - SJO

ILMSJO

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 2/20

3:50 pm-12:22 pm

1 stop21h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/28

1:31 pm-8:55 am

2 stops18h 24m

$357

WilmingtonSan José

ILM - SJO

ILMSJO

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 3/1

5:01 pm-11:40 am

1 stop19h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/4

1:31 pm-8:55 am

2 stops18h 24m

$416

WilmingtonSan José

ILM - SJO

ILMSJO

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 1/18

5:01 pm-11:37 am

1 stop19h 36m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/23

1:30 pm-8:55 am

2 stops42h 25m

$453

WilmingtonSan José

ILM - SJO

ILMSJO

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 4/27

3:50 pm-11:22 am

1 stop21h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/7

12:31 pm-8:09 pm

1 stop29h 38m

$455

WilmingtonSan José

ILM - SJO

ILMSJO

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 1/9

1:33 pm-12:22 pm

3 stops23h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 1/11

1:30 pm-5:32 pm

3 stops27h 02m

$478

WilmingtonSan José

ILM - SJO

ILMSJO

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 1/18

6:00 am-7:44 pm

1 stop14h 44m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/23

6:00 am-11:57 pm

1 stop16h 57m

$494

WilmingtonSan José

ILM - SJO

ILMSJO

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 3/11

6:44 am-9:43 pm

1 stop16h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/17

7:00 am-11:59 pm

1 stop14h 59m

$505

WilmingtonSan José

ILM - SJO

ILMSJO

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 4/28

6:00 am-6:25 pm

1 stop14h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/5

1:00 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$505

WilmingtonSan José

ILM - SJO

ILMSJO

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 3/23

4:18 pm-3:16 pm

1 stop24h 58m

$155

WilmingtonSan José

ILM - SJO

ILMSJO

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 3/22

5:01 pm-10:42 am

1 stop19h 41m

$186

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Wilmington to San José in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 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 José flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Wilmington-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Wilmington-San José flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Wilmington-San José 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 José 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 José

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Wilmington to San José

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Wilmington to San José?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to San José (average of $277). Flying from Wilmington to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of $514). 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 SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Wilmington to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 27, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Wilmington to San José is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 56% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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 José. Reviews last updated December 27, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with American Airlines from Wilmington to San José to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,067 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.5

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jeremy,Dec 2025

OKC - CLT

Was an okay flight. Had extra seat empty beside me so was able to stretch a bit
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,067 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,067 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.5

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jeremy,Dec 2025

OKC - CLT

Was an okay flight. Had extra seat empty beside me so was able to stretch a bit

Related info for your journey

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  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Wilmington to San José round-trip?

    American Airlines, at $473, was found to be the cheapest airline from Wilmington to San José.. American Airlines is priced at 32% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Wilmington to San José that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Wilmington to San José flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Wilmington to San José?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Wilmington to San José.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Wilmington to San José?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wilmington to San José 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 José?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to San José (average of $277). Flying from Wilmington to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of $514). 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 airline flying from Wilmington to San José

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Wilmington to San José. 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 December 27, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$473Average$626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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