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$492+ Cheap flights from Wilmington (ILM) to San José (SJO)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ILM — SJO
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$492
(Delta)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$581
From Wilmington New Hanover County to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($196 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($55 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 July 3, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 11/142:30 pmILM - SJO
1 stop8h 45mDelta
Fri 11/217:00 amSJO - ILM
1 stop8h 48mDelta
Deal found 7/2$492
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 11/146:00 amILM - SJO
1 stop9h 00mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/211:55 pmSJO - ILM
2 stops17h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/3$496

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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 July 3, 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 11/14

2:30 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop8h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/21

7:00 am-4:48 pm

1 stop8h 48m

$492

WilmingtonSan José

ILM - SJO

ILMSJO

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 11/14

6:00 am-2:00 pm

1 stop9h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/21

1:55 pm-8:19 am

2 stops17h 24m

$496

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Deals found on 7/2

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, San José Province?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Wilmington to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 July 3, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Wilmington to San José, San José Province is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 57% 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 July 3, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta and 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,970 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,970 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,970 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,970 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Wilmington to San José, San José Province round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Wilmington to San José, San José Province round-trip from $492. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is American Airlines. Delta is currently priced 31% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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?

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  • 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, San José Province?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Wilmington to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 July 3, 2025.
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American AirlinesCheapest$473Average$671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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