$299+ 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 10/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ILM — SJO
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Wilmington to San JoséExplore 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 September 16, 2026.
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 September 16, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/116:00 am -
1 stop14h 53m
Wed 11/181:55 pm -
1 stop8h 49m
Deal found 9/15![United Airlines logo]()
$546
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/186:00 am -
1 stop14h 53m
Wed 11/2511:28 pm -
1 stop10h 54m
Deal found 9/14![United Airlines logo]()
$634
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Wed 11/182:28 pm -
1 stop8h 47m
Wed 11/257:00 am -
1 stop15h 02m
Deal found 9/15![Delta logo]()
$649
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Sun 11/87:06 am -
1 stop7h 01m
Wed 11/182:01 pm -
1 stop6h 50m
Deal found 9/11![American Airlines logo]()
$650
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/154:56 pm -
1 stop24h 15m
Thu 10/227:07 am -
1 stop12h 00m
Deal found 9/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$681
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Wed 11/186:00 am -
2 stops15h 50m
Wed 11/253:52 pm -
1 stop7h 07m
Deal found 9/15![American Airlines logo]()
$705
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/109:25 am -
2 stops12h 40m
Sat 10/176:00 am -
1 stop13h 49m
Deal found 9/15![American Airlines logo]()
$834
Best flights from Wilmington to San JoséDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Wilmington to San José that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 16, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Wilmington to San José that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 16, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/116:00 am -
1 stop14h 53m
Wed 11/181:55 pm -
1 stop8h 49m
Deal found 9/15![United Airlines logo]()
$546
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Wed 11/182:28 pm -
1 stop8h 47m
Wed 11/257:00 am -
1 stop15h 02m
Deal found 9/15![Delta logo]()
$649
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sun 11/87:06 am -
1 stop7h 01m
Wed 11/182:01 pm -
1 stop6h 50m
Deal found 9/14![American Airlines logo]()
$650
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/186:00 am -
1 stop14h 53m
Wed 11/2511:28 pm -
1 stop10h 54m
Deal found 9/14![United Airlines logo]()
$634
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Wed 11/1112:08 pm -
2 stops9h 42m
Wed 11/182:07 pm -
1 stop17h 18m
Deal found 9/15![American Airlines logo]()
$705
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/109:25 am -
2 stops12h 40m
Sat 10/173:01 pm -
2 stops16h 51m
Deal found 9/15![American Airlines logo]()
$834
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 10/97:00 am -
1 stop15h 21m
Wed 10/146:00 am -
1 stop15h 59m
Deal found 9/12![American Airlines logo]()
$896
Last-minute flights from Wilmington to San JoséDiscover last-minute flight deals from Wilmington to San José. Data last updated September 16, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Wilmington to San José. Data last updated September 16, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 9/176:00 am -
1 stop16h 07m
Thu 9/242:57 pm -
1 stop6h 54m
Deal found 9/13![American Airlines logo]()
$845
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 10/56:30 am -
1 stop7h 24m
Thu 10/81:25 pm -
1 stop7h 44m
Deal found 9/12![Delta logo]()
$948
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 10/97:00 am -
1 stop15h 21m
Wed 10/146:00 am -
1 stop15h 59m
Deal found 9/11![American Airlines logo]()
$896
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/98:11 pm -
2 stops25h 54m
Wed 10/146:00 am -
2 stops11h 03m
Deal found 9/13![GOL logo]()
$950
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/109:25 am -
2 stops12h 40m
Sat 10/176:00 am -
1 stop13h 49m
Deal found 9/15![American Airlines logo]()
$834
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/154:56 pm -
1 stop24h 15m
Thu 10/227:07 am -
1 stop12h 00m
Deal found 9/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$681
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/157:00 am -
1 stop7h 00m
Thu 10/226:00 am -
2 stops9h 36m
Deal found 9/15![American Airlines logo]()
$889
One-way flights from Wilmington to San JoséSearch for one-way flight options from Wilmington to San José. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 16, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Wilmington to San José. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 16, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/158:06 pm -
3 stops38h 24m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$299
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Most accurate provider | Ovago 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Ovago 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $546 (United Airlines) |
One-way from | $299 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | July |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $704 |
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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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated September 16, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Wilmington to San José that are best for you.
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Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
WilmingtonSan José
ILM Wilmington New Hanover County - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
ILMSJO
Wilmington New Hanover County
Thu 10/15
8:06 pm-8:30 am
3 stops38h 24m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-1:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$299
WilmingtonSan José
ILM Wilmington New Hanover County - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
ILMSJO
Wilmington New Hanover County
Wed 11/11
6:00 am-7:53 pm
1 stop14h 53m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 11/18
1:55 pm-11:44 pm
1 stop8h 49m
$546
WilmingtonSan José
ILM Wilmington New Hanover County - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
ILMSJO
Wilmington New Hanover County
Wed 11/18
6:00 am-7:53 pm
1 stop14h 53m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 11/25
11:28 pm-11:22 am
1 stop10h 54m
$634
WilmingtonSan José
ILM Wilmington New Hanover County - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
ILMSJO
Wilmington New Hanover County
Wed 11/18
2:28 pm-10:15 pm
1 stop8h 47m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 11/25
7:00 am-11:02 pm
1 stop15h 02m
$649
Quickest round-trip
WilmingtonSan José
ILM Wilmington New Hanover County - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
ILMSJO
Wilmington New Hanover County
Sun 11/8
7:06 am-1:07 pm
1 stop7h 01m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 11/18
2:01 pm-9:51 pm
1 stop6h 50m
$650
WilmingtonSan José
ILM Wilmington New Hanover County - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
ILMSJO
Wilmington New Hanover County
Wed 11/11
12:08 pm-8:50 pm
2 stops9h 42m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 11/18
2:07 pm-8:25 am
1 stop17h 18m
$705
WilmingtonSan José
ILM Wilmington New Hanover County - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
ILMSJO
Wilmington New Hanover County
Sat 10/10
9:25 am-8:05 pm
2 stops12h 40m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 10/17
3:01 pm-9:52 am
2 stops16h 51m
$834
WilmingtonSan José
ILM Wilmington New Hanover County - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
ILMSJO
Wilmington New Hanover County
Fri 10/9
7:00 am-8:21 pm
1 stop15h 21m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 10/14
6:00 am-11:59 pm
1 stop15h 59m
$896
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Compare providers for flights from Wilmington to San José
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 José in September.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Wilmington-San José flights, users find the pricing of Ovago to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Ovago Users can find the same prices on Wilmington-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Ovago >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 Ovago the most. Ovago 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.
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ILM-SJO
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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 September 16, 2026.
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.
Boarding
7.4
Food
6.4
Crew
7.9
Entertainment
6.8
Overall
7.1
Comfort
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreSusie,Jan 2026
CLT - TPA
Boarding
7.4
Food
6.4
Crew
7.9
Entertainment
6.8
Overall
7.1
Comfort
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreSusie,Jan 2026
CLT - TPA
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$494 | Average$632 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |