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$548+ 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 8/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ILM — SJO
Aug 16 — Aug 231
Sun 8/16
Sun 8/23
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 July 17, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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.
Thu 8/274:44 pm
ILM
-
SJO
2 stops21h 37m
United Airlines
Tue 9/812:44 pm
SJO
-
ILM
1 stop9h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/14$548
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/274:44 pm
ILM
-
SJO
2 stops21h 37m
United Airlines
Sun 9/612:44 pm
SJO
-
ILM
1 stop9h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/12$553
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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.
Sun 8/304:44 pm
ILM
-
SJO
2 stops21h 37m
United Airlines
Sun 9/612:44 pm
SJO
-
ILM
1 stop9h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/16$607
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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.
Sun 8/304:30 pm
ILM
-
SJO
1 stop24h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/67:07 am
SJO
-
ILM
1 stop11h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/16$610
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. 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.
Sun 11/88:38 pm
ILM
-
SJO
2 stops16h 31m
American Airlines
Wed 11/183:11 pm
SJO
-
ILM
2 stops17h 51m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/12$613
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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.
Fri 7/243:47 pm
ILM
-
SJO
2 stops32h 52m
United Airlines
Sun 8/212:30 am
SJO
-
ILM
2 stops36h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/15$617
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/53:41 pm
ILM
-
SJO
2 stops44h 30m
United Airlines
Thu 8/271:25 pm
SJO
-
ILM
2 stops23h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/12$624
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/63:42 pm
ILM
-
SJO
2 stops22h 39m
United Airlines
Thu 8/271:25 pm
SJO
-
ILM
2 stops23h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/12$626

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 July 17, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$548
(United Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,311
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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 17, 2026.
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

Thu 8/27

4:44 pm-12:21 pm

2 stops21h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/8

12:44 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop9h 13m

$548

WilmingtonSan José

ILM - SJO

ILMSJO

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 8/30

4:44 pm-12:21 pm

2 stops21h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 9/6

12:44 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop9h 13m

$607

WilmingtonSan José

ILM - SJO

ILMSJO

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 8/27

4:44 pm-8:19 pm

2 stops29h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/7

1:25 pm-3:37 pm

2 stops24h 12m

$628

WilmingtonSan José

ILM - SJO

ILMSJO

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 11/8

8:38 pm-12:09 pm

2 stops16h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/18

3:11 pm-10:02 am

2 stops17h 51m

$633

WilmingtonSan José

ILM - SJO

ILMSJO

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 8/4

3:41 pm-10:11 am

2 stops44h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 8/19

7:55 am-3:18 pm

2 stops29h 23m

$694

WilmingtonSan José

ILM - SJO

ILMSJO

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 8/21

4:44 pm-12:21 pm

2 stops21h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 8/26

1:25 pm-3:18 pm

2 stops23h 53m

$698

WilmingtonSan José

ILM - SJO

ILMSJO

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 9/3

4:44 pm-7:37 pm

2 stops28h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 9/6

7:55 am-3:18 pm

2 stops29h 23m

$706

WilmingtonSan José

ILM - SJO

ILMSJO

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 8/10

3:41 pm-12:21 pm

2 stops22h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/27

1:25 pm-3:18 pm

2 stops23h 53m

$706

WilmingtonSan José

ILM - SJO

ILMSJO

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 8/7

3:41 pm-11:55 am

1 stop22h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 8/11

7:15 am-3:37 pm

2 stops30h 22m

$710

WilmingtonSan José

ILM - SJO

ILMSJO

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 8/9

3:41 pm-10:39 pm

2 stops32h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 8/18

1:25 pm-3:37 pm

2 stops24h 12m

$746

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Deals found on 7/14

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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 July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Wilmington-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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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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 17, 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.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,816 reviews

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.2

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.1

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Susie,Jan 2026

CLT - TPA

This flight was delayed 3 or 4 times. We had boarded the plane, sat on plane for a good 30 minutes, then we had to board the aircraft, walk to a different gate, wait and then board another aircraft. We arrived in Tampa 4 hours later than the original booking. I feel there should have been some sort of compensation especially for the advantage members.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,816 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,816 reviews

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.2

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.1

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Susie,Jan 2026

CLT - TPA

This flight was delayed 3 or 4 times. We had boarded the plane, sat on plane for a good 30 minutes, then we had to board the aircraft, walk to a different gate, wait and then board another aircraft. We arrived in Tampa 4 hours later than the original booking. I feel there should have been some sort of compensation especially for the advantage members.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Wilmington to San José. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Wilmington to San José?

    Airlines like United Airlines fly from Wilmington to San José in about 21h 37m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance between Wilmington and San José is about 1723 mi.

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

    American Airlines, at $493, was found to be the cheapest airline from Wilmington to San José.. American Airlines is priced at 30% 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.

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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 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$493Average$618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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