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$251+ Cheap flights from Wilmington to Santa Ana (ILM - SNA)

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 9/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ILM — SNA
Aug 26 — Sep 21
Tue 8/26
Tue 9/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Wilmington to Santa Ana

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Wilmington (ILM) to Santa Ana (SNA). 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 August 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$251
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$472
From Wilmington New Hanover County to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
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Cheapest flights from Wilmington to Santa Ana
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Wilmington to Santa Ana. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 21, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 9/136:43 amILM - SNA
1 stop7h 09mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/1611:42 amSNA - ILM
1 stop7h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/21$251
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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.
Tue 10/145:55 pmILM - SNA
1 stop7h 33mDelta
Wed 10/229:20 pmSNA - ILM
1 stop9h 11mDelta
Deal found 8/21$297
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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.
Tue 10/145:55 pmILM - SNA
1 stop7h 33mDelta
Tue 10/217:00 pmSNA - ILM
2 stops11h 31mDelta
Deal found 8/21$302
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 10/296:00 amILM - SNA
1 stop8h 16mDelta
Sun 11/29:20 pmSNA - ILM
1 stop9h 11mDelta
Deal found 8/21$303
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 9/56:43 amILM - SNA
1 stop7h 09mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/912:47 pmSNA - ILM
1 stop6h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/21$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 10/1710:16 amILM - SNA
2 stops15h 01mDelta
Mon 10/209:20 pmSNA - ILM
1 stop9h 11mDelta
Deal found 8/21$344
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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.
Sat 9/62:55 pmILM - SNA
1 stop8h 30mDelta
Tue 9/912:03 pmSNA - ILM
1 stop8h 09mDelta
Deal found 8/21$353

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Wilmington to Santa Ana 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 August 21, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Wilmington to Santa Ana that are best for you.

Fly from

Wilmington

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Santa Ana

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Depart

Return

Price

WilmingtonSanta Ana

ILM - SNA

ILMSNA

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 9/13

6:43 am-10:52 am

1 stop7h 09m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 9/16

11:42 am-10:34 pm

1 stop7h 52m

$251

WilmingtonSanta Ana

ILM - SNA

ILMSNA

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 10/15

5:55 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop7h 33m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 10/22

9:20 pm-9:31 am

1 stop9h 11m

$297

WilmingtonSanta Ana

ILM - SNA

ILMSNA

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 10/14

5:55 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop7h 33m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 10/22

9:20 pm-9:31 am

1 stop9h 11m

$297

WilmingtonSanta Ana

ILM - SNA

ILMSNA

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 10/14

5:55 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop7h 33m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 10/21

7:00 pm-9:31 am

2 stops11h 31m

$302

WilmingtonSanta Ana

ILM - SNA

ILMSNA

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 10/15

5:55 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop7h 33m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 10/21

7:00 pm-9:31 am

2 stops11h 31m

$302

WilmingtonSanta Ana

ILM - SNA

ILMSNA

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 10/29

6:00 am-11:16 am

1 stop8h 16m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 11/2

9:20 pm-9:31 am

1 stop9h 11m

$303

WilmingtonSanta Ana

ILM - SNA

ILMSNA

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 10/10

5:55 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop7h 33m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 10/13

9:20 pm-9:31 am

1 stop9h 11m

$309

WilmingtonSanta Ana

ILM - SNA

ILMSNA

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 9/10

2:34 pm-9:43 pm

1 stop10h 09m

$393

WilmingtonSanta Ana

ILM - SNA

ILMSNA

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 9/21

5:36 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop7h 36m

$399

WilmingtonSanta Ana

ILM - SNA

ILMSNA

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 8/26

7:05 am-2:25 pm

2 stops34h 20m

$573

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Best time to book a flight from Wilmington to Santa Ana

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Wilmington to Santa Ana

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Wilmington to Santa Ana?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to Santa Ana (average of $298). Flying from Wilmington to Santa Ana in March is currently the most expensive (average of $377). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Ana

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Santa Ana. 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 Santa Ana. Reviews last updated August 21, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with American Airlines from Wilmington to Santa Ana 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
10,000 reviews

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.0

Food

6.5

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Aaron,Sep 2023

CLT - ORD

The extra cost of first class was not worth it.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.0

Food

6.5

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Aaron,Sep 2023

CLT - ORD

The extra cost of first class was not worth it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Wilmington to Santa Ana. 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 Santa Ana?

    American Airlines can get you from Wilmington to Santa Ana in just under 7h 09m. Your travel time can differ by up to . There are 2274 mi between Wilmington and Santa Ana.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Wilmington to Santa Ana round-trip?

    Currently priced at $288, American Airlines will fly you from Wilmington to Santa Ana and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. You may be able to fly from Wilmington to Santa Ana for 46% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Wilmington to Santa Ana that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Wilmington to Santa Ana?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Wilmington to Santa Ana?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wilmington to Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to Santa Ana (average of $298). Flying from Wilmington to Santa Ana in March is currently the most expensive (average of $377). 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 Santa Ana

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Wilmington to Santa Ana. 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 August 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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