$469+ Cheap flights from Wilmington to Santa Barbara (ILM - SBA)
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 12/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ILM — SBA
Nov 20 — Nov 271
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Wilmington to Santa BarbaraExplore the most affordable flight options available from Wilmington to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 21, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Wilmington to Santa Barbara. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 21, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 11/78:00 am -
2 stops13h 21m
Tue 11/1012:35 pm -
1 stop7h 11m
Deal found 10/21![American Airlines logo]()
$556
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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.
Sat 11/76:00 am -
2 stops14h 28m
Tue 11/105:00 am -
3 stops15h 44m
Deal found 10/19![United Airlines logo]()
$680
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 11/203:03 pm -
2 stops9h 55m
Fri 11/2712:44 pm -
1 stop7h 09m
Deal found 10/21![American Airlines logo]()
$737
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/206:00 am -
3 stops14h 28m
Fri 11/278:00 am -
3 stops12h 44m
Deal found 10/21![United Airlines logo]()
$1,289
Best flights from Wilmington to Santa BarbaraDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Wilmington to Santa Barbara that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated October 21, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Wilmington to Santa Barbara that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated October 21, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 11/78:00 am -
2 stops13h 21m
Tue 11/1012:35 pm -
1 stop7h 11m
Deal found 10/20![American Airlines logo]()
$556
Last-minute flights from Wilmington to Santa BarbaraDiscover last-minute flight deals from Wilmington to Santa Barbara. Data last updated October 21, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Wilmington to Santa Barbara. Data last updated October 21, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 11/78:00 am -
2 stops13h 21m
Tue 11/1012:35 pm -
1 stop7h 11m
Deal found 10/21![American Airlines logo]()
$556
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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.
Sat 11/76:00 am -
2 stops14h 28m
Tue 11/105:00 am -
3 stops15h 44m
Deal found 10/19![United Airlines logo]()
$680
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 11/203:03 pm -
2 stops9h 55m
Fri 11/2712:44 pm -
1 stop7h 09m
Deal found 10/21![American Airlines logo]()
$737
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/206:00 am -
3 stops14h 28m
Fri 11/278:00 am -
3 stops12h 44m
Deal found 10/21![United Airlines logo]()
$1,289
One-way flights from Wilmington to Santa BarbaraSearch for one-way flight options from Wilmington to Santa Barbara. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated October 21, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Wilmington to Santa Barbara. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated October 21, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/161:00 pm -
2 stops12h 13m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/21![United Airlines logo]()
$469
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Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $556 (American Airlines) |
One-way from | $469 (United Airlines) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $522 |
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WilmingtonSanta Barbara
ILM Wilmington New Hanover County - SBA Santa Barbara
ILMSBA
Wilmington New Hanover County
Wed 12/16
1:00 pm-10:13 pm
2 stops12h 13m
Santa Barbara
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-3:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$469
WilmingtonSanta Barbara
ILM Wilmington New Hanover County - SBA Santa Barbara
ILMSBA
Wilmington New Hanover County
Sat 11/7
8:00 am-6:21 pm
2 stops13h 21m
Santa Barbara
Tue 11/10
12:35 pm-10:46 pm
1 stop7h 11m
$556
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