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$128+ Cheap flights from California to Wilmington (ILM)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — ILM
Mar 16 — Mar 231
Mon 3/16
Mon 3/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Wilmington

Cheapest flights from California to Wilmington
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Wilmington. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 14, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Tue 3/1012:45 pm
SAN
-
ILM
1 stop6h 58m
American Airlines
Tue 3/173:17 pm
ILM
-
SAN
1 stop8h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/10$269
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Tue 3/1711:41 am
SNA
-
ILM
1 stop8h 45m
American Airlines
Wed 3/255:11 pm
ILM
-
SNA
1 stop8h 34m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/11$269
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 3/1310:43 pm
SAN
-
ILM
1 stop8h 50m
American Airlines
Wed 3/185:11 pm
ILM
-
SAN
1 stop9h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/11$299
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Tue 4/2812:34 am
SMF
-
ILM
1 stop8h 36m
American Airlines
Sat 5/21:25 pm
ILM
-
SMF
2 stops12h 29m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/11$304
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Wed 3/251:37 pm
SAN
-
ILM
1 stop7h 21m
American Airlines
Tue 3/313:17 pm
ILM
-
SAN
1 stop10h 23m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/11$304
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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.
Wed 4/811:52 am
SFO
-
ILM
1 stop9h 20m
American Airlines
Wed 4/156:00 am
ILM
-
SFO
1 stop11h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/13$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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.
Tue 3/1711:41 am
SNA
-
ILM
1 stop8h 45m
American Airlines
Tue 3/317:27 am
ILM
-
SNA
1 stop9h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/12$324
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 3/610:22 pm
SMF
-
ILM
1 stop9h 11m
American Airlines
Mon 3/95:11 pm
ILM
-
SMF
1 stop8h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/10$329
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Thu 9/2411:25 pm
SFO
-
ILM
1 stop8h 50m
American Airlines
Mon 9/285:52 pm
ILM
-
SFO
1 stop9h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/11$329
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 3/61:31 am
LAX
-
ILM
1 stop7h 35m
American Airlines
Thu 3/128:12 pm
ILM
-
LAX
1 stop7h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/10$329
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Thu 3/51:37 pm
SAN
-
ILM
1 stop7h 21m
American Airlines
Mon 3/95:11 pm
ILM
-
SAN
1 stop8h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/11$329
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/208:54 pm
LAX
-
ILM
1 stop20h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/264:33 pm
ILM
-
LAX
2 stops34h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/13$333

Find flight deals from California to Wilmington

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Wilmington flight deals. Data was last updated February 14, 2026.

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$269
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$128
(Kiwi.com)

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December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$429
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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Wilmington 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 February 14, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Wilmington that are best for you.

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California

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Wilmington

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoWilmington

SAN - ILM

SANILM

San Diego

Tue 4/14

11:58 am-10:58 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 4/18

6:00 am-2:18 pm

1 stop11h 18m

$269

Santa AnaWilmington

SNA - ILM

SNAILM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 3/17

7:48 pm-8:35 am

2 stops9h 47m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 3/25

5:11 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop8h 34m

$304

San FranciscoWilmington

SFO - ILM

SFOILM

San Francisco

Wed 4/22

11:28 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop9h 42m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 4/28

4:50 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop9h 19m

$309

San FranciscoWilmington

SFO - ILM

SFOILM

San Francisco

Thu 3/5

9:14 am-9:55 pm

1 stop9h 41m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 3/11

5:11 pm-11:16 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$309

SacramentoWilmington

SMF - ILM

SMFILM

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/28

12:34 am-12:10 pm

1 stop8h 36m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 5/2

1:25 pm-8:37 pm

1 stop10h 12m

$324

Santa AnaWilmington

SNA - ILM

SNAILM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 3/17

11:41 am-11:26 pm

1 stop8h 45m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 3/31

7:27 am-2:23 pm

1 stop9h 56m

$324

SacramentoWilmington

SMF - ILM

SMFILM

Sacramento Intl

Fri 3/6

10:22 pm-10:33 am

1 stop9h 11m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 3/9

5:11 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$329

Los AngelesWilmington

LAX - ILM

LAXILM

Los Angeles

Mon 3/16

10:55 pm-9:38 am

1 stop7h 43m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 3/21

8:28 pm-12:57 am

1 stop7h 29m

$329

Los AngelesWilmington

LAX - ILM

LAXILM

Los Angeles

Mon 3/16

10:55 pm-9:38 am

1 stop7h 43m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 3/22

5:08 am-9:41 am

1 stop7h 33m

$329

Los AngelesWilmington

LAX - ILM

LAXILM

Los Angeles

Thu 3/5

11:33 am-11:01 pm

1 stop8h 28m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 3/12

8:12 pm-12:57 am

1 stop7h 45m

$329

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Wilmington

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Wilmington (average of $111). Flying from California to Wilmington in July is currently the most expensive (average of $296). 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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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Wilmington from California?

    If you book a flight to Wilmington from California, you will be flying to New Hanover County, which is the city’s only airport. Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM) is located 4.3 mi from the center of Wilmington.

  • How long is the flight from California to Wilmington?

    Departing from California to Wilmington will take you 7h 25m. There are 2253 mi between California and Wilmington. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Wilmington?

    The most popular flight routes from California to Wilmington are Los Angeles - Wilmington New Hanover County, San Diego - Wilmington New Hanover County and San Francisco - Wilmington New Hanover County.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Wilmington?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Wilmington 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 California to Wilmington?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Wilmington (average of $111). Flying from California to Wilmington in July is currently the most expensive (average of $296). 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 2 airlines flying from California to Wilmington

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from California to Wilmington. 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 February 14, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$250Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$290Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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