How long is the flight from California to Wilmington?

Departing from California to Wilmington will take you 8h 02m. There are 2251 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 cheapest airlines to fly from California to Wilmington one-way?

For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $126. Users have also found prices from $131 and $144 on United Airlines and Breeze Airways, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Wilmington ranges from 2.8 - 7.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 7.8 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Wilmington when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Wilmington, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

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 Francisco - Wilmington New Hanover County and San Diego - Wilmington New Hanover County.

How far in advance should I book a flight from California to Wilmington?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 32 days in advance, which can save you up to 68% on flights from California to Wilmington compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 32 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $356. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $498.

What is the cheapest month to fly from California to Wilmington?

Our data shows that March tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Wilmington from California. Users have commonly found prices around $485 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $308. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in November.

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.

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?

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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 September 15, 2025.

Wed 10/82:27 pmLAX - ILM

1 stop27h 09mMultiple Airlines

Mon 10/131:00 pmILM - LAX

1 stop22h 28mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/12

$208

Wed 10/1511:08 amLAS - ILM

1 stop18h 32mMultiple Airlines

Fri 10/241:00 pmILM - LAS

1 stop14h 54mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$232

Sat 10/111:15 pmLAX - ILM

2 stops16h 25mMultiple Airlines

Mon 10/131:00 pmILM - LAX

1 stop22h 28mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$237

Wed 10/1511:08 amLAS - ILM

1 stop18h 32mMultiple Airlines

Mon 10/201:00 pmILM - LAS

1 stop14h 54mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$241

Sat 10/1111:08 amLAS - ILM

1 stop18h 32mMultiple Airlines

Fri 10/241:00 pmILM - LAS

1 stop14h 54mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$243

Thu 10/169:00 amLAS - ILM

2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines

Fri 10/241:00 pmILM - LAS

1 stop14h 54mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$249

Sat 10/1111:08 amLAS - ILM

1 stop18h 32mMultiple Airlines

Mon 10/201:00 pmILM - LAS

1 stop14h 54mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$251

Tue 10/2812:44 pmSNA - ILM

1 stop6h 33mAmerican Airlines

Sat 11/13:06 pmILM - SNA

1 stop8h 11mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$251

Fri 10/1711:56 pmLAS - ILM

2 stops29h 44mMultiple Airlines

Fri 10/241:00 pmILM - LAS

1 stop14h 54mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$253

Thu 10/169:00 amLAS - ILM

2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines

Mon 10/201:00 pmILM - LAS

1 stop14h 54mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$258

Wed 10/1511:08 amLAS - ILM

1 stop18h 32mMultiple Airlines

Thu 10/232:10 pmILM - LAS

2 stops31h 53mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$267

Sat 11/87:00 amLAS - ILM

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Mon 11/103:17 pmILM - LAS

1 stop10h 33mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$274

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Wed 10/1511:08 amLAS - ILM

1 stop18h 32mMultiple Airlines

Mon 10/201:00 pmILM - LAS

1 stop14h 54mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$241

Thu 10/3010:31 pmSAN - ILM

1 stop8h 02mAmerican Airlines

Sat 11/13:06 pmILM - SAN

2 stops9h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$285

Sat 10/49:39 pmLAS - ILM

1 stop11h 50mJetBlue

Tue 10/71:30 pmILM - LAS

1 stop12h 04mJetBlue

Deal found 9/13

$295

Sat 10/410:10 amLAX - ILM

1 stop9h 36mDelta

Sat 10/114:30 pmILM - LAX

1 stop9h 39mDelta

Deal found 9/13

$309

Sat 10/46:06 amLAS - ILM

2 stops14h 18mUnited Airlines

Tue 10/77:05 amILM - LAS

1 stop10h 14mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$314

Sat 10/111:15 pmLAX - ILM

2 stops16h 25mMultiple Airlines

Mon 10/131:00 pmILM - LAX

1 stop22h 28mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$246

Sat 10/49:39 pmLAS - ILM

1 stop11h 50mJetBlue

Sat 10/111:30 pmILM - LAS

1 stop12h 15mJetBlue

Deal found 9/13

$295

Sat 11/15:09 amSFO - ILM

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Sat 11/157:07 amILM - SFO

1 stop8h 23mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$309

Mon 10/69:45 pmLAX - ILM

1 stop8h 46mDelta

Sat 10/114:30 pmILM - LAX

1 stop9h 39mDelta

Deal found 9/14

$309

Fri 10/1711:56 pmLAS - ILM

2 stops29h 44mMultiple Airlines

Thu 10/232:10 pmILM - LAS

1 stop8h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$290

Wed 10/85:09 amSFO - ILM

1 stop6h 44mAmerican Airlines

Wed 10/152:37 pmILM - SFO

1 stop9h 07mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$309

Fri 10/3110:13 amLAX - ILM

1 stop9h 26mDelta

Sat 11/84:30 pmILM - LAX

1 stop8h 19mDelta

Deal found 9/13

$309

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Fri 10/310:23 pmLAX - ILM

2 stops31h 17mMultiple Airlines

Sun 10/53:35 pmILM - LAX

1 stop19h 37mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$278

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Deal found 9/13

$243

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Deal found 9/14

$246

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1 stop14h 54mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$251

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2 stops31h 53mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$277

Wed 10/1511:08 amLAS - ILM

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1 stop14h 54mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$232

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1 stop14h 54mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$241

Wed 10/1511:08 amLAS - ILM

1 stop18h 32mMultiple Airlines

Thu 10/232:10 pmILM - LAS

2 stops31h 53mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$267

Thu 10/169:00 amLAS - ILM

2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines

Fri 10/241:00 pmILM - LAS

1 stop14h 54mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$249

Thu 10/169:00 amLAS - ILM

2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines

Mon 10/201:00 pmILM - LAS

1 stop14h 54mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$258

Fri 10/1711:56 pmLAS - ILM

2 stops29h 44mMultiple Airlines

Fri 10/241:00 pmILM - LAS

1 stop14h 54mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$253

Tue 10/2812:44 pmSNA - ILM

1 stop6h 33mAmerican Airlines

Sat 11/13:06 pmILM - SNA

1 stop8h 11mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$251

One-way flights from California to Wilmington
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Tue 10/79:26 pmSAN - ILM

1 stop9h 07mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$126

Wed 10/299:17 amSNA - ILM

1 stop8h 22mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$126

Tue 10/76:15 amSAN - ILM

2 stops14h 09mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$131

Tue 10/1410:53 pmLAX - ILM

2 stops30h 47mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$135

Wed 11/121:30 pmLAX - ILM

2 stops23h 36mBreeze Airways

Deal found 9/14

$144

Sat 9/276:31 pmLAS - ILM

2 stops34h 59mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$147

Sun 11/21:10 pmSFO - ILM

2 stops20h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$149

Tue 10/219:45 pmLAX - ILM

1 stop11h 49mJetBlue

Deal found 9/14

$149

Sat 11/112:48 amLAX - ILM

2 stops33h 32mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$150

Wed 11/125:13 pmBUR - ILM

2 stops24h 23mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$151

Fri 11/72:25 pmLAX - ILM

2 stops39h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$153

Tue 10/144:45 pmBUR - ILM

2 stops36h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$158

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Wed 10/15

11:08 am-8:40 am

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Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 10/20

1:00 pm-12:54 am

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Sat 10/11

1:15 pm-8:40 am

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Mon 10/13

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San DiegoWilmington

SAN - ILM

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Thu 10/30

10:31 pm-9:33 am

1 stop8h 02m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 11/1

3:06 pm-10:01 pm

2 stops9h 55m

$285

Las VegasWilmington

LAS - ILM

LASILM

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 10/17

11:56 pm-8:40 am

2 stops29h 44m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 10/23

2:10 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$290

Las VegasWilmington

LAS - ILM

LASILM

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 10/4

9:39 pm-12:29 pm

1 stop11h 50m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 10/7

1:30 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop12h 04m

$295

Las VegasWilmington

LAS - ILM

LASILM

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 10/4

9:39 pm-12:29 pm

1 stop11h 50m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 10/11

1:30 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop12h 15m

$295

Las VegasWilmington

LAS - ILM

LASILM

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 11/8

9:55 pm-8:40 am

1 stop7h 45m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 11/10

1:00 pm-9:28 pm

2 stops11h 28m

$296

Los AngelesWilmington

LAX - ILM

LAXILM

Los Angeles

Sat 10/4

10:10 am-10:46 pm

1 stop9h 36m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 10/11

4:30 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop9h 39m

$309

San FranciscoWilmington

SFO - ILM

SFOILM

San Francisco

Sat 11/1

5:09 am-4:01 pm

1 stop7h 52m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 11/15

7:07 am-12:30 pm

1 stop8h 23m

$309

Los AngelesWilmington

LAX - ILM

LAXILM

Los Angeles

Mon 10/6

9:45 pm-9:31 am

1 stop8h 46m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 10/11

4:30 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop9h 39m

$309

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Wilmington (average of $296). Flying from California to Wilmington in December is currently the most expensive (average of $385). 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 8h 02m. There are 2251 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 cheapest airlines to fly from California to Wilmington one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $126. Users have also found prices from $131 and $144 on United Airlines and Breeze Airways, respectively.
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 Francisco - Wilmington New Hanover County and San Diego - 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Wilmington (average of $296). Flying from California to Wilmington in December is currently the most expensive (average of $385). 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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American Airlines	Cheapest$255	Average$517	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
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