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$126+ 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 1/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — ILM
Jan 15 — Jan 221
Thu 1/15
Thu 1/22
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 December 16, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2410:45 pmLAX - ILM
2 stops18h 47mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/53:17 pmILM - LAX
1 stop31h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$374
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/258:25 amLAX - ILM
1 stop9h 18mDelta
Fri 1/26:00 amILM - LAX
1 stop8h 45mDelta
Deal found 12/15$386
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2511:25 amSAN - ILM
1 stop6h 18mDelta
Wed 12/3112:30 pmILM - SAN
1 stop9h 08mDelta
Deal found 12/14$394
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
Sat 12/207:10 pmRNO - ILM
2 stops10h 26mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/1710:16 amILM - RNO
2 stops11h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/13$419
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3111:30 pmSFO - ILM
1 stop9h 07mDelta
Wed 1/73:00 pmILM - SFO
1 stop7h 49mDelta
Deal found 12/15$424
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/271:32 pmLAX - ILM
1 stop8h 15mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/16:23 amILM - LAX
1 stop10h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$429
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/295:59 pmLAX - ILM
2 stops11h 41mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/53:17 pmILM - LAX
1 stop31h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$431
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2410:01 pmSAN - ILM
1 stop9h 44mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/11:21 pmILM - SAN
1 stop8h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/14$439
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/278:37 amLAX - ILM
2 stops21h 03mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/53:17 pmILM - LAX
1 stop31h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$440
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
Sat 12/207:18 pmONT - ILM
2 stops10h 18mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/15:14 pmILM - ONT
1 stop8h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/13$444
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/295:45 amLAX - ILM
1 stop7h 58mDelta
Fri 1/26:00 amILM - LAX
1 stop8h 45mDelta
Deal found 12/15$444
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/259:50 amSAN - ILM
2 stops9h 21mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/315:01 amILM - SAN
1 stop9h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/14$444

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 December 16, 2025.

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$251
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$158
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$638
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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 December 16, 2025.
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

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Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoWilmington

SAN - ILM

SANILM

San Diego

Wed 1/21

12:40 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop7h 17m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 1/25

6:00 am-11:39 am

1 stop8h 39m

$274

Las VegasWilmington

LAS - ILM

LASILM

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 1/9

7:45 pm-8:55 am

2 stops34h 10m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 1/12

3:50 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop10h 54m

$286

Los AngelesWilmington

LAX - ILM

LAXILM

Los Angeles

Thu 1/15

1:20 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop7h 37m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 1/18

8:05 am-2:41 pm

1 stop9h 36m

$297

San DiegoWilmington

SAN - ILM

SANILM

San Diego

Thu 1/15

10:50 am-9:15 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 1/18

6:00 am-12:27 pm

1 stop9h 27m

$297

San DiegoWilmington

SAN - ILM

SANILM

San Diego

Fri 1/9

10:45 pm-9:31 am

1 stop7h 46m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 1/11

6:00 am-11:39 am

1 stop8h 39m

$297

Los AngelesWilmington

LAX - ILM

LAXILM

Los Angeles

Thu 1/8

7:00 am-6:53 pm

1 stop8h 53m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 1/15

7:12 am-2:03 pm

1 stop9h 51m

$313

Los AngelesWilmington

LAX - ILM

LAXILM

Los Angeles

Thu 1/15

9:00 am-8:49 pm

1 stop8h 49m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 1/19

6:00 am-10:52 am

1 stop7h 52m

$313

Los AngelesWilmington

LAX - ILM

LAXILM

Los Angeles

Thu 1/8

11:59 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop17h 21m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 1/15

2:25 pm-9:47 am

2 stops22h 22m

$315

SacramentoWilmington

SMF - ILM

SMFILM

Sacramento Intl

Fri 5/1

10:40 pm-11:09 am

1 stop9h 29m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 5/5

5:45 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$329

Los AngelesWilmington

LAX - ILM

LAXILM

Los Angeles

Thu 2/26

11:55 pm-9:28 am

1 stop6h 33m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 3/1

5:46 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop8h 11m

$329

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Best time to book a flight from California to Wilmington

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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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to ILM?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Wilmington. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 16, 2025.

When flying from California to Wilmington, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 11% versus a flight in the morning.

Related info for your journey

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

  • 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 53m. 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 most popular routes from California to Wilmington?

    The most popular flight routes from California to Wilmington are San Diego - Wilmington New Hanover County, Los Angeles - 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 December 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$249Average$495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$290Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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