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$119+ Cheap flights from California to Wilmington (ILM)

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LAX — ILM
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mar. 5/6
mar. 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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3 stars

Round-trip from

$212
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$119
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$471
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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 mayo 1, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 5/2911:36 amLAX - ILM
1 stop8h 51mMultiple Airlines
lun. 6/26:30 amILM - LAX
2 stops30h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$212
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
sáb. 7/1210:45 pmSAN - ILM
1 stop9h 48mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 7/195:00 amILM - SAN
1 stop7h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$251
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 6/59:45 pmLAS - ILM
1 stop20h 56mMultiple Airlines
dom. 6/87:03 pmILM - LAS
1 stop29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$260
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 6/28:44 pmSFO - ILM
1 stop12h 22mJetBlue
jue. 6/51:01 pmILM - SFO
1 stop11h 47mJetBlue
Deal found 4/30$270
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 6/311:52 pmLAS - ILM
1 stop9h 14mJetBlue
mar. 6/101:01 pmILM - LAS
1 stop9h 25mJetBlue
Deal found 4/29$273
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
mié. 5/281:35 pmSFO - ILM
1 stop7h 23mAmerican Airlines
mié. 6/44:12 pmILM - SFO
1 stop9h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$279
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
mié. 7/97:55 amSNA - ILM
1 stop8h 18mAmerican Airlines
lun. 7/142:58 pmILM - SNA
2 stops10h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$285
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
mar. 7/810:30 pmSMF - ILM
1 stop8h 08mDelta
mar. 7/225:50 pmILM - SMF
1 stop8h 00mDelta
Deal found 4/30$297
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
mar. 6/1012:18 pmSAN - ILM
1 stop8h 59mDelta
mar. 6/1710:24 amILM - SAN
1 stop8h 06mDelta
Deal found 4/29$297
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
mié. 7/236:59 pmSNA - ILM
2 stops11h 39mDelta
lun. 7/285:50 pmILM - SNA
1 stop7h 18mDelta
Deal found 4/29$308
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
lun. 8/410:05 pmONT - ILM
1 stop8h 33mDelta
sáb. 8/166:00 amILM - ONT
1 stop8h 07mDelta
Deal found 4/29$309
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vie. 8/2210:20 pmSJC - ILM
1 stop9h 51mDelta
lun. 8/255:45 pmILM - SJC
1 stop7h 59mDelta
Deal found 4/29$309

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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 mayo 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Wilmington that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Wilmington

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesWilmington

LAX - ILM

LAXILM

Los Angeles

jue. 5/29

11:36 am-11:27 pm

1 stop8h 51m

Wilmington New Hanover County

lun. 6/2

6:30 am-9:56 am

2 stops30h 26m

$212

San DiegoWilmington

SAN - ILM

SANILM

San Diego

sáb. 7/12

10:45 pm-11:33 am

1 stop9h 48m

Wilmington New Hanover County

sáb. 7/19

5:00 am-9:04 am

1 stop7h 04m

$251

Las VegasWilmington

LAS - ILM

LASILM

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

jue. 6/5

9:45 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop20h 56m

Wilmington New Hanover County

dom. 6/8

7:03 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop29h 00m

$260

San FranciscoWilmington

SFO - ILM

SFOILM

San Francisco

lun. 6/2

8:44 pm-12:06 pm

1 stop12h 22m

Wilmington New Hanover County

jue. 6/5

1:01 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop11h 47m

$270

Las VegasWilmington

LAS - ILM

LASILM

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

mar. 6/3

11:52 pm-12:06 pm

1 stop9h 14m

Wilmington New Hanover County

mar. 6/10

1:01 pm-7:26 pm

1 stop9h 25m

$273

San FranciscoWilmington

SFO - ILM

SFOILM

San Francisco

mié. 5/28

1:35 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop7h 23m

Wilmington New Hanover County

mié. 6/4

4:12 pm-11:01 pm

1 stop9h 49m

$279

Santa AnaWilmington

SNA - ILM

SNAILM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mié. 7/9

7:55 am-7:13 pm

1 stop8h 18m

Wilmington New Hanover County

lun. 7/14

2:58 pm-10:09 pm

2 stops10h 11m

$285

SacramentoWilmington

SMF - ILM

SMFILM

Sacramento Intl

mar. 7/8

10:30 pm-9:38 am

1 stop8h 08m

Wilmington New Hanover County

mar. 7/22

5:50 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$297

San DiegoWilmington

SAN - ILM

SANILM

San Diego

mar. 6/10

12:18 pm-12:17 am

1 stop8h 59m

Wilmington New Hanover County

mar. 6/17

10:24 am-3:30 pm

1 stop8h 06m

$297

Santa AnaWilmington

SNA - ILM

SNAILM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mié. 7/23

6:59 pm-9:38 am

2 stops11h 39m

Wilmington New Hanover County

lun. 7/28

5:50 pm-10:08 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$308

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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, 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.

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 mayo 1, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Wilmington as you normally would.

Rainfall in Wilmington by month

Plan your trip to Wilmington by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Wilmington by month

Plan your trip to Wilmington by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Wilmington

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Wilmington. 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 Wilmington. Reviews last updated mayo 1, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines and Delta from California to Wilmington. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
160 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
160 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
160 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
160 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
160 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
160 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,924 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
160 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

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.

  • 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 $125. Users have also found prices from $133 and $147 on Sun Country Air and JetBlue, 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, Ontario - 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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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 mayo 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$290Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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