Cheap flights from California to Wilmington (ILM) from $130

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 5/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
LAX — ILM
Apr 2 — Apr 91

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 49 days in advance, which can save you up to 101% on flights from California to Wilmington compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 49 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 $675. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $815.

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

Our data shows that September tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Wilmington from California. Users have commonly found prices around $603 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $365. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

When is the cheapest time to fly from California to Wilmington (CA - ILM)?

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.

Cheap American Airlines flights from California to Wilmington

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between California and Wilmington. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,228,805 searches. Data last updated March 28, 2024.
Consider these cheap American Airlines flights we've found departing from California to Wilmington. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
Sat 4/209:50 pmLAX - ILM
1 stop7h 48mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/235:00 amILM - LAX
1 stop7h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$259
Sat 8/179:45 pmLAX - ILM
1 stop7h 24mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/249:18 amILM - LAX
1 stop6h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$279
Tue 7/910:59 pmLAX - ILM
1 stop9h 52mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/306:30 pmILM - LAX
1 stop7h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$280
Sat 4/277:00 amSFO - ILM
1 stop9h 24mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/16:17 pmILM - SFO
1 stop7h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$285
Wed 5/19:59 pmSFO - ILM
1 stop7h 39mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/155:25 pmILM - SFO
1 stop9h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$286
Sat 4/277:00 amSFO - ILM
1 stop9h 24mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/14:20 pmILM - SFO
2 stops9h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$290
Tue 5/149:51 pmSFO - ILM
1 stop7h 46mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/306:18 pmILM - SFO
1 stop7h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$295
Sat 4/275:44 amSFO - ILM
2 stops10h 40mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/12:40 pmILM - SFO
2 stops9h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$296
Wed 8/211:47 pmSFO - ILM
1 stop6h 39mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/264:17 pmILM - SFO
1 stop7h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$305

Cheap Delta flights from California to Wilmington

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Delta for the route between California and Wilmington. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,228,805 searches. Data last updated March 28, 2024.
To aid your search, here are some of the cheapest Delta flights we've found from California to Wilmington. Deals are refreshing constantly so come back soon for more options.
Tue 5/2812:37 amLAX - ILM
1 stop10h 20mDelta
Sat 6/15:10 pmILM - LAX
1 stop8h 39mDelta
Deal found 3/27$276
Tue 5/712:37 amLAX - ILM
1 stop10h 20mDelta
Tue 5/141:18 pmILM - LAX
2 stops12h 22mDelta
Deal found 3/27$281
Mon 8/1912:59 amLAX - ILM
1 stop6h 29mDelta
Sat 8/2411:05 amILM - LAX
1 stop7h 55mDelta
Deal found 3/26$282
Wed 5/87:05 amLAX - ILM
2 stops12h 43mDelta
Tue 5/141:18 pmILM - LAX
2 stops12h 22mDelta
Deal found 3/27$286
Wed 9/47:19 pmSAN - ILM
2 stops12h 09mDelta
Sat 9/72:30 pmILM - SAN
1 stop7h 44mDelta
Deal found 3/27$287
Sat 5/49:30 pmSFO - ILM
1 stop10h 01mDelta
Wed 5/85:10 pmILM - SFO
1 stop8h 12mDelta
Deal found 3/27$288
Sat 5/47:15 amSFO - ILM
2 stops13h 29mDelta
Wed 5/85:10 pmILM - SFO
1 stop8h 12mDelta
Deal found 3/27$293
Fri 4/2611:55 pmSFO - ILM
1 stop7h 36mDelta
Sat 4/275:30 pmILM - SFO
1 stop8h 54mDelta
Deal found 3/27$298
Tue 8/209:20 pmSFO - ILM
1 stop10h 08mDelta
Sat 8/242:30 pmILM - SFO
1 stop10h 41mDelta
Deal found 3/26$308

Cheap California to Wilmington flights in March & April 2024

Find cheap flight options from California to Wilmington specifically for the months of March and April 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,228,805 searches. Prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from California to Wilmington in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Sat 4/209:50 pmLAX - ILM
1 stop7h 48mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/235:00 amILM - LAX
1 stop7h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$259
Sat 4/277:00 amSFO - ILM
1 stop9h 24mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/16:17 pmILM - SFO
1 stop7h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$285
Sat 4/277:00 amSFO - ILM
1 stop9h 24mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/14:20 pmILM - SFO
2 stops9h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$290
Sat 4/275:44 amSFO - ILM
2 stops10h 40mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/12:40 pmILM - SFO
2 stops9h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$296
Fri 4/2611:55 pmSFO - ILM
1 stop7h 36mDelta
Sat 4/275:30 pmILM - SFO
1 stop8h 54mDelta
Deal found 3/27$298
Fri 4/2611:55 pmSFO - ILM
1 stop7h 36mDelta
Sun 4/286:00 amILM - SFO
2 stops9h 34mDelta
Deal found 3/27$313
Sat 4/2710:45 pmSFO - ILM
1 stop8h 46mDelta
Tue 4/305:30 pmILM - SFO
2 stops9h 39mDelta
Deal found 3/27$318
Fri 4/2611:55 pmSFO - ILM
1 stop7h 36mDelta
Tue 4/305:30 pmILM - SFO
1 stop8h 54mDelta
Deal found 3/27$323
Wed 4/1010:45 pmSFO - ILM
1 stop8h 46mDelta
Wed 4/175:30 pmILM - SFO
1 stop8h 54mDelta
Deal found 3/28$328

California to Wilmington 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between California and Wilmington in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,228,805 searches. Data last updated March 28, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from California to Wilmington in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Sat 4/209:50 pmLAX - ILM
1 stop7h 48mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/235:00 amILM - LAX
1 stop7h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$259
Tue 5/2812:37 amLAX - ILM
1 stop10h 20mDelta
Sat 6/15:10 pmILM - LAX
1 stop8h 39mDelta
Deal found 3/27$276
Tue 5/76:20 amSAN - ILM
1 stop7h 00mDelta
Tue 5/146:00 amILM - SAN
1 stop9h 44mDelta
Deal found 3/27$276
Sat 8/179:45 pmLAX - ILM
1 stop7h 24mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/249:18 amILM - LAX
1 stop6h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$279
Tue 7/910:59 pmLAX - ILM
1 stop9h 52mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/306:30 pmILM - LAX
1 stop7h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$280
Tue 5/712:37 amLAX - ILM
1 stop10h 20mDelta
Tue 5/141:18 pmILM - LAX
2 stops12h 22mDelta
Deal found 3/27$281
Tue 5/710:20 pmSAN - ILM
2 stops10h 23mDelta
Tue 5/145:10 pmILM - SAN
1 stop9h 19mDelta
Deal found 3/27$281
Mon 8/1912:59 amLAX - ILM
1 stop6h 29mDelta
Sat 8/2411:05 amILM - LAX
1 stop7h 55mDelta
Deal found 3/26$282
Wed 9/49:59 pmSAN - ILM
1 stop9h 29mDelta
Sat 9/73:00 pmILM - SAN
1 stop8h 29mDelta
Deal found 3/27$282

California to Wilmington flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from California to Wilmington for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,228,805 searches. Data last updated March 28, 2024.
Have a look at some of the flights available from California to Wilmington departing last-minute. Users should double check the flight they book to ensure it matches the day, time, and destination they're looking for.
Wed 4/1010:45 pmSFO - ILM
1 stop8h 46mDelta
Wed 4/175:30 pmILM - SFO
1 stop8h 54mDelta
Deal found 3/28$328
Wed 4/107:15 amSFO - ILM
2 stops12h 58mDelta
Wed 4/175:30 pmILM - SFO
1 stop8h 54mDelta
Deal found 3/28$333
Wed 4/107:15 amSFO - ILM
2 stops12h 58mDelta
Wed 4/176:00 amILM - SFO
2 stops11h 48mDelta
Deal found 3/28$363
Tue 4/210:29 pmSAN - ILM
1 stop9h 08mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/65:00 amILM - SAN
1 stop8h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$451
Tue 4/27:30 pmSAN - ILM
2 stops10h 11mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/65:00 amILM - SAN
1 stop8h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$457
Tue 4/210:30 amLAX - ILM
1 stop8h 23mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/105:00 pmILM - LAX
1 stop9h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$513
Tue 4/28:00 amLAX - ILM
1 stop8h 30mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/104:20 pmILM - LAX
1 stop7h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$536
Thu 4/48:15 amLAX - ILM
1 stop10h 38mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/105:00 pmILM - LAX
1 stop9h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$562
Thu 4/45:45 amSFO - ILM
2 stops9h 02mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/76:17 pmILM - SFO
1 stop7h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$571

One-way flights to Wilmington from California

Search for one-way flight options from California to Wilmington. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,228,805 searches. Data last updated March 28, 2024.
Users in need of a one-way flight from California to Wilmington can choose from these deals. Users can also find round-trip California to Wilmington flights by using the search form above.
Tue 5/79:20 pmLAX - ILM
1 stop8h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$130
Tue 4/2311:26 amSAN - ILM
1 stop7h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$130
Sat 5/47:30 pmSAN - ILM
2 stops10h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$136
Sat 4/279:00 amSFO - ILM
1 stop9h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$143
Tue 5/79:40 amLAX - ILM
2 stops11h 08mDelta
Deal found 3/27$143
Tue 4/237:00 amSAN - ILM
2 stops13h 13mDelta
Deal found 3/28$143
Sat 4/276:10 amSFO - ILM
2 stops14h 33mDelta
Deal found 3/27$149
Thu 4/118:28 amLAX - ILM
2 stops21h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$163
Tue 5/212:29 pmSAN - ILM
2 stops42h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$164

Find flights from California to Wilmington within your budget

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 3,228,805 searches. Data last updated March 28, 2024.

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Los AngelesWilmington New Hanover County

LAX - ILM

LAXILM

Los Angeles

Sat 4/20

1 stop7h 48m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 4/23

1 stop7h 30m

$259

Los AngelesWilmington New Hanover County

LAX - ILM

LAXILM

Los Angeles

Tue 5/28

1 stop10h 20m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 6/1

1 stop8h 39m

$276

San DiegoWilmington New Hanover County

SAN - ILM

SANILM

San Diego

Tue 5/7

1 stop7h 00m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 5/14

1 stop9h 44m

$276

Los AngelesWilmington New Hanover County

LAX - ILM

LAXILM

Los Angeles

Sat 8/17

1 stop7h 24m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 8/24

1 stop6h 36m

$279

Los AngelesWilmington New Hanover County

LAX - ILM

LAXILM

Los Angeles

Tue 7/9

1 stop9h 52m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 7/30

1 stop7h 14m

$280

Los AngelesWilmington New Hanover County

LAX - ILM

LAXILM

Los Angeles

Tue 5/7

1 stop10h 20m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 5/14

2 stops12h 22m

$281

Los AngelesWilmington New Hanover County

LAX - ILM

LAXILM

Los Angeles

Wed 5/22

1 stop15h 10m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 5/26

1 stop13h 23m

$355

OaklandWilmington New Hanover County

OAK - ILM

OAKILM

Oakland

Wed 4/24

3 stops29h 15m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 4/29

3 stops37h 16m

$373

Sacramento IntlWilmington New Hanover County

SMF - ILM

SMFILM

Sacramento Intl

Fri 8/9

2 stops16h 52m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 8/17

1 stop10h 28m

$629

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Deals found on 3/27

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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 March 28, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines from California to Wilmington. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
11,402 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

8.1
Very good
11,402 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,402 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

7.4
Good
11,481 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,402 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

7.3
Good
15,181 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,402 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

7.3
Good
696 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,402 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

Related info for your journey

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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.

  • Can I find flights from California to Wilmington for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from California to Wilmington for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $259, but on average you can expect to pay $283.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from California to Wilmington for under $400?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from California to Wilmington within the next 7 days for less than $400.

  • 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 $130. Users have also found prices from $143 and $185 on Delta and Sun Country Air, respectively.

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

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from California to Wilmington?

  • What does LAX to ILM mean?

    LAX stands for Los Angeles Airport, while ILM stands for Wilmington New Hanover County Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry. While you’re still figuring out your travel plans, it’s not a bad idea to learn the names and codes of other airports around these areas: San Francisco Airport (SFO), San Diego Airport (SAN), Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA), San Jose Airport (SJC), Sacramento Intl Airport (SMF).

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Wilmington that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from California to Wilmington with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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 see available direct flights.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Wilmington that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines do offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • How recently were the California to Wilmington flight deals updated?

    The California to Wilmington flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 3/27.

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United AirlinesCheapest$335Average$515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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