How long is the flight from Sacramento to Wilmington?

There are many flights that can get you from Sacramento to Wilmington in 10h 32m. Fly via American Airlines or Delta to get the fastest option. There are 2422 mi between Sacramento and Wilmington. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sacramento to Wilmington round-trip?

Currently priced at $279, American Airlines will fly you from Sacramento to Wilmington and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Delta for as low as $296. American Airlines is 42% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sacramento to Wilmington?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Sacramento to Wilmington flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Wilmington?

Saturday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from Sacramento to Wilmington. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Wilmington.

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

To save on the cost of your flight from Sacramento to Wilmington, book at least 16 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 41% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $406 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $437.

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

September is one of the best times of the year to fly to Wilmington from Sacramento. Prices for September average $452 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $308. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a September flight can save you 30% on your journey compared to booking in December

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

When flying from Sacramento to Wilmington, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 2% versus a flight in the morning.

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

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mer. 9/247:00 amSMF - ILM

1 stop6h 51mDelta

lun. 9/292:36 pmILM - SMF

2 stops11h 40mDelta

Deal found 9/13

$454

ven. 9/1910:02 pmSMF - ILM

1 stop8h 35mAmerican Airlines

mer. 9/246:43 amILM - SMF

1 stop9h 42mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$499

mer. 10/2212:07 pmSMF - ILM

1 stop7h 32mDelta

dim. 10/265:55 pmILM - SMF

1 stop8h 01mDelta

Deal found 9/12

$572

lun. 9/298:35 pmSMF - ILM

2 stops14h 10mUnited Airlines

ven. 10/32:42 pmILM - SMF

2 stops26h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$587

jeu. 9/257:25 pmSMF - ILM

2 stops11h 12mAmerican Airlines

dim. 9/285:00 amILM - SMF

2 stops10h 12mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$649

ven. 9/196:46 amSMF - ILM

2 stops13h 38mUnited Airlines

mer. 9/247:05 amILM - SMF

3 stops18h 53mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$755

jeu. 10/308:00 amSMF - ILM

3 stops36h 50mUnited Airlines

dim. 11/23:48 pmILM - SMF

2 stops20h 58mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/12

$776

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jeu. 1/89:53 amSMF - ILM

2 stops10h 32mAmerican Airlines

mar. 1/139:11 amILM - SMF

2 stops11h 18mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$290

mar. 2/245:15 pmSMF - ILM

2 stops13h 22mDelta

sam. 2/285:45 pmILM - SMF

1 stop8h 21mDelta

Deal found 9/12

$333

mar. 2/2411:01 pmSMF - ILM

1 stop6h 23mAmerican Airlines

sam. 2/285:17 pmILM - SMF

1 stop10h 02mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$351

jeu. 9/2510:02 pmSMF - ILM

1 stop8h 35mAmerican Airlines

dim. 9/285:00 amILM - SMF

1 stop9h 35mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$499

sam. 1/310:00 pmSMF - ILM

1 stop9h 20mDelta

sam. 1/1011:45 amILM - SMF

2 stops11h 46mDelta

Deal found 9/13

$554

mer. 10/2212:07 pmSMF - ILM

1 stop7h 32mDelta

dim. 10/265:55 pmILM - SMF

1 stop8h 01mDelta

Deal found 9/12

$572

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ven. 9/1910:02 pmSMF - ILM

1 stop8h 35mAmerican Airlines

mer. 9/246:43 amILM - SMF

1 stop9h 42mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$499

ven. 9/196:46 amSMF - ILM

2 stops13h 38mUnited Airlines

mer. 9/247:05 amILM - SMF

3 stops18h 53mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$755

mer. 9/247:00 amSMF - ILM

1 stop6h 51mDelta

lun. 9/292:36 pmILM - SMF

2 stops11h 40mDelta

Deal found 9/13

$454

jeu. 9/257:25 pmSMF - ILM

2 stops11h 12mAmerican Airlines

dim. 9/285:00 amILM - SMF

2 stops10h 12mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$649

lun. 9/298:35 pmSMF - ILM

2 stops14h 10mUnited Airlines

ven. 10/32:42 pmILM - SMF

2 stops26h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$587

mer. 10/2212:07 pmSMF - ILM

1 stop7h 32mDelta

dim. 10/265:55 pmILM - SMF

1 stop8h 01mDelta

Deal found 9/12

$572

jeu. 10/308:00 amSMF - ILM

3 stops36h 50mUnited Airlines

dim. 11/23:48 pmILM - SMF

2 stops20h 58mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/12

$776

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lun. 12/17:52 pmSMF - ILM

3 stops57h 48mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$443

dim. 11/304:17 pmSMF - ILM

2 stops24h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$502

lun. 12/16:38 pmSMF - ILM

2 stops26h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$504

ven. 11/288:00 amSMF - ILM

2 stops12h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/12

$552

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10:02 pm-9:37 am

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11:45 am-8:31 pm

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$554

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SMF - ILM

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Sacramento Intl

mer. 10/22

12:07 pm-10:39 pm

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Wilmington New Hanover County

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SMF - ILM

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$443

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SMF - ILM

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SMF - ILM

SMFILM

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SMF - ILM

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Wilmington (average of $296). Flying from Sacramento 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Wilmington

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta and American Airlines from Sacramento to Wilmington to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,956 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,956 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,956 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,956 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

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How long is the flight from Sacramento to Wilmington?
There are many flights that can get you from Sacramento to Wilmington in 10h 32m. Fly via American Airlines or Delta to get the fastest option. There are 2422 mi between Sacramento and Wilmington. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sacramento to Wilmington round-trip?
Currently priced at $279, American Airlines will fly you from Sacramento to Wilmington and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Delta for as low as $296. American Airlines is 42% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
Can I find deals for flights from Sacramento to Wilmington that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Sacramento to Wilmington flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Sacramento to Wilmington?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sacramento to Wilmington.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Sacramento to Wilmington?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Wilmington?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Wilmington (average of $296). Flying from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Wilmington

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$279	Average$491	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$296	Average$453	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Wilmington

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