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$126+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Wilmington (SAN - 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 2/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — ILM
ene. 11 — ene. 181
dom. 1/11
dom. 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Wilmington

Cheapest flights from San Diego to Wilmington
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Wilmington. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on diciembre 12, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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.
jue. 12/2510:30 pmSAN - ILM
1 stop8h 52mDelta
jue. 1/16:00 amILM - SAN
1 stop7h 15mDelta
Deal found 12/8$374
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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.
jue. 12/259:50 amSAN - ILM
2 stops9h 21mAmerican Airlines
jue. 1/16:40 amILM - SAN
1 stop7h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/8$389
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
vie. 12/1210:30 pmSAN - ILM
1 stop8h 11mDelta
dom. 1/46:00 amILM - SAN
1 stop7h 15mDelta
Deal found 12/11$519
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
jue. 12/1110:30 pmSAN - ILM
1 stop8h 11mDelta
dom. 12/146:00 amILM - SAN
1 stop10h 02mDelta
Deal found 12/9$569
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
lun. 12/2212:56 pmSAN - ILM
1 stop8h 51mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 1/31:21 pmILM - SAN
1 stop8h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/9$587
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
jue. 12/1110:30 pmSAN - ILM
1 stop8h 11mDelta
dom. 1/46:00 amILM - SAN
1 stop7h 15mDelta
Deal found 12/11$594
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
jue. 12/1112:04 pmSAN - ILM
1 stop6h 47mAmerican Airlines
dom. 12/146:39 amILM - SAN
1 stop10h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$609
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
jue. 12/117:30 pmSAN - ILM
2 stops10h 56mAmerican Airlines
dom. 1/45:14 pmILM - SAN
1 stop7h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$653
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/117:45 amSAN - ILM
2 stops13h 09mUnited Airlines
dom. 12/146:00 amILM - SAN
1 stop9h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$674

Find flight deals from San Diego to Wilmington

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Wilmington (ILM). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated diciembre 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$251
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$126
(American Airlines)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$542
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 diciembre 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Wilmington that are best for you.

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San Diego

Fly to

Wilmington

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoWilmington

SAN - ILM

SANILM

San Diego

mié. 2/4

7:00 am-4:44 pm

1 stop6h 44m

Wilmington New Hanover County

dom. 2/8

3:25 pm-8:36 pm

1 stop8h 11m

$280

San DiegoWilmington

SAN - ILM

SANILM

San Diego

mié. 1/21

10:09 am-10:57 pm

2 stops9h 48m

Wilmington New Hanover County

dom. 1/25

6:00 am-11:39 am

1 stop8h 39m

$285

San DiegoWilmington

SAN - ILM

SANILM

San Diego

jue. 1/15

12:40 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop7h 17m

Wilmington New Hanover County

dom. 1/18

5:51 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$297

San DiegoWilmington

SAN - ILM

SANILM

San Diego

jue. 2/5

9:21 am-9:15 pm

1 stop8h 54m

Wilmington New Hanover County

dom. 2/8

5:51 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$309

San DiegoWilmington

SAN - ILM

SANILM

San Diego

mié. 1/14

10:09 am-10:57 pm

2 stops9h 48m

Wilmington New Hanover County

lun. 1/19

5:51 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$310

San DiegoWilmington

SAN - ILM

SANILM

San Diego

jue. 1/8

10:30 pm-9:57 am

1 stop8h 27m

Wilmington New Hanover County

dom. 1/11

5:41 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$349

San DiegoWilmington

SAN - ILM

SANILM

San Diego

sáb. 1/31

6:30 am-11:57 pm

2 stops14h 27m

Wilmington New Hanover County

mié. 2/4

8:40 am-9:56 pm

2 stops16h 16m

$361

San DiegoWilmington

SAN - ILM

SANILM

San Diego

mié. 2/4

6:20 am-5:13 pm

1 stop7h 53m

$126

San DiegoWilmington

SAN - ILM

SANILM

San Diego

jue. 2/12

6:50 pm-8:55 am

3 stops59h 05m

$176

San DiegoWilmington

SAN - ILM

SANILM

San Diego

sáb. 1/10

6:30 am-11:57 pm

2 stops14h 27m

$181

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Deals found on 12/9

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Compare providers for flights from San Diego to Wilmington

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to Wilmington in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Wilmington flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Wilmington flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Wilmington flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Wilmington flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Diego-Wilmington flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Wilmington

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Wilmington from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Wilmington

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Wilmington?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Wilmington. Price data was last updated on December 5, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Diego to Wilmington is 13 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Wilmington (average of $111). Flying from San Diego to Wilmington in March is currently the most expensive (average of $315). 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

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 diciembre 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta and American Airlines from San Diego to Wilmington have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

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
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

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
11,050 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

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

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Wilmington?

    American Airlines can get you from San Diego to Wilmington in just under 6h 44m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance between San Diego and Wilmington is about 2251 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Wilmington round-trip?

    Currently priced at $249, American Airlines will fly you from San Diego 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 priced at 42% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Wilmington that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Wilmington flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Wilmington?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to Wilmington.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Wilmington?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 San Diego to Wilmington?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Wilmington (average of $111). Flying from San Diego to Wilmington in March is currently the most expensive (average of $315). 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 San Diego to Wilmington

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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 diciembre 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$250Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$296Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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