$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 8/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Cheap 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 June 12, 2025.
Round-trip from | $273 (JetBlue) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $126 (American Airlines) |
Popular in | April |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $388 |
Find flight deals from San Diego to Wilmington
Cheapest flights from San Diego to WilmingtonExplore 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 June 12, 2025.
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 June 12, 2025.
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
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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 June 12, 2025.
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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Price
San DiegoWilmington
SAN - ILM
SANILM
San Diego
Thu 7/3
9:35 pm-10:31 am
1 stop9h 56m
Wilmington New Hanover County
Mon 7/7
10:48 am-7:49 pm
1 stop12h 01m
San DiegoWilmington
SAN - ILM
SANILM
San Diego
Sat 7/12
10:39 pm-8:21 am
1 stop6h 42m
Wilmington New Hanover County
Sat 7/19
5:00 am-10:41 am
1 stop8h 41m
San DiegoWilmington
SAN - ILM
SANILM
San Diego
Sat 8/2
10:30 pm-9:43 am
1 stop8h 13m
Wilmington New Hanover County
Wed 8/6
5:51 pm-9:35 pm
1 stop6h 44m
San DiegoWilmington
SAN - ILM
SANILM
San Diego
Tue 6/24
6:15 am-11:59 pm
2 stops14h 44m
Wilmington New Hanover County
Wed 7/2
4:59 pm-10:44 pm
1 stop8h 45m
San DiegoWilmington
SAN - ILM
SANILM
San Diego
Wed 6/25
6:15 am-11:30 am
3 stops26h 15m
Wilmington New Hanover County
Sun 6/29
1:18 pm-6:26 pm
2 stops32h 08m
San DiegoWilmington
SAN - ILM
SANILM
San Diego
Sat 8/2
5:51 pm-10:10 pm
2 stops25h 19m
Wilmington New Hanover County
Wed 8/6
2:16 pm-7:42 am
2 stops20h 26m
San DiegoWilmington
SAN - ILM
SANILM
San Diego
Thu 7/3
12:48 pm-9:05 am
2 stops17h 17m
Wilmington New Hanover County
Mon 7/7
9:45 am-12:03 pm
3 stops53h 18m
San DiegoWilmington
SAN - ILM
SANILM
San Diego
Wed 8/20
10:45 pm-8:20 am
1 stop6h 35m
San DiegoWilmington
SAN - ILM
SANILM
San Diego
Tue 7/8
9:00 pm-10:03 am
1 stop10h 03m
San DiegoWilmington
SAN - ILM
SANILM
San Diego
Wed 7/9
3:57 pm-11:24 am
2 stops16h 27m
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.
Cheapflights Insights
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 June 9, 2025.
The best time to book flights from San Diego to Wilmington is 26 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Wilmington (average of $296). Flying from San Diego 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 SAN to ILM?
Find hourly flight availability from San Diego 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 June 12, 2025.
When flying from San Diego 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 70% versus a flight in the afternoon.
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 June 12, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Diego to Wilmington, see what other customers have to say about Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines and Delta. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Dena,Dec 2024
LAS - BDL
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Dena,Dec 2024
LAS - BDL
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Dena,Dec 2024
LAS - BDL
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LAS - BDL
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Dena,Dec 2024
LAS - BDL
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Dena,Dec 2024
LAS - BDL
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Top 2 airlines flying from San Diego to Wilmington
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$270 | Average$413 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$278 | Average$464 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A |