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

Currently priced at $251, 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. Search Cheapflights for deals from JetBlue and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $273 and $413, respectively. American Airlines is priced at 42% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Wilmington one-way?

For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $126. Users have also found prices from $149 and $265 on Delta and Alaska Airlines, respectively.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Wilmington?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Wilmington flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon 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 San Diego to Wilmington?

Departing on a Monday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 89% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

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

To save on the cost of your flight from San Diego to Wilmington, book at least 36 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 84% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $407 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $538.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Wilmington?

Flights from San Diego to Wilmington lean towards being more expensive in April. Prices are generally better when you fly from San Diego to Wilmington in September, with the cheapest ticket starting at $250.

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

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 afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 24% versus a flight at noon.

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

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Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Diego to Wilmington?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. San Diego to Wilmington flights typically cost between $296 and $463 in September. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $251 on American Airlines (Sep 10-Sep 17).

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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 July 29, 2025.

Wed 9/1012:38 pmSAN - ILM

1 stop6h 56mAmerican Airlines

Wed 9/178:20 amILM - SAN

1 stop8h 51mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$251

Fri 9/129:35 pmSAN - ILM

1 stop10h 33mJetBlue

Tue 9/1611:55 amILM - SAN

1 stop10h 03mJetBlue

Deal found 7/26

$273

Wed 8/136:23 pmSAN - ILM

1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sun 8/1712:30 pmILM - SAN

2 stops21h 51mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$397

Sun 8/109:30 pmSAN - ILM

1 stop9h 17mDelta

Wed 8/132:35 pmILM - SAN

1 stop9h 40mDelta

Deal found 7/27

$413

Fri 9/125:30 pmSAN - ILM

2 stops16h 34mAlaska Airlines

Tue 9/161:29 pmILM - SAN

2 stops23h 30mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$465

Sat 9/138:05 amSAN - ILM

2 stops12h 19mUnited Airlines

Tue 9/162:34 pmILM - SAN

2 stops12h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$514

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Wed 9/1012:38 pmSAN - ILM

1 stop6h 56mAmerican Airlines

Wed 9/178:20 amILM - SAN

1 stop8h 51mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$251

Fri 9/129:35 pmSAN - ILM

1 stop10h 33mJetBlue

Tue 9/1611:55 amILM - SAN

1 stop10h 03mJetBlue

Deal found 7/26

$273

Sun 8/109:30 pmSAN - ILM

1 stop9h 17mDelta

Wed 8/132:35 pmILM - SAN

1 stop9h 40mDelta

Deal found 7/27

$413

Fri 9/125:30 pmSAN - ILM

2 stops16h 34mAlaska Airlines

Tue 9/161:29 pmILM - SAN

2 stops23h 30mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 7/26

$465

Wed 9/109:45 pmSAN - ILM

2 stops13h 08mUnited Airlines

Wed 9/172:34 pmILM - SAN

2 stops12h 41mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$618

Thu 8/211:17 pmSAN - ILM

3 stops16h 48mMultiple Airlines

Mon 8/252:55 pmILM - SAN

2 stops24h 08mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$831

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Mon 8/49:30 pmSAN - ILM

1 stop9h 13mDelta

Thu 8/75:51 pmILM - SAN

1 stop8h 30mDelta

Deal found 7/27

$619

Tue 8/56:15 amSAN - ILM

2 stops13h 14mUnited Airlines

Fri 8/84:59 pmILM - SAN

2 stops30h 17mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$682

Tue 8/52:15 pmSAN - ILM

3 stops17h 35mAlaska Airlines

Fri 8/82:16 pmILM - SAN

2 stops21h 46mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$1,064

Sun 8/109:30 pmSAN - ILM

1 stop9h 17mDelta

Wed 8/132:35 pmILM - SAN

1 stop9h 40mDelta

Deal found 7/27

$413

Thu 8/2111:29 amSAN - ILM

1 stop6h 47mAmerican Airlines

Mon 8/258:15 amILM - SAN

1 stop6h 49mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$297

Thu 8/2111:39 amSAN - ILM

2 stops19h 24mJetBlue

Mon 8/2510:48 amILM - SAN

1 stop12h 00mJetBlue

Deal found 7/28

$681

Thu 8/211:17 pmSAN - ILM

3 stops16h 48mMultiple Airlines

Mon 8/252:55 pmILM - SAN

2 stops24h 08mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$831

Thu 8/286:15 amSAN - ILM

2 stops25h 35mAlaska Airlines

Fri 9/51:29 pmILM - SAN

2 stops21h 12mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$533

Thu 8/286:15 amSAN - ILM

2 stops14h 09mUnited Airlines

Fri 9/52:34 pmILM - SAN

1 stop9h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$674

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Wed 10/86:15 amSAN - ILM

1 stop7h 15mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$126

Sun 1/49:50 pmSAN - ILM

1 stop8h 47mDelta

Deal found 7/28

$149

Fri 8/812:30 pmSAN - ILM

1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$189

Mon 1/52:31 pmSAN - ILM

2 stops16h 35mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$265

Sun 1/410:45 pmSAN - ILM

2 stops14h 38mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$334

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8:20 am-2:11 pm

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9:35 pm-11:08 am

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9:30 pm-9:47 am

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$413

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SAN - ILM

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Fri 9/12

5:30 pm-1:04 pm

2 stops16h 34m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 9/16

1:29 pm-9:59 am

2 stops23h 30m

$465

San DiegoWilmington

SAN - ILM

SANILM

San Diego

Wed 9/10

9:45 pm-1:53 pm

2 stops13h 08m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 9/17

2:34 pm-12:15 am

2 stops12h 41m

$618

San DiegoWilmington

SAN - ILM

SANILM

San Diego

Thu 8/21

1:17 pm-9:05 am

3 stops16h 48m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 8/25

2:55 pm-12:03 pm

2 stops24h 08m

$831

San DiegoWilmington

SAN - ILM

SANILM

San Diego

Wed 10/8

6:15 am-4:30 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$126

San DiegoWilmington

SAN - ILM

SANILM

San Diego

Sun 1/4

9:50 pm-9:37 am

1 stop8h 47m

$149

San DiegoWilmington

SAN - ILM

SANILM

San Diego

Fri 8/8

12:30 pm-11:35 am

1 stop20h 05m

$189

San DiegoWilmington

SAN - ILM

SANILM

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2:31 pm-10:06 am

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$265

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

The best time to book flights from San Diego to Wilmington is 35 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.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Wilmington

See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta, and United 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.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,977 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,899 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

JetBlue

7.3

Good

2,913 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Wilmington round-trip?
Currently priced at $251, 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. Search Cheapflights for deals from JetBlue and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $273 and $413, respectively. American Airlines is priced at 42% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Wilmington one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $126. Users have also found prices from $149 and $265 on Delta and Alaska Airlines, respectively.
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, 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.

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American Airlines	Cheapest$273	Average$425	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$278	Average$428	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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