How long is the flight from San Diego to Wilmington?

American Airlines and Delta can get you from San Diego to Wilmington in just under 7h 06m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 50m. The distance between San Diego and Wilmington is about 2251 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

Currently priced at $257, 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 41% 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 JetBlue. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $223. Users have also found prices from $329 and $359 on American Airlines and Delta, 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 65% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $388 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 $236.

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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Sat 10/2512:54 pmSAN - ILM

1 stop8h 14mAmerican Airlines

Fri 10/3110:19 amILM - SAN

1 stop8h 50mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$250

Wed 10/2210:31 pmSAN - ILM

1 stop6h 40mAmerican Airlines

Wed 10/295:10 pmILM - SAN

1 stop7h 02mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$251

Thu 10/301:16 pmSAN - ILM

1 stop6h 55mAmerican Airlines

Sat 11/112:49 pmILM - SAN

1 stop9h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$280

Wed 10/159:26 pmSAN - ILM

1 stop7h 45mAmerican Airlines

Sun 10/195:01 pmILM - SAN

1 stop8h 43mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$305

Fri 10/39:19 pmSAN - ILM

1 stop9h 18mAmerican Airlines

Mon 10/65:01 pmILM - SAN

1 stop8h 43mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$309

Sat 11/229:54 pmSAN - ILM

1 stop7h 23mAmerican Airlines

Fri 11/285:00 amILM - SAN

1 stop9h 11mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$334

Wed 10/2210:31 pmSAN - ILM

1 stop6h 40mAmerican Airlines

Sun 10/265:00 amILM - SAN

1 stop7h 09mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$345

Thu 9/2510:42 pmSAN - ILM

1 stop7h 55mAmerican Airlines

Mon 9/298:20 amILM - SAN

1 stop8h 51mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$369

Fri 10/39:35 pmSAN - ILM

1 stop10h 33mJetBlue

Mon 10/61:30 pmILM - SAN

2 stops22h 26mJetBlue

Deal found 9/11

$370

Wed 10/229:26 pmSAN - ILM

1 stop7h 45mAmerican Airlines

Mon 10/275:01 pmILM - SAN

1 stop8h 44mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$380

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Fri 10/31:02 pmSAN - ILM

1 stop7h 06mAmerican Airlines

Mon 10/61:21 pmILM - SAN

1 stop8h 25mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$309

Fri 10/249:48 pmSAN - ILM

1 stop9h 56mDelta

Sat 10/254:30 pmILM - SAN

1 stop9h 44mDelta

Deal found 9/10

$401

Sat 10/256:48 amSAN - ILM

2 stops13h 38mUnited Airlines

Fri 10/314:22 pmILM - SAN

2 stops25h 38mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$418

Fri 10/1010:31 pmSAN - ILM

1 stop6h 52mAmerican Airlines

Sat 10/182:41 pmILM - SAN

1 stop7h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$310

Thu 10/169:27 pmSAN - ILM

1 stop7h 44mAmerican Airlines

Sun 10/195:00 amILM - SAN

1 stop7h 09mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$339

Fri 11/1410:30 pmSAN - ILM

2 stops13h 34mUnited Airlines

Mon 11/176:00 amILM - SAN

1 stop9h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$444

Wed 10/227:05 pmSAN - ILM

2 stops11h 26mDelta

Wed 10/296:00 amILM - SAN

1 stop6h 48mDelta

Deal found 9/10

$466

Sat 11/229:54 pmSAN - ILM

1 stop7h 23mAmerican Airlines

Fri 11/285:00 amILM - SAN

1 stop9h 11mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$389

Mon 9/226:15 amSAN - ILM

2 stops14h 09mUnited Airlines

Sat 9/277:05 amILM - SAN

2 stops11h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$447

Thu 10/2310:30 pmSAN - ILM

1 stop21h 09mDelta

Sat 10/256:00 amILM - SAN

1 stop6h 48mDelta

Deal found 9/10

$481

Wed 10/226:15 amSAN - ILM

2 stops14h 09mUnited Airlines

Wed 10/296:00 amILM - SAN

2 stops12h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$451

Wed 10/221:16 pmSAN - ILM

1 stop6h 55mAmerican Airlines

Sun 10/265:00 amILM - SAN

1 stop8h 56mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$514

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Thu 9/2510:42 pmSAN - ILM

1 stop7h 55mAmerican Airlines

Mon 9/298:20 amILM - SAN

1 stop8h 51mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$369

Fri 10/39:19 pmSAN - ILM

1 stop9h 18mAmerican Airlines

Mon 10/65:01 pmILM - SAN

1 stop8h 43mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$309

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Mon 10/61:30 pmILM - SAN

2 stops22h 26mJetBlue

Deal found 9/10

$370

Fri 10/1010:31 pmSAN - ILM

1 stop6h 52mAmerican Airlines

Sat 10/182:41 pmILM - SAN

1 stop7h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$310

Wed 10/159:26 pmSAN - ILM

1 stop7h 45mAmerican Airlines

Sun 10/195:01 pmILM - SAN

1 stop8h 43mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$305

Thu 10/169:27 pmSAN - ILM

1 stop7h 44mAmerican Airlines

Sun 10/195:00 amILM - SAN

1 stop7h 09mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$339

Wed 10/2210:31 pmSAN - ILM

1 stop6h 40mAmerican Airlines

Wed 10/295:10 pmILM - SAN

1 stop7h 02mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$251

Wed 10/229:26 pmSAN - ILM

1 stop7h 45mAmerican Airlines

Mon 10/275:01 pmILM - SAN

1 stop8h 44mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$380

Sat 10/2512:54 pmSAN - ILM

1 stop8h 14mAmerican Airlines

Fri 10/3110:19 amILM - SAN

1 stop8h 50mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$250

Thu 10/309:26 pmSAN - ILM

1 stop9h 07mAmerican Airlines

Sat 11/16:25 amILM - SAN

1 stop7h 31mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$280

One-way flights from San Diego to Wilmington
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Thu 10/28:40 pmSAN - ILM

2 stops11h 28mJetBlue

Deal found 9/11

$223

Sat 11/299:54 pmSAN - ILM

1 stop7h 23mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$355

Thu 10/22:11 pmSAN - ILM

3 stops20h 34mUnited Airlines

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$368

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$525

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San Diego

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6:48 am-11:26 pm

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Wilmington New Hanover County

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4:22 pm-3:00 pm

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SAN - ILM

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10:30 pm-3:04 pm

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6:00 am-12:40 pm

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San DiegoWilmington

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San Diego

Mon 9/22

6:15 am-11:24 pm

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Wilmington New Hanover County

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$447

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SAN - ILM

SANILM

San Diego

Wed 10/22

6:15 am-11:24 pm

2 stops14h 09m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 10/29

6:00 am-3:00 pm

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$451

San DiegoWilmington

SAN - ILM

SANILM

San Diego

Wed 10/22

7:05 pm-9:31 am

2 stops11h 26m

Wilmington New Hanover County

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6:00 am-9:48 am

1 stop6h 48m

$466

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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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Delta

8.0

Very good

7,960 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

7,960 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,960 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

7,960 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 San Diego to Wilmington?
American Airlines and Delta can get you from San Diego to Wilmington in just under 7h 06m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 50m. The distance between San Diego and Wilmington is about 2251 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Wilmington round-trip?
Currently priced at $257, 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 41% 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 JetBlue. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $223. Users have also found prices from $329 and $359 on American Airlines and Delta, 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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