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$222+ 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 8/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — ILM
Aug 18 — Aug 251
Tue 8/18
Tue 8/25
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 July 19, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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.
Wed 8/1910:25 pm
SAN
-
ILM
1 stop8h 30m
Delta
Tue 8/252:29 pm
ILM
-
SAN
1 stop8h 06m
Delta
Deal found 7/16$331
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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.
Sat 10/176:15 am
SAN
-
ILM
1 stop6h 22m
Delta
Wed 10/215:48 pm
ILM
-
SAN
1 stop7h 15m
Delta
Deal found 7/15$365
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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.
Wed 8/1910:25 pm
SAN
-
ILM
1 stop8h 30m
Delta
Sun 8/236:47 pm
ILM
-
SAN
1 stop7h 13m
Delta
Deal found 7/16$376
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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.
Wed 11/1110:20 pm
SAN
-
ILM
1 stop9h 42m
United Airlines
Tue 11/176:00 am
ILM
-
SAN
2 stops12h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/17$381
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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.
Wed 8/266:30 am
SAN
-
ILM
2 stops14h 27m
United Airlines
Mon 8/314:44 pm
ILM
-
SAN
1 stop8h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/15$400
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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.
Wed 8/1912:47 pm
SAN
-
ILM
1 stop7h 08m
American Airlines
Tue 8/256:11 am
ILM
-
SAN
2 stops8h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/15$411
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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.
Fri 8/2110:59 am
SAN
-
ILM
1 stop9h 06m
American Airlines
Fri 8/287:46 am
ILM
-
SAN
1 stop8h 21m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/15$421
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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.
Wed 8/2612:47 pm
SAN
-
ILM
1 stop7h 08m
American Airlines
Mon 8/316:11 am
ILM
-
SAN
2 stops8h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/15$474
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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.
Mon 8/109:30 pm
SAN
-
ILM
1 stop9h 25m
Delta
Sun 8/166:47 pm
ILM
-
SAN
1 stop7h 13m
Delta
Deal found 7/15$483

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 July 19, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$331
(Delta)

One-way from

$222
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$477
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($70 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 July 19, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Wilmington that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoWilmington

SAN - ILM

SANILM

San Diego

Wed 8/19

12:47 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop7h 08m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 8/23

5:00 am-8:53 am

1 stop6h 53m

$376

San DiegoWilmington

SAN - ILM

SANILM

San Diego

Wed 8/19

10:25 pm-9:55 am

1 stop8h 30m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 8/23

6:47 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$376

San DiegoWilmington

SAN - ILM

SANILM

San Diego

Wed 11/11

10:20 pm-11:02 am

1 stop9h 42m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 11/17

6:00 am-3:12 pm

2 stops12h 12m

$381

San DiegoWilmington

SAN - ILM

SANILM

San Diego

Wed 8/26

6:30 am-11:57 pm

2 stops14h 27m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 8/31

4:44 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop8h 26m

$465

San DiegoWilmington

SAN - ILM

SANILM

San Diego

Sat 8/29

9:45 pm-12:03 pm

2 stops11h 18m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 9/1

4:44 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop8h 26m

$491

San DiegoWilmington

SAN - ILM

SANILM

San Diego

Wed 8/26

8:45 am-11:57 pm

3 stops12h 12m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 8/29

4:00 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop7h 34m

$496

San DiegoWilmington

SAN - ILM

SANILM

San Diego

Sat 10/17

6:15 am-3:37 pm

1 stop6h 22m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 10/21

6:30 am-6:02 pm

2 stops14h 32m

$531
Cheapest one-way

San DiegoWilmington

SAN - ILM

SANILM

San Diego

Sun 8/9

4:28 pm-5:24 pm

2 stops21h 56m

$222

San DiegoWilmington

SAN - ILM

SANILM

San Diego

Thu 9/17

10:36 am-7:58 pm

3 stops30h 22m

$252

San DiegoWilmington

SAN - ILM

SANILM

San Diego

Tue 8/25

7:24 am-11:34 pm

1 stop13h 10m

$302

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Deals found on 7/15

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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 July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Wilmington flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Wilmington

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 $289). Flying from San Diego to Wilmington in June is currently the most expensive (average of $657). 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.

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

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 July 19, 2026.
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
7.8
Good
8,477 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2023

SAN - ATL

We got returned to the gate because of a disruptive passenger and didn’t take off until 45 minutes later than scheduled but landed only 15 minutes late. All handled well.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,477 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,477 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2023

SAN - ATL

We got returned to the gate because of a disruptive passenger and didn’t take off until 45 minutes later than scheduled but landed only 15 minutes late. All handled well.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,820 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,477 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2023

SAN - ATL

We got returned to the gate because of a disruptive passenger and didn’t take off until 45 minutes later than scheduled but landed only 15 minutes late. All handled well.

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 and United Airlines can get you from San Diego to Wilmington in just under 7h 08m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 24m. 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 $242, 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 48% 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Wilmington (average of $289). Flying from San Diego to Wilmington in June is currently the most expensive (average of $657). 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 July 19, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$242Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$296Average$498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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