$119+ 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 12/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — ILM
Dec 13 — Dec 201
1 adult, Economy
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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 November 13, 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 November 13, 2025.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
Sat 12/612:43 pmSAN - ILM
1 stop6h 56mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/135:23 pmILM - SAN
1 stop8h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/13![American Airlines logo]()
$251
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Thu 12/1112:04 pmSAN - ILM
1 stop8h 36mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/145:00 amILM - SAN
1 stop9h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/12![American Airlines logo]()
$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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.
Tue 12/910:23 amSAN - ILM
2 stops10h 31mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/166:00 amILM - SAN
2 stops12h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/10![United Airlines logo]()
$361
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
Thu 11/2712:27 pmSAN - ILM
1 stop8h 32mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/26:00 amILM - SAN
1 stop8h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/11![American Airlines logo]()
$423
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
Tue 12/210:23 pmSAN - ILM
1 stop8h 05mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/55:23 pmILM - SAN
1 stop7h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/11![American Airlines logo]()
$444
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/29:55 pmSAN - ILM
2 stops14h 06mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/53:42 pmILM - SAN
2 stops24h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/11![United Airlines logo]()
$448
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/64:25 pmSAN - ILM
2 stops15h 11mAlaska Airlines
Sat 12/132:20 pmILM - SAN
3 stops25h 39mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/13![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$474
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 November 13, 2025.
Most accurate provider | eDreams 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | eDreams 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $251 (American Airlines) |
One-way from | $119 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | April |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $488 |
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 November 13, 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
Sat 12/6
12:43 pm-10:39 pm
1 stop6h 56m
Wilmington New Hanover County
Sat 12/13
5:23 pm-10:33 pm
1 stop8h 10m
$251
San DiegoWilmington
SAN - ILM
SANILM
San Diego
Thu 12/11
12:04 pm-11:40 pm
1 stop8h 36m
Wilmington New Hanover County
Sun 12/14
5:00 am-11:10 am
1 stop9h 10m
$309
San DiegoWilmington
SAN - ILM
SANILM
San Diego
Tue 12/9
10:23 am-11:54 pm
2 stops10h 31m
Wilmington New Hanover County
Tue 12/16
6:00 am-3:30 pm
2 stops12h 30m
$361
San DiegoWilmington
SAN - ILM
SANILM
San Diego
Tue 12/2
9:55 pm-3:01 pm
2 stops14h 06m
Wilmington New Hanover County
Fri 12/5
3:42 pm-1:04 pm
2 stops24h 22m
$448
San DiegoWilmington
SAN - ILM
SANILM
San Diego
Sat 12/6
4:25 pm-10:36 am
2 stops15h 11m
Wilmington New Hanover County
Sat 12/13
2:20 pm-12:59 pm
3 stops25h 39m
$474
San DiegoWilmington
SAN - ILM
SANILM
San Diego
Wed 11/26
12:27 pm-11:59 pm
1 stop8h 32m
Wilmington New Hanover County
Tue 12/2
6:00 am-11:27 am
1 stop8h 27m
$503
San DiegoWilmington
SAN - ILM
SANILM
San Diego
Mon 11/17
11:02 am-11:15 pm
1 stop9h 13m
Wilmington New Hanover County
Sat 11/22
10:23 am-3:31 pm
1 stop8h 08m
$529
San DiegoWilmington
SAN - ILM
SANILM
San Diego
Tue 12/2
10:30 pm-9:41 am
1 stop8h 11m
Wilmington New Hanover County
Thu 12/4
10:26 am-10:45 pm
2 stops15h 19m
$536
San DiegoWilmington
SAN - ILM
SANILM
San Diego
Thu 12/11
7:05 pm-9:41 am
2 stops11h 36m
Wilmington New Hanover County
Sun 12/14
6:02 pm-11:35 pm
1 stop8h 33m
$542
San DiegoWilmington
SAN - ILM
SANILM
San Diego
Tue 12/23
1:06 pm-8:32 pm
3 stops52h 26m
$119
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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 November.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- 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.
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Estimated round-trip price
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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 November 7, 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Wilmington (average of $178). 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 November 13, 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.
Comfort
7.9
Overall
7.9
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.3
Entertainment
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentMichael,Sep 2023
SMF - ATL
Comfort
7.9
Overall
7.9
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.3
Entertainment
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentMichael,Sep 2023
SMF - ATL
Comfort
7.9
Overall
7.9
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.3
Entertainment
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentMichael,Sep 2023
SMF - ATL
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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 November 13, 2025.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$250 | Average$419 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$296 | Average$413 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A |