How long is the flight from San Francisco to Wilmington?

American Airlines and Delta can get you from San Francisco to Wilmington in just under 7h 41m. Your travel time can differ by up to 21m. The distance between San Francisco and Wilmington is about 2474 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

According to our current data, Delta ($308), and American Airlines ($308) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Wilmington. Delta is currently priced 34% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Wilmington flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon 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 Francisco to Wilmington?

Users have found that flying from San Francisco to Wilmington on a Saturday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

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

Find a great deal and save up to 61% by booking at least 16 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from San Francisco to Wilmington within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $406.

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

September is one of the best times of the year to fly to Wilmington from San Francisco. Prices for September average $466 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $308. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a September flight can save you 38% on your journey compared to booking in December

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

Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Wilmington flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Wilmington. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

Wed 10/811:58 amSFO - ILM

1 stop7h 41mDelta

Wed 10/1510:16 amILM - SFO

1 stop10h 36mDelta

Deal found 9/9

$309

Thu 9/259:38 pmSFO - ILM

1 stop8h 49mDelta

Wed 10/12:36 pmILM - SFO

1 stop8h 52mDelta

Deal found 9/9

$333

Sat 9/278:00 amSFO - ILM

2 stops9h 49mAmerican Airlines

Tue 9/306:00 amILM - SFO

1 stop10h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/8

$338

Mon 10/135:09 amSFO - ILM

1 stop9h 32mAmerican Airlines

Tue 10/143:33 pmILM - SFO

1 stop8h 11mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$356

Sun 9/286:00 amSFO - ILM

1 stop10h 06mAmerican Airlines

Fri 10/312:12 pmILM - SFO

1 stop9h 24mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$357

Wed 9/105:45 amSFO - ILM

1 stop7h 38mAmerican Airlines

Sat 9/1312:31 pmILM - SFO

2 stops9h 31mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$362

Tue 9/1612:47 amSFO - ILM

1 stop7h 37mAmerican Airlines

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1 stop7h 17mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$365

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2 stops9h 49mAmerican Airlines

Sat 9/2012:31 pmILM - SFO

2 stops9h 31mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$367

Wed 11/512:27 amSFO - ILM

1 stop7h 17mAmerican Airlines

Sat 11/156:20 amILM - SFO

1 stop10h 14mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$384

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Sat 10/1811:15 amSFO - ILM

1 stop8h 02mAmerican Airlines

Thu 10/232:49 pmILM - SFO

1 stop10h 02mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$309

Wed 10/811:58 amSFO - ILM

1 stop7h 41mDelta

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Deal found 9/9

$309

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Deal found 9/11

$309

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Wed 10/12:36 pmILM - SFO

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Deal found 9/9

$333

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Mon 10/65:01 pmILM - SFO

1 stop9h 22mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$309

Sat 9/278:00 amSFO - ILM

2 stops9h 49mAmerican Airlines

Tue 9/308:20 amILM - SFO

2 stops9h 49mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/8

$343

Sun 12/79:30 pmSFO - ILM

1 stop9h 05mDelta

Thu 1/82:30 pmILM - SFO

1 stop8h 20mDelta

Deal found 9/9

$417

Sun 9/2810:50 pmSFO - ILM

1 stop9h 41mAmerican Airlines

Fri 10/38:20 amILM - SFO

1 stop10h 09mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$357

Tue 9/1612:47 amSFO - ILM

1 stop7h 37mAmerican Airlines

Wed 9/175:35 pmILM - SFO

1 stop7h 17mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$365

Wed 11/512:27 amSFO - ILM

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Sat 11/156:20 amILM - SFO

1 stop10h 14mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$384

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Mon 9/158:00 amSFO - ILM

1 stop9h 49mAmerican Airlines

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1 stop9h 06mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$457

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Deal found 9/11

$462

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$365

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1 stop7h 45mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$333

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Deal found 9/11

$339

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1 stop9h 41mAmerican Airlines

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Deal found 9/10

$357

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$446

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1 stop7h 46mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$309

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Deal found 9/10

$467

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Deal found 9/11

$356

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Sun 10/265:00 amILM - SFO

1 stop10h 31mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$459

One-way flights from San Francisco to Wilmington
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Mon 10/2010:00 pmSFO - ILM

1 stop11h 34mJetBlue

Deal found 9/11

$146

Tue 10/148:00 amSFO - ILM

2 stops45h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$175

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1 stop7h 20mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$179

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1 stop7h 37mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$183

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2 stops10h 20mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$184

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1 stop9h 32mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$229

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2 stops44h 04mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$232

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2 stops11h 52mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$234

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3 stops33h 41mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$276

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1 stop8h 18mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$289

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8:00 am-8:49 pm

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10:50 pm-11:31 am

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$357

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Tue 9/16

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5:35 pm-9:52 pm

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12:27 am-10:44 am

1 stop7h 17m

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Sat 11/15

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$384

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9:30 pm-9:35 am

1 stop9h 05m

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2:30 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$417

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

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Wilmington is 15 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 Francisco to Wilmington?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Wilmington (average of $296). Flying from San Francisco 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 SFO to ILM?

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 14% on flights from San Francisco to Wilmington by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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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 Francisco to Wilmington?
American Airlines and Delta can get you from San Francisco to Wilmington in just under 7h 41m. Your travel time can differ by up to 21m. The distance between San Francisco and Wilmington is about 2474 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Wilmington round-trip?
According to our current data, Delta ($308), and American Airlines ($308) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Wilmington. Delta is currently priced 34% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Wilmington that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Wilmington flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Wilmington?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Wilmington.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Wilmington?
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Wilmington?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Wilmington (average of $296). Flying from San Francisco 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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