$138+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Wilmington (SFO - 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 7/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Wilmington
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 June 12, 2025.
Round-trip from | $309 (American Airlines) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $138 (Sun Country Air) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $538 |
Find flight deals from San Francisco to Wilmington
Cheapest flights from San Francisco to WilmingtonExplore 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 June 12, 2025.
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 June 12, 2025.
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 June 12, 2025.
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Fly to
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Depart
Return
Price
San FranciscoWilmington
SFO - ILM
SFOILM
San Francisco
Fri 8/8
6:10 am-7:20 pm
1 stop10h 10m
Wilmington New Hanover County
Fri 8/15
10:23 am-2:47 pm
1 stop7h 24m
San FranciscoWilmington
SFO - ILM
SFOILM
San Francisco
Thu 7/10
9:35 pm-9:43 am
1 stop9h 08m
Wilmington New Hanover County
Fri 7/18
5:51 pm-7:29 am
2 stops16h 38m
San FranciscoWilmington
SFO - ILM
SFOILM
San Francisco
Sat 7/5
11:59 pm-12:16 pm
1 stop9h 17m
Wilmington New Hanover County
Sun 7/13
12:30 pm-8:05 am
1 stop22h 35m
San FranciscoWilmington
SFO - ILM
SFOILM
San Francisco
Thu 7/10
9:20 am-9:59 pm
1 stop9h 39m
Wilmington New Hanover County
Thu 7/17
4:59 pm-12:30 am
1 stop10h 31m
San FranciscoWilmington
SFO - ILM
SFOILM
San Francisco
Thu 7/10
11:59 pm-2:15 pm
2 stops11h 16m
Wilmington New Hanover County
Thu 7/17
12:24 pm-10:53 pm
1 stop13h 29m
San FranciscoWilmington
SFO - ILM
SFOILM
San Francisco
Fri 8/22
12:29 pm-9:06 am
3 stops41h 37m
Wilmington New Hanover County
Sun 8/24
2:18 pm-11:48 am
3 stops48h 30m
San FranciscoWilmington
SFO - ILM
SFOILM
San Francisco
Sat 7/12
6:14 pm-11:24 am
1 stop14h 10m
San FranciscoWilmington
SFO - ILM
SFOILM
San Francisco
Sun 7/27
5:41 am-6:34 pm
1 stop9h 53m
San FranciscoWilmington
SFO - ILM
SFOILM
San Francisco
Sat 7/12
6:14 pm-2:38 pm
2 stops17h 24m
San FranciscoWilmington
SFO - ILM
SFOILM
San Francisco
Wed 7/2
11:40 am-12:17 am
1 stop9h 37m
Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Wilmington
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Wilmington from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Wilmington
How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Wilmington?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Wilmington. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.
The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Wilmington is 62 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?
Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Wilmington. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.
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.
Rainfall in Wilmington by month
Plan your trip to Wilmington by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
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.
Temperature in Wilmington by month
Plan your trip to Wilmington by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
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).
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 June 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Wilmington, such as Breeze Airways, Delta and United Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Dena,Dec 2024
LAS - BDL
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Dena,Dec 2024
LAS - BDL
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Dena,Dec 2024
LAS - BDL
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Dena,Dec 2024
LAS - BDL
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Dena,Dec 2024
LAS - BDL
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Dena,Dec 2024
LAS - BDL
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Top 2 airlines flying from San Francisco to Wilmington
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$308 | Average$468 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$308 | Average$494 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |