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$156+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Wilmington (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 1/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — ILM
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Wilmington

Cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Wilmington
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco Bay Area to Wilmington. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Wed 12/3111:30 pmSFO - ILM
1 stop9h 07mDelta
Wed 1/73:00 pmILM - SFO
1 stop7h 49mDelta
Deal found 12/15$424
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3012:22 amSFO - ILM
1 stop7h 23mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/75:29 pmILM - SFO
1 stop7h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$438
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/187:15 amSFO - ILM
1 stop7h 01mDelta
Tue 12/235:31 pmILM - SFO
1 stop9h 26mDelta
Deal found 12/17$537
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3012:22 amSFO - ILM
1 stop7h 23mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/63:25 pmILM - SFO
1 stop10h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$567
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/187:15 amSFO - ILM
1 stop7h 01mDelta
Mon 12/226:00 amILM - SFO
1 stop9h 51mDelta
Deal found 12/17$569
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2512:07 pmSFO - ILM
1 stop7h 04mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/304:10 pmILM - SFO
1 stop7h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$574
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/314:55 pmSFO - ILM
2 stops20h 28mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/76:00 amILM - SFO
2 stops20h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$596
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Thu 12/2511:30 pmSFO - ILM
1 stop7h 52mDelta
Thu 1/112:30 pmILM - SFO
2 stops22h 30mDelta
Deal found 12/15$617
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/176:00 amSFO - ILM
1 stop7h 37mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/291:21 pmILM - SFO
1 stop10h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$627
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Thu 12/255:40 pmSJC - ILM
2 stops13h 42mDelta
Mon 12/296:00 amILM - SJC
1 stop8h 14mDelta
Deal found 12/15$759
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/306:35 amSJC - ILM
1 stop7h 08mDelta
Mon 1/56:00 amILM - SJC
1 stop9h 56mDelta
Deal found 12/17$864
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Thu 12/256:10 amSJC - ILM
2 stops13h 01mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/291:21 pmILM - SJC
2 stops10h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$897

Find flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Wilmington

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco Bay Area to Wilmington flight deals. Data was last updated December 18, 2025.

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3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$309
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$156
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$687
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Wilmington that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco Bay Area

Fly to

Wilmington

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoWilmington

SFO - ILM

SFOILM

San Francisco

Tue 3/17

11:49 pm-9:45 am

1 stop6h 56m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 3/23

2:18 pm-8:23 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$309

San FranciscoWilmington

SFO - ILM

SFOILM

San Francisco

Mon 1/5

9:00 am-9:56 pm

1 stop9h 56m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 1/10

6:00 am-12:36 pm

2 stops9h 36m

$314

San FranciscoWilmington

SFO - ILM

SFOILM

San Francisco

Tue 1/6

2:05 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop6h 46m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 1/10

6:00 am-12:59 pm

1 stop9h 59m

$349

San FranciscoWilmington

SFO - ILM

SFOILM

San Francisco

Tue 1/6

6:00 am-8:49 pm

2 stops11h 49m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 1/10

6:00 am-12:36 pm

2 stops9h 36m

$359

San FranciscoWilmington

SFO - ILM

SFOILM

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

11:30 pm-11:37 am

1 stop9h 07m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 1/7

3:00 pm-7:49 pm

1 stop7h 49m

$424

San FranciscoWilmington

SFO - ILM

SFOILM

San Francisco

Tue 12/30

12:22 am-10:45 am

1 stop7h 23m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 1/7

5:29 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop7h 56m

$438

San FranciscoWilmington

SFO - ILM

SFOILM

San Francisco

Fri 2/13

11:59 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops9h 11m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 2/16

1:21 pm-6:08 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$454

San JoseWilmington

SJC - ILM

SJCILM

San Jose

Sat 1/31

8:40 am-11:57 pm

2 stops12h 17m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 2/4

8:40 am-8:56 pm

2 stops15h 16m

$469

San FranciscoWilmington

SFO - ILM

SFOILM

San Francisco

Thu 2/26

11:59 pm-12:30 pm

2 stops9h 31m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 3/8

1:20 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop10h 36m

$473

San FranciscoWilmington

SFO - ILM

SFOILM

San Francisco

Tue 3/17

9:14 am-9:35 pm

1 stop9h 21m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 3/23

6:41 am-12:17 pm

1 stop8h 36m

$529

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Wilmington

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Wilmington

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Wilmington?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Wilmington (average of $180). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Wilmington in March is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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 XIH to ILM?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area 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 December 18, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco Bay Area to Wilmington at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 41% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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 December 18, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta and American Airlines from San Francisco Bay Area to Wilmington. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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
11,054 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco Bay Area to Wilmington. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Wilmington from San Francisco Bay Area?

    If you book a flight to Wilmington from San Francisco Bay Area, you will be flying to New Hanover County, which is the city’s only airport. Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM) is located 4.3 mi from the center of Wilmington.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Wilmington?

    A quick flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Wilmington can take about 6h 56m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $309. There are 2474 mi between San Francisco Bay Area and Wilmington. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco Bay Area to Wilmington?

    While some choose either San Jose - Wilmington New Hanover County or Oakland - Wilmington New Hanover County, San Francisco - Wilmington New Hanover County is the most popular route from San Francisco Bay Area to Wilmington.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area to Wilmington.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Wilmington?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Francisco Bay Area to Wilmington?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Wilmington (average of $180). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Wilmington in March is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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 Francisco Bay Area to Wilmington

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$290Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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