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$149+ 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 11/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — ILM
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$309
(Delta)

One-way from

$149
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$336
From San Francisco Bay Area to Wilmington New Hanover County
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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 September 16, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/185:09 amSFO - ILM
1 stop7h 52mAmerican Airlines
Thu 10/234:26 pmILM - SFO
1 stop9h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Fri 10/3112:50 amSFO - ILM
2 stops8h 41mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/156:20 amILM - SFO
1 stop10h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$314
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/1510:15 pmSFO - ILM
1 stop6h 56mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/205:01 pmILM - SFO
1 stop9h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$334
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 11/57:10 amSFO - ILM
2 stops10h 42mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/95:05 amILM - SFO
1 stop10h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$339
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 12/316:00 amSFO - ILM
1 stop7h 32mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/74:06 pmILM - SFO
1 stop7h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$349
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/155:55 amSFO - ILM
2 stops13h 20mDelta
Tue 10/215:55 pmILM - SFO
1 stop7h 39mDelta
Deal found 9/15$367
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Tue 9/306:15 amSFO - ILM
1 stop7h 36mDelta
Sat 10/411:50 amILM - SFO
1 stop9h 58mDelta
Deal found 9/15$369
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Tue 9/307:00 amSFO - ILM
2 stops10h 49mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/45:09 pmILM - SFO
1 stop9h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$374
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Thu 9/259:38 pmSFO - ILM
1 stop8h 49mDelta
Wed 10/15:36 pmILM - SFO
1 stop8h 05mDelta
Deal found 9/16$414
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 9/256:00 amSFO - ILM
1 stop10h 06mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/18:20 amILM - SFO
2 stops9h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$419
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 12/66:10 amSJC - ILM
2 stops13h 29mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/126:18 amILM - SJC
1 stop10h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$430
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 12/612:39 pmSJC - ILM
1 stop6h 54mDelta
Fri 12/126:01 pmILM - SJC
1 stop8h 00mDelta
Deal found 9/15$432

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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 September 16, 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

Sat 10/18

5:09 am-4:01 pm

1 stop7h 52m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 10/23

4:26 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop9h 30m

$309

San FranciscoWilmington

SFO - ILM

SFOILM

San Francisco

Fri 10/31

7:04 am-6:10 pm

1 stop8h 06m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 11/3

5:27 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop8h 58m

$309

San FranciscoWilmington

SFO - ILM

SFOILM

San Francisco

Wed 10/8

5:09 am-2:53 pm

1 stop6h 44m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 10/15

2:37 pm-8:44 pm

1 stop9h 07m

$309

San FranciscoWilmington

SFO - ILM

SFOILM

San Francisco

Fri 10/31

12:50 am-12:31 pm

2 stops8h 41m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 11/15

6:20 am-1:34 pm

1 stop10h 14m

$314

San JoseWilmington

SJC - ILM

SJCILM

San Jose

Sat 12/6

12:39 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop6h 54m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 12/12

6:01 pm-11:01 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$432

San JoseWilmington

SJC - ILM

SJCILM

San Jose

Sat 12/6

3:30 pm-8:18 am

2 stops13h 48m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 12/12

10:21 am-6:32 pm

2 stops11h 11m

$435

San JoseWilmington

SJC - ILM

SJCILM

San Jose

Wed 10/1

10:30 pm-9:27 am

1 stop7h 57m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 10/4

4:30 pm-10:23 pm

1 stop8h 53m

$465

San JoseWilmington

SJC - ILM

SJCILM

San Jose

Wed 10/1

6:00 am-4:23 pm

1 stop7h 23m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 10/5

6:43 am-12:36 pm

1 stop8h 53m

$524

San JoseWilmington

SJC - ILM

SJCILM

San Jose

Tue 9/30

6:30 am-11:24 pm

2 stops13h 54m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 10/4

7:05 am-6:14 pm

2 stops14h 09m

$578

OaklandWilmington

OAK - ILM

OAKILM

Oakland

Mon 9/29

5:05 pm-9:27 am

2 stops13h 22m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 10/3

6:00 am-4:24 pm

2 stops13h 24m

$978

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Wilmington (average of $296). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area 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 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 September 16, 2025.

When flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Wilmington, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 September 16, 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
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

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
7,957 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

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
7,957 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

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 54m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $432. There are 2452 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Wilmington (average of $296). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area 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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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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$286Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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