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$204+ 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 10/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — ILM
Aug 26 — Sep 21
Wed 8/26
Wed 9/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Wilmington

Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Wilmington
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 July 27, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 8/2112:38 pm
SFO
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ILM
1 stop7h 27m
American Airlines
Sat 8/297:46 am
ILM
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SFO
1 stop10h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/22$381
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 10/175:00 am
SFO
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ILM
1 stop7h 48m
American Airlines
Sat 10/314:25 pm
ILM
-
SFO
1 stop9h 09m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/24$387
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 11/68:00 am
SFO
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ILM
1 stop6h 40m
American Airlines
Wed 11/115:26 pm
ILM
-
SFO
1 stop8h 06m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/26$391
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 8/1412:38 pm
SFO
-
ILM
1 stop7h 27m
American Airlines
Sun 8/237:05 am
ILM
-
SFO
1 stop8h 09m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/23$395
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 9/309:55 pm
SFO
-
ILM
1 stop8h 42m
Delta
Wed 10/215:48 pm
ILM
-
SFO
1 stop8h 03m
Delta
Deal found 7/24$397
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 9/3011:30 pm
SFO
-
ILM
1 stop7h 07m
Delta
Mon 10/195:48 pm
ILM
-
SFO
1 stop8h 03m
Delta
Deal found 7/24$401
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 10/19:55 pm
SFO
-
ILM
1 stop8h 42m
Delta
Fri 10/165:48 pm
ILM
-
SFO
1 stop9h 27m
Delta
Deal found 7/24$405
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 8/125:00 am
SFO
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ILM
1 stop7h 37m
United Airlines
Thu 8/274:44 pm
ILM
-
SFO
1 stop10h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/23$419
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Fri 10/211:30 pm
SFO
-
ILM
1 stop9h 20m
Delta
Sat 10/174:25 pm
ILM
-
SFO
1 stop9h 26m
Delta
Deal found 7/24$433
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 7/2810:05 pm
SFO
-
ILM
1 stop7h 14m
American Airlines
Wed 8/197:46 am
ILM
-
SFO
1 stop8h 29m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/22$434
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 10/69:54 am
SFO
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ILM
2 stops20h 41m
Delta
Tue 10/205:48 pm
ILM
-
SFO
1 stop8h 03m
Delta
Deal found 7/24$435
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Fri 10/211:30 pm
SFO
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ILM
1 stop9h 20m
Delta
Mon 10/195:48 pm
ILM
-
SFO
1 stop8h 03m
Delta
Deal found 7/24$437

Find 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 July 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$379
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$204
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$684
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Wilmington New Hanover County flight deals.
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One-way flight from San Francisco to Wilmington New Hanover County
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($29 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 July 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Wilmington that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoWilmington

SFO - ILM

SFOILM

San Francisco

Wed 9/30

11:30 pm-9:37 am

1 stop7h 07m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 10/15

2:24 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop10h 11m

$401
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoWilmington

SFO - ILM

SFOILM

San Francisco

Sun 10/18

11:45 pm-9:35 am

1 stop6h 50m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 10/30

5:48 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop8h 03m

$405

San FranciscoWilmington

SFO - ILM

SFOILM

San Francisco

Sat 10/17

5:45 pm-9:35 am

2 stops12h 50m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 10/31

12:39 pm-7:37 pm

1 stop9h 58m

$499

San FranciscoWilmington

SFO - ILM

SFOILM

San Francisco

Sat 8/29

5:00 am-3:56 pm

1 stop7h 56m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 9/1

4:44 pm-7:24 am

2 stops17h 40m

$561

San FranciscoWilmington

SFO - ILM

SFOILM

San Francisco

Thu 8/20

7:56 pm-3:18 pm

2 stops16h 22m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 9/19

6:14 pm-12:30 am

1 stop9h 16m

$632

San FranciscoWilmington

SFO - ILM

SFOILM

San Francisco

Thu 9/10

9:13 pm-3:41 pm

2 stops15h 28m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 9/14

6:14 pm-12:30 am

1 stop9h 16m

$632

San FranciscoWilmington

SFO - ILM

SFOILM

San Francisco

Sat 8/15

5:00 am-3:56 pm

1 stop7h 56m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 8/22

4:44 pm-12:16 am

1 stop10h 32m

$674

San FranciscoWilmington

SFO - ILM

SFOILM

San Francisco

Tue 8/11

5:00 am-3:37 pm

1 stop7h 37m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 8/15

4:44 pm-12:30 am

1 stop10h 46m

$709

San FranciscoWilmington

SFO - ILM

SFOILM

San Francisco

Fri 8/14

6:38 pm-3:56 pm

1 stop18h 18m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 8/23

4:44 pm-10:30 am

2 stops20h 46m

$728

San FranciscoWilmington

SFO - ILM

SFOILM

San Francisco

Fri 9/4

10:50 pm-3:56 pm

2 stops14h 06m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 9/7

4:44 pm-10:26 am

1 stop20h 42m

$850

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 7/25

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Wilmington in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Wilmington flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Wilmington flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Wilmington flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Wilmington flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Francisco-Wilmington flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Wilmington (average of $336). Flying from San Francisco to Wilmington in July is currently the most expensive (average of $684). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Wilmington?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to Wilmington flights typically cost between $336 and $658 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $379 on United Airlines (Aug 18-Aug 27).

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 July 27, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta and American Airlines from San Francisco to Wilmington to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jedidiah,Aug 2023

SFO - LAX

The flight was not listed on the screens so we had to guess which gate to go to from another similar flight and got lucky. Flight crew seemed irritated to be there.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jedidiah,Aug 2023

SFO - LAX

The flight was not listed on the screens so we had to guess which gate to go to from another similar flight and got lucky. Flight crew seemed irritated to be there.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,836 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jedidiah,Aug 2023

SFO - LAX

The flight was not listed on the screens so we had to guess which gate to go to from another similar flight and got lucky. Flight crew seemed irritated to be there.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Delta and United Airlines can get you from San Francisco to Wilmington in just under 7h 07m. Your travel time can differ by up to 49m. 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, American Airlines ($308), and Delta ($308) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Wilmington. American Airlines is currently priced 42% 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?

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Wilmington (average of $336). Flying from San Francisco to Wilmington in July is currently the most expensive (average of $684). 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 to Wilmington

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 July 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$308Average$568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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