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$412+ Cheap flights from San Jose to Wilmington (SJC - ILM)

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SJC — ILM
Oct 15 — Oct 221
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Jose (SJC) 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 September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$430
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$412
(Delta)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

December
From San Jose to Wilmington New Hanover County
One-way flight from San Jose to Wilmington New Hanover County
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($149 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($29 potential savings vs. average RT price).

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Cheapest flights from San Jose to Wilmington
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to Wilmington. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 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 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
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 10/110:30 pmSJC - ILM
1 stop7h 57mDelta
Sat 10/44:30 pmILM - SJC
1 stop8h 53mDelta
Deal found 9/15$465
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/306:30 amSJC - ILM
2 stops13h 54mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/47:05 amILM - SJC
2 stops14h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$578
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.
Thu 9/256:00 amSJC - ILM
2 stops8h 42mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/285:00 amILM - SJC
2 stops10h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$593
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/296:30 amSJC - ILM
2 stops13h 54mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/32:42 pmILM - SJC
2 stops22h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$767
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/11:00 pmSJC - ILM
3 stops31h 24mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/47:05 amILM - SJC
2 stops14h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$787

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San Jose

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Wilmington

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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

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

San JoseWilmington

SJC - ILM

SJCILM

San Jose

Thu 9/25

6:00 am-5:42 pm

2 stops8h 42m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 9/28

5:00 am-12:36 pm

2 stops10h 36m

$593

San JoseWilmington

SJC - ILM

SJCILM

San Jose

Sat 9/20

5:00 pm-9:27 am

2 stops13h 27m

$417

San JoseWilmington

SJC - ILM

SJCILM

San Jose

Sun 9/21

6:55 pm-9:27 am

2 stops11h 32m

$470

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Deals found on 9/15

Best time to book a flight from San Jose to Wilmington

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

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

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 15, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta and American Airlines from San Jose to Wilmington by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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 Jose 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 Jose to Wilmington?

    Airlines like Delta and American Airlines fly from San Jose to Wilmington in about 6h 54m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 54m. The distance from San Jose to Wilmington is about 2452 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    According to our current data, Delta ($286), and American Airlines ($314) offers the cheapest pricing from San Jose to Wilmington. You may be able to fly from San Jose to Wilmington for 51% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Jose to Wilmington?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Jose to Wilmington?

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

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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$286Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$314Average$688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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