How long is the flight from Santa Ana to Wilmington?

Airlines like Delta and American Airlines fly from Santa Ana to Wilmington in about 6h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 57m. The distance between Santa Ana and Wilmington is about 2274 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Ana to Wilmington round-trip?

Currently priced at $285, American Airlines will fly you from Santa Ana to Wilmington and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Delta for as low as $329. American Airlines is priced at 45% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Santa Ana to Wilmington?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Santa Ana to Wilmington flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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.

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).

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Santa Ana to Wilmington?

Users have found that flying from Santa Ana to Wilmington on a Wednesday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Santa Ana to Wilmington?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 32 days in advance, which can save you up to 68% on flights from Santa Ana to Wilmington compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 32 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $356. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $498.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Ana to Wilmington?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in November. For low rates, March can be a great choice for travel to Wilmington. Flights to Wilmington from Santa Ana in March are about $485 on average during March, but can be found for as low as $308.

Can I find deals for flights from Santa Ana to Wilmington that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from Santa Ana to Wilmington?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Ana to Wilmington.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Ana to Wilmington?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Ana 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.

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Average price	$315

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Cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Wilmington
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Ana to Wilmington. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on septiembre 15, 2025.

mar. 10/2812:44 pmSNA - ILM

1 stop6h 33mAmerican Airlines

sáb. 11/13:06 pmILM - SNA

1 stop8h 11mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$251

jue. 10/29:20 pmSNA - ILM

1 stop9h 07mDelta

mar. 10/75:55 pmILM - SNA

1 stop7h 33mDelta

Deal found 9/14

$333

sáb. 10/48:00 amSNA - ILM

2 stops11h 46mDelta

mar. 10/75:55 pmILM - SNA

1 stop7h 33mDelta

Deal found 9/14

$338

mar. 9/3011:42 amSNA - ILM

1 stop7h 52mAmerican Airlines

sáb. 10/42:50 pmILM - SNA

1 stop8h 01mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$364

mar. 9/306:45 amSNA - ILM

2 stops13h 39mUnited Airlines

sáb. 10/43:12 pmILM - SNA

1 stop9h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$369

mié. 9/247:30 amSNA - ILM

1 stop7h 57mAmerican Airlines

lun. 10/65:01 pmILM - SNA

1 stop8h 16mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$384

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jue. 10/29:20 pmSNA - ILM

1 stop9h 07mDelta

mar. 10/75:55 pmILM - SNA

1 stop7h 33mDelta

Deal found 9/14

$333

sáb. 2/216:45 amSNA - ILM

1 stop6h 10mAmerican Airlines

mié. 2/255:17 pmILM - SNA

1 stop7h 56mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/12

$350

mar. 9/306:45 amSNA - ILM

2 stops13h 39mUnited Airlines

sáb. 10/43:12 pmILM - SNA

1 stop9h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$369

sáb. 10/48:00 amSNA - ILM

2 stops11h 46mDelta

mié. 10/85:55 pmILM - SNA

1 stop7h 33mDelta

Deal found 9/14

$369

vie. 10/2410:30 amSNA - ILM

1 stop8h 47mAmerican Airlines

lun. 10/275:01 pmILM - SNA

1 stop8h 16mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$384

mié. 10/159:20 pmSNA - ILM

1 stop9h 11mDelta

sáb. 10/186:00 amILM - SNA

1 stop8h 16mDelta

Deal found 9/14

$378

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mié. 9/247:30 amSNA - ILM

1 stop7h 57mAmerican Airlines

lun. 10/65:01 pmILM - SNA

1 stop8h 16mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$384

mar. 9/3011:42 amSNA - ILM

1 stop7h 52mAmerican Airlines

sáb. 10/42:50 pmILM - SNA

1 stop8h 01mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$364

mar. 9/306:45 amSNA - ILM

2 stops13h 39mUnited Airlines

sáb. 10/43:12 pmILM - SNA

1 stop9h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$369

jue. 10/29:20 pmSNA - ILM

1 stop9h 07mDelta

mar. 10/75:55 pmILM - SNA

1 stop7h 33mDelta

Deal found 9/14

$333

sáb. 10/48:00 amSNA - ILM

2 stops11h 46mDelta

mar. 10/75:55 pmILM - SNA

1 stop7h 33mDelta

Deal found 9/14

$338

mar. 10/2812:44 pmSNA - ILM

1 stop6h 33mAmerican Airlines

sáb. 11/13:06 pmILM - SNA

1 stop8h 11mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$251

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mié. 10/299:17 amSNA - ILM

1 stop8h 22mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$126

mié. 10/296:41 pmSNA - ILM

3 stops18h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$348

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SNA - ILM

SNAILM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

jue. 10/2

9:20 pm-9:27 am

1 stop9h 07m

Wilmington New Hanover County

mar. 10/7

5:55 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$333

Santa AnaWilmington

SNA - ILM

SNAILM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

sáb. 2/21

6:45 am-3:55 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Wilmington New Hanover County

mié. 2/25

5:17 pm-10:13 pm

1 stop7h 56m

$350

Santa AnaWilmington

SNA - ILM

SNAILM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mar. 9/30

6:45 am-11:24 pm

2 stops13h 39m

Wilmington New Hanover County

sáb. 10/4

3:12 pm-9:16 pm

1 stop9h 04m

$369

Santa AnaWilmington

SNA - ILM

SNAILM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

sáb. 10/4

8:00 am-10:46 pm

2 stops11h 46m

Wilmington New Hanover County

mié. 10/8

5:55 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$369

Santa AnaWilmington

SNA - ILM

SNAILM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mié. 10/15

9:20 pm-9:31 am

1 stop9h 11m

Wilmington New Hanover County

sáb. 10/18

6:00 am-11:16 am

1 stop8h 16m

$378

Santa AnaWilmington

SNA - ILM

SNAILM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

vie. 10/24

10:30 am-10:17 pm

1 stop8h 47m

Wilmington New Hanover County

lun. 10/27

5:01 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop8h 16m

$384

Santa AnaWilmington

SNA - ILM

SNAILM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mié. 10/29

9:17 am-8:39 pm

1 stop8h 22m

$126

Santa AnaWilmington

SNA - ILM

SNAILM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mié. 10/29

6:41 pm-3:41 pm

3 stops18h 00m

$348

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Ana to Wilmington?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Wilmington (average of $296). Flying from Santa Ana 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 SNA to ILM?

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 31% on flights from Santa Ana to Wilmington by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Wilmington

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta and American Airlines from Santa Ana 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

8.0

Very good

7,954 reviews

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

7,954 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,954 reviews

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

7,954 reviews

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

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How long is the flight from Santa Ana to Wilmington?
Airlines like Delta and American Airlines fly from Santa Ana to Wilmington in about 6h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 57m. The distance between Santa Ana and Wilmington is about 2274 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Ana to Wilmington round-trip?
Currently priced at $285, American Airlines will fly you from Santa Ana to Wilmington and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Delta for as low as $329. American Airlines is priced at 45% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from Santa Ana to Wilmington that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Ana to Wilmington flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Santa Ana to Wilmington?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Ana to Wilmington.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Ana to Wilmington?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana to Wilmington?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Wilmington (average of $296). Flying from Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana to Wilmington

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$285	Average$525	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$329	Average$447	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Ana to Wilmington

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Ana to Wilmington?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SNA to ILM?

Reviews of airlines servicing Wilmington

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta and American Airlines from Santa Ana 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.

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