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$439+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Wilmington (SBA - ILM)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — ILM
Jan 14 — Jan 211
Wed 1/14
Wed 1/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Wilmington

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

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 12/1812:25 pmSBA - ILM
1 stop6h 46mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/211:21 pmILM - SBA
2 stops12h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$775
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/187:30 amSBA - ILM
2 stops13h 14mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/216:00 amILM - SBA
3 stops34h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$1,079

Find flight deals from Santa Barbara to Wilmington

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) 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 December 15, 2025.

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$439
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$638
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Santa BarbaraWilmington

SBA - ILM

SBAILM

Santa Barbara

Tue 1/27

6:00 am-11:57 pm

2 stops14h 57m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 1/31

6:00 am-5:21 pm

2 stops14h 21m

$439

Santa BarbaraWilmington

SBA - ILM

SBAILM

Santa Barbara

Tue 6/2

7:45 pm-8:03 am

2 stops9h 18m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 6/9

9:18 am-6:03 pm

2 stops11h 45m

$479

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Deals found on 12/12

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Wilmington (average of $253). Flying from Santa Barbara to Wilmington in December is currently the most expensive (average of $350). 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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  • How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to Wilmington?

    A quick flight from Santa Barbara to Wilmington can take about 14h 57m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $439. Airlines will cover a distance of 2373 mi.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Wilmington?

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara 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 Barbara to Wilmington?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Wilmington (average of $253). Flying from Santa Barbara to Wilmington in December is currently the most expensive (average of $350). 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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