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Cheap flights from California to Wilmington from $126

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JetBlue Logo
10:00 pm - 12:35 pmSFO-ILM
11h 35m1 stop
JetBlue Logo
1:30 pm - 11:50 pmILM-SFO
13h 20m1 stop
$247JetBlue
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Sat, Oct 18 - Thu, Oct 23
American Airlines Logo
10:42 am - 10:34 pmSAN-ILM
8h 52m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
3:13 pm - 7:50 pmILM-SAN
7h 37m1 stop
$251American Airlines
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Wed, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 17
JetBlue Logo
9:25 pm - 10:03 amLAS-ILM
9h 38m1 stop
JetBlue Logo
11:55 am - 9:37 pmILM-LAS
12h 42m1 stop
$273JetBlue
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Tue, Aug 26 - Sat, Sep 6
American Airlines Logo
8:30 am - 6:32 pmSMF-ILM
7h 02m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
3:33 pm - 7:51 pmILM-SMF
7h 18m1 stop
$280American Airlines
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Tue, Aug 19 - Mon, Aug 25
Delta Logo
6:15 am - 4:49 pmSFO-ILM
7h 34m1 stop
Delta Logo
11:53 am - 5:32 pmILM-SFO
8h 39m1 stop
$309Delta
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Wed, Sep 3 - Sat, Sep 6
Delta Logo
10:49 pm - 9:27 amRNO-ILM
7h 38m1 stop
Delta Logo
4:30 pm - 8:39 pmILM-RNO
7h 09m1 stop
$309Delta
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Thu, Sep 11 - Sat, Sep 20
United Airlines Logo
5:25 am - 11:25 pmSMF-ILM
15h 00m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
2:43 pm - 12:07 amILM-SMF
12h 24m2 stops
$449United Airlines
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Thu, Jan 8 - Tue, Jan 13
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:30 pm - 1:04 pmSAN-ILM
16h 34m2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:26 am - 11:27 amILM-SAN
9h 01m1 stop
$460Alaska Airlines
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Fri, Oct 3 - Mon, Oct 6
United Airlines Logo
11:50 pm - 3:04 pmLAS-ILM
12h 14m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 1:03 pmILM-LAS
10h 03m1 stop
$464United Airlines
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Fri, Nov 7 - Mon, Nov 17
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:30 pm - 1:04 pmSAN-ILM
16h 34m2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
1:29 pm - 9:59 amILM-SAN
23h 30m2 stops
$465Alaska Airlines
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Fri, Sep 12 - Tue, Sep 16

American Airlines flights from California to Wilmington

Our best American Airlines deals on California to Wilmington flight tickets
American Airlines
Sep 10
SAN10:42 amSan Diego
8h 52m
1 stop
ILM10:34 pmWilmington New Hanover County
Sep 17
ILM3:13 pmWilmington New Hanover County
7h 37m
1 stop
SAN7:50 pmSan Diego
$251
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American Airlines
Aug 19
SMF8:30 amSacramento Intl
7h 02m
1 stop
ILM6:32 pmWilmington New Hanover County
Aug 25
ILM3:33 pmWilmington New Hanover County
7h 18m
1 stop
SMF7:51 pmSacramento Intl
$280
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American Airlines
Aug 19
SMF6:29 pmSacramento Intl
11h 48m
2 stops
ILM9:17 amWilmington New Hanover County
Aug 25
ILM5:00 pmWilmington New Hanover County
8h 56m
1 stop
SMF10:56 pmSacramento Intl
$285
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Delta flights from California to Wilmington

Our best Delta deals on California to Wilmington flight tickets
Delta
Sep 11
RNO10:49 pmReno
7h 38m
1 stop
ILM9:27 amWilmington New Hanover County
Sep 20
ILM4:30 pmWilmington New Hanover County
7h 09m
1 stop
RNO8:39 pmReno
$309
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Delta
Sep 11
RNO10:49 pmReno
7h 38m
1 stop
ILM9:27 amWilmington New Hanover County
Sep 20
ILM11:50 amWilmington New Hanover County
12h 25m
2 stops
RNO9:15 pmReno
$314
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Delta
Sep 11
RNO5:26 pmReno
13h 01m
2 stops
ILM9:27 amWilmington New Hanover County
Sep 20
ILM11:50 amWilmington New Hanover County
12h 25m
2 stops
RNO9:15 pmReno
$319
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Customize your flight search to find flights from California 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, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated July 31, 2025.
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San FranciscoWilmington

SFO - ILM

SFOILM

San Francisco

Sat 10/18

10:00 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop11h 35m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 10/23

1:30 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop13h 20m

$247

San DiegoWilmington

SAN - ILM

SANILM

San Diego

Wed 9/10

10:42 am-10:34 pm

1 stop8h 52m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 9/17

3:13 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop7h 37m

$251

Las VegasWilmington

LAS - ILM

LASILM

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 8/26

9:25 pm-10:03 am

1 stop9h 38m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 9/6

11:55 am-9:37 pm

1 stop12h 42m

$273

SacramentoWilmington

SMF - ILM

SMFILM

Sacramento Intl

Tue 8/19

8:30 am-6:32 pm

1 stop7h 02m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 8/25

3:33 pm-7:51 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$280

San FranciscoWilmington

SFO - ILM

SFOILM

San Francisco

Wed 9/3

6:15 am-4:49 pm

1 stop7h 34m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 9/6

11:53 am-5:32 pm

1 stop8h 39m

$309

RenoWilmington

RNO - ILM

RNOILM

Reno

Thu 9/11

10:49 pm-9:27 am

1 stop7h 38m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 9/20

4:30 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop7h 09m

$309

SacramentoWilmington

SMF - ILM

SMFILM

Sacramento Intl

Thu 1/8

5:25 am-11:25 pm

2 stops15h 00m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 1/13

2:43 pm-12:07 am

2 stops12h 24m

$449

San DiegoWilmington

SAN - ILM

SANILM

San Diego

Fri 10/3

5:30 pm-1:04 pm

2 stops16h 34m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 10/6

5:26 am-11:27 am

1 stop9h 01m

$460

Las VegasWilmington

LAS - ILM

LASILM

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 11/7

11:50 pm-3:04 pm

2 stops12h 14m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 11/17

6:00 am-1:03 pm

1 stop10h 03m

$464

San DiegoWilmington

SAN - ILM

SANILM

San Diego

Fri 9/12

5:30 pm-1:04 pm

2 stops16h 34m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 9/16

1:29 pm-9:59 am

2 stops23h 30m

$465

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from California to Wilmington

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Wilmington?

The month of March is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Wilmington from California, with most prices found around $353. If you don’t want to visit Wilmington in March, then you should wait until September to fly from California, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $403.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Wilmington?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Wilmington is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as $463. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Sunday because tickets tend to average around $714. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Wilmington.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Wilmington?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Wilmington is at noon. Flights from California to Wilmington during this time can be as low as $478. Flights in the morning are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $553.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Wilmington from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Wilmington for around $471 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Wilmington from California for as low as $358 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 3% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Wilmington flight.

Cheap California to Wilmington flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from California to Wilmington

Best Price Found

$126

Fastest flight time

6h 09m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Wilmington

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Wilmington from California in the past 72 hours is $126. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Wilmington found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $247.
The fastest flight from California to Wilmington takes 6h 09m
There are no direct flights from California to Wilmington. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Los Angeles Airport - Wilmington New Hanover County Airport, San Diego Airport - Wilmington New Hanover County Airport and Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport - Wilmington New Hanover County Airport.
There is 1 airport near Wilmington: Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM)
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    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Wilmington New Hanover County Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Wilmington New Hanover County Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Wilmington New Hanover County Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Wilmington New Hanover County Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from California to Wilmington

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Rating
Free Cancellation
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $273Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $278Free CancellationRating
8.0
7,981 reviews
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