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Cheap flights from California to Wilmington from $126

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American Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 5:13 pm
SAN
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ILM
7h 53m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:57 am - 4:54 pm
ILM
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SAN
7h 57m1 stop
$251American Airlines
Sat, Jan 24 - Wed, Feb 4
American Airlines Logo
10:09 am - 11:25 pm
SAN
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ILM
10h 16m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:27 pm
ILM
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SAN
9h 27m1 stop
$256American Airlines
Sat, Jan 24 - Wed, Feb 4
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 7:03 pm
SAN
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ILM
9h 03m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:51 pm - 10:50 pm
ILM
-
SAN
7h 59m1 stop
$274American Airlines
Wed, Jan 14 - Mon, Jan 19
American Airlines Logo
10:09 am - 10:57 pm
SAN
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ILM
9h 48m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
5:51 pm - 10:50 pm
ILM
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SAN
7h 59m1 stop
$279American Airlines
Wed, Jan 14 - Mon, Jan 19
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:59 pm - 8:20 pm
LAX
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ILM
17h 21m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:01 pm - 12:55 pm
ILM
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LAX
22h 54m2 stops
$294Multiple Airlines
Thu, Feb 26 - Sun, Mar 1
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:20 am - 12:48 pm
LAX
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ILM
25h 28m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:30 pm - 8:15 am
ILM
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LAX
16h 45m2 stops
$317Multiple Airlines
Thu, Feb 26 - Sun, Mar 1
Delta Logo
11:55 pm - 9:28 am
LAX
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ILM
6h 33m1 stop
Delta Logo
4:53 pm - 10:57 pm
ILM
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LAX
9h 04m1 stop
$329Delta
Thu, Feb 12 - Sun, Feb 15
Delta Logo
2:05 pm - 11:51 pm
SFO
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ILM
6h 46m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 12:59 pm
ILM
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SFO
9h 59m1 stop
$349Delta
Tue, Jan 6 - Sat, Jan 10
United Airlines Logo
12:47 pm - 11:57 pm
SNA
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ILM
8h 10m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 6:41 pm
ILM
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SNA
15h 41m2 stops
$395United Airlines
Thu, Jan 8 - Sat, Jan 10
United Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 11:57 pm
SNA
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ILM
11h 57m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 6:41 pm
ILM
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SNA
15h 41m2 stops
$400United Airlines
Thu, Jan 8 - Sat, Jan 10

Delta flights from California to Wilmington

Our best Delta deals on California to Wilmington flight tickets
Delta
Feb 12
LAX11:55 pmLos Angeles
6h 33m
1 stop
ILM9:28 amWilmington New Hanover County
Feb 15
ILM4:53 pmWilmington New Hanover County
9h 04m
1 stop
LAX10:57 pmLos Angeles
$329
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Delta
Jan 6
SFO2:05 pmSan Francisco
6h 46m
1 stop
ILM11:51 pmWilmington New Hanover County
Jan 10
ILM6:00 amWilmington New Hanover County
9h 59m
1 stop
SFO12:59 pmSan Francisco
$349
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Delta
Feb 26
SMF5:40 pmSacramento Intl
12h 48m
2 stops
ILM9:28 amWilmington New Hanover County
Mar 2
ILM2:19 pmWilmington New Hanover County
8h 41m
1 stop
SMF8:00 pmSacramento Intl
$354
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Alaska Airlines flights from California to Wilmington

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on California to Wilmington flight tickets
Alaska Airlines
Jan 22
SAN4:01 pmSan Diego
23h 30m
3 stops
ILM6:31 pmWilmington New Hanover County
Jan 25
ILM3:58 pmWilmington New Hanover County
21h 09m
2 stops
SAN10:07 amSan Diego
$553
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Alaska Airlines
Jan 21
SAN6:03 pmSan Diego
23h 25m
3 stops
ILM8:28 pmWilmington New Hanover County
Jan 25
ILM3:58 pmWilmington New Hanover County
21h 09m
2 stops
SAN10:07 amSan Diego
$598
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Alaska Airlines
Jan 15
SAN9:07 pmSan Diego
18h 24m
2 stops
ILM6:31 pmWilmington New Hanover County
Jan 19
ILM3:58 pmWilmington New Hanover County
21h 09m
2 stops
SAN10:07 amSan Diego
$657
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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 December 18, 2025.
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Price

San DiegoWilmington

SAN - ILM

SANILM

San Diego

Sat 1/24

6:20 am-5:13 pm

1 stop7h 53m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 2/4

11:57 am-4:54 pm

1 stop7h 57m

$251

San DiegoWilmington

SAN - ILM

SANILM

San Diego

Sat 1/24

10:09 am-11:25 pm

2 stops10h 16m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 2/4

6:00 am-12:27 pm

1 stop9h 27m

$256

San DiegoWilmington

SAN - ILM

SANILM

San Diego

Wed 1/14

7:00 am-7:03 pm

1 stop9h 03m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 1/19

5:51 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$274

San DiegoWilmington

SAN - ILM

SANILM

San Diego

Wed 1/14

10:09 am-10:57 pm

2 stops9h 48m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 1/19

5:51 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$279

Los AngelesWilmington

LAX - ILM

LAXILM

Los Angeles

Thu 2/26

11:59 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop17h 21m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 3/1

5:01 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops22h 54m

$294

Los AngelesWilmington

LAX - ILM

LAXILM

Los Angeles

Thu 2/26

8:20 am-12:48 pm

2 stops25h 28m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 3/1

6:30 pm-8:15 am

2 stops16h 45m

$317

Los AngelesWilmington

LAX - ILM

LAXILM

Los Angeles

Thu 2/12

11:55 pm-9:28 am

1 stop6h 33m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 2/15

4:53 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop9h 04m

$329

San FranciscoWilmington

SFO - ILM

SFOILM

San Francisco

Tue 1/6

2:05 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop6h 46m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 1/10

6:00 am-12:59 pm

1 stop9h 59m

$349

Santa AnaWilmington

SNA - ILM

SNAILM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 1/8

12:47 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 1/10

6:00 am-6:41 pm

2 stops15h 41m

$395

Santa AnaWilmington

SNA - ILM

SNAILM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 1/8

9:00 am-11:57 pm

2 stops11h 57m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 1/10

6:00 am-6:41 pm

2 stops15h 41m

$400

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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 February to fly from California, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $381.

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 $448 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 $299 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on California to Wilmington flights?

You could potentially save up to 26% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Wilmington flight.

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Fastest flight time

6h 06m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from California to Wilmington takes 6h 06m
There are no direct flights from California to Wilmington. There are no popular flight routes from California to Wilmington.
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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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American AirlinesPriceFrom $249Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,054 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $290Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,005 reviews
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