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Cheap flights from San Diego to Wilmington (SAN - ILM) from $199

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SAN — ILM
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The best prices from San Diego to Wilmington New Hanover County are usually found in January or May, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Wilmington

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) 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 June 7, 2024.

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Round-trip from

$307

One-way from

$244
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Diego to Wilmington?

Departing on a Monday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 91% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

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

To save on the cost of your flight from San Diego to Wilmington, book at least 41 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 90% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $478 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $796.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Wilmington?

Flights from San Diego to Wilmington lean towards being more expensive in November. Prices are generally better when you fly from San Diego to Wilmington in January, with the cheapest ticket starting at $323.

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

When flying from San Diego to Wilmington, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 64% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Cheap San Diego to Wilmington flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Diego to Wilmington specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,048,502 searches. Prices were last updated on June 7, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from San Diego to Wilmington in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Thu 7/116:15 amSAN - ILM
1 stop7h 53mDelta
Thu 7/252:14 pmILM - SAN
2 stops11h 04mDelta
Deal found 6/6$337
Thu 7/118:26 amSAN - ILM
2 stops24h 44mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/251:00 pmILM - SAN
2 stops23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$358
Fri 6/2110:15 pmSAN - ILM
1 stop7h 02mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/296:27 pmILM - SAN
1 stop7h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$359
Fri 6/217:31 pmSAN - ILM
2 stops9h 46mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/296:27 pmILM - SAN
1 stop7h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$364
Thu 7/118:26 amSAN - ILM
3 stops24h 44mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/251:00 pmILM - SAN
2 stops23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$387
Thu 7/116:15 amSAN - ILM
1 stop7h 53mDelta
Thu 7/252:14 pmILM - SAN
1 stop7h 59mDelta
Deal found 6/6$425
Sat 6/86:20 amSAN - ILM
1 stop7h 02mDelta
Wed 6/265:02 pmILM - SAN
1 stop9h 51mDelta
Deal found 6/6$438
Sat 6/86:45 amSAN - ILM
2 stops14h 11mDelta
Wed 6/265:02 pmILM - SAN
1 stop9h 51mDelta
Deal found 6/6$443
Thu 7/118:26 amSAN - ILM
3 stops24h 44mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/251:00 pmILM - SAN
3 stops35h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$456

San Diego to Wilmington 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Diego and Wilmington in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,048,502 searches. Data last updated June 7, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from San Diego to Wilmington in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Thu 8/1512:46 pmSAN - ILM
1 stop8h 10mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/216:42 amILM - SAN
1 stop6h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$232
Thu 8/111:28 amSAN - ILM
1 stop7h 14mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/95:00 amILM - SAN
1 stop7h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/7$242
Fri 8/1610:10 pmSAN - ILM
1 stop7h 29mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/2312:47 pmILM - SAN
2 stops8h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$247
Thu 8/1510:02 amSAN - ILM
2 stops9h 40mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/215:16 pmILM - SAN
1 stop7h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$282
Thu 8/19:10 pmSAN - ILM
1 stop8h 18mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/94:20 pmILM - SAN
2 stops8h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/7$292
Thu 8/1511:06 amSAN - ILM
2 stops9h 53mDelta
Wed 8/213:14 pmILM - SAN
2 stops11h 36mDelta
Deal found 6/6$306
Thu 7/116:15 amSAN - ILM
1 stop7h 53mDelta
Thu 7/252:14 pmILM - SAN
2 stops11h 04mDelta
Deal found 6/6$337
Thu 7/118:26 amSAN - ILM
2 stops24h 44mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/251:00 pmILM - SAN
2 stops23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$358
Fri 6/2110:15 pmSAN - ILM
1 stop7h 02mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/296:27 pmILM - SAN
1 stop7h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$359

One-way flights to Wilmington from San Diego

Search for one-way flight options from San Diego to Wilmington. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,048,502 searches. Data last updated June 7, 2024.
Take a look at some of the one-way flights we've detected from San Diego to Wilmington. Those needing a return flight from San Diego to Wilmington can use the search form above.
Thu 8/293:01 pmSAN - ILM
2 stops18h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$199
Thu 8/296:15 amSAN - ILM
3 stops29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$244
Mon 9/210:30 pmSAN - ILM
1 stop9h 03mDelta
Deal found 6/6$264
Thu 8/296:15 amSAN - ILM
1 stop7h 53mDelta
Deal found 6/5$269
Fri 6/2810:52 pmSAN - ILM
1 stop9h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$355
Fri 6/287:31 pmSAN - ILM
2 stops9h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$360
Mon 9/28:40 amSAN - ILM
3 stops25h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$589
Fri 6/286:25 amSAN - ILM
3 stops13h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$663

Find flights from San Diego to Wilmington within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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, Cheapflights users made 3,048,502 searches. Data last updated June 7, 2024.

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San DiegoWilmington New Hanover County

SAN - ILM

SANILM

San Diego

Thu 8/15

1 stop8h 10m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 8/21

1 stop6h 57m

$232

San DiegoWilmington New Hanover County

SAN - ILM

SANILM

San Diego

Thu 8/1

1 stop7h 14m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 8/9

1 stop7h 12m

$242

San DiegoWilmington New Hanover County

SAN - ILM

SANILM

San Diego

Fri 8/16

1 stop7h 29m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 8/23

2 stops8h 24m

$247

San DiegoWilmington New Hanover County

SAN - ILM

SANILM

San Diego

Thu 8/15

2 stops9h 40m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 8/21

1 stop7h 31m

$282

San DiegoWilmington New Hanover County

SAN - ILM

SANILM

San Diego

Thu 8/1

1 stop8h 18m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 8/9

2 stops8h 26m

$292

San DiegoWilmington New Hanover County

SAN - ILM

SANILM

San Diego

Thu 8/15

2 stops9h 53m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 8/21

2 stops11h 36m

$306

San DiegoWilmington New Hanover County

SAN - ILM

SANILM

San Diego

Thu 7/11

1 stop7h 53m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 7/25

2 stops11h 04m

$337

San DiegoWilmington New Hanover County

SAN - ILM

SANILM

San Diego

Thu 7/11

2 stops24h 44m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 7/25

2 stops23h 15m

$358

San DiegoWilmington New Hanover County

SAN - ILM

SANILM

San Diego

Thu 7/11

3 stops24h 44m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 7/25

2 stops23h 15m

$387

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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Wilmington?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Wilmington. Price data was last updated on May 31, 2024.
The best time to book flights from San Diego to Wilmington is 81 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
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What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Wilmington?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Wilmington. Price data was last updated on June 2, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Wilmington flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Temperature and rainfall in Wilmington by month

Plan your trip to Wilmington by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

ILM

Temperature

46.4 - 80.6 °F

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).

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 June 7, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Diego to Wilmington, see what other customers have to say about American Airlines, Delta and Alaska Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,223 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,223 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,223 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,363 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,223 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,223 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,226 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,223 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from San Diego to Wilmington for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Diego to Wilmington for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $232, but on average you can expect to pay $377.

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

    Currently priced at $232, American Airlines will fly you from San Diego 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 $306. American Airlines is priced at 59% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Wilmington one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $264. Users have also found prices from $355 and $589 on American Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

  • What does SAN to ILM mean?

    SAN stands for San Diego Airport, while ILM stands for Wilmington New Hanover County Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Wilmington that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Diego to Wilmington flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

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    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter San Diego to Wilmington flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Wilmington that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San Diego to Wilmington offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San Diego to Wilmington?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Diego to Wilmington flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the San Diego to Wilmington flight deals updated?

    The San Diego to Wilmington flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/7.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Wilmington (average of $307). Flying from San Diego to Wilmington in March is currently the most expensive (average of $434). 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 Diego to Wilmington

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Wilmington. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,048,502 searches. Data last updated June 7, 2024.
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American AirlinesCheapest$322Average$555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$342Average$558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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