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$124 Find cheap flights from San Francisco to Wilmington

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Wilmington, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Wilmington (SFO-ILM)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Wilmington that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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5:00 am - 3:35 pmSFO-ILM
7h 35m1 stop
5:17 pm - 11:09 pmILM-SFO
8h 52m1 stop
$248American Airlines
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Sat, Aug 17 - Sat, Aug 24
5:00 am - 3:35 pmSFO-ILM
7h 35m1 stop
12:47 pm - 7:48 pmILM-SFO
10h 01m2 stops
$253American Airlines
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Sat, Aug 17 - Sat, Aug 24
11:59 pm - 11:31 amSFO-ILM
8h 32m1 stop
2:35 pm - 8:27 pmILM-SFO
8h 52m1 stop
$278American Airlines
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Tue, Oct 8 - Sat, Oct 12
1:46 pm - 11:59 pmSFO-ILM
7h 13m1 stop
3:14 pm - 8:26 pmILM-SFO
8h 12m1 stop
$296Delta
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Fri, Aug 23 - Sat, Aug 31
5:34 pm - 10:33 amSFO-ILM
13h 59m2 stops
3:14 pm - 8:26 pmILM-SFO
8h 12m1 stop
$301Delta
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Fri, Aug 23 - Sat, Aug 31
11:59 pm - 12:05 pmSFO-ILM
9h 06m1 stop
1:47 pm - 8:11 amILM-SFO
21h 24m1 stop
$380Sun Country Air
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Wed, Jul 17 - Sun, Jul 21
9:12 am - 12:10 pmSFO-ILM
23h 58m3 stops
1:00 pm - 8:41 pmILM-SFO
10h 41m1 stop
Thu, Jul 11 - Thu, Jul 18
9:12 am - 12:10 pmSFO-ILM
23h 58m3 stops
9:55 am - 8:41 pmILM-SFO
13h 46m2 stops
Thu, Jul 11 - Thu, Jul 18
12:12 am - 2:22 pmSFO-ILM
11h 10m1 stop
8:50 am - 8:55 pmILM-SFO
15h 05m2 stops
$942United Airlines
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Sat, Jun 29 - Fri, Jul 5
12:12 am - 2:22 pmSFO-ILM
11h 10m1 stop
8:50 am - 4:25 pmILM-SFO
10h 35m1 stop
$1,012United Airlines
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Sat, Jun 29 - Fri, Jul 5

Flights from San Francisco to Wilmington - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Wilmington to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Wilmington?

The average price of all flights from San Francisco to Wilmington clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from San Francisco to Wilmington, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Wilmington, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Wilmington, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Wilmington is February, where tickets cost $444 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and May, where the average cost of tickets is $772 and $605 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Wilmington, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Wilmington, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 89 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Wilmington?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from San Francisco to Wilmington found on KAYAK was with American Airlines for $124. American Airlines proposed a round-trip connection from $248 and Delta from $296.

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Low season

February

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$124
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 22% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
Flight from San Francisco to Wilmington

When to book flights from San Francisco to Wilmington

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Wilmington based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Wilmington

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Wilmington?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Wilmington was $124 for a one-way ticket and $248 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Francisco and Wilmington?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to Wilmington?

    When flying out of San Francisco you will be using San Francisco. You will be landing at Wilmington, also known as Wilmington New Hanover County.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Wilmington?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Wilmington?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Wilmington, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Wilmington from San Francisco?

    Charlotte is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Francisco to Wilmington.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Wilmington, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Wilmington are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $493 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $434 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Wilmington?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Wilmington.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Wilmington?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Wilmington from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Wilmington?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Wilmington with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and ILM can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Wilmington?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Wilmington from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top 3 airlines serving from San Francisco to Wilmington

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Wilmington. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Wilmington? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10277 reviews
7.9Comfort
7.4Food
8.0Entertainment
8.6Crew
8.2Boarding
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There was plenty of overhead room but half of the passengers were told they had to check their carryon bags. My partner and I checked in as early as possible and our seats were split across the aisle.

4.0 OkayBrooke, Jun 2024SFO - MSP
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There was plenty of overhead room but half of the passengers were told they had to check their carryon bags. My partner and I checked in as early as possible and our seats were split across the aisle.

Flew first class so everything was great. But maybe because the flights were red eye, no meals were served, just chips. I flew Alaska Air 1st class at 9PM (2 hour flight) and they served beef short rib sliders!

Delayed due to an ill passenger after loading. Not preventable on Delta's part. Was in first class. The seats are becoming worn and detaching from their velcro attachments. Only got snacks on flight. The attendant was not the friendliest.

This flight was ridiculous. I had to have a connecting flight from New York to orlando Florida??? The flight left late and because it was a short flight there was no first class amenities. I had one alcohol drink. The flight crew was fine, but it sure did not feel like first class. Delta to me dropped the ball by giving me a connecting flight. By the time we got to Raleigh we would have missed the next flight. Lucky for me the flight never came so now I was stuck waiting for a later flight that came in late also.

There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

Seats in first class on the E175 recline too far back. I was in 2A, and the man in 1A fully reclined almost the entire flight. It took 6-7 inches of space away from me and made it very difficult to work on my laptop.

I didn’t not like that I could not select my seat and ended up with the worse seat.

The landing was bad and the hostess came two times and i was sleeping but when she served the person that nexts to me I woke up and she didn’t even asked me if I need any drink or snacks two times!!!!

Mario was great. Made a night flight on a small aircraft pleasant and memorable.

Plane was late because of a mechanical malfunction and the food listed as available was not. Flight attendants seem over worked and under paid. They just done seem happy. And that can be seen in their faces.

The entertainment wasn’t playing in the app or online.

Horrible, the flights kept delaying, so it is obvious that we won't be able to make it to the next connection. No easier/real agent on site to help you figure this out. UA agent on other counters refuse to assist you and direct us to use the QR code/call customer service. So inefficient and poor. While technology seems convenient, but it's not the best interest/experience for customers need help while there is active issue need assistance.

Flight was delayed due to the late arrival of the catering truck, which is quite unacceptable. There was a beverage service, but no pretzel, or cookie, or nuts were served in coach.

On time take off…US cabins look tired and need of refresh!

Crew was great and did their best to make us comfortable and captain came out at the beginning to announce why the flight was delayed, weather situation up ahead, and kept us updated throughout the flight.

United WiFi is consistently unusable (it can take 10 mins to load a single web page). If you need Wifi to do work, be prepared to lose half a day of productivity.

Awful. I got stuck next to a person carrying a dog and behind someone with a dog. People need to board these dogs downstairs. The cabin is crowded enough with your pets

Packed in like sardines, very uncomfortable. Sitting the aisle my shoulder was rammed into numerous times by rushing flight attendants. Also flight was very cold.

Airline did not explain reasons why flight was delayed two hours. Explanations were badly needed and rarely provided. Problem seemed to clearly be the airline’s fault and not the fault of the weather or airport.

Very uncomfortable seats and seat backs, and I am only 5’9”. Delayed due to crew issues, spent a long time with no ventilation. Teeny overhead bins. Wifi worked well. Arrived safely.

Paid for premium economy had no tv the whole time the crew tried to reset/reboot but would not work they said they would put a trouble ticket in for it. We had 3 seats my tv was the only one that didn't work. They cancelled our flight re worked us on another that left us at airport over night on the floor I have a ten year old and a 78 diabetic mother which also had shingles and suffers from nerve pain in legs and back. Requested wheelchair service at all airports after the re route NO wheelchair service was there to help. WORST experience we have ever had. Went to American airlines assistance it was closed. I AM FURIOUS!!! I expect some sort of compensation from this traumatic experience and no need for flying points we don't plan on using American airlines again!!!!

We had a 2 hour delay. The seats were smaller than most other airlines. The person in front of us wanted to lay back and we had to stop her because she was pressing against my girlfriend’s legs. We had to ask her to sit up and not lay back due to the lack of room.

Internet service was erratic. Crew service was poor and slow. My luggage on this non-stop flight was lost and not recovered

Wretched scheduling - they got themselves into a critical crew situation and didn’t try to address it until 15 minutes before they had to cancel my flight

AA1537 the AC was not working properly. It was very hot and uncomfortable.

Liked - nothing. Disliked - delayed 35+ min sitting on the plane. Caused me to miss my connection in Charlotte. American Airlines is the worst US Air Carrier company with atrocious customer service.

Again, multiple delays and I eventually just canceled and drove!

WiFi connected but only let you go to the AA website, not even text messaging worked.

Cold air blew constantly on my legs almost making me numb.

On the new 319 NEO? seatback entertainment system did not work even when the flight attendant rebooted it. At least I had my cell phone to connect with wifi.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Francisco to Wilmington found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
8/10Sat
1 stopAmerican Airlines
7h 35mSFO-ILM
$124
8/9Fri
1 stopAmerican Airlines
7h 27mSFO-ILM
$144
8/10Sat
1 stopDelta
7h 36mSFO-ILM
$148
8/19Mon
2 stopsDelta
11h 34mSFO-ILM
$153
8/10Sat
2 stopsDelta
13h 59mSFO-ILM
$184
8/18Sun
2 stopsDelta
13h 17mSFO-ILM
$224
7/6Sat
1 stopSun Country Air
14h 08mSFO-ILM
$233
7/11Thu
3 stops
23h 58mSFO-ILM
$314
7/12Fri
2 stopsUnited Airlines
14h 59mSFO-ILM
$393
7/4Thu
2 stopsUnited Airlines
9h 56mSFO-ILM
$404

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Last minute flights from San Francisco to Wilmington

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Francisco to Wilmington that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/14Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 42mSFO-ILM
6/16Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 21mILM-SFO
$668
6/14Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 42mSFO-ILM
6/16Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
9h 38mILM-SFO
$673
6/14Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
15h 04mSFO-ILM
6/16Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
19h 28mILM-SFO
$981
6/13Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
18h 12mSFO-ILM
6/16Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
10h 45mILM-SFO
$1,118

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San Francisco - Wilmington Flights

Departure:

San Francisco (SFO)United States

Destination:

Wilmington (ILM)United States

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Wilmington - San Francisco

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