ILM - SFO

$181 Find Cheap Flights from Wilmington to San Francisco

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Wilmington to San Francisco departing on 5/11. 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.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Wilmington to San Francisco, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Wilmington to San Francisco, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$329
Overall average: $483
American Airlines
Wed 4/8Sat 4/18
ILM - SFO • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$181
Typical prices: $349-$591
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/11
ILM - SFO • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $329 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Wilmington and San Francisco. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $339 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 8h 05m (one-way)
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 15% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 35% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Wilmington to San Francisco (ILM-SFO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Wilmington to San Francisco 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Wilmington to San Francisco

Wed, Apr 8 - Sat, Apr 18
American Airlines Logo
6:16 pm - 11:15 pm
ILM
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SFO
7h 59m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:16 pm - 11:52 pm
SFO
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ILM
7h 36m
1 stop
$329American Airlines
Fri, May 22 - Tue, May 26
American Airlines Logo
4:35 pm - 11:21 pm
ILM
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SFO
9h 46m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 8:20 am
SFO
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ILM
7h 20m
1 stop
$349American Airlines
Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, May 5
Delta Logo
5:50 pm - 9:00 am
ILM
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SFO
18h 10m
2 stops
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 5:02 pm
SFO
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ILM
8h 02m
1 stop
$361Delta
Tue, Mar 24 - Tue, Mar 31
Delta Logo
5:49 pm - 11:19 pm
ILM
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SFO
8h 30m
1 stop
Delta Logo
2:20 pm - 11:59 pm
SFO
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ILM
6h 39m
1 stop
$369Delta
Thu, Apr 16 - Mon, May 4
Delta Logo
5:50 pm - 11:55 pm
ILM
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SFO
9h 05m
1 stop
Delta Logo
2:57 pm - 9:34 am
SFO
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ILM
15h 37m
2 stops
$377Delta
Tue, Apr 14 - Sun, May 3
Delta Logo
2:24 pm - 8:24 pm
ILM
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SFO
9h 00m
1 stop
Delta Logo
10:35 pm - 9:34 am
SFO
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ILM
7h 59m
1 stop
$384Delta
Fri, Apr 17 - Tue, May 5
Delta Logo
5:50 pm - 11:55 pm
ILM
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SFO
9h 05m
1 stop
Delta Logo
1:10 pm - 9:34 am
SFO
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ILM
17h 24m
2 stops
$387Delta
Wed, Apr 15 - Sun, May 3
Delta Logo
12:08 pm - 11:54 pm
ILM
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SFO
14h 46m
2 stops
Delta Logo
10:35 pm - 9:34 am
SFO
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ILM
7h 59m
1 stop
$388Delta
Wed, Apr 8 - Sun, Apr 12
American Airlines Logo
6:16 pm - 11:15 pm
ILM
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SFO
7h 59m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:28 pm - 12:10 pm
SFO
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ILM
9h 42m
1 stop
$389American Airlines
Fri, Mar 20 - Mon, Mar 23
American Airlines Logo
5:11 pm - 12:48 am
ILM
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SFO
10h 37m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:25 am - 10:53 am
SFO
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ILM
7h 28m
1 stop
$409American Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Wilmington to San Francisco flights

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Wilmington to San Francisco, 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 Wilmington to San Francisco is August, where tickets cost $308 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $684 and $652 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Wilmington to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Wilmington to San Francisco, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 15% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$181
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 37% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Wilmington to San Francisco

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

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Wilmington to San Francisco was $181 for a one-way ticket and $329 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Wilmington to San Francisco are Delta and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $523 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $437 and an overall rating of 7.1.

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

    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 Wilmington to San Francisco.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Wilmington 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 Wilmington to San Francisco?

    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 San Francisco with an airline and back to Wilmington with another airline. Booking your flights between Wilmington and SFO 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 Wilmington to San Francisco?

    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 San Francisco from Wilmington up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Wilmington to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Wilmington to San Francisco. 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 Wilmington to San Francisco? 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.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8276 reviews
7.2Food
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
7.8Entertainment
7.9Comfort
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Left a few minutes early. Got in 15 minutes early. Very attentive service on board. Very organized boarding.

10.0 ExcellentCharles, Mar 2026
ABQ - LAX
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Left a few minutes early. Got in 15 minutes early. Very attentive service on board. Very organized boarding.

There’s not much to say about a one hour flight. This is a connection from LA to RNO that I missed the previous night due to a mechanical check delay on my originating flight from JFK to LAX. The short flight itself was fine. Instructions from the pilot and crew were per usual. The coffee was barely lukewarm, which possibly was purposeful so we would down it quickly. Bags were already on carousel upon reaching baggage claim, which was excellent.

Delta continues to set the benchmark for traveler-friendly service with minimal disruption and clear communication within the mainland US (coast to coast). I am consistently pleased to be a Delta customer, and this experience once again met my expectations. There was a brief delay departing from MIA due to a technical issue that required the aircraft to return to the gate. However, the situation was handled professionally and transparently. Fortunately, my planned layover allowed ample buffer time, so the adjustment caused no stress. Overall, another smooth and reassuring experience.

Awful - both legs. The check in was awful, getting on the plane required walking down a spiral staircase (dangerous), then taking a bus about 5 miles out from the terminal. The seat was broken (I was in business), there was no internet during the flight (both legs). The aircraft was very old. I saw rust in some place, tape holding things up in the bathroom. This was an unacceptable experience for such a long haul flight.

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

Was forced to check in my small carry on, even though I informed the crew it has very fragile items inside

They double booked seats, the gate staff changed my ticket as I was boarding she went over to the computer and changed it without telling me. She messed up an entire three row section for me and others. Other travelers were outraged but the gate staff were so rude, so condescending saying it wasn't their problem to solve. I would rate this a zero if I could. Will not fly Delta again I'll stick with United and American.

I usually get upgraded so my experience is usually amazing. I did not get upgraded this time - which was fine - but the wifi had issues, the monitors were going in & out, & (though not Delta's fault) one of the gentlemen next to me desperately needed a shower.

I really liked the legroom. I am 6’4”.a at For some reason our seats were not together and using the app to fix it didn’t work. Passengers were nice enough to move for us but you should absolutely ensure a parent sits with their child.

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

Smooth flight. From the early boarding and all were on board before departure time and arrived early in ONT. Great crew. Thank you!!!!

The flight was significantly delayed for 6.5 hours because of snow. There was no communication once the plane returned to the gate regarding when the flight would resume. Other flights were departing while our flight was being unloaded for reasons unknown. Our flight also seemed out of the queue regarding further deicing, refueling, and waiting to Taxi to the runway.

They are always late and seats was also not having working charger

did not have enough meal for first class passengers so offer us snack

Amazing I love American. I’ll never fly anyone else if I can help it.

Everything about the flight was lovely. My only suggestion would be to offer a few more options of tv series from Apple TV or HBO.

After the door had been closed, the cockpit makes an announcement that catering is running late and it is not the airline's fault. It is their fault in the sense that we had to sit for 2 hours or more when we could have stayed in the terminal. Poor communications between catering and airline. This caused a young man to lose his temper and he went storming out hitting objects. He had complained to the gate agent that he had already waited at the gate 7 hours and when can the airplane leave? Airilnes do a poor job of explaining delays, maintenance issues, etc. whereas being truthful may gain more sympathy or understanding.

I had a positive experience on American. I'm blind and traveling with a guide dog and the flight attendants were so kind, friendly, and helpful towards us. They checked in on us during the flight and they made us feel comfortable and welcomed. There was an hour delay before depature, but overall the flight was a smooth ride. I appreciate that there were no issues on this long flight back home.

We were told the flight was delayed 5 times, then it was moved to the next day.

The experience with American Airlines was good, although the Philippines Airlines flight was much better (better seats, better food, better entertainment options, overall better). Again, the MIA to LAX flight was fine, but nothing in comparison to the comfort and accommodations of the Philippines Airlines flight from LAX to MNL.

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