Which airports can I use when flying from Wilmington to San Francisco?

Flights from Wilmington to San Francisco usually depart from Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Wilmington to San Francisco?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Wilmington to San Francisco: • Economy Class • First Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Wilmington to San Francisco pass through?

One-stop flights from Wilmington to San Francisco most commonly connect through: • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 69% of one-stop connections • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 14% of one-stop connections • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 13% of one-stop connections • Newark (EWR) - 2% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Wilmington to San Francisco?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from Wilmington to San Francisco. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $449 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $549, a difference of $100. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in San Francisco?

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from Wilmington to San Francisco?

A nonstop flight from Wilmington to San Francisco takes 00m, covering 2,474 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Wilmington to San Francisco?

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

How are flight prices from Wilmington to San Francisco looking right now?

One-way fares from Wilmington to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $347, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Wilmington to San Francisco?

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 03m, compared with 8h 08m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 8h 35m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

What is the time difference between Wilmington and San Francisco?

San Francisco is 3 hours behind Wilmington (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at San Francisco Airport (SFO)?

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $63 for economy cars. Top options include: • Europcar • Thrifty • Dollar • Hertz • Fox

How much should I expect to pay for a Wilmington to San Francisco flight?

Round-trip flights from Wilmington to San Francisco range from $408 to $586, with an average of $508 over the past 12 months. Anything below $408 counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from Wilmington to San Francisco?

Round-trip flights from Wilmington to San Francisco typically range from $408 to $586. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $437, on American Airlines.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Wilmington to San Francisco. It’s 12% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 8% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Wilmington to San Francisco?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Wilmington to San Francisco at $349 round-trip. •January ($619) and July ($601) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 77% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Wilmington to San Francisco?

American Airlines ($437) and Delta ($437) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Wilmington to San Francisco according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Wilmington to San Francisco?

Charlotte Douglas (CLT) is the most popular layover for the Wilmington to San Francisco route. 69% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via CLT.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Wilmington to San Francisco?

Flights via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $483. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Wilmington to San Francisco which airport offers the shortest layover?

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) had the shortest average connection time for Wilmington to San Francisco layovers at 4h 54m over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Wilmington to San Francisco

Tue, Feb 16 - Sat, Feb 20

8:35 am - 2:57 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-SFO San Francisco

9h 22m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

10:05 pm - 8:25 amSFO San Francisco-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

7h 20m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$437American Airlines

Sat, Dec 12 - Wed, Dec 16

5:26 pm - 10:18 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-SFO San Francisco

7h 52m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

5:00 am - 3:14 pmSFO San Francisco-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

7h 14m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$437American Airlines

Sat, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 12

5:32 pm - 11:59 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-SFO San Francisco

9h 27m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

9:59 pm - 9:32 amSFO San Francisco-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

8h 33m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$437Delta

Tue, Feb 9 - Fri, Feb 26

6:00 am - 12:42 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-SFO San Francisco

9h 42m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

11:57 pm - 10:19 amSFO San Francisco-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

7h 22m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$443Delta

Thu, Dec 3 - Wed, Dec 9

7:00 am - 2:54 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-SFO San Francisco

10h 54m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

8:30 am - 6:36 pmSFO San Francisco-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

7h 06m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$448American Airlines

Tue, Feb 9 - Fri, Feb 26

7:07 am - 3:04 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-SFO San Francisco

10h 57m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

10:05 pm - 10:47 amSFO San Francisco-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

9h 42m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$448American Airlines

Tue, Dec 8 - Sun, Dec 13

10:17 am - 5:24 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-SFO San Francisco

10h 07m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

10:59 pm - 9:32 amSFO San Francisco-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

7h 33m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$448Delta

Sat, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 12

12:10 pm - 9:00 amILM Wilmington New Hanover County-SFO San Francisco

23h 50m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Portland

5:50 pm - 10:49 amSFO San Francisco-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

13h 59m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Philadelphia

$577Alaska Airlines

Sat, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 9

2:23 pm - 10:18 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-SFO San Francisco

10h 55m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

10:40 am - 12:01 amSFO San Francisco-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

10h 21m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$582Alaska Airlines

Fri, Jan 22 - Mon, Jan 25

3:46 pm - 9:45 amILM Wilmington New Hanover County-SFO San Francisco

20h 59m2 stops Philadelphia Seattle/Tacoma Intl

2:36 pm - 6:42 pmSFO San Francisco-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

25h 06m2 stops Portland Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$600Alaska Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Wilmington to San Francisco

Wed, Nov 11 - Mon, Nov 16

4:40 pm - 12:39 amILM Wilmington New Hanover County-SFO San Francisco

10h 59m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

12:39 pm - 10:46 pmSFO San Francisco-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

7h 07m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$579American Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Mon, Nov 16

4:40 pm - 12:39 amILM Wilmington New Hanover County-SFO San Francisco

10h 59m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

12:39 pm - 10:46 pmSFO San Francisco-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

7h 07m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$589American Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Mon, Nov 16

5:26 pm - 12:39 amILM Wilmington New Hanover County-SFO San Francisco

10h 13m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Dallas/Fort Worth

9:50 pm - 9:48 amSFO San Francisco-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

8h 58m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$609American Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Mon, Nov 16

5:26 pm - 12:39 amILM Wilmington New Hanover County-SFO San Francisco

10h 13m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Dallas/Fort Worth

8:30 am - 9:31 pmSFO San Francisco-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

10h 01m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$609American Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 16

10:16 am - 5:16 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-SFO San Francisco

10h 00m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

10:59 pm - 9:36 amSFO San Francisco-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

7h 37m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$635Delta

Fri, Nov 13 - Sun, Nov 15

2:28 pm - 9:49 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-SFO San Francisco

10h 21m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

9:42 pm - 9:36 amSFO San Francisco-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

8h 54m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$635Delta

Wed, Nov 11 - Mon, Nov 16

2:06 pm - 9:41 amILM Wilmington New Hanover County-SFO San Francisco

22h 35m2 stops Philadelphia Seattle/Tacoma Intl

10:39 am - 10:08 amSFO San Francisco-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

20h 29m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Philadelphia

$754Alaska Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 16

12:08 pm - 1:46 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-SFO San Francisco

28h 38m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Portland

12:13 pm - 10:08 amSFO San Francisco-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

18h 55m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Philadelphia

$785Alaska Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Sun, Nov 15

12:08 pm - 11:15 amILM Wilmington New Hanover County-SFO San Francisco

26h 07m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Seattle/Tacoma Intl

6:08 am - 10:08 amSFO San Francisco-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

25h 00m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Philadelphia

$785Alaska Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 11

10:21 am - 4:16 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-SFO San Francisco

8h 55m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

9:42 pm - 9:36 amSFO San Francisco-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

8h 54m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$981Delta

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How much is a round-trip flight from Wilmington to San Francisco? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Wilmington to San Francisco departing in december.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Wilmington to San Francisco?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Wilmington to San Francisco. It’s 12% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 8% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Wilmington to San Francisco? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months 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.: •February is the cheapest month to fly from Wilmington to San Francisco at $349 round-trip.
•January ($619) and July ($601) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 77% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Wilmington to San Francisco?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Wilmington to San Francisco:

• Economy Class
• First Class
How long is a flight from Wilmington to San Francisco?
A nonstop flight from Wilmington to San Francisco takes 00m, covering 2,474 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Wilmington to San Francisco?
No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.
How much should I expect to pay for a Wilmington to San Francisco flight?
Round-trip flights from Wilmington to San Francisco range from $408 to $586, with an average of $508 over the past 12 months. Anything below $408 counts as a good deal.
How are flight prices from Wilmington to San Francisco looking right now?
One-way fares from Wilmington to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $347, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at San Francisco Airport (SFO)?
San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $63 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox
Which airports can I use when flying from Wilmington to San Francisco?
Flights from Wilmington to San Francisco usually depart from Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).
Which airports do connecting flights from Wilmington to San Francisco pass through?
One-stop flights from Wilmington to San Francisco most commonly connect through:

• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 69% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Newark (EWR) - 2% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Wilmington to San Francisco?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from Wilmington to San Francisco. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $449 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $549, a difference of $100.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Wilmington to San Francisco?
Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 03m, compared with 8h 08m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 8h 35m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).
What is the time difference between Wilmington and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 3 hours behind Wilmington (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in San Francisco?
Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $449, about $100 less than Monday fares (18% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Wilmington to San Francisco trip for February. Fares historically average $349 round-trip in that month - typically $270 less than the most expensive month, which is January (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to San Francisco Airport.

• Grand Hyatt At Sfo

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