Title: Cheap Flights from San Diego to Wilmington (SAN to ILM) - Expedia.co.uk ![Green Leaves Out Springtime Aerial View Downtown City Center Wilmington North Carolina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1587/b95139e2-2f77-4747-a7a4-05396343a96d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1587/b95139e2-2f77-4747-a7a4-05396343a96d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) # Cheap Flights from San Diego (SAN) to Wilmington (ILM) - [Return](?flightType=roundtrip) - [One-way](?flightType=oneway) - [Multi-city](?flightType=multicity) ### Travellers Adults ChildrenAges 2 to 17 InfantsYounger than 2 EconomyPremium economyBusiness classFirst class Leaving from Going to Departing Returning Add a place to stay Add a car Direct flights only ## Popular airlines from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - ![American Airlines](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_AA.svg) American Airlines [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?leg1=from:san,to:ilm,departure:13/11/2025TANYT&leg2=from:ilm,to:san,departure:20/11/2025TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"AA"}}]) - ![Delta](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_DL.svg) Delta [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?leg1=from:san,to:ilm,departure:13/11/2025TANYT&leg2=from:ilm,to:san,departure:20/11/2025TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"DL"}}]) - ![United](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_UA.svg) United [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?leg1=from:san,to:ilm,departure:13/11/2025TANYT&leg2=from:ilm,to:san,departure:20/11/2025TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"UA"}}]) - ![Alaska Airlines](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_AS.svg) Alaska Airlines [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?leg1=from:san,to:ilm,departure:13/11/2025TANYT&leg2=from:ilm,to:san,departure:20/11/2025TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"AS"}}]) ![notification illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__notification.svg) ### Be in the know Get alerts if flight prices drop or rise\* ![deals illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__deals.svg) ### Book smarter Save up to 25% on select hotels after you book a flight\* ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Earn twice Earn your airline miles on top of our rewards [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login) ## Find the cheapest month to fly from San Diego (SAN) to Wilmington (ILM) ### July is typically the cheapest month to fly From £185 - £390 per traveller. Flight from San Diego to Wilmington route information | Origin airport | San Diego Intl. | | --- | --- | | Destination airport | Wilmington Intl. | | Distance | 3602 km | ## Compare flights from San Diego to Wilmington easily and book with confidence For travelling on business or for pleasure, Expedia makes it easy to book your flights from San Diego to Wilmington. Operating between them flights per day, airlines cover the route. And fly direct, getting you to Wilmington Intl. in just hours. If you have a preferred carrier, use our advanced search tool to find the right flight from San Diego Intl. to Wilmington Intl..   To make things even better, in the advanced search, you can also choose to fly economy, premium economy, business or first class, select your maximum number of stops, and pick your preferred departure and arrival time. You can also opt for refundable and direct flights.  Grab a great deal on your flight from San Diego Intl. (SAN) to Wilmington Intl. (ILM) The easiest way to view the best deals on flights from San Diego to Wilmington today is to enter your travel dates and hit search. From here, you can sort your results by price to see the cheapest flights first. Right now, return flights from San Diego Intl. to Wilmington Intl. start at just and range up to .   To find an even better deal, try   - being flexible on your dates – midweek flights can be cheaper - looking for other airports near San Diego and Wilmington - booking your flight during , the cheapest month on this route - varying your flight times – early morning and late at night are sometimes cheaper  Why you should book your San Diego to Wilmington flight with Expedia! We cater for all flight types, cabin classes and airlines. So whether you’re booking flights from San Diego Intl. to Wilmington Intl. for a budget break or a business trip with a bit of pleasure thrown in, we make it easy to secure the seat that’s right for you.   Thanks to our supersized inventory that offers great choice all in one place, you know you’ll get a great deal with Expedia. Especially if you bundle your flight together with your hotel, you will unlock amazing savings. For added peace of mind, you can choose flexible bookings or filter to find refundable options, so you won’t pay a fee to change your flight.   ## Frequently asked questions ### How much is a flight from SAN to Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM)? > If you're travelling between San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) and Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM), round-trip flights start from . This figure is based on airfares advertised within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year, so don't hang about. Book now and save yourself both money and time. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply. ### Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from SAN to Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM)? > Every air carrier has its own terms and conditions. If you do decide to cancel, follow the simple instructions on our [Customer Service Portal](https://www.expedia.co.uk/service/?langid=1033). ### How do I find cheap flights from San Diego Airport to ILM that have flexible change policies? > Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for San Diego Airport to Wilmington Intl. Airport flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select. ### How far is the flight from San Diego Airport to ILM? > Expect to be soaring through the sky for a while, as the flight distance between San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) and ILM is 3,600 kilometres. Create a playlist of your favourite podcasts before leaving home to keep yourself entertained during the trip. ### Which airlines fly direct from SAN to Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM)? > Right now, no airlines offer flights directly from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to ILM. You'll have to book a flight with at least one stop. To score the best price and connections, lock in your fare well ahead of time. ### Are San Diego Airport to Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute? > Booking your trip from SAN to ILM last minute could save you some serious cash. However, it could end up costing you a whole lot more! If you'd prefer to err on the side of caution, book well ahead of your departure date. In fact, Expedia has some of the best bargains up to 12 months in advance. 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