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

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

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

Only Economy Class is available on flights from San Diego to Wilmington.

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

One-stop flights from San Diego to Wilmington most commonly connect through: • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 48% of one-stop connections • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 34% of one-stop connections • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 18% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 36% on flights from San Diego to Wilmington. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $373 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $578, a difference of $205. 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 long is a flight from San Diego to Wilmington?

A nonstop flight from San Diego to Wilmington takes 00m, covering 2,251 miles.

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

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 San Diego to Wilmington looking right now?

One-way fares from San Diego to Wilmington are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $429, which is 25% above the typical average for this route.

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

Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 27m, compared with 7h 30m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 7h 45m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

What is the time difference between San Diego and Wilmington?

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

What car rental options are available at Wilmington New Hanover County Airport (ILM)?

Wilmington New Hanover County Airport (ILM) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $30 for economy cars. Top options include: • Budget • Alamo • Thrifty • Avis • Enterprise Rent-A-Car

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

Round-trip flights from San Diego to Wilmington range from $323 to $551, with an average of $445 over the past 12 months. Anything below $323 counts as a good deal.

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

Round-trip flights from San Diego to Wilmington typically range from $323 to $551. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $361, on American Airlines.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Wilmington. It’s 17% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 29% higher.

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

•January is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Wilmington at $289 round-trip. •June ($657) and July ($575) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 127% 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 San Diego to Wilmington?

American Airlines ($361) and United Airlines ($390) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from San Diego to Wilmington according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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

Charlotte Douglas (CLT) is the most popular layover for the San Diego to Wilmington route. 48% 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 San Diego to Wilmington?

Flights via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $494. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) had the shortest average connection time for San Diego to Wilmington layovers at 4h 10m over the past 3 months.

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January

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Cheapest • Avg $494 (round-trip)

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Shortest trip • 7h 27m (one-way)

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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Diego to Wilmington

Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 7

7:00 am - 5:38 pmSAN San Diego-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

7h 38m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

3:35 pm - 8:46 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-SAN San Diego

8h 11m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$361American Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 31

8:00 am - 10:59 pmSAN San Diego-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

11h 59m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Newark

6:00 am - 2:55 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-SAN San Diego

11h 55m2 stops Newark Denver Intl

$390United Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 31

6:40 am - 10:59 pmSAN San Diego-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

13h 19m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

12:00 pm - 7:09 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-SAN San Diego

10h 09m1 stop Newark

$404United Airlines

Sun, Nov 15 - Sat, Nov 21

9:25 pm - 9:48 amSAN San Diego-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

9h 23m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

3:02 pm - 9:43 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-SAN San Diego

9h 41m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$406American Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Fri, Oct 30

10:30 pm - 11:22 amSAN San Diego-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

9h 52m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

6:00 am - 3:12 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-SAN San Diego

12h 12m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

$409United Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 31

11:58 am - 9:57 pmSAN San Diego-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

6h 59m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

5:05 am - 11:00 amILM Wilmington New Hanover County-SAN San Diego

8h 55m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$411American Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Sun, Nov 15

10:30 pm - 9:36 amSAN San Diego-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

8h 06m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:40 pm - 11:32 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-SAN San Diego

8h 52m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$451Delta

Thu, Nov 26 - Wed, Dec 2

6:15 am - 4:07 pmSAN San Diego-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

6h 52m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

8:00 am - 12:58 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-SAN San Diego

7h 58m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$456American Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Wed, Oct 28

10:53 am - 11:09 pmSAN San Diego-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

9h 16m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:49 pm - 10:02 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-SAN San Diego

7h 13m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$518Delta

Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 26

10:25 pm - 9:37 amSAN San Diego-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

8h 12m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:49 pm - 11:24 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-SAN San Diego

8h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$596Delta

Recent last minute flight deals from San Diego to Wilmington

Tue, Oct 6 - Sat, Oct 10

10:20 pm - 11:58 amSAN San Diego-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

10h 38m1 stop Newark

6:00 am - 2:57 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-SAN San Diego

11h 57m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$596United Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Sat, Oct 10

6:40 am - 10:59 pmSAN San Diego-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

13h 19m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

6:00 am - 2:57 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-SAN San Diego

11h 57m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$601United Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Sat, Oct 10

7:41 pm - 11:58 amSAN San Diego-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

13h 17m3 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

6:00 am - 2:57 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-SAN San Diego

11h 57m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$641United Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Sat, Oct 10

10:20 pm - 11:58 amSAN San Diego-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

10h 38m1 stop Newark

12:45 pm - 7:43 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-SAN San Diego

9h 58m1 stop Newark

$648United Airlines

Mon, Oct 5 - Sat, Oct 10

8:00 am - 10:59 pmSAN San Diego-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

11h 59m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark

12:45 pm - 7:43 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-SAN San Diego

9h 58m1 stop Newark

$736United Airlines

Mon, Oct 5 - Sat, Oct 10

10:20 pm - 11:58 amSAN San Diego-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

10h 38m1 stop Newark

6:00 am - 2:57 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-SAN San Diego

11h 57m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$736United Airlines

Mon, Oct 5 - Sat, Oct 10

8:00 am - 10:59 pmSAN San Diego-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

11h 59m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark

6:00 am - 3:49 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-SAN San Diego

12h 49m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

$741United Airlines

Mon, Oct 5 - Sat, Oct 10

9:45 pm - 11:58 amSAN San Diego-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

11h 13m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark

6:00 am - 2:57 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-SAN San Diego

11h 57m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$741United Airlines

Mon, Oct 5 - Sat, Oct 10

8:00 am - 10:59 pmSAN San Diego-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

11h 59m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark

6:00 am - 8:45 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-SAN San Diego

17h 45m3 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl San Francisco

$746United Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Sat, Oct 10

7:41 pm - 11:58 amSAN San Diego-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

13h 17m3 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

6:00 am - 8:45 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-SAN San Diego

17h 45m3 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl San Francisco

$786United Airlines

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Price, demand and travel trends for San Diego to Wilmington flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from San Diego to Wilmington? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Diego to Wilmington departing in october.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Wilmington?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Wilmington. It’s 17% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 29% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Wilmington? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from San Diego to Wilmington, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •January is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Wilmington at $289 round-trip.
•June ($657) and July ($575) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 127% 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 San Diego to Wilmington?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from San Diego to Wilmington.
How long is a flight from San Diego to Wilmington?
A nonstop flight from San Diego to Wilmington takes 00m, covering 2,251 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from San Diego to Wilmington?
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 San Diego to Wilmington flight?
Round-trip flights from San Diego to Wilmington range from $323 to $551, with an average of $445 over the past 12 months. Anything below $323 counts as a good deal.
How are flight prices from San Diego to Wilmington looking right now?
One-way fares from San Diego to Wilmington are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $429, which is 25% above the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at Wilmington New Hanover County Airport (ILM)?
Wilmington New Hanover County Airport (ILM) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $30 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Budget
• Alamo
• Thrifty
• Avis
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Which airports can I use when flying from San Diego to Wilmington?
Flights from San Diego to Wilmington usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM).
Which airports do connecting flights from San Diego to Wilmington pass through?
One-stop flights from San Diego to Wilmington most commonly connect through:

• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 48% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 34% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 18% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Diego to Wilmington?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 36% on flights from San Diego to Wilmington. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $373 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $578, a difference of $205.

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 San Diego to Wilmington?
Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 27m, compared with 7h 30m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 7h 45m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).
What is the time difference between San Diego and Wilmington?
Wilmington is 3 hours ahead of San Diego (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $373, about $205 less than Sunday fares (35% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Diego to Wilmington trip for January. Fares historically average $289 round-trip in that month - typically $368 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Wilmington New Hanover County Airport.

• Country Inn & Suites by Radisson,Wilmington, NC

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