Cheap flights from ILM to SAN (Wilmington Intl. to San Diego Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from ILM to SAN starting at $153 One Way, $262 Round Trip

Prices starting at $262 for return flights and $153 for one-way flights to San Diego Intl. were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Tue, Jan 6 - Tue, Jan 20
ILM
Wilmington
SAN
San Diego
$262 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$262
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jan 6 from Wilmington to San Diego, returning Tue, Jan 20, priced at $262 found 2 days ago
Tue, Jan 6 - Tue, Jan 20
ILM
Wilmington
SAN
San Diego
$281 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$281
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jan 6 from Wilmington to San Diego, returning Tue, Jan 20, priced at $281 found 2 days ago
Tue, Jan 6 - Tue, Jan 20
ILM
Wilmington
SAN
San Diego
$286 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$286
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jan 6 from Wilmington to San Diego, returning Tue, Jan 20, priced at $286 found 2 days ago
Thu, Jan 8 - Tue, Jan 20
ILM
Wilmington
SAN
San Diego
$297 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$297
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Thu, Jan 8 from Wilmington to San Diego, returning Tue, Jan 20, priced at $297 found 2 days ago
Wed, Jan 7 - Tue, Jan 20
ILM
Wilmington
SAN
San Diego
$298 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$298
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Wed, Jan 7 from Wilmington to San Diego, returning Tue, Jan 20, priced at $298 found 2 days ago

Hotel Ideas near San Diego Intl.

Airport Hotels near San Diego Intl.

Sheraton San Diego Resort

Sheraton San Diego Resort

4 out of 5
1380 Harbor Island Dr San Diego CA
$138 nightly
The price is $158 total per night from Dec 23 to Dec 24
$158 total
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,155 reviews)
The hotel was clean, festive and helpful. Very accommodating. I will definitely come back.

Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025

Sheraton San Diego Resort
Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive San Diego CA
$160 nightly
The price is $186 total per night from Dec 21 to Dec 22
$186 total
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (6,061 reviews)
Perfect location, nice staff, super comfy beds. I couldn’t have asked for anything better

Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego SeaWorld

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego SeaWorld

3 out of 5
3888 Greenwood St San Diego CA
$101 nightly
The price is $116 total per night from Dec 23 to Dec 24
$116 total
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Mission Bay and Port of ...
9/10 Wonderful! (397 reviews)
Leigh at the front desk.

Reviewed on Dec 9, 2025

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego SeaWorld
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In San Diego

Sheraton San Diego Resort

Sheraton San Diego Resort

4 out of 5
1380 Harbor Island Dr San Diego CA
$138 nightly
The price is $158 total per night from Dec 23 to Dec 24
$158 total
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,155 reviews)
The hotel was clean, festive and helpful. Very accommodating. I will definitely come back.

Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025

Sheraton San Diego Resort
Lafayette Hotel & Club

Lafayette Hotel & Club

4 out of 5
2223 El Cajon Blvd San Diego CA
$229 nightly
The price is $263 total per night from Dec 29 to Dec 30
$263 total
Dec 29 - Dec 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,332 reviews)
The room was clean and well supplied. They even thought to provide a carafe of fresh water. Nice touch!

Reviewed on Dec 13, 2025

Lafayette Hotel & Club
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

4 out of 5
207 5th Ave San Diego CA
$210 nightly
The price is $243 total per night from Jan 1 to Jan 2
$243 total
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a nightclub. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,153 reviews)
the staff was very accommodating and the food options nearby were all very delicious!

Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

San Diego Hotels With Airport Transportation

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive San Diego CA
The price is $186 total per night from Dec 21 to Dec 22
$186 total
per night
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (6,061 reviews)
Perfect location, nice staff, super comfy beds. I couldn’t have asked for anything better

Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Sheraton San Diego Resort

Sheraton San Diego Resort

4 out of 5
1380 Harbor Island Dr San Diego CA
The price is $158 total per night from Dec 23 to Dec 24
$158 total
per night
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,155 reviews)
The hotel was clean, festive and helpful. Very accommodating. I will definitely come back.

Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025

Sheraton San Diego Resort
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG

2.5 out of 5
1955 San Diego Ave San Diego CA
The price is $156 total per night from Dec 18 to Dec 19
$156 total
per night
Dec 18 - Dec 19
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,038 reviews)
👍

Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced San Diego Hotels

Pleasant Inn

Pleasant Inn

2.5 out of 5
5550 Clairemont Mesa Blvd San Diego CA
$84 nightly
The price is $96 total per night from Dec 19 to Dec 20
$96 total
Dec 19 - Dec 20
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,280 reviews)
Good service

Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025

Pleasant Inn
E-Z 8 Motel Old Town

E-Z 8 Motel Old Town

2.5 out of 5
4747 Pacific Highway San Diego CA
$56 nightly
The price is $64 total per night from Dec 18 to Dec 19
$64 total
Dec 18 - Dec 19
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free parking, WiFi (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
6.4/10 (2,080 reviews)
Staff very respectful/ friendly.

Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025

E-Z 8 Motel Old Town
Kings Inn San Diego

Kings Inn San Diego

2.5 out of 5
1333 Hotel Cir S San Diego CA
$74 nightly
The price is $84 total per night from Dec 18 to Dec 19
$84 total
Dec 18 - Dec 19
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,562 reviews)
Always clean. Great pool

Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025

Kings Inn San Diego
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in San Diego

Bahia Resort Hotel

Bahia Resort Hotel

3.5 out of 5
998 W Mission Bay Dr San Diego CA
$175 nightly
The price is $201 total per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
$201 total
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,806 reviews)
The pool is exceptional.

Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025

Bahia Resort Hotel
The Dana on Mission Bay

The Dana on Mission Bay

3.5 out of 5
1710 W Mission Bay Dr San Diego CA
$156 nightly
The price is $180 total per night from Dec 18 to Dec 19
$180 total
Dec 18 - Dec 19
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a marina, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,910 reviews)
No complaints with room or staff. Area was loud, neighbors arguing at 5am, thin walls.No elevator.

Reviewed on Dec 9, 2025

The Dana on Mission Bay
Catamaran Resort and Spa

Catamaran Resort and Spa

4 out of 5
3999 Mission Boulevard San Diego CA
$198 nightly
The price is $228 total per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
$228 total
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,109 reviews)

Families like: Outdoor pool, game room, on the beach, bicycle rentals

Travelers say...
The grounds were beautiful and we have a beautiful view of the water. The room was a little dated but nothing terrible. The beds were comfortable as well.

Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025

Catamaran Resort and Spa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

ILM to SAN Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
ILM Address & GPS
Address:
1740 Airport Boulevard
Wilmington NC, 28405
United States
IATA Code:
ILM
Longitude:
-77.910627
Latitude:
34.267052
Time Zone:
America/New_York
SAN Address & GPS
Address:
Airport Drive
San Diego CA, 92101
United States
IATA Code:
SAN
Longitude:
-117.197312
Latitude:
32.731938
Time Zone:
America/Los_Angeles

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)?
Nonstop flights aren't an option when flying from ILM to San Diego Airport. However, there are numerous companies that service this route with just one simple stopover, including American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines.
What is the shortest flight from Wilmington Intl. Airport to San Diego Airport?
The fastest you can fly from ILM to SAN is 7 hours and 16 minutes. Slip a few things into your carry-on to help pass the time, like a fascinating read or a sketch pad.
How many hours flight from ILM to SAN?
On a normal day, it takes 7 hours and 20 minutes to go from ILM to San Diego Airport. Breeze through this medium-haul flight by watching TV or listening to audiobooks. Alternatively, use the time to catch up on some rest.
What airlines have the most flights from Wilmington Intl. Airport to San Diego Airport?
If you're hoping to find an airline that advertises direct flights from Wilmington Intl. Airport to San Diego Airport, you're out of luck. You'll need to make at least one stop to get to San Diego.

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