San Francisco to Wilmington (SFO–ILN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
CVG Cincinnati / Covington ~6h 5m 2IMX Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Wilmington flights
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San Francisco to Wilmington
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2,074 mi 3h 53m nonstop +3h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between SFO and ILN, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to ILN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SFO → ILN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
ILN → SFO
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
94%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays →

Other ways to reach Wilmington from San Francisco

Nearby airports with service to Wilmington Airpark.
Metric SFO→ILN SMF→ILN
Distance from SFO 86 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights
Flight time 3h 53m 3h 42m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of SFO with service to Wilmington Airpark.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Wilmington is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco.
SFO: PDT · ILN: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 9:00 PM in Wilmington.
Distance & Flight Time
2,074 mi / 3,337 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 53m gate to gate.
Getting to SFO

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.

SFO–ILN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Wilmington route.
Route details
Distance2,074 mi / 3,337 km
Flight time3h 53m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SFO
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: ILN
IATA / ICAOILN / KILN
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation1,077 ft / 328 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFO to ILN flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to Wilmington Airpark take about 3h 53m gate to gate. The route covers 2,074 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Wilmington is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Nearby alternatives include SMF. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SFO to ILN

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Wilmington Airpark (ILN) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SFO to ILN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SFO to ILN is about 3 hours 53 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,074 miles (3,337 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Sacramento (SMF).