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$220+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Bloomington, IL (SAN - BMI)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Bloomington

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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/261:13 pmSAN - BMI
1 stop8h 29mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/302:32 pmBMI - SAN
1 stop7h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$569

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Expedia
2 stars

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Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$569
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$220
(American Airlines)
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San Diego

Fri 12/26

1:13 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop8h 29m

Bloomington-Normal

Tue 12/30

2:32 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop7h 36m

$569

San DiegoBloomington

SAN - BMI

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San Diego

Sun 2/15

6:20 am-3:04 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$220

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SAN - BMI

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San Diego

Mon 1/5

3:03 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$265

San DiegoBloomington

SAN - BMI

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San Diego

Sun 2/15

6:25 am-7:40 am

3 stops23h 15m

$344

San DiegoBloomington

SAN - BMI

SANBMI

San Diego

Sat 12/20

7:30 pm-10:32 am

2 stops13h 02m

$357

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SAN - BMI

SANBMI

San Diego

Sun 1/4

12:39 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop7h 19m

$538

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Deals found on 12/11

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Bloomington

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Bloomington, Illinois?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Bloomington, Illinois (average of $217). Flying from San Diego to Bloomington, Illinois in September is currently the most expensive (average of $418). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Bloomington

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Bloomington. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Bloomington. Reviews last updated December 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines from San Diego to Bloomington have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.5

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.5

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Bloomington. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Bloomington, Illinois?

    For as low as $569, American Airlines can have you in Bloomington, Illinois from San Diego in 8h 29m. There are 1648 mi between San Diego and Bloomington, Illinois.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Diego to Bloomington, Illinois round-trip?

    Currently priced at $376, American Airlines will fly you from San Diego to Bloomington, Illinois and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Bloomington that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Bloomington flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Bloomington?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to Bloomington.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Bloomington?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Bloomington by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Bloomington, Illinois?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Bloomington, Illinois (average of $217). Flying from San Diego to Bloomington, Illinois in September is currently the most expensive (average of $418). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from San Diego to Bloomington

Discover the top airline that operate flights from San Diego to Bloomington. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.
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American AirlinesCheapest$376Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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