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

For as low as $384, American Airlines can have you in Bloomington, Illinois from San Diego in 9h 01m. 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 $374, 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. American Airlines is 25% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Bloomington, Illinois?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Bloomington, Illinois flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Bloomington, Illinois ranges from 1.6 - 3.9 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Bloomington, Illinois when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Bloomington, Illinois, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 26.6 F).

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

Travelers have found that booking a Friday departure is the best way to save up to 81% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Bloomington, Illinois?

Our data shows that December tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Bloomington, Illinois from San Diego. Users have commonly found prices around $502 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $374. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in September.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAN to BMI?

When flying from San Diego to Bloomington, Illinois, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 16% versus a flight at noon.

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?

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Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Bloomington, Illinois (average of $353). Flying from San Diego to Bloomington, Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $515). 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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Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

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Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

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How long is the flight from San Diego to Bloomington, Illinois?
For as low as $384, American Airlines can have you in Bloomington, Illinois from San Diego in 9h 01m. 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 $374, 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. American Airlines is 25% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Bloomington, Illinois (average of $353). Flying from San Diego to Bloomington, Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $515). 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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