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$349+ Cheap flights from Bloomington, IL to San Diego (BMI - SAN)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BMI — SAN
Jul 6 — Jul 131
Mon 7/6
Mon 7/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Bloomington to San Diego

Cheapest flights from Bloomington to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Bloomington to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 6, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/1. 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.
Tue 7/75:00 am
BMI
-
SAN
1 stop6h 04m
American Airlines
Sat 7/117:15 am
SAN
-
BMI
1 stop6h 41m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/1$349
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/174:18 pm
BMI
-
SAN
1 stop8h 39m
Delta
Mon 7/2010:15 pm
SAN
-
BMI
2 stops11h 08m
Delta
Deal found 6/3$354
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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.
Thu 7/166:04 pm
BMI
-
SAN
1 stop7h 22m
American Airlines
Tue 7/217:30 am
SAN
-
BMI
1 stop8h 04m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/6$359
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/144:24 pm
BMI
-
SAN
1 stop8h 36m
Delta
Tue 8/186:15 am
SAN
-
BMI
2 stops15h 01m
Delta
Deal found 6/5$364
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/1. 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.
Sat 7/254:30 pm
BMI
-
SAN
1 stop8h 07m
American Airlines
Sat 8/16:15 am
SAN
-
BMI
1 stop9h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/1$372
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/234:00 pm
BMI
-
SAN
1 stop9h 03m
Delta
Wed 10/2812:50 pm
SAN
-
BMI
1 stop7h 33m
Delta
Deal found 6/4$397
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/109:44 am
BMI
-
SAN
2 stops12h 49m
United Airlines
Sat 11/1410:30 pm
SAN
-
BMI
1 stop8h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/1$454

Find flight deals from Bloomington to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Bloomington (BMI) to San Diego (SAN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 6, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$349
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$464
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($59 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Bloomington to San Diego that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Bloomington to San Diego that are best for you.

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BloomingtonSan Diego

BMI - SAN

BMISAN

Bloomington-Normal

Fri 8/14

1:46 pm-7:19 pm

1 stop7h 33m

San Diego

Tue 8/18

7:15 am-4:19 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$349

BloomingtonSan Diego

BMI - SAN

BMISAN

Bloomington-Normal

Fri 10/23

4:00 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop9h 03m

San Diego

Wed 10/28

10:00 am-10:23 pm

2 stops10h 23m

$354

BloomingtonSan Diego

BMI - SAN

BMISAN

Bloomington-Normal

Fri 7/17

4:18 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop8h 39m

San Diego

Mon 7/20

10:15 pm-11:23 am

2 stops11h 08m

$354

BloomingtonSan Diego

BMI - SAN

BMISAN

Bloomington-Normal

Thu 7/16

6:04 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop7h 22m

San Diego

Tue 7/21

7:30 am-5:34 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$359

BloomingtonSan Diego

BMI - SAN

BMISAN

Bloomington-Normal

Fri 8/14

4:24 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop8h 36m

San Diego

Tue 8/18

6:15 am-11:16 pm

2 stops15h 01m

$364

BloomingtonSan Diego

BMI - SAN

BMISAN

Bloomington-Normal

Sat 7/25

4:30 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop8h 07m

San Diego

Sat 8/1

6:15 am-5:30 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$372

BloomingtonSan Diego

BMI - SAN

BMISAN

Bloomington-Normal

Tue 7/7

6:04 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop7h 22m

San Diego

Sat 7/11

9:41 am-11:09 pm

2 stops11h 28m

$441

BloomingtonSan Diego

BMI - SAN

BMISAN

Bloomington-Normal

Tue 11/10

9:44 am-8:33 pm

2 stops12h 49m

San Diego

Sat 11/14

10:30 pm-8:57 am

1 stop8h 27m

$454

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Deals found on 6/5

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Compare providers for flights from Bloomington to San Diego

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Bloomington to San Diego in June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Bloomington, Illinois-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Bloomington, Illinois-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Bloomington, Illinois-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Bloomington, Illinois-San Diego flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Bloomington, Illinois-San Diego flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated June 6, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines from Bloomington to San Diego 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
7.1
Good
11,649 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.1

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Elizabeth,Mar 2026

ORD - MIA

Staff was rude and flight attendants 2 out of 3 looked like they had just been thru a hurricane.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,649 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,649 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.1

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Elizabeth,Mar 2026

ORD - MIA

Staff was rude and flight attendants 2 out of 3 looked like they had just been thru a hurricane.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Bloomington to San Diego. 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 Bloomington, Illinois to San Diego?

    Airlines like American Airlines and Delta fly from Bloomington, Illinois to San Diego in about 7h 33m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1648 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Bloomington, Illinois to San Diego round-trip from $392. Users have found that American Airlines is 25% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Top airline flying from Bloomington to San Diego

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Bloomington to San Diego. 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 June 6, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$392Average$572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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