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$205+ Cheap flights from Bloomington, IL (BMI) to San Francisco Bay Area

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 6/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BMI — SFO
May 10 — May 171
Sat 5/10
Sat 5/17
1 adult, Economy
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3 stars

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$394
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$205
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$407
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Cheapest flights from Bloomington to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Bloomington to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 5, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/263:51 pmBMI - SFO
1 stop8h 02mAmerican Airlines
Thu 7/3111:18 amSFO - BMI
1 stop9h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/5$394
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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.
Thu 5/86:00 amBMI - SFO
1 stop7h 45mDelta
Sat 5/106:15 amSFO - BMI
1 stop8h 50mDelta
Deal found 5/4$496
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/173:51 pmBMI - SJC
1 stop7h 22mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/236:00 amSJC - BMI
2 stops8h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/5$517
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 5/165:00 pmBMI - SJC
1 stop8h 00mDelta
Sun 5/1812:26 pmSJC - BMI
1 stop8h 21mDelta
Deal found 5/3$697

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Bloomington to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.

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Bloomington

Fly to

San Francisco Bay Area

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Depart

Return

Price

BloomingtonSan Francisco

BMI - SFO

BMISFO

Bloomington-Normal

Sat 7/26

3:51 pm-9:53 pm

1 stop8h 02m

San Francisco

Thu 7/31

11:18 am-11:01 pm

1 stop9h 43m

$394

BloomingtonSan Jose

BMI - SJC

BMISJC

Bloomington-Normal

Tue 6/17

3:51 pm-9:13 pm

1 stop7h 22m

San Jose

Mon 6/23

6:00 am-4:09 pm

2 stops8h 09m

$517

BloomingtonSan Jose

BMI - SJC

BMISJC

Bloomington-Normal

Fri 5/16

5:00 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop8h 00m

San Jose

Sun 5/18

12:26 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop8h 21m

$697

BloomingtonSan Francisco

BMI - SFO

BMISFO

Bloomington-Normal

Thu 6/19

3:50 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop8h 58m

San Francisco

Sun 6/22

12:52 am-3:10 pm

2 stops12h 18m

$1,311

BloomingtonSan Francisco

BMI - SFO

BMISFO

Bloomington-Normal

Mon 6/16

4:39 pm-9:27 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$205

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Deals found on 5/4

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Bloomington to San Francisco Bay Area

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Bloomington, Illinois to San Francisco Bay Area?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bloomington, Illinois to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Bloomington, Illinois to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $384). 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.

Rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco Bay Area when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco Bay Area, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 Francisco Bay Area. Reviews last updated May 5, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Bloomington to San Francisco Bay Area, such as Delta and American Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,939 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,939 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,939 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,939 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Bloomington to San Francisco Bay Area?

    If you book a flight to San Francisco Bay Area from Bloomington, you will be flying from Bloomington-Normal, which is the city’s only airport. Bloomington-Normal (BMI) is located 4.2 mi from the center of Bloomington.

  • What are the most popular routes from Bloomington, Illinois to San Francisco Bay Area?

    The most popular route from Bloomington, Illinois to San Francisco Bay Area is Bloomington-Normal - San Francisco. You may also consider Bloomington-Normal - San Jose or Bloomington-Normal - Oakland.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Bloomington to San Francisco Bay Area?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Bloomington to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Bloomington to San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bloomington, Illinois to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bloomington, Illinois to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Bloomington, Illinois to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $384). 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 Bloomington to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Bloomington to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 May 5, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$336Average$513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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