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$432+ Cheap flights from Bloomington, IL (BMI) to San Francisco Bay Area

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 2/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BMI — SFO
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Bloomington to San Francisco Bay Area

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 December 18, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Mon 12/223:30 pmBMI - SJC
1 stop7h 43mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/56:00 amSJC - BMI
1 stop6h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$713
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Mon 12/153:30 pmBMI - SFO
1 stop7h 26mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/201:13 pmSFO - BMI
2 stops8h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/14$755
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/316:30 amBMI - SFO
1 stop8h 43mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/412:52 pmSFO - BMI
1 stop8h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$834
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Mon 12/155:00 amBMI - SFO
1 stop8h 26mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/151:11 pmSFO - BMI
1 stop8h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$899
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/306:30 amBMI - SFO
2 stops11h 28mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/36:00 amSFO - BMI
1 stop6h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$952

Find flight deals from Bloomington to San Francisco Bay Area

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$432
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Average price

$644
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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

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BloomingtonSan Jose

BMI - SJC

BMISJC

Bloomington-Normal

Tue 2/17

3:34 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop7h 55m

San Jose

Mon 2/23

11:01 am-10:19 pm

1 stop9h 18m

$432

BloomingtonSan Francisco

BMI - SFO

BMISFO

Bloomington-Normal

Sat 3/14

12:00 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop10h 30m

San Francisco

Sun 3/22

11:49 pm-11:19 am

1 stop9h 30m

$463

BloomingtonSan Francisco

BMI - SFO

BMISFO

Bloomington-Normal

Mon 1/12

4:03 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop9h 09m

San Francisco

Mon 1/19

6:00 am-2:40 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$465

BloomingtonSan Francisco

BMI - SFO

BMISFO

Bloomington-Normal

Fri 3/13

12:00 pm-8:23 pm

1 stop10h 23m

San Francisco

Sun 3/22

11:49 pm-11:19 am

1 stop9h 30m

$473

BloomingtonSan Francisco

BMI - SFO

BMISFO

Bloomington-Normal

Sun 3/15

12:00 pm-8:23 pm

1 stop10h 23m

San Francisco

Sun 3/22

11:49 pm-11:19 am

1 stop9h 30m

$552

BloomingtonSan Jose

BMI - SJC

BMISJC

Bloomington-Normal

Thu 1/8

4:03 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop7h 26m

San Jose

Sun 1/11

6:00 am-3:25 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$597

BloomingtonSan Jose

BMI - SJC

BMISJC

Bloomington-Normal

Wed 1/7

4:03 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop7h 26m

San Jose

Sun 1/11

6:00 am-3:25 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$628

BloomingtonSan Francisco

BMI - SFO

BMISFO

Bloomington-Normal

Sat 3/14

12:00 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop10h 30m

San Francisco

Fri 3/20

11:49 pm-11:19 am

1 stop9h 30m

$694

BloomingtonSan Francisco

BMI - SFO

BMISFO

Bloomington-Normal

Sat 3/14

12:00 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop10h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 3/21

11:49 pm-11:19 am

1 stop9h 30m

$694

BloomingtonSan Francisco

BMI - SFO

BMISFO

Bloomington-Normal

Fri 3/13

12:00 pm-8:23 pm

1 stop10h 23m

San Francisco

Fri 3/20

11:49 pm-11:19 am

1 stop9h 30m

$704

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bloomington, Illinois to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $237). Flying from Bloomington, Illinois to San Francisco Bay Area in April is currently the most expensive (average of $376). 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 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 December 18, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with American Airlines from Bloomington to San Francisco Bay Area to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,055 reviews

Overall

7.2

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.5

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Diana,Jul 2024

ORD - IND

Shout out to Isabelle and Debbie who went above and beyond to make it a good experience. Wheelchair service and workers were excellent and much appreciated.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,055 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,055 reviews

Overall

7.2

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.5

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Diana,Jul 2024

ORD - IND

Shout out to Isabelle and Debbie who went above and beyond to make it a good experience. Wheelchair service and workers were excellent and much appreciated.

Related info for your journey

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

  • 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.

  • How long is the flight from Bloomington, Illinois to San Francisco Bay Area?

    For as low as $432, American Airlines can have you in San Francisco Bay Area from Bloomington, Illinois in 7h 55m. Bloomington, Illinois and San Francisco Bay Area are separated by a distance of 1776 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 Jose. You may also consider Bloomington-Normal - San Francisco 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bloomington, Illinois to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $237). Flying from Bloomington, Illinois to San Francisco Bay Area in April is currently the most expensive (average of $376). 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$376Average$554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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