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$225+ Cheap flights from Bloomington, IL to San Francisco (BMI - SFO)

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 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BMI — SFO
Apr 15 — Apr 221
Wed 4/15
Wed 4/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Bloomington to San Francisco

Cheapest flights from Bloomington to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Bloomington to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 16, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 5/196:00 am
BMI
-
SFO
1 stop7h 24m
United Airlines
Wed 5/276:05 am
SFO
-
BMI
1 stop6h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/12$349
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 5/192:46 pm
BMI
-
SFO
1 stop9h 14m
American Airlines
Thu 5/2810:07 am
SFO
-
BMI
2 stops11h 01m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/13$354
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/24:00 pm
BMI
-
SFO
1 stop10h 15m
Delta
Tue 7/711:45 pm
SFO
-
BMI
1 stop9h 26m
Delta
Deal found 3/15$369
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/2312:05 pm
BMI
-
SFO
1 stop10h 36m
Delta
Mon 5/2510:55 pm
SFO
-
BMI
1 stop10h 28m
Delta
Deal found 3/15$394
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/304:00 pm
BMI
-
SFO
1 stop8h 49m
Delta
Tue 7/711:45 pm
SFO
-
BMI
1 stop9h 26m
Delta
Deal found 3/15$404
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/2312:05 pm
BMI
-
SFO
1 stop10h 36m
Delta
Thu 5/2810:55 pm
SFO
-
BMI
1 stop10h 28m
Delta
Deal found 3/15$419
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/306:01 am
BMI
-
SFO
2 stops13h 25m
Delta
Mon 7/611:45 pm
SFO
-
BMI
1 stop9h 26m
Delta
Deal found 3/15$434
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 5/195:00 am
BMI
-
SFO
1 stop8h 02m
American Airlines
Wed 5/2711:14 pm
SFO
-
BMI
1 stop9h 49m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/15$435
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Fri 5/227:15 pm
BMI
-
SFO
1 stop7h 15m
United Airlines
Tue 5/266:05 am
SFO
-
BMI
1 stop6h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/12$439

Find flight deals from Bloomington to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Bloomington (BMI) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 March 16, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$349
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$235
(Delta)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$542
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Bloomington to San Francisco 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 March 16, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Bloomington to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

BloomingtonSan Francisco

BMI - SFO

BMISFO

Bloomington-Normal

Tue 5/19

2:46 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop9h 14m

San Francisco

Thu 5/28

6:45 am-3:52 pm

1 stop7h 07m

$349

BloomingtonSan Francisco

BMI - SFO

BMISFO

Bloomington-Normal

Thu 7/23

7:30 pm-1:57 am

1 stop8h 27m

San Francisco

Mon 7/27

10:38 pm-9:07 am

1 stop8h 29m

$369

BloomingtonSan Francisco

BMI - SFO

BMISFO

Bloomington-Normal

Thu 7/30

7:15 pm-1:42 am

1 stop8h 27m

San Francisco

Sat 8/1

10:38 pm-9:02 am

1 stop8h 24m

$439

BloomingtonSan Francisco

BMI - SFO

BMISFO

Bloomington-Normal

Thu 5/21

7:15 pm-1:42 am

1 stop8h 27m

San Francisco

Mon 5/25

11:30 pm-9:02 am

1 stop7h 32m

$439
Quickest round-trip

BloomingtonSan Francisco

BMI - SFO

BMISFO

Bloomington-Normal

Thu 5/21

7:15 pm-1:42 am

1 stop8h 27m

San Francisco

Mon 5/25

12:50 am-9:02 am

1 stop6h 12m

$439

BloomingtonSan Francisco

BMI - SFO

BMISFO

Bloomington-Normal

Sat 5/23

7:15 pm-12:30 am

1 stop7h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 5/25

11:30 pm-9:02 am

1 stop7h 32m

$439

BloomingtonSan Francisco

BMI - SFO

BMISFO

Bloomington-Normal

Wed 4/1

4:04 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop9h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 4/13

11:39 pm-11:19 am

1 stop9h 40m

$444

BloomingtonSan Francisco

BMI - SFO

BMISFO

Bloomington-Normal

Fri 6/19

6:05 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop7h 42m

San Francisco

Tue 6/23

11:14 pm-11:03 am

1 stop9h 49m

$444

BloomingtonSan Francisco

BMI - SFO

BMISFO

Bloomington-Normal

Tue 5/19

11:16 am-7:04 pm

2 stops9h 48m

San Francisco

Wed 5/27

10:07 am-11:08 pm

2 stops11h 01m

$445
Cheapest one-way

BloomingtonSan Francisco

BMI - SFO

BMISFO

Bloomington-Normal

Fri 5/8

3:45 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop10h 09m

$225

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Compare providers for flights from Bloomington to San Francisco

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 Francisco in March.
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 Francisco 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 Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Bloomington, Illinois-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Bloomington, Illinois-San Francisco 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 Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Bloomington to San Francisco

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

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bloomington, Illinois to San Francisco (average of $228). Flying from Bloomington, Illinois to San Francisco in April is currently the most expensive (average of $393). 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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. Reviews last updated March 16, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with American Airlines from Bloomington to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,466 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.4

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MIA - SFO

Horrible. When they power flights for other airlines there is nothing they can do to change or accommodate any changes
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,466 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,466 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.4

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MIA - SFO

Horrible. When they power flights for other airlines there is nothing they can do to change or accommodate any changes

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Bloomington to San Francisco. 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 Francisco?

    American Airlines and United Airlines can get you from Bloomington, Illinois to San Francisco in just under 8h 27m. Your travel time can differ by up to 47m. Bloomington, Illinois and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 1794 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Currently priced at $393, American Airlines will fly you from Bloomington, Illinois to San Francisco and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. This flight start at 31% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

    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.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Bloomington to San Francisco 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?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bloomington, Illinois to San Francisco (average of $228). Flying from Bloomington, Illinois to San Francisco in April is currently the most expensive (average of $393). 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

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Bloomington to San Francisco. 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 March 16, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$393Average$554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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