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$336+ Cheap flights from Bloomington to San Francisco (BMI - SFO)

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Cheap 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 July 26, 2024.

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

Sunday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from Bloomington, Illinois to San Francisco. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to San Francisco.

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

Flights from Bloomington, Illinois to San Francisco lean towards being more expensive in March. Prices are generally better when you fly from Bloomington, Illinois to San Francisco in January, with the cheapest ticket starting at $312.

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

It’s optimal to fly from Bloomington, Illinois to San Francisco at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 11% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Cheap Bloomington to San Francisco flights in July & August 2024

Find cheap flight options from Bloomington to San Francisco specifically for the months of July and August 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,751,780 searches. Prices were last updated on July 26, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to San Francisco in 2024 at this time. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 8/236:00 amBMI - SFO
1 stop9h 47mDelta
Fri 8/3011:55 amSFO - BMI
1 stop8h 48mDelta
Deal found 7/25$373
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Fri 8/233:00 pmBMI - SFO
2 stops9h 47mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/3012:16 pmSFO - BMI
1 stop7h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/25$462
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Fri 8/233:57 pmBMI - SFO
2 stops8h 50mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/309:32 amSFO - BMI
2 stops10h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/25$467
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 8/83:57 pmBMI - SFO
1 stop9h 07mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/131:19 pmSFO - BMI
1 stop7h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/25$478
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 8/83:57 pmBMI - SFO
1 stop9h 07mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/1311:00 amSFO - BMI
2 stops9h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/25$483
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 8/87:00 amBMI - SFO
2 stops11h 01mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/1311:00 amSFO - BMI
2 stops9h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/25$568
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Fri 8/236:00 amBMI - SFO
1 stop7h 08mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/2912:59 amSFO - BMI
1 stop18h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/25$726
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Fri 8/233:00 pmBMI - SFO
2 stops9h 47mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/2912:59 amSFO - BMI
1 stop18h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/25$731
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 8/83:54 pmBMI - SFO
1 stop10h 36mDelta
Mon 8/1212:51 amSFO - BMI
2 stops12h 23mDelta
Deal found 7/25$1,845

Bloomington to San Francisco 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Bloomington and San Francisco in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,751,780 searches. Data last updated July 26, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to San Francisco in 2024 at this time. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 10/83:29 pmBMI - SFO
1 stop9h 14mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/1512:21 pmSFO - BMI
1 stop7h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/26$336
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 10/85:50 amBMI - SFO
2 stops9h 46mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/151:31 pmSFO - BMI
1 stop6h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/26$341
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 10/83:02 pmBMI - SFO
2 stops8h 43mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/159:41 amSFO - BMI
2 stops10h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/26$346
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 8/236:00 amBMI - SFO
1 stop9h 47mDelta
Fri 8/3011:55 amSFO - BMI
1 stop8h 48mDelta
Deal found 7/25$373
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 10/53:00 pmBMI - SFO
1 stop6h 27mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/151:31 pmSFO - BMI
1 stop6h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/26$426
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 10/53:49 pmBMI - SFO
1 stop6h 48mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/159:22 amSFO - BMI
2 stops10h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/26$431
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 10/53:49 pmBMI - SFO
2 stops9h 26mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/159:41 amSFO - BMI
2 stops10h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/26$436
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Sun 10/63:49 pmBMI - SFO
1 stop9h 06mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/155:44 amSFO - BMI
1 stop7h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/26$443
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Sun 10/63:49 pmBMI - SFO
1 stop9h 06mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/159:22 amSFO - BMI
2 stops10h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/26$448

Find flights from Bloomington to San Francisco within your budget

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 2,751,780 searches. Data last updated July 26, 2024.

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Bloomington-NormalSan Francisco

BMI - SFO

BMISFO

Bloomington-Normal

Fri 8/23

1 stop9h 47m

San Francisco

Fri 8/30

1 stop8h 48m

$373

Bloomington-NormalSan Francisco

BMI - SFO

BMISFO

Bloomington-Normal

Fri 8/23

2 stops9h 47m

San Francisco

Fri 8/30

1 stop7h 17m

$462

Bloomington-NormalSan Francisco

BMI - SFO

BMISFO

Bloomington-Normal

Fri 8/23

2 stops8h 50m

San Francisco

Fri 8/30

2 stops10h 01m

$467

Bloomington-NormalSan Francisco

BMI - SFO

BMISFO

Bloomington-Normal

Thu 8/8

1 stop9h 07m

San Francisco

Tue 8/13

1 stop7h 28m

$478

Bloomington-NormalSan Francisco

BMI - SFO

BMISFO

Bloomington-Normal

Thu 8/8

1 stop9h 07m

San Francisco

Tue 8/13

2 stops9h 47m

$483

Bloomington-NormalSan Francisco

BMI - SFO

BMISFO

Bloomington-Normal

Thu 8/8

2 stops11h 01m

San Francisco

Tue 8/13

2 stops9h 47m

$568

Bloomington-NormalSan Francisco

BMI - SFO

BMISFO

Bloomington-Normal

Fri 8/23

1 stop7h 08m

San Francisco

Thu 8/29

1 stop18h 34m

$726

Bloomington-NormalSan Francisco

BMI - SFO

BMISFO

Bloomington-Normal

Fri 8/23

2 stops9h 47m

San Francisco

Thu 8/29

1 stop18h 34m

$731

Bloomington-NormalSan Francisco

BMI - SFO

BMISFO

Bloomington-Normal

Thu 8/8

1 stop10h 36m

San Francisco

Mon 8/12

2 stops12h 23m

$1,845

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Bloomington to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on July 21, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Bloomington, Illinois to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Bloomington to San Francisco

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Temperature and rainfall in San Francisco by month

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

SFO

Temperature

51.8 - 62.6 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, 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

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 July 26, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Bloomington to San Francisco, such as American Airlines and Delta. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
9,615 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

Delta
8.0
Very good
9,615 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
9,615 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
9,615 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Bloomington, Illinois to San Francisco for under $400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Bloomington, Illinois to San Francisco for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Delta for just $373, but on average you can expect to pay $1,097.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Bloomington, Illinois to San Francisco round-trip?

    Currently priced at $373, Delta will fly you from Bloomington, Illinois to San Francisco and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on American Airlines for as low as $462. These flights start at 26% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What does BMI to SFO mean?

    BMI stands for Bloomington-Normal Airport, while SFO stands for San Francisco Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Bloomington to San Francisco that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Bloomington to San Francisco flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Bloomington to San Francisco with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Bloomington to San Francisco flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Bloomington to San Francisco that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Bloomington to San Francisco offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Bloomington to San Francisco?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Bloomington to San Francisco flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Bloomington, Illinois to San Francisco flight deals updated?

    The Bloomington, Illinois to San Francisco flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 7/26.

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bloomington, Illinois to San Francisco (average of $268). Flying from Bloomington, Illinois to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $382). 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 2 airlines flying from Bloomington to San Francisco

Discover the top 2 airlines 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 2,751,780 searches. Data last updated July 26, 2024.
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FrontierCheapest$189Average$264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$337Average$498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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