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$275+ Cheap flights from Bloomington, IL to San Diego (BMI - SAN)

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 7/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BMI — SAN
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 March 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$307
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$275
(American Airlines)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$457
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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 March 28, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 5/146:52 amBMI - SAN
1 stop9h 10mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/176:15 amSAN - BMI
1 stop7h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$307
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 7/293:50 pmBMI - SAN
2 stops9h 04mDelta
Sun 8/310:00 amSAN - BMI
2 stops10h 23mDelta
Deal found 3/27$2,646

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Bloomington

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BloomingtonSan Diego

BMI - SAN

BMISAN

Bloomington-Normal

Wed 5/14

6:52 am-2:02 pm

1 stop9h 10m

San Diego

Sat 5/17

6:15 am-3:49 pm

1 stop7h 34m

$307

BloomingtonSan Diego

BMI - SAN

BMISAN

Bloomington-Normal

Tue 7/29

3:50 pm-10:54 pm

2 stops9h 04m

San Diego

Sun 8/3

10:00 am-10:23 pm

2 stops10h 23m

$2,646

BloomingtonSan Diego

BMI - SAN

BMISAN

Bloomington-Normal

Tue 7/8

3:03 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops8h 52m

$275

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Deals found on 3/27

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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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice 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.

Best time to book a flight from Bloomington to San Diego

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bloomington, Illinois to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Bloomington, Illinois to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Bloomington to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 28, 2025.

When flying from Bloomington, Illinois to San Diego, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 39% versus a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

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 March 28, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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
7,897 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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
7,897 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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

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.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Bloomington, Illinois to San Diego round-trip from $307. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Delta. Users have found that American Airlines is 40% 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.

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bloomington, Illinois to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Bloomington, Illinois to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 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 March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$306Average$454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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