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$196+ Cheap flights from California to Bloomington, IL (BMI)

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Cheap flight deals from California to Bloomington

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from California (USCA) to Bloomington (BMI). 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 January 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$377
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$196
(Mytrip)
From California to Bloomington-Normal
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Cheapest flights from California to Bloomington
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Bloomington. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 20, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 2/1111:13 amSAN - BMI
1 stop8h 12mAmerican Airlines
Sat 2/221:05 pmBMI - SAN
1 stop8h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/19$377
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 2/216:00 amSFO - BMI
1 stop6h 22mAmerican Airlines
Sun 2/235:25 amBMI - SFO
1 stop8h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/19$389
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Mon 2/36:15 amSAN - BMI
1 stop7h 05mDelta
Fri 2/74:00 pmBMI - SAN
1 stop9h 19mDelta
Deal found 1/19$405
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 2/412:30 pmBUR - BMI
1 stop6h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sat 2/83:27 pmBMI - BUR
1 stop7h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/19$467
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 2/41:20 pmSJC - BMI
1 stop7h 06mDelta
Sat 2/84:00 pmBMI - SJC
1 stop8h 04mDelta
Deal found 1/19$467
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 2/47:05 amBUR - BMI
2 stops13h 21mDelta
Sat 2/86:00 amBMI - BUR
1 stop8h 31mDelta
Deal found 1/19$472
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 3/16:00 amSFO - BMI
1 stop7h 20mDelta
Sat 3/84:00 pmBMI - SFO
1 stop8h 03mDelta
Deal found 1/20$473
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 2/201:05 pmONT - BMI
1 stop7h 05mDelta
Wed 2/264:00 pmBMI - ONT
1 stop8h 52mDelta
Deal found 1/19$495
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 2/2012:25 amLAX - BMI
1 stop8h 26mAmerican Airlines
Sun 2/235:25 amBMI - LAX
1 stop8h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/19$499
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 4/36:10 amPSP - BMI
1 stop6h 40mAmerican Airlines
Mon 4/73:26 pmBMI - PSP
1 stop8h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$531
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 2/1412:00 pmSNA - BMI
1 stop8h 10mDelta
Mon 2/174:00 pmBMI - SNA
1 stop8h 30mDelta
Deal found 1/19$532
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 2/206:45 amSNA - BMI
1 stop5h 37mAmerican Airlines
Wed 2/266:25 amBMI - SNA
1 stop7h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/19$592

Find flights from California to Bloomington within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Bloomington 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 January 20, 2025.

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San DiegoBloomington

SAN - BMI

SANBMI

San Diego

Tue 2/11

11:13 am-9:25 pm

1 stop8h 12m

Bloomington-Normal

Sat 2/22

1:05 pm-8:04 pm

1 stop8h 59m

$377

San FranciscoBloomington

SFO - BMI

SFOBMI

San Francisco

Fri 2/21

6:00 am-2:22 pm

1 stop6h 22m

Bloomington-Normal

Sun 2/23

5:25 am-11:30 am

1 stop8h 05m

$389

San DiegoBloomington

SAN - BMI

SANBMI

San Diego

Mon 2/3

6:15 am-3:20 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Bloomington-Normal

Fri 2/7

4:00 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop9h 19m

$405

San JoseBloomington

SJC - BMI

SJCBMI

San Jose

Tue 2/4

1:20 pm-10:26 pm

1 stop7h 06m

Bloomington-Normal

Sat 2/8

4:00 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$467

BurbankBloomington

BUR - BMI

BURBMI

Burbank Bob Hope

Tue 2/4

12:30 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Bloomington-Normal

Sat 2/8

3:27 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop7h 53m

$467

BurbankBloomington

BUR - BMI

BURBMI

Burbank Bob Hope

Tue 2/4

7:05 am-10:26 pm

2 stops13h 21m

Bloomington-Normal

Sat 2/8

6:00 am-12:31 pm

1 stop8h 31m

$472

San FranciscoBloomington

SFO - BMI

SFOBMI

San Francisco

Sat 3/1

6:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Bloomington-Normal

Sat 3/8

4:00 pm-10:03 pm

1 stop8h 03m

$473

Los AngelesBloomington

LAX - BMI

LAXBMI

Los Angeles

Thu 2/20

12:25 am-10:51 am

1 stop8h 26m

Bloomington-Normal

Sun 2/23

5:25 am-11:34 am

1 stop8h 09m

$499

Palm SpringsBloomington

PSP - BMI

PSPBMI

Palm Springs

Thu 4/3

6:10 am-2:50 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Bloomington-Normal

Mon 4/7

3:26 pm-9:34 pm

1 stop8h 08m

$531

Santa AnaBloomington

SNA - BMI

SNABMI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 2/14

12:00 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Bloomington-Normal

Mon 2/17

4:00 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$532

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Best time to book a flight from California to Bloomington

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Travel insights for flights from California to Bloomington

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from California to Bloomington including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Bloomington, Illinois (average of $353). Flying from California to Bloomington, Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $516). 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 CA to BMI?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Bloomington. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 20, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Bloomington, Illinois as you normally would.

Rainfall in Bloomington by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Bloomington, Illinois ranges from 1.6 - 3.9 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Bloomington, Illinois when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Bloomington by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Bloomington, Illinois, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 26.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Bloomington

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Bloomington. 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 Bloomington. Reviews last updated January 20, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from California to Bloomington, such as Delta and American Airlines. 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
8,521 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Bloomington. 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 into for flights to Bloomington from California?

    Located just 4.2 mi from the city center, Bloomington-Normal (BMI) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Bloomington from California.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Bloomington, Illinois?

    While some choose either Ontario - Bloomington-Normal or Los Angeles - Bloomington-Normal, San Francisco - Bloomington-Normal is the most popular route from California to Bloomington, Illinois.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Bloomington?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Bloomington 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 California to Bloomington, Illinois?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Bloomington, Illinois (average of $353). Flying from California to Bloomington, Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $516). 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 California to Bloomington

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from California to Bloomington. 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 January 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$198Average$254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$357Average$564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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