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$189+ Cheap flights from Bloomington, IL (BMI) to California

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Cheap flight deals from Bloomington to California

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$357
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$189
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$525
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From Bloomington-Normal to California
One-way flight from Bloomington-Normal to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($69 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

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Cheapest flights from Bloomington to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Bloomington to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sun 4/63:26 pmBMI - LAS
1 stop7h 24mAmerican Airlines
Thu 4/106:00 amLAS - BMI
1 stop6h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$357
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Mon 4/214:14 pmBMI - SAN
1 stop9h 14mAmerican Airlines
Fri 4/256:15 amSAN - BMI
1 stop7h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$377
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sun 4/64:14 pmBMI - SFO
2 stops9h 44mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/135:02 amSFO - BMI
1 stop8h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$414
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Tue 3/114:00 pmBMI - LAS
1 stop9h 25mDelta
Tue 3/186:00 amLAS - BMI
1 stop7h 16mDelta
Deal found 2/20$440
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/311:21 amBMI - LAS
2 stops22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/66:20 amLAS - BMI
2 stops23h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$441
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sat 5/33:26 pmBMI - SJC
1 stop7h 27mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/612:15 pmSJC - BMI
1 stop7h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$460
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 5/104:24 pmBMI - LAX
1 stop8h 18mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/171:30 pmLAX - BMI
1 stop6h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/18$499
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Mon 3/103:40 pmBMI - SNA
1 stop6h 34mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/1211:08 amSNA - BMI
1 stop8h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$552
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/258:36 amBMI - LAS
2 stops36h 20mAllegiant Air
Sun 7/276:05 amLAS - BMI
2 stops23h 41mAllegiant Air
Deal found 2/19$649
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 7/243:50 pmBMI - RNO
1 stop7h 53mDelta
Thu 7/317:30 amRNO - BMI
2 stops12h 53mDelta
Deal found 2/19$704
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Sat 3/14:00 pmBMI - LAX
1 stop9h 59mDelta
Fri 3/710:56 amLAX - BMI
1 stop9h 23mDelta
Deal found 2/20$734
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 7/246:00 amBMI - RNO
2 stops11h 18mAmerican Airlines
Thu 7/319:58 amRNO - BMI
2 stops10h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$769

Find flights from Bloomington to California within your budget

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Bloomington

Fly to

California

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Depart

Return

Price

BloomingtonLas Vegas

BMI - LAS

BMILAS

Bloomington-Normal

Sun 4/6

3:26 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop7h 24m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 4/10

6:00 am-2:47 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$357

BloomingtonSan Diego

BMI - SAN

BMISAN

Bloomington-Normal

Mon 4/21

4:14 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop9h 14m

San Diego

Fri 4/25

6:15 am-3:41 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$377

BloomingtonSan Francisco

BMI - SFO

BMISFO

Bloomington-Normal

Sun 4/6

4:14 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops9h 44m

San Francisco

Sun 4/13

5:02 am-3:41 pm

1 stop8h 39m

$414

BloomingtonLas Vegas

BMI - LAS

BMILAS

Bloomington-Normal

Tue 3/11

4:00 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop9h 25m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 3/18

6:00 am-3:16 pm

1 stop7h 16m

$440

BloomingtonLas Vegas

BMI - LAS

BMILAS

Bloomington-Normal

Mon 3/3

11:21 am-7:56 am

2 stops22h 35m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 3/6

6:20 am-7:32 am

2 stops23h 12m

$441

BloomingtonSan Jose

BMI - SJC

BMISJC

Bloomington-Normal

Sat 5/3

3:26 pm-8:53 pm

1 stop7h 27m

San Jose

Tue 5/6

12:15 pm-9:39 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$460

BloomingtonLos Angeles

BMI - LAX

BMILAX

Bloomington-Normal

Sat 5/10

4:24 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop8h 18m

Los Angeles

Sat 5/17

1:30 pm-9:39 pm

1 stop6h 09m

$499

BloomingtonSanta Ana

BMI - SNA

BMISNA

Bloomington-Normal

Mon 3/10

3:40 pm-8:14 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 3/12

11:08 am-9:28 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$552

BloomingtonLas Vegas

BMI - LAS

BMILAS

Bloomington-Normal

Fri 7/25

8:36 am-6:56 pm

2 stops36h 20m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 7/27

6:05 am-7:46 am

2 stops23h 41m

$649

BloomingtonReno

BMI - RNO

BMIRNO

Bloomington-Normal

Thu 7/24

3:50 pm-9:43 pm

1 stop7h 53m

Reno

Thu 7/31

7:30 am-10:23 pm

2 stops12h 53m

$704

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Deals found on 2/20

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Travel insights for flights from Bloomington to California

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bloomington, Illinois to California (average of $246). Flying from Bloomington, Illinois to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 CA?

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

Rainfall in California by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, 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 73.4 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 California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, Allegiant Air and American Airlines from Bloomington to California to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

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

8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

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

8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

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

8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

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

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Bloomington to California?

    Most people fly from Bloomington-Normal (BMI) if they book a flight from Bloomington to California. Bloomington-Normal is conveniently located just 4.2 mi from Bloomington’s city center.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bloomington, Illinois to California (average of $246). Flying from Bloomington, Illinois to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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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