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$144+ Cheap flights from Bloomington, IL (BMI) to California

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BMI — LAX
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Round-trip from

$287
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One-way from

$144
(Delta)

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$748
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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 March 26, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 5/253:10 pmBMI - LAS
1 stop6h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/315:03 amLAS - BMI
1 stop7h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/24$287
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Wed 4/164:00 pmBMI - SAN
1 stop7h 59mDelta
Sun 4/206:15 amSAN - BMI
1 stop7h 04mDelta
Deal found 3/25$307
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Wed 5/146:52 amBMI - SAN
1 stop9h 10mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/1710:00 amSAN - BMI
2 stops10h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/25$312
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 6/192:28 pmBMI - SFO
1 stop7h 47mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/232:40 pmSFO - BMI
1 stop7h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/25$377
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/98:16 pmBMI - LAS
2 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/123:19 pmLAS - BMI
2 stops26h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$422
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 - LAS
1 stop7h 47mDelta
Wed 7/3010:45 amLAS - BMI
1 stop9h 38mDelta
Deal found 3/24$423
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 4/263:26 pmBMI - SNA
1 stop9h 01mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/36:45 amSNA - BMI
1 stop6h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/24$437
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/88:17 amBMI - LAS
2 stops17h 12mAllegiant Air
Sun 5/116:40 amLAS - BMI
2 stops22h 51mAllegiant Air
Deal found 3/25$472
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 7/263:50 pmBMI - RNO
1 stop8h 03mDelta
Tue 7/297:30 amRNO - BMI
2 stops12h 53mDelta
Deal found 3/24$494
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 5/94:24 pmBMI - LAX
1 stop8h 18mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/167:45 amLAX - BMI
1 stop6h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/24$514
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Wed 4/93:26 pmBMI - ONT
1 stop8h 44mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/1312:50 pmONT - BMI
1 stop6h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/25$545
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 7/252:47 pmBMI - RNO
2 stops10h 12mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/306:00 amRNO - BMI
1 stop7h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/24$553

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BloomingtonLas Vegas

BMI - LAS

BMILAS

Bloomington-Normal

Sun 5/25

3:10 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 5/31

5:03 am-2:36 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$287

BloomingtonSan Diego

BMI - SAN

BMISAN

Bloomington-Normal

Wed 4/16

4:00 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop7h 59m

San Diego

Sun 4/20

6:15 am-3:19 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$307

BloomingtonSan Diego

BMI - SAN

BMISAN

Bloomington-Normal

Wed 5/14

6:52 am-2:02 pm

1 stop9h 10m

San Diego

Sat 5/17

10:00 am-10:30 pm

2 stops10h 30m

$312

BloomingtonSan Francisco

BMI - SFO

BMISFO

Bloomington-Normal

Thu 6/19

2:28 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop7h 47m

San Francisco

Mon 6/23

2:40 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$377

BloomingtonLas Vegas

BMI - LAS

BMILAS

Bloomington-Normal

Mon 6/9

8:16 pm-10:51 pm

2 stops28h 35m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 6/12

3:19 pm-7:26 pm

2 stops26h 07m

$422

BloomingtonLas Vegas

BMI - LAS

BMILAS

Bloomington-Normal

Thu 7/24

3:50 pm-9:37 pm

1 stop7h 47m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 7/30

10:45 am-10:23 pm

1 stop9h 38m

$423

BloomingtonSanta Ana

BMI - SNA

BMISNA

Bloomington-Normal

Sat 4/26

3:26 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop9h 01m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 5/3

6:45 am-2:47 pm

1 stop6h 02m

$437

BloomingtonLas Vegas

BMI - LAS

BMILAS

Bloomington-Normal

Thu 5/8

8:17 am-11:29 pm

2 stops17h 12m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 5/11

6:40 am-7:31 am

2 stops22h 51m

$472

BloomingtonReno

BMI - RNO

BMIRNO

Bloomington-Normal

Sat 7/26

3:50 pm-9:53 pm

1 stop8h 03m

Reno

Tue 7/29

7:30 am-10:23 pm

2 stops12h 53m

$494

BloomingtonLos Angeles

BMI - LAX

BMILAX

Bloomington-Normal

Fri 5/9

4:24 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop8h 18m

Los Angeles

Fri 5/16

7:45 am-3:49 pm

1 stop6h 04m

$514

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Best time to book a flight 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 $330). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Bloomington to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 26, 2025.

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 March 26, 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,891 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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
7,891 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,891 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
730 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,891 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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
7,891 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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

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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.

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

    The most popular flight routes from Bloomington, Illinois to California are Bloomington-Normal - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl, Bloomington-Normal - San Diego and Bloomington-Normal - San Francisco.

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Bloomington to California 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 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 $330). 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 California

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$306Average$591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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