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$354+ Cheap flights from Bloomington, IL to Columbia (BMI - CAE)

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Jan 26 — Feb 21
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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

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Cheapest flights from Bloomington to Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Bloomington to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 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 3/113:40 pmBMI - CAE
1 stop7h 33mAmerican Airlines
Sat 3/225:15 amCAE - BMI
2 stops6h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/19$354
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 3/114:00 pmBMI - CAE
1 stop6h 37mDelta
Sat 3/2210:50 amCAE - BMI
1 stop5h 26mDelta
Deal found 1/19$439

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BloomingtonColumbia

BMI - CAE

BMICAE

Bloomington-Normal

Tue 3/11

3:40 pm-12:13 am

1 stop7h 33m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 3/22

5:15 am-11:04 am

2 stops6h 49m

$354

BloomingtonColumbia

BMI - CAE

BMICAE

Bloomington-Normal

Tue 3/11

4:00 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop6h 37m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 3/22

10:50 am-3:16 pm

1 stop5h 26m

$439

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Deals found on 1/19

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Bloomington to Columbia in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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-Columbia flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Bloomington, Illinois-Columbia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Bloomington, Illinois-Columbia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Bloomington, Illinois-Columbia 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-Columbia flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from Bloomington to Columbia

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bloomington, Illinois to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from Bloomington, Illinois to Columbia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $404). 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.

Rainfall in Columbia by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Columbia ranges from 2.6 - 5.5 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.5 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Columbia when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Columbia by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Columbia, 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 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 44.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbia. 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 Columbia. Reviews last updated January 21, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

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

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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
8,521 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Bloomington, Illinois to Columbia is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $354 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Delta, starting at $439.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Bloomington to Columbia 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 Columbia?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bloomington, Illinois to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from Bloomington, Illinois to Columbia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $404). 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 Columbia

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Bloomington to Columbia. 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 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$348Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$353Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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