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$166+ Cheap flights from California to Bloomington, IL (BMI)

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 9/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sat 8/23
Sat 8/30
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Cheap flight deals from California to Bloomington

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Round-trip from

$377
(Delta)

One-way from

$209
(Delta)
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 August 18, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 10/46:15 amSAN - BMI
1 stop6h 44mDelta
Sat 10/113:42 pmBMI - SAN
1 stop7h 38mDelta
Deal found 8/17$377
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 10/49:45 amSAN - BMI
2 stops9h 07mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/113:51 pmBMI - SAN
1 stop6h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/17$384
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 9/1011:35 amSFO - BMI
1 stop8h 41mDelta
Wed 9/173:39 pmBMI - SFO
1 stop9h 02mDelta
Deal found 8/16$388
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 11/73:08 pmSNA - BMI
1 stop6h 51mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/116:17 amBMI - SNA
1 stop9h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/17$397
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 9/1311:10 amLAX - BMI
1 stop9h 01mDelta
Sat 9/203:39 pmBMI - LAX
1 stop7h 41mDelta
Deal found 8/16$398
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 10/316:10 amSFO - BMI
1 stop8h 54mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/311:15 amBMI - SFO
2 stops10h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/17$399
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 9/106:45 amSFO - BMI
2 stops11h 00mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/176:57 amBMI - SFO
2 stops11h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/16$404
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 9/112:14 pmSMF - BMI
1 stop6h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/133:54 pmBMI - SMF
1 stop8h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/17$416
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 10/22:00 pmSAN - BMI
1 stop7h 39mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/52:41 pmBMI - SAN
1 stop9h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/17$418
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 11/612:45 amLAX - BMI
1 stop7h 59mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/1111:15 amBMI - LAX
1 stop7h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/17$419
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Tue 9/212:50 pmPSP - BMI
1 stop6h 39mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/66:57 amBMI - PSP
1 stop7h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/18$441
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 9/211:11 amSAN - BMI
1 stop6h 36mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/67:50 amBMI - SAN
1 stop6h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/17$441

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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 August 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Bloomington that are best for you.

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San DiegoBloomington

SAN - BMI

SANBMI

San Diego

Sat 10/4

6:15 am-2:59 pm

1 stop6h 44m

Bloomington-Normal

Sat 10/11

3:42 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop7h 38m

$377

San DiegoBloomington

SAN - BMI

SANBMI

San Diego

Sat 10/4

9:45 am-8:52 pm

2 stops9h 07m

Bloomington-Normal

Sat 10/11

3:51 pm-8:13 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$384

San FranciscoBloomington

SFO - BMI

SFOBMI

San Francisco

Wed 9/10

11:35 am-10:16 pm

1 stop8h 41m

Bloomington-Normal

Wed 9/17

3:39 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop9h 02m

$388

Santa AnaBloomington

SNA - BMI

SNABMI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 11/7

3:08 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 51m

Bloomington-Normal

Tue 11/11

6:17 am-2:13 pm

1 stop9h 56m

$397

Los AngelesBloomington

LAX - BMI

LAXBMI

Los Angeles

Sat 9/13

11:10 am-10:11 pm

1 stop9h 01m

Bloomington-Normal

Sat 9/20

3:39 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop7h 41m

$398

San FranciscoBloomington

SFO - BMI

SFOBMI

San Francisco

Wed 9/10

6:45 am-7:45 pm

2 stops11h 00m

Bloomington-Normal

Wed 9/17

6:57 am-1:10 pm

1 stop8h 13m

$399

San FranciscoBloomington

SFO - BMI

SFOBMI

San Francisco

Fri 10/31

11:14 am-8:49 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Bloomington-Normal

Mon 11/3

11:15 am-8:14 pm

2 stops10h 59m

$399

SacramentoBloomington

SMF - BMI

SMFBMI

Sacramento Intl

Thu 9/11

2:14 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Bloomington-Normal

Sat 9/13

6:57 am-1:20 pm

1 stop8h 23m

$416

San DiegoBloomington

SAN - BMI

SANBMI

San Diego

Thu 10/2

2:00 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop7h 39m

Bloomington-Normal

Sun 10/5

2:41 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop9h 07m

$418

Los AngelesBloomington

LAX - BMI

LAXBMI

Los Angeles

Thu 11/6

12:45 am-10:44 am

1 stop7h 59m

Bloomington-Normal

Tue 11/11

11:15 am-4:21 pm

1 stop7h 06m

$419

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Bloomington

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 $515). 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 August 18, 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.

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  • 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.

  • How long is the flight from California to Bloomington, Illinois?

    Delta and American Airlines can get you from California to Bloomington, Illinois in just under 6h 44m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 23m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1648 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    While some choose either San Francisco - Bloomington-Normal or Los Angeles - Bloomington-Normal, Sacramento Intl - 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 $515). 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 California to Bloomington

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$374Average$563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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