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$244+ Cheap flights from California to Bloomington, IL (BMI)

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LAX — BMI
Jan 22 — Jan 291
Thu 1/22
Thu 1/29
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Cheap flight deals from California to Bloomington

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 December 23, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/319:50 amSAN - BMI
2 stops9h 14mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/36:30 amBMI - SAN
1 stop8h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/22$435
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 12/3111:15 amONT - BMI
1 stop8h 56mDelta
Sun 1/44:04 pmBMI - ONT
2 stops9h 50mDelta
Deal found 12/21$479
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 12/3112:15 pmLAX - BMI
1 stop7h 56mDelta
Fri 1/26:00 amBMI - LAX
1 stop9h 51mDelta
Deal found 12/21$485
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 12/3112:05 pmSNA - BMI
1 stop8h 06mDelta
Sun 1/44:04 pmBMI - SNA
1 stop8h 12mDelta
Deal found 12/21$503
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 12/301:30 pmLAX - BMI
1 stop6h 41mDelta
Fri 1/24:04 pmBMI - LAX
1 stop7h 51mDelta
Deal found 12/21$536
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/3111:57 pmLAX - BMI
1 stop8h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/311:02 amBMI - LAX
1 stop8h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/22$539
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 12/3112:05 pmSNA - BMI
1 stop8h 06mDelta
Fri 1/24:04 pmBMI - SNA
1 stop8h 12mDelta
Deal found 12/21$552
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/319:59 amSNA - BMI
2 stops10h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/36:30 amBMI - SNA
2 stops10h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/22$562
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/306:15 amSAN - BMI
1 stop6h 44mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/36:30 amBMI - SAN
1 stop8h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/22$570
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 12/295:45 amLAX - BMI
1 stop7h 39mDelta
Fri 1/26:00 amBMI - LAX
1 stop7h 45mDelta
Deal found 12/21$591
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 12/2911:10 amONT - BMI
1 stop9h 01mDelta
Fri 1/24:04 pmBMI - ONT
1 stop9h 19mDelta
Deal found 12/21$591
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 12/2912:05 pmSNA - BMI
1 stop8h 06mDelta
Sun 1/44:04 pmBMI - SNA
1 stop8h 12mDelta
Deal found 12/21$618

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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 December 23, 2025.
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San DiegoBloomington

SAN - BMI

SANBMI

San Diego

Wed 12/31

9:50 am-9:04 pm

2 stops9h 14m

Bloomington-Normal

Sat 1/3

6:30 am-12:44 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$435

San FranciscoBloomington

SFO - BMI

SFOBMI

San Francisco

Thu 2/5

6:00 am-3:25 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Bloomington-Normal

Mon 2/9

3:11 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop9h 23m

$459

SacramentoBloomington

SMF - BMI

SMFBMI

Sacramento Intl

Thu 1/8

6:05 am-3:25 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Bloomington-Normal

Tue 1/13

4:03 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop9h 27m

$473

Los AngelesBloomington

LAX - BMI

LAXBMI

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:15 pm-10:11 pm

1 stop7h 56m

Bloomington-Normal

Fri 1/2

6:00 am-1:51 pm

1 stop9h 51m

$485

San JoseBloomington

SJC - BMI

SJCBMI

San Jose

Thu 2/5

6:00 am-3:25 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Bloomington-Normal

Mon 2/9

4:03 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$487

San JoseBloomington

SJC - BMI

SJCBMI

San Jose

Thu 2/5

7:00 am-10:08 pm

2 stops13h 08m

Bloomington-Normal

Mon 2/9

3:35 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$492

Santa AnaBloomington

SNA - BMI

SNABMI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 3/10

6:45 am-3:15 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Bloomington-Normal

Sat 3/14

3:00 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop8h 29m

$512

San FranciscoBloomington

SFO - BMI

SFOBMI

San Francisco

Wed 1/7

6:00 am-3:25 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Bloomington-Normal

Sun 1/11

4:03 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop9h 09m

$525

Los AngelesBloomington

LAX - BMI

LAXBMI

Los Angeles

Tue 12/30

1:30 pm-10:11 pm

1 stop6h 41m

Bloomington-Normal

Fri 1/2

4:04 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop7h 51m

$536

Los AngelesBloomington

LAX - BMI

LAXBMI

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

11:57 pm-10:32 am

1 stop8h 35m

Bloomington-Normal

Sat 1/3

11:02 am-5:43 pm

1 stop8h 41m

$539

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Best time to book a flight from California to Bloomington

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Bloomington, Illinois (average of $217). Flying from California to Bloomington, Illinois in June is currently the most expensive (average of $380). 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 December 23, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from California to Bloomington, Illinois in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 59% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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.

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

    American Airlines and Delta can get you from California to Bloomington, Illinois in just under 7h 56m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 18m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1675 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 Ontario - Bloomington-Normal or Los Angeles - Bloomington-Normal, Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Bloomington, Illinois (average of $217). Flying from California to Bloomington, Illinois in June is currently the most expensive (average of $380). 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$376Average$561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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