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$487+ Cheap flights from Richmond to Bloomington, IL (RIC - BMI)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Nov 15 — Nov 221
Sat 11/15
Sat 11/22
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Richmond (RIC) to Bloomington (BMI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated October 16, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

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$487
(American Airlines)
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Cheapest flights from Richmond to Bloomington
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Richmond to Bloomington. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 16, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 12/237:57 pmRIC - BMI
1 stop4h 45mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/275:30 amBMI - RIC
1 stop5h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/14$517
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 10/185:19 pmRIC - BMI
1 stop5h 58mDelta
Sat 10/256:05 amBMI - RIC
1 stop4h 00mDelta
Deal found 10/15$577
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 10/186:15 amRIC - BMI
2 stops11h 49mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/256:10 amBMI - RIC
2 stops12h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/15$744
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 12/227:57 pmRIC - BMI
1 stop4h 45mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/275:30 amBMI - RIC
1 stop5h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/14$754
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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.
Tue 12/235:17 pmRIC - BMI
3 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/278:17 pmBMI - RIC
3 stops22h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/14$1,365

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RIC - BMI

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Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 3/24

7:42 am-10:39 am

1 stop3h 57m

Bloomington-Normal

Sat 3/28

11:33 am-4:10 pm

1 stop3h 37m

$487

RichmondBloomington

RIC - BMI

RICBMI

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 12/23

7:57 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop4h 45m

Bloomington-Normal

Sat 12/27

5:30 am-11:44 am

1 stop5h 14m

$517

RichmondBloomington

RIC - BMI

RICBMI

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 3/24

7:00 am-10:26 pm

2 stops16h 26m

Bloomington-Normal

Sat 3/28

3:50 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop7h 07m

$568

RichmondBloomington

RIC - BMI

RICBMI

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 12/22

7:57 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop4h 45m

Bloomington-Normal

Sat 12/27

5:30 am-11:44 am

1 stop5h 14m

$754

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Deals found on 10/14

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Bloomington, Illinois (average of $154). Flying from Richmond to Bloomington, Illinois in May is currently the most expensive (average of $383). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Bloomington

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Bloomington. 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 Bloomington. Reviews last updated October 16, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines from Richmond to Bloomington. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,043 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.4

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BNA - ORD

My flight was 8 hours delayed, so I missed my connecting flight to Dublin. I understand it’s not the staff’s fault but the lack of sympathy and apology was appalling. I had been sat in the airport since 4am until 3pm and they did not seem understanding. Not good. Need better customer service.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,043 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,043 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.4

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BNA - ORD

My flight was 8 hours delayed, so I missed my connecting flight to Dublin. I understand it’s not the staff’s fault but the lack of sympathy and apology was appalling. I had been sat in the airport since 4am until 3pm and they did not seem understanding. Not good. Need better customer service.

Related info for your journey

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

    American Airlines and Delta can get you from Richmond to Bloomington, Illinois in just under 3h 57m. Your travel time can differ by up to 12h 29m. The distance between Richmond and Bloomington, Illinois is about 655 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Richmond 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 Richmond to Bloomington, Illinois?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Bloomington, Illinois (average of $154). Flying from Richmond to Bloomington, Illinois in May is currently the most expensive (average of $383). 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 Richmond to Bloomington

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Richmond to Bloomington. 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 October 16, 2025.
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American AirlinesCheapest$336Average$727FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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