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

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BMI — LAX
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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Tue 6/24
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Cheap flight deals from Bloomington to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Bloomington to California flight deals. Data was last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$287
(Delta)

One-way from

$189
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$495
From Bloomington-Normal to California
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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 June 12, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 11/113:50 pmBMI - LAS
1 stop6h 59mDelta
Tue 11/1812:10 pmLAS - BMI
1 stop8h 12mDelta
Deal found 6/11$287
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 11/113:06 pmBMI - LAS
2 stops8h 26mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/187:05 amLAS - BMI
1 stop5h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$292
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 7/293:03 pmBMI - SAN
1 stop6h 13mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/22:50 pmSAN - BMI
1 stop6h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$379
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 7/43:51 pmBMI - LAX
1 stop8h 08mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/126:05 amLAX - BMI
1 stop6h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$379
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 7/123:51 pmBMI - RNO
1 stop6h 24mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/196:00 amRNO - BMI
1 stop7h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$379
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Wed 7/28:26 amBMI - LAS
2 stops25h 51mAllegiant Air
Thu 7/106:05 amLAS - BMI
2 stops23h 41mAllegiant Air
Deal found 6/11$394
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 7/26:00 amBMI - SFO
1 stop7h 33mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/65:41 amSFO - BMI
1 stop7h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$394
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 9/33:47 pmBMI - SJC
1 stop8h 36mDelta
Thu 9/2512:35 pmSJC - BMI
1 stop7h 47mDelta
Deal found 6/10$417
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 7/56:00 amBMI - RNO
2 stops12h 30mDelta
Wed 7/167:25 amRNO - BMI
2 stops13h 01mDelta
Deal found 6/9$432
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 7/108:11 pmBMI - LAS
2 stops29h 28mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/1212:20 amLAS - BMI
3 stops29h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$451
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 10/1712:05 pmBMI - SJC
2 stops12h 17mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/215:52 amSJC - BMI
1 stop6h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$457
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/16:03 amBMI - SAN
1 stop8h 22mDelta
Fri 7/46:15 amSAN - BMI
1 stop6h 55mDelta
Deal found 6/12$461

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Bloomington to California 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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Bloomington to California that are best for you.

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Bloomington

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California

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Return

Price

BloomingtonLas Vegas

BMI - LAS

BMILAS

Bloomington-Normal

Tue 11/11

3:50 pm-8:49 pm

1 stop6h 59m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 11/18

12:10 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop8h 12m

$287

BloomingtonLas Vegas

BMI - LAS

BMILAS

Bloomington-Normal

Tue 11/11

3:06 pm-9:32 pm

2 stops8h 26m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 11/18

7:05 am-2:05 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$292

BloomingtonSan Diego

BMI - SAN

BMISAN

Bloomington-Normal

Tue 7/29

3:03 pm-7:16 pm

1 stop6h 13m

San Diego

Sat 8/2

2:50 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop6h 57m

$379

BloomingtonLos Angeles

BMI - LAX

BMILAX

Bloomington-Normal

Fri 7/4

3:51 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop8h 08m

Los Angeles

Sat 7/12

6:05 am-2:10 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$379

BloomingtonReno

BMI - RNO

BMIRNO

Bloomington-Normal

Sat 7/12

3:51 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop6h 24m

Reno

Sat 7/19

6:00 am-3:21 pm

1 stop7h 21m

$379

BloomingtonLas Vegas

BMI - LAS

BMILAS

Bloomington-Normal

Wed 7/2

8:26 am-8:17 am

2 stops25h 51m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 7/10

6:05 am-7:46 am

2 stops23h 41m

$394

BloomingtonSan Francisco

BMI - SFO

BMISFO

Bloomington-Normal

Wed 7/2

6:00 am-11:33 am

1 stop7h 33m

San Francisco

Sun 7/6

5:41 am-3:21 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$394

BloomingtonSan Jose

BMI - SJC

BMISJC

Bloomington-Normal

Wed 9/3

3:47 pm-10:23 pm

1 stop8h 36m

San Jose

Wed 9/24

12:35 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$417

BloomingtonReno

BMI - RNO

BMIRNO

Bloomington-Normal

Sat 7/5

6:00 am-4:30 pm

2 stops12h 30m

Reno

Wed 7/16

7:25 am-10:26 pm

2 stops13h 01m

$432

BloomingtonLas Vegas

BMI - LAS

BMILAS

Bloomington-Normal

Thu 7/10

8:11 pm-11:39 pm

2 stops29h 28m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 7/12

12:20 am-7:46 am

3 stops29h 26m

$451

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Best time to book a flight from Bloomington to California

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

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 $327). 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 June 12, 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 June 12, 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
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
725 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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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 cheapest airlines to fly from Bloomington, Illinois to California one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $189. However, be on the lookout for offers from Allegiant Air and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Bloomington, Illinois to California for a low price.

  • 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 Jose and Bloomington-Normal - Reno.

  • 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.

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

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

  • 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 $327). 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

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Bloomington to California. 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$306Average$566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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