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$189+ Cheap flights from Bloomington, IL (BMI) to California

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 2/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BMI — LAX
ene. 11 — ene. 181
dom. 1/11
dom. 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Bloomington to California

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 diciembre 12, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
mié. 12/176:00 amBMI - LAX
1 stop8h 32mDelta
mié. 12/3111:09 amLAX - BMI
1 stop9h 02mDelta
Deal found 12/11$481
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
mié. 12/173:30 pmBMI - ONT
1 stop9h 34mDelta
mié. 12/3111:15 amONT - BMI
1 stop8h 56mDelta
Deal found 12/11$481
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
mié. 12/176:00 amBMI - LAX
1 stop8h 32mDelta
jue. 1/112:15 pmLAX - BMI
1 stop7h 56mDelta
Deal found 12/11$494
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
mié. 12/173:30 pmBMI - ONT
1 stop9h 34mDelta
mar. 12/3011:10 amONT - BMI
1 stop9h 01mDelta
Deal found 12/11$525
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
dom. 12/216:00 amBMI - SAN
1 stop8h 03mDelta
jue. 12/256:15 amSAN - BMI
1 stop7h 09mDelta
Deal found 12/10$528
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 12/216:30 amBMI - SAN
1 stop8h 14mAmerican Airlines
vie. 12/2612:58 pmSAN - BMI
2 stops8h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$533
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
sáb. 12/133:30 pmBMI - LAX
1 stop8h 19mDelta
lun. 12/151:05 pmLAX - BMI
1 stop7h 01mDelta
Deal found 12/10$536
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
jue. 12/183:30 pmBMI - ONT
1 stop9h 34mDelta
mié. 12/3111:15 amONT - BMI
1 stop8h 56mDelta
Deal found 12/11$536
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 12/136:10 amBMI - LAX
1 stop9h 32mAmerican Airlines
lun. 12/1510:07 amLAX - BMI
2 stops7h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$541
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/245:30 amBMI - ONT
2 stops12h 37mAmerican Airlines
mar. 12/3012:45 pmONT - BMI
1 stop7h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$542
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
lun. 12/226:00 amBMI - SAN
1 stop8h 03mDelta
jue. 12/2511:25 amSAN - BMI
1 stop8h 46mDelta
Deal found 12/10$548
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
mar. 12/234:04 pmBMI - LAX
1 stop7h 51mDelta
jue. 1/112:15 pmLAX - BMI
1 stop7h 56mDelta
Deal found 12/11$549

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Round-trip from

$307
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$189
(American Airlines)

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December

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August

Average price

$776
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Bloomington to California that are best for you.

Fly from

Bloomington

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BloomingtonSan Francisco

BMI - SFO

BMISFO

Bloomington-Normal

dom. 2/22

9:42 am-3:08 pm

2 stops31h 26m

San Francisco

dom. 3/1

9:16 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop19h 59m

$320

BloomingtonSan Diego

BMI - SAN

BMISAN

Bloomington-Normal

sáb. 1/10

8:45 am-3:03 pm

2 stops8h 18m

San Diego

jue. 1/15

10:09 am-8:41 pm

2 stops8h 32m

$347

BloomingtonLas Vegas

BMI - LAS

BMILAS

Bloomington-Normal

mar. 2/3

8:50 am-6:30 pm

2 stops11h 40m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

vie. 2/6

10:07 am-8:41 pm

2 stops8h 34m

$352

BloomingtonLas Vegas

BMI - LAS

BMILAS

Bloomington-Normal

vie. 4/17

4:00 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop9h 28m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

dom. 4/19

12:35 am-11:11 am

1 stop8h 36m

$377

BloomingtonLas Vegas

BMI - LAS

BMILAS

Bloomington-Normal

dom. 3/29

3:59 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop7h 06m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

mié. 4/1

12:45 am-11:19 am

1 stop8h 34m

$377

BloomingtonLas Vegas

BMI - LAS

BMILAS

Bloomington-Normal

vie. 3/6

2:43 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop6h 22m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

mar. 3/10

3:29 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$377

BloomingtonLas Vegas

BMI - LAS

BMILAS

Bloomington-Normal

vie. 4/17

4:00 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop9h 28m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

sáb. 4/18

12:35 am-11:11 am

1 stop8h 36m

$377

BloomingtonLas Vegas

BMI - LAS

BMILAS

Bloomington-Normal

mié. 4/8

3:59 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop7h 11m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

lun. 4/13

11:30 pm-11:11 am

1 stop9h 41m

$377

BloomingtonLas Vegas

BMI - LAS

BMILAS

Bloomington-Normal

sáb. 5/9

5:01 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop7h 39m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

mié. 5/13

2:01 pm-9:16 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$377

BloomingtonLas Vegas

BMI - LAS

BMILAS

Bloomington-Normal

vie. 4/10

3:59 pm-10:21 pm

1 stop8h 22m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

lun. 4/13

11:30 pm-11:11 am

1 stop9h 41m

$377

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Best time to book a flight from Bloomington to California

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bloomington, Illinois to California (average of $132). Flying from Bloomington, Illinois to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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 diciembre 12, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 11% on flights from Bloomington, Illinois to California by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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 diciembre 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with American Airlines from Bloomington to California by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Food

6.5

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Diana,Jul 2024

ORD - IND

Shout out to Isabelle and Debbie who went above and beyond to make it a good experience. Wheelchair service and workers were excellent and much appreciated.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Food

6.5

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Diana,Jul 2024

ORD - IND

Shout out to Isabelle and Debbie who went above and beyond to make it a good experience. Wheelchair service and workers were excellent and much appreciated.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Bloomington to California. 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 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.

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

    American Airlines and Delta can get you from Bloomington, Illinois to California in just under 8h 47m. Your travel time can differ by up to 41m. The distance between Bloomington, Illinois and California is about 1648 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 - Los Angeles and Bloomington-Normal - San Diego.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bloomington, Illinois to California (average of $132). Flying from Bloomington, Illinois to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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 diciembre 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$376Average$574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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