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$124+ Cheap flights from Bloomington, IL (BMI) to California

BMI — LAX
Dec 5 — Dec 121
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Cheapest flights from Bloomington to California

Wed 12/24:04 pm -
1 stop7h 47m
Sun 12/61:33 pm -
1 stop8h 30m
Deal found 11/2$399
Sat 12/512:06 pm -
1 stop8h 33m
Sat 12/1211:30 am -
1 stop8h 56m
Deal found 11/1$399
Mon 12/144:29 pm -
1 stop7h 26m
Tue 1/191:09 pm -
1 stop7h 17m
Deal found 11/2$399
Sat 12/56:11 am -
1 stop9h 09m
Sat 12/126:45 am -
1 stop7h 03m
Deal found 11/1$399
Thu 12/171:46 pm -
2 stops10h 11m
Tue 1/199:27 am -
2 stops10h 54m
Deal found 11/1$409
Wed 12/24:29 pm -
1 stop8h 19m
Wed 12/910:59 pm -
1 stop10h 25m
Deal found 11/4$409
Thu 11/192:33 pm -
1 stop7h 07m
Mon 11/231:15 pm -
1 stop8h 01m
Deal found 11/1$434
Tue 11/172:34 pm -
1 stop8h 50m
Mon 11/232:57 pm -
1 stop6h 19m
Deal found 11/1$434
Thu 11/196:01 am -
1 stop8h 45m
Wed 11/2511:35 pm -
2 stops13h 19m
Deal found 11/3$439
Sun 11/224:07 pm -
1 stop6h 36m
Thu 11/267:15 am -
1 stop6h 22m
Deal found 11/3$444
Fri 12/1112:06 pm -
2 stops12h 54m
Tue 1/510:56 pm -
2 stops12h 22m
Deal found 11/4$449
Thu 11/196:01 am -
1 stop7h 49m
Wed 11/251:00 pm -
1 stop7h 31m
Deal found 11/3$464

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$399
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$124
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

April
Provider with most accurate pricing for Bloomington-Normal-Los Angeles flight deals.
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From Bloomington-Normal to California
One-way flight from Bloomington-Normal to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($25 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average RT price).

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BloomingtonSan Francisco

BMI Bloomington-Normal - SFO San Francisco

BMISFO

Bloomington-Normal

Fri 12/11

7:24 pm-1:27 pm

2 stops20h 03m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$124

BloomingtonLos Angeles

BMI Bloomington-Normal - LAX Los Angeles

BMILAX

Bloomington-Normal

Thu 1/28

8:19 pm-12:02 am

3 stops29h 43m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$271

BloomingtonSan Francisco

BMI Bloomington-Normal - SFO San Francisco

BMISFO

Bloomington-Normal

Thu 12/10

8:36 am-1:27 pm

3 stops30h 51m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$291
Quickest round-trip

BloomingtonSanta Ana

BMI Bloomington-Normal - SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

BMISNA

Bloomington-Normal

Mon 12/21

3:50 pm-8:27 pm

1 stop6h 37m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$310

BloomingtonLos Angeles

BMI Bloomington-Normal - LAX Los Angeles

BMILAX

Bloomington-Normal

Sat 1/30

5:00 am-1:35 pm

1 stop10h 35m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$348

BloomingtonOntario

BMI Bloomington-Normal - ONT Ontario

BMIONT

Bloomington-Normal

Mon 12/21

3:50 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop8h 32m

Ontario

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$351

BloomingtonSan Francisco

BMI Bloomington-Normal - SFO San Francisco

BMISFO

Bloomington-Normal

Thu 11/12

5:10 pm-5:09 pm

2 stops25h 59m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$354

BloomingtonLos Angeles

BMI Bloomington-Normal - LAX Los Angeles

BMILAX

Bloomington-Normal

Sat 12/5

12:06 pm-6:39 pm

1 stop8h 33m

Los Angeles

Sat 12/12

11:30 am-10:26 pm

1 stop8h 56m

$399

BloomingtonLos Angeles

BMI Bloomington-Normal - LAX Los Angeles

BMILAX

Bloomington-Normal

Fri 1/22

5:00 am-11:09 am

1 stop8h 09m

Los Angeles

Fri 1/29

12:00 pm-10:21 pm

1 stop8h 21m

$399

BloomingtonOntario

BMI Bloomington-Normal - ONT Ontario

BMIONT

Bloomington-Normal

Sat 12/5

12:06 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop9h 49m

Ontario

Sat 12/12

7:05 am-3:48 pm

1 stop6h 43m

$399

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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 $424). Flying from Bloomington, Illinois to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $721). 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 California

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.

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.0

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MIA - SFO

Horrible. When they power flights for other airlines there is nothing they can do to change or accommodate any changes

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.0

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MIA - SFO

Horrible. When they power flights for other airlines there is nothing they can do to change or accommodate any changes

Related info for your journey

  • 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?

    Delta and American Airlines can get you from Bloomington, Illinois to California in just under 8h 09m. Your travel time can differ by up to 24m. The distance between Bloomington, Illinois and California is about 1675 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?

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  • 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 $424). Flying from Bloomington, Illinois to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $721). 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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