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$205+ 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 8/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BMI — LAX
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
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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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$287
(Delta)

One-way from

$205
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$496
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 July 3, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 9/273:39 pmBMI - LAS
1 stop8h 49mDelta
Tue 9/301:23 pmLAS - BMI
1 stop6h 48mDelta
Deal found 6/30$287
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 9/276:46 amBMI - LAS
1 stop9h 03mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/308:30 amLAS - BMI
2 stops10h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/30$292
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Mon 9/2210:47 amBMI - LAS
2 stops14h 23mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/248:45 amLAS - BMI
2 stops21h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$324
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 8/166:05 amBMI - LAX
1 stop8h 47mDelta
Sat 8/231:15 pmLAX - BMI
1 stop7h 01mDelta
Deal found 7/1$379
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 8/167:01 amBMI - LAX
2 stops10h 10mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/236:00 amLAX - BMI
1 stop6h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$385
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 9/202:51 pmBMI - SNA
1 stop8h 29mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/2411:35 amSNA - BMI
1 stop6h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$387
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 7/293:51 pmBMI - SAN
1 stop8h 36mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/22:50 pmSAN - BMI
1 stop6h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$407
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 7/234:10 pmBMI - SFO
1 stop8h 39mDelta
Wed 7/3011:39 amSFO - BMI
1 stop8h 47mDelta
Deal found 7/2$409
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 7/233:03 pmBMI - SFO
1 stop8h 26mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/2810:03 amSFO - BMI
2 stops11h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/2$414
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Thu 7/314:10 pmBMI - SAN
1 stop7h 05mDelta
Wed 8/611:00 amSAN - BMI
1 stop9h 26mDelta
Deal found 7/1$419
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Thu 10/163:51 pmBMI - SMF
1 stop8h 49mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/216:00 amSMF - BMI
1 stop7h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/3$422
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 7/283:51 pmBMI - ONT
1 stop8h 19mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/66:10 amONT - BMI
1 stop7h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/30$433

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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 July 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Bloomington to California that are best for you.

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Price

BloomingtonLas Vegas

BMI - LAS

BMILAS

Bloomington-Normal

Sat 9/27

3:39 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop8h 49m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 9/30

1:23 pm-10:11 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$287

BloomingtonLas Vegas

BMI - LAS

BMILAS

Bloomington-Normal

Sat 9/27

6:46 am-1:49 pm

1 stop9h 03m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 9/30

8:30 am-8:52 pm

2 stops10h 22m

$292

BloomingtonLas Vegas

BMI - LAS

BMILAS

Bloomington-Normal

Mon 9/22

10:47 am-11:10 pm

2 stops14h 23m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 9/24

8:45 am-8:14 am

2 stops21h 29m

$324

BloomingtonLos Angeles

BMI - LAX

BMILAX

Bloomington-Normal

Sat 8/16

6:05 am-12:52 pm

1 stop8h 47m

Los Angeles

Sat 8/23

1:15 pm-10:16 pm

1 stop7h 01m

$379

BloomingtonLos Angeles

BMI - LAX

BMILAX

Bloomington-Normal

Sat 8/16

7:01 am-3:11 pm

2 stops10h 10m

Los Angeles

Sat 8/23

6:00 am-2:19 pm

1 stop6h 19m

$385

BloomingtonSanta Ana

BMI - SNA

BMISNA

Bloomington-Normal

Sat 9/20

2:51 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop8h 29m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 9/24

11:35 am-7:45 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$387

BloomingtonSan Diego

BMI - SAN

BMISAN

Bloomington-Normal

Tue 7/29

3:51 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop8h 36m

San Diego

Sat 8/2

2:50 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop6h 57m

$407

BloomingtonSan Francisco

BMI - SFO

BMISFO

Bloomington-Normal

Wed 7/23

4:10 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop8h 39m

San Francisco

Wed 7/30

11:39 am-10:26 pm

1 stop8h 47m

$409

BloomingtonSan Francisco

BMI - SFO

BMISFO

Bloomington-Normal

Wed 7/23

3:03 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop8h 26m

San Francisco

Mon 7/28

10:03 am-11:47 pm

2 stops11h 44m

$414

BloomingtonSan Diego

BMI - SAN

BMISAN

Bloomington-Normal

Thu 7/31

4:10 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop7h 05m

San Diego

Wed 8/6

11:00 am-10:26 pm

1 stop9h 26m

$419

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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, 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 $326). 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 July 3, 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.

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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 July 3, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta and 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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
7,982 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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
7,982 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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!

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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 most popular routes from Bloomington, Illinois to California?

    The most popular flight routes from Bloomington, Illinois to California are Bloomington-Normal - San Diego, Bloomington-Normal - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl and Bloomington-Normal - San Jose.

  • 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.

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  • 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 $326). 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$306Average$552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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