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$209+ 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 7/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BMI — LAX
Aug 6 — Aug 131
Thu 8/6
Thu 8/13
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 July 7, 2026.

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 8/124:49 pm
BMI
-
LAS
1 stop6h 56m
American Airlines
Sat 8/157:00 am
LAS
-
BMI
1 stop7h 19m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/2$329
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/254:18 pm
BMI
-
LAS
1 stop6h 43m
Delta
Tue 7/2812:33 am
LAS
-
BMI
1 stop8h 50m
Delta
Deal found 7/3$343
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/234:23 pm
BMI
-
SAN
1 stop8h 52m
Delta
Wed 10/2812:41 pm
SAN
-
BMI
1 stop7h 56m
Delta
Deal found 7/3$349
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.
Sat 8/84:49 pm
BMI
-
LAX
1 stop7h 58m
American Airlines
Tue 8/111:51 pm
LAX
-
BMI
1 stop7h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/2$349
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 8/44:30 pm
BMI
-
SNA
1 stop7h 54m
American Airlines
Mon 8/103:21 pm
SNA
-
BMI
1 stop6h 38m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/6$349
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 8/204:49 pm
BMI
-
SFO
1 stop7h 29m
American Airlines
Mon 8/246:36 am
SFO
-
BMI
1 stop7h 43m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/3$349
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 7/304:30 pm
BMI
-
SMF
1 stop8h 03m
American Airlines
Mon 8/33:05 pm
SMF
-
BMI
1 stop7h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/5$349
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/236:08 am
BMI
-
SJC
1 stop7h 28m
Delta
Tue 9/2912:46 pm
SJC
-
BMI
1 stop7h 48m
Delta
Deal found 7/3$349
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 7/296:04 pm
BMI
-
LAS
1 stop6h 50m
American Airlines
Sat 8/16:00 am
LAS
-
BMI
1 stop7h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/6$354
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.
Mon 7/274:30 pm
BMI
-
LAS
1 stop7h 15m
American Airlines
Fri 7/313:51 pm
LAS
-
BMI
1 stop6h 44m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/2$357
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 8/196:00 am
BMI
-
SAN
2 stops14h 14m
Delta
Wed 8/269:46 am
SAN
-
BMI
2 stops11h 30m
Delta
Deal found 7/6$359
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 8/215:00 am
BMI
-
ONT
2 stops9h 03m
American Airlines
Mon 8/2412:59 pm
ONT
-
BMI
2 stops9h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/6$359

Find flight deals from Bloomington to California

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Round-trip from

$329
(Delta)

One-way from

$209
(Delta)

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Average price

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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 7, 2026.
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Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

BloomingtonLas Vegas

BMI - LAS

BMILAS

Bloomington-Normal

Wed 10/7

4:23 pm-10:01 pm

1 stop7h 38m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 10/11

12:35 am-11:26 am

1 stop8h 51m

$329

BloomingtonLas Vegas

BMI - LAS

BMILAS

Bloomington-Normal

Mon 8/3

4:30 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 8/15

7:00 am-4:19 pm

1 stop7h 19m

$329

BloomingtonLas Vegas

BMI - LAS

BMILAS

Bloomington-Normal

Tue 9/1

4:24 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop8h 46m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 9/9

7:05 am-3:45 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$329

BloomingtonSan Diego

BMI - SAN

BMISAN

Bloomington-Normal

Tue 9/1

6:32 am-11:57 am

1 stop7h 25m

San Diego

Thu 9/10

1:10 pm-12:03 am

1 stop8h 53m

$349

BloomingtonSan Diego

BMI - SAN

BMISAN

Bloomington-Normal

Fri 10/23

4:23 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop8h 52m

San Diego

Wed 10/28

12:41 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop7h 56m

$349

BloomingtonLos Angeles

BMI - LAX

BMILAX

Bloomington-Normal

Sat 8/8

4:49 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop7h 58m

Los Angeles

Tue 8/11

1:51 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$349

BloomingtonLos Angeles

BMI - LAX

BMILAX

Bloomington-Normal

Fri 9/4

1:46 pm-9:26 pm

1 stop9h 40m

Los Angeles

Tue 9/8

1:20 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 39m

$349

BloomingtonLos Angeles

BMI - LAX

BMILAX

Bloomington-Normal

Thu 11/5

12:18 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop10h 07m

Los Angeles

Mon 11/9

6:00 am-3:16 pm

1 stop7h 16m

$349

BloomingtonSanta Ana

BMI - SNA

BMISNA

Bloomington-Normal

Fri 8/28

1:46 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop8h 53m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 8/30

3:21 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$349

BloomingtonSan Jose

BMI - SJC

BMISJC

Bloomington-Normal

Wed 9/23

6:08 am-11:36 am

1 stop7h 28m

San Jose

Tue 9/29

12:46 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop7h 48m

$349

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bloomington, Illinois to California (average of $308). Flying from Bloomington, Illinois to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $458). 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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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 7, 2026.
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
7.1
Good
11,781 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.4

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.1

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
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,781 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,781 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.4

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.1

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

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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.

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

    Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines can get you from Bloomington, Illinois to California in just under 6h 56m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 54m. The distance between Bloomington, Illinois and California is about 1448 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 - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty and Bloomington-Normal - Los Angeles.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bloomington, Illinois to California (average of $308). Flying from Bloomington, Illinois to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $458). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$261Average$520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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