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$317+ Cheap flights from Bloomington, IL to Columbia (BMI - CAE)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BMI — CAE
Nov 12 — Nov 191
Wed 11/12
Wed 11/19
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Bloomington to Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Bloomington to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 13, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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 11/2211:19 amBMI - CAE
2 stops11h 37mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/36:21 amCAE - BMI
2 stops12h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/13$358
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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.
Sat 12/133:30 pmBMI - CAE
1 stop6h 01mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/163:09 pmCAE - BMI
1 stop7h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/12$387
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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 11/2211:19 amBMI - CAE
2 stops11h 37mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/212:03 pmCAE - BMI
2 stops8h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/13$462
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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 11/226:00 amBMI - CAE
1 stop5h 06mDelta
Wed 12/35:44 pmCAE - BMI
1 stop5h 22mDelta
Deal found 10/13$473

Cheap flight deals from Bloomington to Columbia

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

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$317
(Delta)
Provider with most accurate pricing for Bloomington-Normal-Columbia Metropolitan flight deals.
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BloomingtonColumbia

BMI - CAE

BMICAE

Bloomington-Normal

Wed 1/28

6:01 am-11:20 am

1 stop4h 19m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 1/31

10:10 am-3:17 pm

1 stop6h 07m

$317

BloomingtonColumbia

BMI - CAE

BMICAE

Bloomington-Normal

Wed 1/28

6:01 am-11:20 am

1 stop4h 19m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 2/2

6:50 pm-10:26 pm

1 stop4h 36m

$372

BloomingtonColumbia

BMI - CAE

BMICAE

Bloomington-Normal

Sat 12/13

6:10 am-3:05 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 12/16

3:09 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop7h 19m

$387

BloomingtonColumbia

BMI - CAE

BMICAE

Bloomington-Normal

Wed 1/28

4:03 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 1/31

12:03 pm-8:41 pm

2 stops9h 38m

$392

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Deals found on 10/13

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Bloomington to Columbia in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Bloomington, Illinois-Columbia flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Bloomington, Illinois-Columbia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Bloomington, Illinois-Columbia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Bloomington, Illinois-Columbia flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Bloomington, Illinois-Columbia flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bloomington, Illinois to Columbia (average of $124). Flying from Bloomington, Illinois to Columbia in September is currently the most expensive (average of $316). 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 Columbia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbia. 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 Columbia. Reviews last updated October 13, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta and American Airlines from Bloomington to Columbia 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
7,973 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,045 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.

Related info for your journey

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Bloomington, Illinois to Columbia in 4h 19m. Fly via Delta or American Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 622 mi between Bloomington, Illinois and Columbia. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Bloomington, Illinois to Columbia round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Bloomington, Illinois to Columbia is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $348 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $353.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Bloomington to Columbia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Bloomington to Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Bloomington to Columbia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Bloomington to Columbia 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 Columbia?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bloomington, Illinois to Columbia (average of $124). Flying from Bloomington, Illinois to Columbia in September is currently the most expensive (average of $316). 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 2 airlines flying from Bloomington to Columbia

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Bloomington to Columbia. 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 October 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$348Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$353Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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