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

There are many flights that can get you from Bloomington, Illinois to Columbia in 6h 19m. Fly via American Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 622 mi between Bloomington, Illinois and Columbia.

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.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Bloomington, Illinois to Columbia?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Bloomington, Illinois to Columbia flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Columbia ranges from 2.6 - 5.5 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.5 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Columbia when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Columbia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 44.6 F).

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Bloomington, Illinois to Columbia?

Tuesday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 27%.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BMI to CAE?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Bloomington, Illinois to Columbia is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 17% on airfare.

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?

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

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Kim,May 2025

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This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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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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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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How long is the flight from Bloomington, Illinois to Columbia?
There are many flights that can get you from Bloomington, Illinois to Columbia in 6h 19m. Fly via American Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 622 mi between Bloomington, Illinois and Columbia.
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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bloomington, Illinois to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from Bloomington, Illinois to Columbia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $389). 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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Delta	Cheapest$348	Average$388	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$353	Average$428	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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