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$381+ 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 12/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BMI — CAE
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Wed 11/26
Wed 12/3
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 27, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 12/136:10 amBMI - CAE
1 stop7h 55mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/163:09 pmCAE - BMI
1 stop7h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/26$381
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 10/27$428
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 12/53:30 pmBMI - CAE
1 stop4h 40mDelta
Sun 12/75:44 pmCAE - BMI
1 stop5h 22mDelta
Deal found 10/25$463
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 12/126:10 amBMI - CAE
1 stop7h 26mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/143:09 pmCAE - BMI
1 stop8h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/25$466
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 stops7h 14mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/37:03 amCAE - BMI
1 stop8h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/27$467
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 11/223:33 pmBMI - CAE
1 stop7h 34mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/23:09 pmCAE - BMI
1 stop7h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/26$545

Cheap flight deals from Bloomington to Columbia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Bloomington (BMI) to Columbia (CAE). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated October 27, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

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$381
(American Airlines)
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Bloomington to Columbia that are best for you.

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BloomingtonColumbia

BMI - CAE

BMICAE

Bloomington-Normal

Sat 12/13

6:10 am-3:05 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 12/16

7:03 am-2:49 pm

1 stop8h 46m

$381

BloomingtonColumbia

BMI - CAE

BMICAE

Bloomington-Normal

Thu 1/29

6:29 am-4:23 pm

1 stop8h 54m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 2/1

4:57 pm-10:16 pm

1 stop6h 19m

$387

BloomingtonColumbia

BMI - CAE

BMICAE

Bloomington-Normal

Wed 1/28

4:03 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 2/2

11:59 am-8:41 pm

2 stops9h 42m

$424

BloomingtonColumbia

BMI - CAE

BMICAE

Bloomington-Normal

Wed 1/28

4:03 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 2/1

6:18 am-2:40 pm

2 stops9h 22m

$424

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Deals found on 10/24

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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
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Bloomington, Illinois-Columbia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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.

Best time to book a flight from Bloomington to Columbia

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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 27, 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
7.9
Good
7,996 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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
7.9
Good
7,996 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,996 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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
11,033 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,996 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Bloomington to Columbia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Bloomington, Illinois to Columbia in 7h 55m. 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, 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 27, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$348Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$353Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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