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$238+ Cheap flights from Bloomington, IL to Santa Ana, CA (BMI - SNA)

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 5/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BMI — SNA
Jun 3 — Jun 101
Wed 6/3
Wed 6/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Bloomington to Santa Ana

Cheapest flights from Bloomington to Santa Ana
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Bloomington to Santa Ana. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 4, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/106:00 am
BMI
-
SNA
1 stop7h 55m
United Airlines
Wed 10/142:03 pm
SNA
-
BMI
1 stop8h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/29$429
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/246:00 am
BMI
-
SNA
1 stop7h 55m
United Airlines
Mon 9/286:25 pm
SNA
-
BMI
2 stops12h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/29$515
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 7/116:45 am
BMI
-
SNA
1 stop8h 47m
American Airlines
Tue 7/1411:55 am
SNA
-
BMI
1 stop9h 13m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/1$517
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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.
Sat 5/164:14 pm
BMI
-
SNA
1 stop8h 15m
Delta
Sat 5/2312:25 pm
SNA
-
BMI
1 stop8h 05m
Delta
Deal found 5/2$519
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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.
Fri 7/104:30 pm
BMI
-
SNA
1 stop7h 55m
American Airlines
Sat 7/1812:35 pm
SNA
-
BMI
2 stops8h 34m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/3$522
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/306:00 am
BMI
-
SNA
2 stops13h 24m
United Airlines
Sat 7/42:10 pm
SNA
-
BMI
1 stop6h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/29$534

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Bloomington (BMI) to Santa Ana (SNA). 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 May 4, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$429
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$238
(Delta)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$361
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Bloomington to Santa Ana 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 May 4, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Bloomington to Santa Ana that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

BloomingtonSanta Ana

BMI - SNA

BMISNA

Bloomington-Normal

Sat 10/10

6:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop7h 55m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 10/14

2:03 pm-12:12 am

1 stop8h 09m

$429

BloomingtonSanta Ana

BMI - SNA

BMISNA

Bloomington-Normal

Sat 7/11

6:45 am-3:33 pm

2 stops10h 48m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 7/14

1:23 pm-12:35 am

2 stops9h 12m

$517

BloomingtonSanta Ana

BMI - SNA

BMISNA

Bloomington-Normal

Sat 5/16

4:14 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 5/23

12:25 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$519

BloomingtonSanta Ana

BMI - SNA

BMISNA

Bloomington-Normal

Thu 9/24

6:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop7h 55m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 9/28

6:25 pm-12:50 pm

3 stops16h 25m

$520

BloomingtonSanta Ana

BMI - SNA

BMISNA

Bloomington-Normal

Tue 6/30

6:00 am-5:24 pm

2 stops13h 24m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 7/4

7:00 am-10:57 pm

3 stops13h 57m

$545

BloomingtonSanta Ana

BMI - SNA

BMISNA

Bloomington-Normal

Sat 5/16

4:14 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 5/20

12:25 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$563
Quickest round-trip

BloomingtonSanta Ana

BMI - SNA

BMISNA

Bloomington-Normal

Tue 5/19

3:45 pm-8:12 pm

1 stop6h 27m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 5/23

6:45 am-3:52 pm

1 stop7h 07m

$563
Cheapest one-way

BloomingtonSanta Ana

BMI - SNA

BMISNA

Bloomington-Normal

Sat 5/23

4:14 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$238
Quickest one-way

BloomingtonSanta Ana

BMI - SNA

BMISNA

Bloomington-Normal

Tue 10/27

4:33 pm-9:51 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$269

BloomingtonSanta Ana

BMI - SNA

BMISNA

Bloomington-Normal

Tue 10/27

6:00 am-8:19 pm

3 stops16h 19m

$329

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Compare providers for flights from Bloomington to Santa Ana

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 Santa Ana in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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-Santa Ana, California flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Bloomington, Illinois-Santa Ana, California flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Bloomington, Illinois-Santa Ana, California flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Bloomington, Illinois-Santa Ana, California 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-Santa Ana, California flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Ana

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Santa Ana. 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 Santa Ana. Reviews last updated May 4, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines from Bloomington to Santa Ana have to say. 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
11,670 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.4

Overall

7.1

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Elizabeth,Mar 2026

ORD - MIA

Staff was rude and flight attendants 2 out of 3 looked like they had just been thru a hurricane.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,670 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,670 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.4

Overall

7.1

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Elizabeth,Mar 2026

ORD - MIA

Staff was rude and flight attendants 2 out of 3 looked like they had just been thru a hurricane.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Bloomington to Santa Ana. 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 Santa Ana, California?

    Airlines like United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Bloomington, Illinois to Santa Ana, California in about 7h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 53m. There are 1654 mi between Bloomington, Illinois and Santa Ana, California. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Bloomington, Illinois to Santa Ana, California round-trip?

    Currently priced at $354, American Airlines will fly you from Bloomington, Illinois to Santa Ana, California and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. American Airlines is 37% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Bloomington to Santa Ana?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Bloomington to Santa Ana by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top airline flying from Bloomington to Santa Ana

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Bloomington to Santa Ana. 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 May 4, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$354Average$524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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