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$262+ 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 4/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BMI — SNA
May 9 — May 161
Sat 5/9
Sat 5/16
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 April 9, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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.
Sat 5/212:02 pm
BMI
-
SNA
1 stop9h 45m
Delta
Sat 5/912:25 pm
SNA
-
BMI
1 stop8h 05m
Delta
Deal found 4/6$291
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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.
Sat 5/25:00 am
BMI
-
SNA
2 stops9h 32m
American Airlines
Sat 5/99:51 am
SNA
-
BMI
2 stops10h 36m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/6$301
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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.
Sat 5/162:46 pm
BMI
-
SNA
1 stop8h 04m
American Airlines
Wed 5/271:01 pm
SNA
-
BMI
1 stop8h 07m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/5$330
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 5/23:45 pm
BMI
-
SNA
1 stop9h 00m
American Airlines
Fri 5/83:12 pm
SNA
-
BMI
1 stop6h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/8$340
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 5/206:00 am
BMI
-
SNA
1 stop8h 40m
Delta
Wed 5/2712:25 pm
SNA
-
BMI
1 stop8h 05m
Delta
Deal found 4/8$350
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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.
Tue 4/2812:02 pm
BMI
-
SNA
2 stops11h 52m
Delta
Tue 5/511:54 am
SNA
-
BMI
1 stop8h 27m
Delta
Deal found 4/7$370

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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 April 9, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$291
(Delta)

One-way from

$262
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$483
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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 April 9, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Bloomington to Santa Ana that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

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Quickest round-trip

BloomingtonSanta Ana

BMI - SNA

BMISNA

Bloomington-Normal

Sat 5/2

2:46 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop8h 04m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 5/9

3:12 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$291

BloomingtonSanta Ana

BMI - SNA

BMISNA

Bloomington-Normal

Sat 5/2

12:02 pm-7:47 pm

1 stop9h 45m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 5/9

8:00 am-10:30 pm

2 stops12h 30m

$296

BloomingtonSanta Ana

BMI - SNA

BMISNA

Bloomington-Normal

Sat 5/16

2:46 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop8h 04m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 5/27

1:01 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop8h 07m

$330

BloomingtonSanta Ana

BMI - SNA

BMISNA

Bloomington-Normal

Wed 5/20

6:00 am-12:40 pm

1 stop8h 40m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 5/27

12:25 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$350

BloomingtonSanta Ana

BMI - SNA

BMISNA

Bloomington-Normal

Tue 4/28

12:02 pm-9:54 pm

2 stops11h 52m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 5/5

11:54 am-10:21 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$370

BloomingtonSanta Ana

BMI - SNA

BMISNA

Bloomington-Normal

Sat 5/2

5:00 am-12:32 pm

2 stops9h 32m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 5/8

12:27 pm-11:52 pm

2 stops9h 25m

$376
Cheapest one-way

BloomingtonSanta Ana

BMI - SNA

BMISNA

Bloomington-Normal

Sun 4/19

9:33 am-5:26 pm

3 stops33h 53m

$262

BloomingtonSanta Ana

BMI - SNA

BMISNA

Bloomington-Normal

Sun 5/24

5:00 am-11:43 am

2 stops8h 43m

$316
Quickest one-way

BloomingtonSanta Ana

BMI - SNA

BMISNA

Bloomington-Normal

Sun 4/19

6:00 am-12:05 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$487

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Deals found on 4/7

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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 April.
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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Everything you need to know about your flight from Bloomington to Santa Ana

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Bloomington, Illinois to Santa Ana, California?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bloomington, Illinois to Santa Ana, California (average of $177). Flying from Bloomington, Illinois to Santa Ana, California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $368). 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 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 April 9, 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
11,563 reviews

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.5

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
11,563 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,563 reviews

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.5

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 American Airlines and Delta fly from Bloomington, Illinois to Santa Ana, California in about 8h 04m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 41m. 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 $386, 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 29% 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Bloomington, Illinois to Santa Ana, California?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bloomington, Illinois to Santa Ana, California (average of $177). Flying from Bloomington, Illinois to Santa Ana, California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $368). 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 Santa Ana

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American AirlinesCheapest$386Average$524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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