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$180+ Cheap flights from Bloomington, IL (BMI) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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 10/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BMI — WAS
Oct 14 — Oct 211
Tue 10/14
Tue 10/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Bloomington to Washington, D.C.

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Bloomington (BMI) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). 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 September 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$297
(Delta)

One-way from

$180
(Delta)
From Bloomington-Normal to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
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Cheapest flights from Bloomington to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Bloomington to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 14, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/113:42 pmBMI - IAD
1 stop6h 36mDelta
Sat 10/255:52 pmIAD - BMI
1 stop5h 25mDelta
Deal found 9/12$297
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Tue 11/115:00 amBMI - DCA
1 stop5h 00mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/176:50 amDCA - BMI
1 stop4h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$313
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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.
Fri 10/245:34 pmBMI - DCA
1 stop4h 38mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/2812:31 pmDCA - BMI
1 stop5h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/12$328
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/113:30 pmBMI - IAD
1 stop6h 49mDelta
Mon 11/175:59 pmIAD - BMI
1 stop5h 07mDelta
Deal found 9/12$328
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Thu 10/236:10 amBMI - DCA
1 stop3h 50mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/275:59 pmDCA - BMI
1 stop6h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$329
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Thu 10/236:10 amBMI - DCA
1 stop3h 50mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/265:55 pmDCA - BMI
1 stop6h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$407
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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.
Tue 11/115:00 amBMI - IAD
2 stops10h 49mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/177:59 amIAD - BMI
2 stops17h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/12$514
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/243:42 pmBMI - IAD
1 stop7h 30mDelta
Tue 10/285:52 pmIAD - BMI
1 stop5h 25mDelta
Deal found 9/12$524
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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.
Thu 10/235:34 pmBMI - BWI
1 stop5h 14mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/2611:50 amBWI - BMI
1 stop6h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/12$525
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Wed 9/172:51 pmBMI - DCA
1 stop4h 07mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/219:59 amDCA - BMI
1 stop5h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$529
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Fri 10/245:34 pmBMI - IAD
2 stops25h 11mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/288:09 amIAD - BMI
2 stops13h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$532
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 10/116:10 amBMI - IAD
2 stops12h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/256:34 amIAD - BMI
2 stops16h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/12$544

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Bloomington to Washington, D.C. 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 September 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Bloomington to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.

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BloomingtonWashington, D.C.

BMI - IAD

BMIIAD

Bloomington-Normal

Sat 10/11

3:42 pm-11:18 pm

1 stop6h 36m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 10/25

5:52 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$297

BloomingtonWashington, D.C.

BMI - DCA

BMIDCA

Bloomington-Normal

Tue 11/11

5:00 am-11:00 am

1 stop5h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 11/17

6:50 am-10:44 am

1 stop4h 54m

$313

BloomingtonWashington, D.C.

BMI - DCA

BMIDCA

Bloomington-Normal

Fri 10/24

5:34 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop4h 38m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 10/28

12:31 pm-5:04 pm

1 stop5h 33m

$328

BloomingtonWashington, D.C.

BMI - IAD

BMIIAD

Bloomington-Normal

Tue 11/11

3:30 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop6h 49m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/17

5:59 pm-10:06 pm

1 stop5h 07m

$328

BloomingtonWashington, D.C.

BMI - DCA

BMIDCA

Bloomington-Normal

Thu 10/23

6:10 am-11:00 am

1 stop3h 50m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 10/27

5:59 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop6h 49m

$329

BloomingtonWashington, D.C.

BMI - DCA

BMIDCA

Bloomington-Normal

Thu 3/12

11:33 am-6:57 pm

1 stop6h 24m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 3/16

5:54 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop4h 25m

$401

BloomingtonWashington, D.C.

BMI - DCA

BMIDCA

Bloomington-Normal

Thu 10/23

6:10 am-11:00 am

1 stop3h 50m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 10/26

5:55 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop6h 53m

$407

BloomingtonWashington, D.C.

BMI - IAD

BMIIAD

Bloomington-Normal

Tue 11/11

5:00 am-4:49 pm

2 stops10h 49m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/17

7:59 am-11:59 pm

2 stops17h 00m

$514

BloomingtonWashington, D.C.

BMI - IAD

BMIIAD

Bloomington-Normal

Fri 10/24

3:42 pm-12:12 am

1 stop7h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/28

5:52 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$524

BloomingtonBaltimore

BMI - BWI

BMIBWI

Bloomington-Normal

Thu 10/23

5:34 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop5h 14m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 10/26

11:50 am-5:04 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$525

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Bloomington, Illinois to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bloomington, Illinois to Washington, D.C. (average of $292). Flying from Bloomington, Illinois to Washington, D.C. in April is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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 Washington, D.C.

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Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines from Bloomington to Washington, D.C.. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Bloomington to Washington, D.C.?

    Most people fly from Bloomington-Normal (BMI) if they book a flight from Bloomington to Washington, D.C.. On average, Bloomington-Normal has 0 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day from 2 airlines. Bloomington-Normal is conveniently located just 4.2 mi from Bloomington’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Bloomington, Illinois to Washington, D.C.?

    Departing from Bloomington, Illinois to Washington, D.C. will take you 5h. The distance from Bloomington, Illinois to Washington, D.C. is about 641 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Bloomington, Illinois to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Bloomington, Illinois to Washington, D.C. round-trip from $296. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is American Airlines.

  • What are the most popular routes from Bloomington, Illinois to Washington, D.C.?

    While some choose either Bloomington-Normal - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl or Bloomington-Normal - Baltimore/Washington, Bloomington-Normal - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National is the most popular route from Bloomington, Illinois to Washington, D.C..

  • Can I find deals for flights from Bloomington to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Bloomington to Washington, D.C.?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Bloomington to Washington, D.C.?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Bloomington to Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bloomington, Illinois to Washington, D.C. (average of $292). Flying from Bloomington, Illinois to Washington, D.C. in April is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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 Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Bloomington to Washington, D.C.. 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 September 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$183Average$539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$328Average$507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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