Find flights
Travel Guide

Cheap flights to Bloomington, IL

— BMI
23 Oct — 30 Oct1
1 adult

Travel insights for flights to Bloomington

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Bloomington including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

Rainfall in Bloomington by month

Plan your trip to Bloomington by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Bloomington ranges from 40.0 - 100.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Bloomington when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Bloomington by month

Plan your trip to Bloomington by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Bloomington, 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 24.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -3.0 C).

Getting around Bloomington

Bloomington is serviced by an extensive public transit system.  Taxi service should be phoned when needed as locating a vacant cab on the street is difficult.

Getting from the Airport to Bloomington

Bloomington is serviced by the Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI).  There are five car rental agencies that are located in the baggage claim area at the airport terminal.  The city is only a few minutes from the airport.  Exit the airport on Highway 51 North and turn right on Veteran’s Parkway which will take you into the city. 

The Greater Peoria Airport (PIA) is a 45 minute drive from Bloomington via highways I-74 and I-474 West.

  • When is the best time to fly to Bloomington?

    For its small size of only 76,000 people, the little city of Bloomington, Illinois is home to a remarkably strong and diverse business community. Top tier insurance, automobile and financial industries are headquartered in Bloomington, making it a hub for business travel throughout the year. Daily flights from Chicago, Dallas and Atlanta provide constant transportation for the frequent business travellers and cheap flights to Bloomington can often be found by taking advantage of last minute seat sales connecting through these airports. Bloomington is also home to Illinois Wesleyan University, a large American arts school, and sees peak travel during the late April school break, late November when the students return home for a Thanksgiving celebration, and late December for a Christmas break. Flights to Bloomington are cheapest just before and after these times, with the lowest cost flights occurring in the first two weeks of December. Cheap flights to Bloomington in December and August coincide with some of the city’s best attractions. The weather in Bloomington is mild for most of the year, but can go well below zero in December and January. This is an ideal time for winter sports in the area. Snowshoeing, cross country skiing and snowmobiling are popular local sports. A nationally renowned Shakespeare Festival occurs in August, as does the County Fair.

  • Why visit Bloomington?

    While business and education are the biggest reasons to visit Bloomington, the city has much to offer recreational tourists as well. Sports enthusiasts will find that Bloomington has several top-rate public and private golf courses. Golf Digest named the Bloomington Country Golf Club as one of the Unites State’s best places to golf. Two city-owned lakes are popular places for boating and fishing, with boat rentals available through most of the year. The city is also home to the biggest indoor rock climbing facility in the United States and top athletes come to Bloomington to test their skills. Located the heartland of America, Bloomington is also an ideal place to experience American Midwest culture. The annual County Fair is one of the largest and oldest agricultural fairs in the country. Farmers bring in their best livestock and produce for show but the fair also has a carnival like atmosphere with live acts at the grandstand, amusement park rides and contests. The fair’s events are diverse with special shows for everything from antiques to tractor-pulls.

  • What does BMI mean?

    This is just an IATA (International Air Transport Association) code. IATA codes are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Bloomington-Normal Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a BMI flight.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Bloomington?

    For a flight to Bloomington, you will be flying into Bloomington-Normal. Bloomington-Normal (BMI) is just 4.2 mi from the center of the city.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Bloomington if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Bloomington on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • Does Bloomington-Normal have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Bloomington-Normal can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Bloomington-Normal?

    Yes. Bloomington-Normal has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Holiday Inn & Suites Bloomington-Airport is the closest property to Bloomington-Normal (0.0 mi away from Bloomington-Normal).

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights to Bloomington?

Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights to Bloomington. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets to Bloomington?

It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights to Bloomington.

Can Cheapflights find flights to Bloomington with no change fees?

Yes, we can. To see specific flights to Bloomington with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights to Bloomington become cheaper?

Yes, and it’s super simple to set up Price Alerts. Click the bell icon next to the flight deals above and provide your email address. That’s it!

100% Free
Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.
Book with Flexibility
Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees
Travel Smart
Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.