Travelling from Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI) to Los Angeles: what you need to know
Central Illinois Regional Airport is located in Bloomington. Following the UTC-8 timezone, Los Angeles is two hours behind Bloomington.
Leave plenty of time to catch your BMI to Los Angeles flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as April? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Travelling from central Bloomington to BMI takes around 40 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 1062 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near BMI. Whether you're taking an early flight from Central Illinois Regional Airport to Los Angeles or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are all about convenience:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Central Illinois Regional Airport, 77% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
BMI is located at 3201 Cira Dr.
How to find the cheapest flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI) to Los Angeles
R 2,213 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Central Illinois Regional Airport to Los Angeles flight. A return plane ticket right now is R 6,871. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to locking in a cheap flight from BMI to Los Angeles. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you have flexibility with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for a Central Illinois Regional Airport to Los Angeles ticket.
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Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles is roughly 29 kilometres. It'll take you around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 1 hour to get there by public transport.
Look into staying at a hotel close to LAX if you have a late flight from Central Illinois Regional Airport to Los Angeles. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Booking your ride from Los Angeles International Airport about one week ahead of your flight from BMI to Los Angeles can help you lock in the best possible rate.
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
Van Nuys Airport (VNY) is roughly 29 kilometres from the centre of Los Angeles. Following your flight from Central Illinois Regional Airport to Los Angeles, it'll take you around 35 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
The journey will take about 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some great places ready to welcome you near VNY. Kick back and get cosy after your BMI to Los Angeles flight at any of these well-located options:
Typically, the sooner you book, the better the prices and selection of vehicles. Reserve your ride from VNY once your travel dates are set.
Best time to go to Los Angeles
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Central Illinois Regional Airport to Los Angeles. July is the most popular month to visit Los Angeles. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in December.
When booking your Central Illinois Regional Airport to Los Angeles plane ticket, think about the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Los Angeles, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from BMI to Los Angeles around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Los Angeles
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Los Angeles right here. Browse these hotels after you've booked your flight from Central Illinois Regional Airport to Los Angeles:
Universal Studios Hollywood and Hollywood Sign are just the start of the major attractions to add to your Los Angeles itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Hollywood Bowl.
Explore more of the United States
Los Angeles has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be discovered. About 177 kilometres southeast of Los Angeles, a visit to San Diego will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.
San Jose is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 499 kilometres northwest of Los Angeles. No trip is complete without a visit to Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.
