$240 Cheap Flights from Bloomington (BMI) to St. Louis (STL)

Popular airlines from Bloomington, IL (BMI-Central Illinois Regional) to St. Louis Lambert Intl. Airport (STL)

  • Plan, book, fly with confidence

  • trending down icon
    Be in the know
    Get alerts if flight prices drop or rise*
  • bex rewards loyalty icon
    Book smarter
    Save up to 30% on select hotels after you book a flight*
  • one key icon
    Earn twice
    Earn your airline miles on top of our OneKeyCash
Find available prices by choosing your travel dates.

Cheap Flights from Bloomington to St. Louis (BMI-STL)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $240 for one-way flights and $425 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

American Airlines
American Airlines
American Airlines
American Airlines
American Airlines
American Airlines
American Airlines
American Airlines
American Airlines
American Airlines
Flights from Bloomington (BMI) to St. Louis (STL)
Origin airport
Central Illinois Regional
Destination airport
Lambert-St. Louis Intl.
Roundtrip price
$424
Distance
142 mi

Bloomington to St. Louis Flights

The cheapest times to fly from Bloomington to St. Louis

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Bloomington to St. Louis are during the month of November. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Bloomington to St. Louis with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

The best time to book a flight from Bloomington to St. Louis

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Bloomington to St. Louis: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Bloomington to St. Louis

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Bloomington to St. Louis in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $240 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap Bloomington to St. Louis flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your Bloomington to St. Louis airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

*Terms apply.

Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

Frequently asked questions

Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from BMI to STL last minute?
Booking your flight from BMI to Lambert Field at the last minute could save you money if you happen to find an amazing deal. However, airfares usually don’t get cheaper as the date of departure nears. If you hold out, flights could also be booked out or the best seats taken (because who wants the middle seat?). If you don’t want to risk it, book well in advance of the date you want to leave. It’s worth noting that some of the best deals can be found up to 12 months in advance. If your favorite carrier hasn’t released tickets yet, check back regularly as deals are updated on Expedia constantly.
What airports do you fly into for St. Louis from Bloomington?
From Bloomington, you can travel to St. Louis via Lambert-St. Louis Intl. Airport (STL), Spirit of St. Louis Airport (SUS) and St. Louis Downtown Airport (CPS). Research which airport works best for you before you make a decision. If you decide on Lambert-St. Louis Intl. Airport (STL), it’s roughly 12 mi northwest of downtown. Use the dollars you save when booking your seat with Expedia to enjoy the city’s well-known attractions, such as Busch Stadium and Gateway Arch.
Can I change the date of my flight from Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI) to Lambert-St. Louis Intl. Airport (STL)?
It’s a breeze to make changes to your Central Illinois Regional Airport to STL journey yourself. Simply log in to the Expedia Trips portal and select “change flight.” Look around for new flights and secure the one that works best with your plans. You’ll see an estimate of your flight change cost, if applicable. Alternatively, visit our Customer Service portal to connect with our Virtual Agent and get answers to your questions.

Explore a world of travel with Expedia

*Available to One Key members.