Flying from St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI): what you need to know
A direct flight from St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport takes on average 2 hours 29 minutes. The timezone in Bloomington is UTC-5, making it 1 hour behind Tampa.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself a bit more breathing room. A good general rule for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport is C$60. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$149. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you want to find cheap flight tickets from PIE to BMI. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Schedule your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
Traveling from central Tampa to St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport takes about 2 hours and 11 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or hail a cab, you'll cover the 29 kilometres in 23 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near PIE. Whether you're taking an early flight from St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BMI instead:
Getting from Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI) to central Bloomington
Central Illinois Regional Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Bloomington. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 18 minutes.
When to fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI)
September is the most popular month for flights from St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Bloomington in February.
The warmest month in Bloomington is July, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC and 4ºC. Look for cheap flight tickets from PIE to BMI sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Bloomington
You've got your flight from PIE to BMI worked out, now all you need to do is decide where you're going to stay in Bloomington. Get cozy at Quality Inn & Suites Bloomington and use it as your base to discover this destination.
David Davis Mansion State Historic Site and Lincoln Oak Memorial are a couple of top-rated attractions to add to your Bloomington to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Elite Turf.
Complete your Bloomington trip with hotels and a car rental
Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Central Illinois Regional Airport, explore the lowest prices and exclusive rates for hotels. You can also compare hundreds of car rental companies in one go to find the best car rental price for your Bloomington getaway.
