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$228+ Cheap flights from Champaign (CMI) to California

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 8/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMI — LAX
juin 17 — juin 241
mar. 6/17
mar. 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Champaign to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Champaign to California flight deals. Data was last updated juin 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$296
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$228
(American Airlines)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$483
From Champaign University-Willard to California
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Cheapest flights from Champaign to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Champaign to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on juin 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
sam. 8/166:36 pmCMI - LAS
1 stop6h 13mAmerican Airlines
mar. 8/2612:45 pmLAS - CMI
1 stop5h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$296
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
dim. 8/313:46 pmCMI - SAN
1 stop6h 19mAmerican Airlines
mar. 9/1610:42 amSAN - CMI
1 stop7h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$414
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
sam. 7/123:20 pmCMI - RNO
1 stop6h 55mAmerican Airlines
sam. 7/196:00 amRNO - CMI
1 stop6h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$445
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
lun. 7/213:20 pmCMI - LAX
1 stop9h 28mAmerican Airlines
mar. 7/296:00 amLAX - CMI
1 stop6h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$468
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
jeu. 10/236:00 amCMI - SFO
1 stop8h 30mAmerican Airlines
mar. 10/286:08 amSFO - CMI
1 stop6h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$477
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
sam. 7/57:00 amCMI - ONT
1 stop6h 56mAmerican Airlines
lun. 7/712:46 pmONT - CMI
1 stop6h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$497
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
mar. 9/23:46 pmCMI - SJC
1 stop7h 18mAmerican Airlines
mar. 9/236:04 amSJC - CMI
1 stop6h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$498
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
ven. 7/183:20 pmCMI - SNA
1 stop8h 49mAmerican Airlines
mar. 7/2212:27 pmSNA - CMI
1 stop6h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$499
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
jeu. 6/262:47 pmCMI - SBP
2 stops9h 48mAmerican Airlines
lun. 6/3012:17 pmSBP - CMI
1 stop7h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$678

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Champaign to California that are best for you.

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ChampaignLas Vegas

CMI - LAS

CMILAS

Champaign University-Willard

sam. 8/16

6:36 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop6h 13m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

mar. 8/26

12:45 pm-8:42 pm

1 stop5h 57m

$296

ChampaignSan Diego

CMI - SAN

CMISAN

Champaign University-Willard

dim. 8/31

3:46 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop6h 19m

San Diego

mar. 9/16

10:42 am-8:41 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$414

ChampaignReno

CMI - RNO

CMIRNO

Champaign University-Willard

sam. 7/12

3:20 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Reno

sam. 7/19

6:00 am-2:50 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$445

ChampaignLos Angeles

CMI - LAX

CMILAX

Champaign University-Willard

lun. 7/21

3:20 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop9h 28m

Los Angeles

mar. 7/29

6:00 am-2:50 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$468

ChampaignSan Francisco

CMI - SFO

CMISFO

Champaign University-Willard

jeu. 10/23

6:00 am-12:30 pm

1 stop8h 30m

San Francisco

mar. 10/28

6:08 am-2:31 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$477

ChampaignOntario

CMI - ONT

CMIONT

Champaign University-Willard

sam. 7/5

7:00 am-11:56 am

1 stop6h 56m

Ontario

lun. 7/7

12:46 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$497

ChampaignSan Jose

CMI - SJC

CMISJC

Champaign University-Willard

mar. 9/2

3:46 pm-9:04 pm

1 stop7h 18m

San Jose

mar. 9/23

6:04 am-2:59 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$498

ChampaignSanta Ana

CMI - SNA

CMISNA

Champaign University-Willard

ven. 7/18

3:20 pm-10:09 pm

1 stop8h 49m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mar. 7/22

12:27 pm-8:44 pm

1 stop6h 17m

$499

ChampaignSan Luis Obispo

CMI - SBP

CMISBP

Champaign University-Willard

jeu. 6/26

2:47 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops9h 48m

San Luis Obispo County

lun. 6/30

12:17 pm-9:43 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$678

ChampaignReno

CMI - RNO

CMIRNO

Champaign University-Willard

dim. 8/17

6:00 am-1:42 pm

1 stop9h 42m

$228

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Best time to book a flight from Champaign to California

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Champaign to California

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Champaign to California?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Champaign to California (average of $246). Flying from Champaign to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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.

Rainfall in California by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated juin 12, 2025.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.5

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Andrew,May 2025

LAX - MIA

2 hour delay. Discovered an engine problem late, we boarded the plane and they asked us to come off. To add insult to injury nothing was given to passengers to make amends. No free drink. No extra food or snacks. No free WiFi. Gimme a break
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.5

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Andrew,May 2025

LAX - MIA

2 hour delay. Discovered an engine problem late, we boarded the plane and they asked us to come off. To add insult to injury nothing was given to passengers to make amends. No free drink. No extra food or snacks. No free WiFi. Gimme a break

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Champaign to California?

    For a flight from Champaign to California, you will be flying from University-Willard. Champaign University-Willard (CMI) is just 11.3 mi from the center of the city.

  • What are the most popular routes from Champaign to California?

    The most popular flight routes from Champaign to California are Champaign University-Willard - San Diego, Champaign University-Willard - Los Angeles and Champaign University-Willard - San Francisco.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Champaign to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Champaign to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Champaign to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Champaign to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Champaign to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Champaign to California 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 Champaign to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Champaign to California (average of $246). Flying from Champaign to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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 airline flying from Champaign to California

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Champaign to California. 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 juin 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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