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$303+ Cheap flights from California to Champaign (CMI)

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 8/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CMI
Aug 18 — Aug 251
Mon 8/18
Mon 8/25
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Champaign

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Champaign flight deals. Data was last updated August 13, 2025.

Round-trip from

$378
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$303
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$483
From California to Champaign University-Willard
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Cheapest flights from California to Champaign
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Champaign. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 13, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Sat 9/611:14 amSFO - CMI
1 stop7h 38mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/93:32 pmCMI - SFO
1 stop9h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/13$378
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Sat 9/275:45 amSFO - CMI
1 stop7h 14mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/47:12 amCMI - SFO
1 stop7h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/13$379
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Fri 9/198:00 amSFO - CMI
2 stops10h 52mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/216:00 amCMI - SFO
2 stops12h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/13$453
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Wed 9/106:06 amSMF - CMI
1 stop6h 53mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/173:32 pmCMI - SMF
1 stop9h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/12$460
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Thu 10/21:21 pmSFO - CMI
1 stop6h 30mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/73:49 pmCMI - SFO
1 stop9h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/13$468
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Thu 10/29:07 amSFO - CMI
2 stops10h 44mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/64:19 pmCMI - SFO
1 stop7h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/13$474
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Tue 9/306:45 amSFO - CMI
2 stops11h 56mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/63:47 pmCMI - SFO
2 stops8h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/13$479
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Wed 9/2411:40 amLAX - CMI
1 stop8h 08mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/276:00 amCMI - LAX
1 stop6h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/11$480
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Wed 9/1011:58 amLAX - CMI
1 stop6h 54mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/146:00 amCMI - LAX
1 stop8h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/11$500
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Sat 8/306:00 amSJC - CMI
1 stop7h 16mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/16:00 amCMI - SJC
1 stop8h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/13$518
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Tue 9/911:58 amLAX - CMI
1 stop6h 43mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/237:00 amCMI - LAX
1 stop7h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/11$522
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Tue 8/195:45 amSFO - CMI
1 stop7h 31mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/256:00 amCMI - SFO
1 stop8h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/12$526

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Champaign that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 13, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Champaign that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Champaign

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoChampaign

SFO - CMI

SFOCMI

San Francisco

Sat 9/6

11:14 am-8:52 pm

1 stop7h 38m

Champaign University-Willard

Tue 9/9

3:32 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop9h 43m

$378

San FranciscoChampaign

SFO - CMI

SFOCMI

San Francisco

Wed 10/1

5:45 am-2:59 pm

1 stop7h 14m

Champaign University-Willard

Mon 10/6

4:19 pm-10:09 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$378

San FranciscoChampaign

SFO - CMI

SFOCMI

San Francisco

Fri 9/19

11:17 am-8:52 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Champaign University-Willard

Sun 9/21

6:00 am-1:07 pm

1 stop9h 07m

$378

San FranciscoChampaign

SFO - CMI

SFOCMI

San Francisco

Sat 9/27

5:45 am-2:59 pm

1 stop7h 14m

Champaign University-Willard

Sat 10/4

7:12 am-12:31 pm

1 stop7h 19m

$379

SacramentoChampaign

SMF - CMI

SMFCMI

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/10

6:06 am-2:59 pm

1 stop6h 53m

Champaign University-Willard

Wed 9/17

3:32 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop9h 08m

$460

Los AngelesChampaign

LAX - CMI

LAXCMI

Los Angeles

Wed 9/10

11:58 am-8:52 pm

1 stop6h 54m

Champaign University-Willard

Tue 9/16

7:00 am-1:38 pm

1 stop8h 38m

$480

Los AngelesChampaign

LAX - CMI

LAXCMI

Los Angeles

Tue 9/30

6:00 am-2:59 pm

1 stop6h 59m

Champaign University-Willard

Tue 10/7

3:49 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$480

Los AngelesChampaign

LAX - CMI

LAXCMI

Los Angeles

Wed 9/24

11:40 am-9:48 pm

1 stop8h 08m

Champaign University-Willard

Sat 9/27

6:00 am-10:40 am

1 stop6h 40m

$480

San JoseChampaign

SJC - CMI

SJCCMI

San Jose

Sat 8/30

6:00 am-3:16 pm

1 stop7h 16m

Champaign University-Willard

Mon 9/1

6:00 am-12:12 pm

1 stop8h 12m

$518

Santa AnaChampaign

SNA - CMI

SNACMI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 9/26

10:28 am-8:52 pm

1 stop8h 24m

Champaign University-Willard

Sun 9/28

6:00 am-10:52 am

1 stop6h 52m

$577

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from California to Champaign

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Champaign (average of $384). Flying from California to Champaign in June is currently the most expensive (average of $549). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to CMI?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Champaign. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 13, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Champaign as you normally would.

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

    Most people fly into Champaign University-Willard (CMI) if they book a flight to Champaign from California. University-Willard is conveniently located just 11.3 mi from Champaign’s city center.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Champaign (average of $384). Flying from California to Champaign in June is currently the most expensive (average of $549). 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 California to Champaign

Discover the top airline that operate flights from California to Champaign. 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 August 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$236Average$561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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