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$263+ 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 2/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CMI
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Champaign

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 December 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Sat 12/136:00 amSJC - CMI
1 stop6h 36mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/1611:21 amCMI - SJC
2 stops9h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$566
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Thu 12/116:08 amLAX - CMI
1 stop6h 37mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/136:06 amCMI - LAX
1 stop8h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$570
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Fri 12/1910:12 amSFO - CMI
1 stop8h 25mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/2511:33 amCMI - SFO
1 stop6h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$763
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Sat 12/277:07 pmSFO - CMI
2 stops13h 53mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/316:00 amCMI - SFO
1 stop7h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$840
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Sun 12/286:00 amSFO - CMI
1 stop6h 27mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/316:52 amCMI - SFO
1 stop10h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$978
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Sat 12/276:00 amSMF - CMI
1 stop6h 39mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/306:37 amCMI - SMF
1 stop19h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,035
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Sat 12/2711:08 amSMF - CMI
1 stop7h 29mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/296:52 amCMI - SMF
1 stop8h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,081

Find flight deals from California to Champaign

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

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Round-trip from

$457
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$263
(American Airlines)

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December

Average price

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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 December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Champaign that are best for you.

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California

Fly to

Champaign

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Price

San FranciscoChampaign

SFO - CMI

SFOCMI

San Francisco

Fri 1/2

6:00 am-2:27 pm

1 stop6h 27m

Champaign University-Willard

Tue 1/6

3:45 pm-9:37 pm

1 stop7h 52m

$457

San FranciscoChampaign

SFO - CMI

SFOCMI

San Francisco

Fri 12/19

10:12 am-8:37 pm

1 stop8h 25m

Champaign University-Willard

Thu 12/25

11:33 am-4:26 pm

1 stop6h 53m

$763

San FranciscoChampaign

SFO - CMI

SFOCMI

San Francisco

Sat 12/27

7:07 pm-11:00 am

2 stops13h 53m

Champaign University-Willard

Wed 12/31

6:00 am-11:06 am

1 stop7h 06m

$840

Santa AnaChampaign

SNA - CMI

SNACMI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 2/24

10:58 am-8:50 pm

1 stop7h 52m

Champaign University-Willard

Fri 2/27

6:36 am-1:55 pm

1 stop9h 19m

$865

San FranciscoChampaign

SFO - CMI

SFOCMI

San Francisco

Sun 12/28

6:00 am-2:27 pm

1 stop6h 27m

Champaign University-Willard

Wed 12/31

6:52 am-3:06 pm

1 stop10h 14m

$978

SacramentoChampaign

SMF - CMI

SMFCMI

Sacramento Intl

Sat 12/27

11:08 am-8:37 pm

1 stop7h 29m

Champaign University-Willard

Tue 12/30

6:37 am-10:43 pm

2 stops18h 06m

$1,040

SacramentoChampaign

SMF - CMI

SMFCMI

Sacramento Intl

Sat 12/27

11:08 am-8:37 pm

1 stop7h 29m

Champaign University-Willard

Mon 12/29

6:52 am-1:25 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$1,081

San JoseChampaign

SJC - CMI

SJCCMI

San Jose

Tue 2/3

11:51 am-9:06 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$263

San FranciscoChampaign

SFO - CMI

SFOCMI

San Francisco

Sat 1/3

6:00 am-2:39 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$493

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Deals found on 12/9

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Champaign (average of $217). Flying from California to Champaign in June is currently the most expensive (average of $380). 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 December 12, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 30% on flights from California to Champaign by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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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.

  • How long is the flight from California to Champaign?

    American Airlines can get you from California to Champaign in just under 6h 27m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 1831 mi.

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

    The most popular flight routes from California to Champaign are San Francisco - Champaign University-Willard, Sacramento Intl - Champaign University-Willard and Los Angeles - 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Champaign (average of $217). Flying from California to Champaign in June is currently the most expensive (average of $380). 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$273Average$584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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