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$247+ Cheap flights from Columbus 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 11/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — CMI
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (C01) to Champaign (CMI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$434
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$247
(American Airlines)
From Columbus to Champaign University-Willard
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Champaign. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 17, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 9/308:21 amCMH - CMI
1 stop3h 26mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/411:17 amCMI - CMH
1 stop5h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$434
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/174:34 pmCMH - CMI
1 stop6h 08mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/184:26 pmCMI - CMH
1 stop4h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$468
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 10/116:20 amCMH - CMI
1 stop5h 23mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/124:26 pmCMI - CMH
1 stop6h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/17$493
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 10/104:34 pmCMH - CMI
1 stop6h 08mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/124:26 pmCMI - CMH
1 stop6h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/17$514
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/17:29 amCMH - CMI
1 stop4h 18mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/57:12 amCMI - CMH
1 stop5h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/16$591

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

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ColumbusChampaign

CMH - CMI

CMHCMI

Columbus

Tue 9/30

8:21 am-10:47 am

1 stop3h 26m

Champaign University-Willard

Sat 10/4

11:17 am-5:39 pm

1 stop5h 22m

$434

ColumbusChampaign

CMH - CMI

CMHCMI

Columbus

Fri 10/17

4:34 pm-9:42 pm

1 stop6h 08m

Champaign University-Willard

Sat 10/18

4:26 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop4h 14m

$468

ColumbusChampaign

CMH - CMI

CMHCMI

Columbus

Sat 10/11

6:20 am-10:43 am

1 stop5h 23m

Champaign University-Willard

Sun 10/12

4:26 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop6h 03m

$493

ColumbusChampaign

CMH - CMI

CMHCMI

Columbus

Fri 10/10

4:34 pm-9:42 pm

1 stop6h 08m

Champaign University-Willard

Sun 10/12

4:26 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop6h 03m

$514

ColumbusChampaign

CMH - CMI

CMHCMI

Columbus

Wed 10/1

7:29 am-10:47 am

1 stop4h 18m

Champaign University-Willard

Sun 10/5

7:12 am-1:31 pm

1 stop5h 19m

$591

ColumbusChampaign

CMH - CMI

CMHCMI

Columbus

Sat 11/8

4:02 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$247

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

    If you book a flight to Champaign from Columbus, you will be flying to University-Willard, which is the city’s only airport. Champaign University-Willard (CMI) is located 11.3 mi from the center of Champaign. There are 0 flights from Columbus to University-Willard per day from 0 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Columbus to Champaign?

    For as low as $434, American Airlines can have you in Champaign from Columbus in 3h 26m. Columbus and Champaign are separated by a distance of 285 mi.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Champaign (average of $384). Flying from Columbus to Champaign in June is currently the most expensive (average of $548). 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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