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$291+ Cheap flights from Columbus to Champaign (CMI)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — CMI
Mar 17 — Mar 241
Tue 3/17
Tue 3/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Champaign

Cheapest flights from Columbus to Champaign
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 February 15, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Thu 3/127:00 am
CMH
-
CMI
1 stop9h 17m
American Airlines
Mon 3/163:47 pm
CMI
-
CMH
1 stop17h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/11$291
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/292:32 pm
CMH
-
CMI
1 stop3h 56m
United Airlines
Wed 9/29:49 am
CMI
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CMH
1 stop6h 22m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/12$298
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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.
Sun 4/1910:22 am
CMH
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CMI
1 stop4h 21m
American Airlines
Tue 4/212:13 pm
CMI
-
CMH
1 stop5h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/13$479
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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 3/311:15 am
CMH
-
CMI
1 stop5h 02m
American Airlines
Fri 3/66:15 am
CMI
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CMH
1 stop3h 31m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/14$588

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$291
(American Airlines)
From Columbus to Champaign University-Willard
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ColumbusChampaign

CMH - CMI

CMHCMI

Columbus

Thu 3/12

7:00 am-3:17 pm

1 stop9h 17m

Champaign University-Willard

Mon 3/16

3:47 pm-10:45 am

1 stop17h 58m

$291

ColumbusChampaign

CMH - CMI

CMHCMI

Columbus

Sun 4/19

10:22 am-1:43 pm

1 stop4h 21m

Champaign University-Willard

Tue 4/21

2:13 pm-8:23 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$479

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CMH - CMI

CMHCMI

Columbus

Tue 3/3

11:15 am-3:17 pm

1 stop5h 02m

Champaign University-Willard

Fri 3/6

6:15 am-10:46 am

1 stop3h 31m

$588

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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 $291, American Airlines can have you in Champaign from Columbus in 9h 17m. 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.

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