$624+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Champaign (DSM - 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 11/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — CMI
Nov 20 — Nov 271
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to ChampaignExplore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Champaign. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 21, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Champaign. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 21, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 11/57:23 am -
1 stop4h 16m
Mon 11/912:13 pm -
1 stop6h 43m
Deal found 10/21![American Airlines logo]()
$624
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 11/61:58 pm -
1 stop6h 23m
Sat 11/73:21 pm -
1 stop3h 32m
Deal found 10/20![American Airlines logo]()
$647
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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.
Sun 11/15:39 am -
1 stop6h 00m
Thu 11/56:50 pm -
1 stop37h 56m
Deal found 10/16![American Airlines logo]()
$978
Best flights from Des Moines to ChampaignDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Champaign that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated October 21, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Champaign that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated October 21, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/17. 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 11/61:58 pm -
1 stop6h 23m
Sat 11/73:21 pm -
1 stop3h 32m
Deal found 10/17![American Airlines logo]()
$624
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 11/57:23 am -
1 stop4h 16m
Mon 11/912:13 pm -
1 stop6h 43m
Deal found 10/21![American Airlines logo]()
$624
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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.
Sun 11/15:39 am -
1 stop6h 00m
Thu 11/56:50 pm -
1 stop37h 56m
Deal found 10/16![American Airlines logo]()
$978
Last-minute flights from Des Moines to ChampaignDiscover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Champaign. Data last updated October 21, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Champaign. Data last updated October 21, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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.
Sun 11/15:39 am -
1 stop6h 00m
Thu 11/56:50 pm -
1 stop37h 56m
Deal found 10/16![American Airlines logo]()
$978
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 11/57:23 am -
1 stop4h 16m
Mon 11/912:13 pm -
1 stop6h 43m
Deal found 10/21![American Airlines logo]()
$624
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 11/61:58 pm -
1 stop6h 23m
Sat 11/73:21 pm -
1 stop3h 32m
Deal found 10/20![American Airlines logo]()
$647
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Most accurate provider | Expedia 1 star |
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Most trusted provider | Expedia 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $624 (American Airlines) |
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Des Moines
Fri 11/6
1:58 pm-8:21 pm
1 stop6h 23m
Champaign University-Willard
Sat 11/7
3:21 pm-6:53 pm
1 stop3h 32m
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Thu 11/5
7:23 am-11:39 am
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Mon 11/9
12:13 pm-6:56 pm
1 stop6h 43m
$624
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Sun 11/1
5:39 am-11:39 am
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Thu 11/5
6:50 pm-8:46 am
1 stop37h 56m
$978
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