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$258+ Cheap flights from Houston 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 10/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — CMI
Mar 21 — Mar 281
Sat 3/21
Sat 3/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Houston to Champaign

Cheapest flights from Houston to Champaign
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Houston to Champaign. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 19, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Fri 10/25:20 am
IAH
-
CMI
1 stop7h 30m
United Airlines
Mon 10/51:32 pm
CMI
-
IAH
1 stop7h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/19$258
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/206:15 am
IAH
-
CMI
1 stop6h 33m
United Airlines
Sun 5/241:32 pm
CMI
-
IAH
1 stop7h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/16$414
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 10/28:01 am
HOU
-
CMI
1 stop6h 25m
American Airlines
Mon 10/53:53 pm
CMI
-
HOU
1 stop6h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/19$496
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 3/56:40 pm
IAH
-
CMI
1 stop14h 22m
American Airlines
Tue 3/173:47 pm
CMI
-
IAH
1 stop8h 06m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/18$521
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 10/28:54 am
IAH
-
CMI
2 stops8h 52m
American Airlines
Mon 10/511:34 am
CMI
-
IAH
1 stop6h 07m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/19$525
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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.
Tue 3/310:13 am
HOU
-
CMI
1 stop4h 11m
American Airlines
Sat 3/72:54 pm
CMI
-
HOU
1 stop4h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/16$556
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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.
Fri 2/207:59 am
IAH
-
CMI
1 stop7h 18m
American Airlines
Sun 2/222:54 pm
CMI
-
IAH
1 stop5h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/16$586
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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.
Fri 2/206:00 am
HOU
-
CMI
2 stops9h 17m
American Airlines
Sun 2/227:00 am
CMI
-
HOU
1 stop4h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/16$592
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 3/54:36 pm
IAH
-
CMI
1 stop4h 18m
American Airlines
Mon 3/92:54 pm
CMI
-
IAH
1 stop5h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/18$672
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 3/54:21 pm
HOU
-
CMI
1 stop4h 33m
American Airlines
Tue 3/172:54 pm
CMI
-
HOU
1 stop4h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/18$674

Find flight deals from Houston to Champaign

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Houston (HO1) 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 February 19, 2026.

Round-trip from

$414
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$294
(American Airlines)
From Houston to Champaign University-Willard
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston 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 February 19, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to Champaign that are best for you.

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HoustonChampaign

IAH - CMI

IAHCMI

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 5/20

5:09 am-12:48 pm

1 stop7h 39m

Champaign University-Willard

Sun 5/24

1:32 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$414

HoustonChampaign

IAH - CMI

IAHCMI

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 3/5

6:40 pm-9:02 am

1 stop14h 22m

Champaign University-Willard

Tue 3/17

3:47 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop8h 06m

$521

HoustonChampaign

HOU - CMI

HOUCMI

Houston Hobby

Tue 3/3

10:13 am-2:24 pm

1 stop4h 11m

Champaign University-Willard

Sat 3/7

2:54 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop4h 56m

$556

HoustonChampaign

IAH - CMI

IAHCMI

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 3/5

4:36 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop4h 18m

Champaign University-Willard

Mon 3/9

2:54 pm-8:24 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$672

HoustonChampaign

HOU - CMI

HOUCMI

Houston Hobby

Thu 3/5

4:21 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop4h 33m

Champaign University-Willard

Tue 3/17

2:54 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop4h 56m

$674

HoustonChampaign

IAH - CMI

IAHCMI

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 3/10

6:02 am-3:17 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$294

HoustonChampaign

HOU - CMI

HOUCMI

Houston Hobby

Tue 3/10

4:20 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop4h 34m

$380

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Deals found on 2/17

Best time to book a flight from Houston to Champaign

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Champaign (average of $198). Flying from Houston to Champaign in January is currently the most expensive (average of $293). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Champaign

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Champaign. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Champaign. Reviews last updated February 19, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with American Airlines from Houston to Champaign by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,313 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.0

Food

6.4

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BNA - ORD

My flight was 8 hours delayed, so I missed my connecting flight to Dublin. I understand it’s not the staff’s fault but the lack of sympathy and apology was appalling. I had been sat in the airport since 4am until 3pm and they did not seem understanding. Not good. Need better customer service.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,313 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,313 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.0

Food

6.4

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BNA - ORD

My flight was 8 hours delayed, so I missed my connecting flight to Dublin. I understand it’s not the staff’s fault but the lack of sympathy and apology was appalling. I had been sat in the airport since 4am until 3pm and they did not seem understanding. Not good. Need better customer service.

Related info for your journey

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

    Champaign University-Willard (CMI), located 11.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Houston to Champaign. 1 airline have flights to University-Willard from Houston on a regular basis. Booking flights from Houston to Champaign University-Willard should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Houston per day.

  • How long is the flight from Houston to Champaign?

    Departing from Houston to Champaign will take you 7h 39m. Houston and Champaign are separated by a distance of 800 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Houston to Champaign round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Houston to Champaign is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $320 on this airline.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Champaign (average of $198). Flying from Houston to Champaign in January is currently the most expensive (average of $293). 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 Houston to Champaign

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Houston 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 February 19, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$320Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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