How long is the flight from Irvine to Champaign?

Departing from Irvine to Champaign will take you 8h 38m. Irvine and Champaign are separated by a distance of 1705 mi.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Champaign ranges from 2.0 - 4.2 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.2 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Champaign when rainfall is around 2.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Champaign, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 26.6 F).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IR9 to CMI?

When flying from Irvine to Champaign, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

For a flight from Irvine to Champaign, you will be flying into University-Willard. Champaign University-Willard (CMI) is just 11.3 mi from the center of the city. University-Willard is the only Champaign airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Irvine per day. 1 airline has flights to Champaign University-Willard from Irvine on a regular basis.

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

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Wed 12/1711:35 amLAX - CMI

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Champaign from Irvine?
For a flight from Irvine to Champaign, you will be flying into University-Willard. Champaign University-Willard (CMI) is just 11.3 mi from the center of the city. University-Willard is the only Champaign airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Irvine per day. 1 airline has flights to Champaign University-Willard from Irvine on a regular basis.
How long is the flight from Irvine to Champaign?
Departing from Irvine to Champaign will take you 8h 38m. Irvine and Champaign are separated by a distance of 1705 mi.
Can I find deals for flights from Irvine to Champaign that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Irvine to Champaign flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Irvine to Champaign?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Irvine to Champaign.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Irvine to Champaign?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Irvine 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 Irvine to Champaign?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to Champaign (average of $261). Flying from Irvine to Champaign in June is currently the most expensive (average of $396). 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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