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$317+ Cheap flights from Newark (EWR) 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 1/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — CMI
Feb 7 — Feb 141
Sat 2/7
Sat 2/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Newark to Champaign

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Newark (EWR) 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 January 8, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$318
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$317
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$572
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Cheapest flights from Newark to Champaign
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Newark to Champaign. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 8, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 2/51:52 pmEWR - CMI
1 stop5h 31mAmerican Airlines
Thu 2/129:53 amCMI - EWR
1 stop6h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/6$318
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 1/2111:53 amEWR - CMI
1 stop7h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/256:00 amCMI - EWR
1 stop6h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/6$358
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 3/511:47 amEWR - CMI
1 stop4h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sun 3/86:15 amCMI - EWR
1 stop6h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/6$383
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 1/167:00 amEWR - CMI
1 stop4h 47mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/176:00 amCMI - EWR
1 stop4h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/8$422
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 4/247:17 amEWR - CMI
1 stop7h 31mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/262:18 pmCMI - EWR
1 stop6h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/6$441
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 1/161:52 pmEWR - CMI
1 stop7h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/1811:24 amCMI - EWR
1 stop5h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/7$448
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 3/51:59 pmEWR - CMI
1 stop8h 45mAmerican Airlines
Sat 3/76:15 amCMI - EWR
1 stop14h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/7$473
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 2/1211:47 amEWR - CMI
1 stop4h 30mAmerican Airlines
Mon 2/166:15 amCMI - EWR
1 stop6h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/7$488
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 3/205:59 pmEWR - CMI
1 stop4h 45mAmerican Airlines
Sun 3/229:52 amCMI - EWR
1 stop6h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/7$603
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 2/137:40 pmEWR - CMI
2 stops14h 41mAmerican Airlines
Mon 2/163:47 pmCMI - EWR
1 stop18h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/7$628

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Newark 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 January 8, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Newark Airport to Champaign that are best for you.

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Champaign

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NewarkChampaign

EWR - CMI

EWRCMI

Newark

Thu 2/5

1:52 pm-6:23 pm

1 stop5h 31m

Champaign University-Willard

Thu 2/12

9:53 am-5:29 pm

1 stop6h 36m

$318

NewarkChampaign

EWR - CMI

EWRCMI

Newark

Fri 1/23

7:00 am-10:47 am

1 stop4h 47m

Champaign University-Willard

Sun 1/25

6:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$358

NewarkChampaign

EWR - CMI

EWRCMI

Newark

Wed 1/21

11:53 am-6:23 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Champaign University-Willard

Sun 1/25

6:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$358

NewarkChampaign

EWR - CMI

EWRCMI

Newark

Thu 3/5

11:47 am-3:17 pm

1 stop4h 30m

Champaign University-Willard

Sun 3/8

6:15 am-1:29 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$383

NewarkChampaign

EWR - CMI

EWRCMI

Newark

Fri 4/24

7:17 am-1:48 pm

1 stop7h 31m

Champaign University-Willard

Sun 4/26

2:18 pm-10:13 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$441

NewarkChampaign

EWR - CMI

EWRCMI

Newark

Thu 3/5

1:59 pm-9:44 pm

1 stop8h 45m

Champaign University-Willard

Sat 3/7

6:15 am-10:08 pm

1 stop14h 53m

$473

NewarkChampaign

EWR - CMI

EWRCMI

Newark

Fri 2/13

5:59 pm-9:44 pm

1 stop4h 45m

Champaign University-Willard

Tue 2/17

3:47 pm-10:08 pm

1 stop5h 21m

$488

NewarkChampaign

EWR - CMI

EWRCMI

Newark

Thu 2/12

11:47 am-3:17 pm

1 stop4h 30m

Champaign University-Willard

Mon 2/16

6:15 am-1:29 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$488

NewarkChampaign

EWR - CMI

EWRCMI

Newark

Sat 2/14

5:59 pm-9:44 pm

1 stop4h 45m

Champaign University-Willard

Tue 2/17

12:05 pm-5:29 pm

1 stop4h 24m

$488

NewarkChampaign

EWR - CMI

EWRCMI

Newark

Fri 2/13

11:47 am-3:17 pm

1 stop4h 30m

Champaign University-Willard

Mon 2/16

6:15 am-1:29 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$488

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Compare providers for flights from Newark to Champaign

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Newark to Champaign in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Newark Airport-Champaign flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Newark Airport-Champaign flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Newark Airport-Champaign flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Newark Airport-Champaign flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Newark Airport-Champaign flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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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 January 8, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with American Airlines from Newark Airport to Champaign to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,094 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.4

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

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
11,094 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,094 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.4

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Newark to Champaign. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Most people fly into Champaign University-Willard (CMI) if they book a flight to Champaign from Newark. On average, University-Willard has 0 inbound flights from Newark per day from 1 airline. Champaign University-Willard is conveniently located just 11.3 mi from Champaign’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Newark Airport to Champaign?

    Departing from Newark Airport to Champaign will take you 5h 31m. The distance between Newark Airport and Champaign is about 742 mi.

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

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Champaign, with prices starting at $388.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Newark 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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Top airline flying from Newark to Champaign

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Newark 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 January 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$388Average$562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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