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$318+ Cheap flights from Newark (EWR) 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 12/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — CMI
Nov 21 — Nov 281
Fri 11/21
Fri 11/28
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 October 22, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$318
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$413
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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 October 22, 2025.

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 12/41:33 pmEWR - CMI
1 stop7h 05mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/94:45 pmCMI - EWR
1 stop4h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/21$318
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.
Sat 11/111:30 amEWR - CMI
1 stop5h 24mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/156:00 amCMI - EWR
1 stop6h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/21$435
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.
Sat 11/16:59 amEWR - CMI
1 stop4h 44mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/166:00 amCMI - EWR
1 stop6h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/21$502
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.
Fri 12/59:51 amEWR - CMI
2 stops12h 39mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/96:00 amCMI - EWR
2 stops15h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/21$515
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.
Wed 11/511:45 amEWR - CMI
1 stop5h 15mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/96:00 amCMI - EWR
1 stop4h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/21$520
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.
Tue 11/257:00 amEWR - CMI
1 stop4h 45mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/296:00 amCMI - EWR
1 stop4h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/20$666
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 10/286:59 amEWR - CMI
1 stop4h 44mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/297:00 amCMI - EWR
1 stop5h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/22$756

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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 October 22, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Newark Airport to Champaign that are best for you.

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Newark

Fly to

Champaign

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Depart

Return

Price

NewarkChampaign

EWR - CMI

EWRCMI

Newark

Fri 12/5

1:33 pm-7:38 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Champaign University-Willard

Tue 12/9

11:21 am-5:01 pm

1 stop4h 40m

$318

NewarkChampaign

EWR - CMI

EWRCMI

Newark

Thu 12/4

1:33 pm-7:38 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Champaign University-Willard

Tue 12/9

4:45 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop4h 56m

$318

NewarkChampaign

EWR - CMI

EWRCMI

Newark

Sat 3/7

6:09 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop4h 16m

Champaign University-Willard

Tue 3/10

1:16 pm-7:44 pm

1 stop5h 28m

$388

NewarkChampaign

EWR - CMI

EWRCMI

Newark

Sat 11/1

11:30 am-3:54 pm

1 stop5h 24m

Champaign University-Willard

Sat 11/15

6:00 am-1:02 pm

1 stop6h 02m

$435

NewarkChampaign

EWR - CMI

EWRCMI

Newark

Fri 1/16

7:00 am-10:47 am

1 stop4h 47m

Champaign University-Willard

Mon 1/19

11:24 am-5:29 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$473

NewarkChampaign

EWR - CMI

EWRCMI

Newark

Sat 11/1

6:59 am-10:43 am

1 stop4h 44m

Champaign University-Willard

Sun 11/16

6:00 am-1:02 pm

1 stop6h 02m

$502

NewarkChampaign

EWR - CMI

EWRCMI

Newark

Wed 11/5

11:45 am-4:00 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Champaign University-Willard

Sun 11/9

6:00 am-11:15 am

1 stop4h 15m

$520

NewarkChampaign

EWR - CMI

EWRCMI

Newark

Fri 11/21

7:00 am-12:51 pm

1 stop6h 51m

$406

NewarkChampaign

EWR - CMI

EWRCMI

Newark

Mon 11/3

7:00 am-10:49 am

1 stop4h 49m

$407

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Deals found on 10/20

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 October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Newark Airport-Champaign flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 October 22, 2025.
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
11,028 reviews

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.4

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
11,028 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,028 reviews

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.4

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 7h 05m. 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 $391.

  • 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 October 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$391Average$562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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