How long is the flight from Newark Airport to Champaign?

Departing from Newark Airport to Champaign will take you 4h 50m. 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.

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 EWR to CMI?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Newark Airport to Champaign as you normally would.

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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.

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.

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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 December 26, 2025.

Fri 12/261:59 pmEWR - CMI

1 stop5h 41mAmerican Airlines

Thu 1/16:00 amCMI - EWR

1 stop6h 29mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$448

Thu 12/2512:39 pmEWR - CMI

1 stop8h 58mAmerican Airlines

Thu 1/16:00 amCMI - EWR

1 stop6h 29mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$1,066

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Wed 1/217:00 amEWR - CMI

1 stop4h 50mAmerican Airlines

Wed 1/286:00 amCMI - EWR

1 stop4h 23mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/23

$318

Thu 1/81:52 pmEWR - CMI

1 stop7h 35mAmerican Airlines

Wed 1/1411:24 amCMI - EWR

1 stop5h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$338

Thu 1/811:53 amEWR - CMI

1 stop7h 30mAmerican Airlines

Mon 1/1211:24 amCMI - EWR

1 stop5h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$358

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Thu 12/2512:39 pmEWR - CMI

1 stop8h 58mAmerican Airlines

Thu 1/16:00 amCMI - EWR

1 stop6h 29mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$1,066

Fri 12/261:59 pmEWR - CMI

1 stop5h 41mAmerican Airlines

Thu 1/16:00 amCMI - EWR

1 stop6h 29mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$448

Thu 1/81:52 pmEWR - CMI

1 stop7h 35mAmerican Airlines

Wed 1/1411:24 amCMI - EWR

1 stop5h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$338

Thu 1/811:53 amEWR - CMI

1 stop7h 30mAmerican Airlines

Mon 1/1211:24 amCMI - EWR

1 stop5h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$358

Wed 1/217:00 amEWR - CMI

1 stop4h 50mAmerican Airlines

Wed 1/286:00 amCMI - EWR

1 stop4h 23mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$318

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Round-trip from	$318 (American Airlines)
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Average price	$757

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Wed 1/21

7:00 am-10:50 am

1 stop4h 50m

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Wed 1/28

6:00 am-11:23 am

1 stop4h 23m

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Thu 1/8

1:52 pm-8:27 pm

1 stop7h 35m

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11:24 am-5:29 pm

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11:53 am-6:23 pm

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11:24 am-5:29 pm

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eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star

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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

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

11,064 reviews

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

11,064 reviews

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,064 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BNA - ORD

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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 4h 50m. 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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