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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 7/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — CMI
May 2 — May 91
Sat 5/2
Sat 5/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Newark to Champaign

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 April 2, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Sat 7/117:16 am
EWR
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CMI
1 stop6h 34m
United Airlines
Mon 7/137:34 pm
CMI
-
EWR
1 stop4h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/30$318
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 4/147:10 am
EWR
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CMI
1 stop7h 48m
American Airlines
Sat 4/182:38 pm
CMI
-
EWR
1 stop6h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/30$328
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Thu 5/217:59 am
EWR
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CMI
1 stop5h 51m
United Airlines
Wed 5/276:30 am
CMI
-
EWR
1 stop4h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/29$344
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 4/245:20 pm
EWR
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CMI
1 stop5h 15m
American Airlines
Sun 4/262:38 pm
CMI
-
EWR
1 stop6h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/1$363
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 4/175:20 pm
EWR
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CMI
1 stop5h 15m
American Airlines
Tue 4/212:28 pm
CMI
-
EWR
1 stop7h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/1$368
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 4/175:20 pm
EWR
-
CMI
1 stop5h 15m
American Airlines
Sat 4/182:38 pm
CMI
-
EWR
1 stop6h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/31$373
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 7/87:16 am
EWR
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CMI
1 stop6h 34m
United Airlines
Sun 7/127:34 pm
CMI
-
EWR
1 stop4h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/30$396
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 5/15:20 pm
EWR
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CMI
1 stop5h 15m
American Airlines
Fri 5/82:17 pm
CMI
-
EWR
1 stop4h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/1$400
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 4/92:00 pm
EWR
-
CMI
1 stop5h 28m
American Airlines
Sat 4/112:38 pm
CMI
-
EWR
1 stop6h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/28$403
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 4/167:10 am
EWR
-
CMI
1 stop7h 58m
American Airlines
Sat 4/182:38 pm
CMI
-
EWR
1 stop6h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/29$445
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 4/185:20 pm
EWR
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CMI
1 stop5h 15m
American Airlines
Sat 4/256:05 am
CMI
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EWR
1 stop6h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/31$453

Find 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 April 2, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$318
(United Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$401
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($65 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($33 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 April 2, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Newark Airport to Champaign that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

NewarkChampaign

EWR - CMI

EWRCMI

Newark

Sat 7/11

7:16 am-12:50 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Champaign University-Willard

Mon 7/13

7:34 pm-12:53 am

1 stop4h 19m

$318

NewarkChampaign

EWR - CMI

EWRCMI

Newark

Fri 4/24

5:20 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Champaign University-Willard

Mon 4/27

2:38 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$318
Quickest round-trip

NewarkChampaign

EWR - CMI

EWRCMI

Newark

Fri 5/1

5:20 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Champaign University-Willard

Fri 5/8

2:17 pm-7:29 pm

1 stop4h 12m

$400

NewarkChampaign

EWR - CMI

EWRCMI

Newark

Sat 4/18

5:20 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Champaign University-Willard

Sat 4/25

2:38 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$403

NewarkChampaign

EWR - CMI

EWRCMI

Newark

Thu 4/16

7:10 am-9:35 pm

1 stop15h 25m

Champaign University-Willard

Sat 4/18

2:38 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$445

NewarkChampaign

EWR - CMI

EWRCMI

Newark

Fri 7/10

6:00 am-5:38 pm

1 stop12h 38m

Champaign University-Willard

Mon 7/13

7:34 pm-12:53 am

1 stop4h 19m

$481

NewarkChampaign

EWR - CMI

EWRCMI

Newark

Fri 4/17

6:35 am-2:08 pm

1 stop8h 33m

Champaign University-Willard

Sat 4/18

6:05 am-10:32 pm

2 stops15h 27m

$510

NewarkChampaign

EWR - CMI

EWRCMI

Newark

Tue 4/14

7:42 am-6:28 pm

2 stops11h 46m

Champaign University-Willard

Sat 4/18

6:05 am-7:29 pm

1 stop12h 24m

$510
Cheapest one-way

NewarkChampaign

EWR - CMI

EWRCMI

Newark

Sun 4/12

5:20 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$357
Quickest one-way

NewarkChampaign

EWR - CMI

EWRCMI

Newark

Sat 4/11

10:42 am-2:08 pm

1 stop4h 26m

$357

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Deals found on 3/28

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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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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.

Best time to book a flight from Newark to Champaign

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Newark Airport to Champaign

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Champaign (average of $189). Flying from Newark Airport to Champaign in December is currently the most expensive (average of $492). 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 April 2, 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
7.1
Good
11,549 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.1

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.4

Comfort

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
7.1
Good
11,549 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,549 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.1

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.4

Comfort

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

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 15m. The distance between Newark Airport and Champaign is about 742 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 $318.

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Newark Airport to Champaign?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Champaign (average of $189). Flying from Newark Airport to Champaign in December is currently the most expensive (average of $492). 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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American AirlinesCheapest$318Average$543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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