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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 10/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — CMI
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
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 September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$318
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$496
From Newark to Champaign University-Willard
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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 September 16, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/2110:50 amEWR - CMI
1 stop6h 04mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/274:26 pmCMI - EWR
1 stop5h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$318
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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
Sat 11/811:14 amCMI - EWR
1 stop4h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$388
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/166:59 amEWR - CMI
1 stop4h 44mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/184:26 pmCMI - EWR
1 stop5h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$468
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 9/307:22 pmEWR - CMI
1 stop16h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/411:17 amCMI - EWR
1 stop10h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$541
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 9/182:27 pmEWR - CMI
1 stop5h 59mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/2011:17 amCMI - EWR
1 stop6h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$645
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 11/16:00 amEWR - CMI
2 stops13h 31mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/36:00 amCMI - EWR
2 stops13h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$657
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 9/272:27 pmEWR - CMI
1 stop8h 22mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/287:56 pmCMI - EWR
1 stop13h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$822

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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

Tue 10/21

10:50 am-3:54 pm

1 stop6h 04m

Champaign University-Willard

Mon 10/27

4:26 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop5h 03m

$318

NewarkChampaign

EWR - CMI

EWRCMI

Newark

Wed 11/5

11:45 am-4:00 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Champaign University-Willard

Sat 11/8

11:14 am-5:01 pm

1 stop4h 47m

$388

NewarkChampaign

EWR - CMI

EWRCMI

Newark

Sat 3/7

7:18 am-10:38 am

1 stop4h 20m

Champaign University-Willard

Tue 3/10

1:16 pm-7:44 pm

1 stop5h 28m

$388

NewarkChampaign

EWR - CMI

EWRCMI

Newark

Sat 11/1

1:59 pm-6:31 pm

1 stop5h 32m

Champaign University-Willard

Mon 11/3

6:00 am-1:02 pm

1 stop6h 02m

$468

NewarkChampaign

EWR - CMI

EWRCMI

Newark

Tue 9/30

7:22 pm-10:47 am

1 stop16h 25m

Champaign University-Willard

Sat 10/4

11:17 am-10:59 pm

1 stop10h 42m

$541

NewarkChampaign

EWR - CMI

EWRCMI

Newark

Sat 10/11

2:08 pm-6:31 pm

1 stop5h 23m

$373

NewarkChampaign

EWR - CMI

EWRCMI

Newark

Sun 10/12

10:50 am-3:54 pm

1 stop6h 04m

$406

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Deals found on 9/14

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One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Newark Airport to Champaign is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 2% on airfare.

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 September 16, 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
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

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
10,000 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

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 6h 04m. 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 $329.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Champaign (average of $384). Flying from Newark Airport to Champaign in June is currently the most expensive (average of $548). 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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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 September 16, 2025.
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American AirlinesCheapest$329Average$533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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