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$306+ 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 7/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — CMI
Jun 26 — Jul 31
Fri 6/26
Fri 7/3
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 May 27, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/23. 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 7/15:11 am
EWR
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CMI
1 stop6h 52m
American Airlines
Sat 7/46:04 am
CMI
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EWR
1 stop6h 26m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/23$306
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/23. 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 7/22:20 pm
EWR
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CMI
1 stop7h 43m
American Airlines
Sat 7/46:04 am
CMI
-
EWR
1 stop6h 26m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/23$324
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/23. 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 8/265:30 am
EWR
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CMI
1 stop6h 41m
American Airlines
Sun 8/306:09 am
CMI
-
EWR
1 stop6h 21m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/23$400
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/25. 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 8/72:20 pm
EWR
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CMI
1 stop7h 08m
American Airlines
Sun 8/96:05 am
CMI
-
EWR
1 stop6h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/25$418
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. 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 8/155:29 am
EWR
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CMI
1 stop6h 42m
American Airlines
Sun 8/236:05 am
CMI
-
EWR
1 stop6h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/26$436
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/23. 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 7/86:56 am
EWR
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CMI
1 stop12h 10m
American Airlines
Sun 7/126:04 am
CMI
-
EWR
1 stop13h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/23$523
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/23. 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 6/255:11 am
EWR
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CMI
1 stop6h 52m
American Airlines
Sun 6/286:12 am
CMI
-
EWR
1 stop6h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/23$546
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/23. 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 7/16:59 am
EWR
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CMI
1 stop12h 13m
American Airlines
Sun 7/511:37 am
CMI
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EWR
1 stop8h 23m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/23$553
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/24. 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.
Sun 6/215:11 am
EWR
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CMI
1 stop6h 52m
American Airlines
Sat 6/2711:35 am
CMI
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EWR
1 stop11h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/24$555
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/25. 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 6/125:11 am
EWR
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CMI
1 stop6h 52m
American Airlines
Wed 6/1711:33 am
CMI
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EWR
1 stop8h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/25$556
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. 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 7/2410:40 am
EWR
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CMI
1 stop8h 18m
American Airlines
Sun 7/266:04 am
CMI
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EWR
1 stop13h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/26$578

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 May 27, 2026.

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Expedia
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Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$306
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June

Average price

$835
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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 May 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Newark Airport to Champaign that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

NewarkChampaign

EWR - CMI

EWRCMI

Newark

Thu 7/2

2:20 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop7h 43m

Champaign University-Willard

Sat 7/4

6:04 am-1:30 pm

1 stop6h 26m

$324

NewarkChampaign

EWR - CMI

EWRCMI

Newark

Tue 6/16

5:11 am-6:12 pm

1 stop14h 01m

Champaign University-Willard

Sat 6/20

6:12 am-9:00 pm

1 stop13h 48m

$399

NewarkChampaign

EWR - CMI

EWRCMI

Newark

Tue 9/29

6:48 am-12:52 pm

1 stop7h 04m

Champaign University-Willard

Sun 10/4

1:23 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop7h 06m

$400

NewarkChampaign

EWR - CMI

EWRCMI

Newark

Fri 8/7

2:20 pm-8:28 pm

1 stop7h 08m

Champaign University-Willard

Sun 8/9

6:05 am-1:30 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$418
Quickest round-trip

NewarkChampaign

EWR - CMI

EWRCMI

Newark

Sat 8/15

5:29 am-11:11 am

1 stop6h 42m

Champaign University-Willard

Sun 8/23

6:05 am-1:30 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$436

NewarkChampaign

EWR - CMI

EWRCMI

Newark

Thu 7/9

6:56 am-6:05 pm

1 stop12h 09m

Champaign University-Willard

Sun 7/12

6:04 am-9:00 pm

1 stop13h 56m

$553

NewarkChampaign

EWR - CMI

EWRCMI

Newark

Sun 6/21

5:11 am-11:03 am

1 stop6h 52m

Champaign University-Willard

Sat 6/27

11:35 am-11:38 pm

1 stop11h 03m

$555

NewarkChampaign

EWR - CMI

EWRCMI

Newark

Fri 6/12

5:11 am-11:03 am

1 stop6h 52m

Champaign University-Willard

Wed 6/17

11:33 am-9:00 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$556

NewarkChampaign

EWR - CMI

EWRCMI

Newark

Fri 7/24

10:40 am-5:58 pm

1 stop8h 18m

Champaign University-Willard

Sun 7/26

6:04 am-9:00 pm

1 stop13h 56m

$578

NewarkChampaign

EWR - CMI

EWRCMI

Newark

Mon 8/17

5:29 am-4:24 pm

1 stop11h 55m

Champaign University-Willard

Wed 8/19

11:41 am-9:14 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$622

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Deals found on 5/23

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  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Newark Airport-Champaign flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia 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 May 27, 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
11,640 reviews

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.1

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

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
11,640 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,640 reviews

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.1

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

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 43m. 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 $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.

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