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$370+ Cheap flights from Raleigh to Champaign (RDU - CMI)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — CMI
Dec 26 — Jan 21
Fri 12/26
Fri 1/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to Champaign

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Raleigh (RDU) 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 November 26, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$378
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$370
(American Airlines)
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Cheapest flights from Raleigh to Champaign
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to Champaign. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 26, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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.
Thu 12/46:00 amRDU - CMI
1 stop5h 51mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/66:06 amCMI - RDU
1 stop5h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/24$544
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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.
Tue 12/212:24 pmRDU - CMI
2 stops8h 16mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/34:45 pmCMI - RDU
1 stop5h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/24$630
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
Mon 12/86:33 amRDU - CMI
1 stop9h 03mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/106:52 amCMI - RDU
1 stop6h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/25$685

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Raleigh to Champaign that are best for you.

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Champaign

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RaleighChampaign

RDU - CMI

RDUCMI

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 1/27

7:18 am-10:50 am

1 stop4h 32m

Champaign University-Willard

Sat 1/31

11:33 am-5:06 pm

1 stop4h 33m

$378

RaleighChampaign

RDU - CMI

RDUCMI

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 12/8

6:33 am-2:36 pm

1 stop9h 03m

Champaign University-Willard

Wed 12/10

6:52 am-2:36 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$685

RaleighChampaign

RDU - CMI

RDUCMI

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 12/15

6:33 am-2:36 pm

1 stop9h 03m

$370

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Deals found on 11/24

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Raleigh to Champaign in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
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 Raleigh-Champaign flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Raleigh-Champaign flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Raleigh-Champaign flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Raleigh-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 Raleigh-Champaign flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Champaign (average of $198). Flying from Raleigh to Champaign in April is currently the most expensive (average of $339). 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 November 26, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with American Airlines from Raleigh to Champaign by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,038 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.2

Food

6.4

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
7.2
Good
11,038 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,038 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.2

Food

6.4

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

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  • How long is the flight from Raleigh to Champaign?

    For as low as $378, American Airlines can have you in Champaign from Raleigh in 4h 32m. Raleigh and Champaign are separated by a distance of 591 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Raleigh to Champaign round-trip?

    American Airlines, at $408, was found to be the cheapest airline from Raleigh to Champaign..

  • Can I find deals for flights from Raleigh to Champaign that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Raleigh to Champaign flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Raleigh to Champaign?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Raleigh to Champaign.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Raleigh to Champaign?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Champaign?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Champaign (average of $198). Flying from Raleigh to Champaign in April is currently the most expensive (average of $339). 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 Raleigh to Champaign

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Raleigh 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 November 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$408Average$544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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