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$534+ Cheap flights from Sacramento to Champaign (SMF - 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 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — CMI
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Champaign

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) 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 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$534
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$383
From Sacramento Intl to Champaign University-Willard
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Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Champaign
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Champaign. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 11/146:30 amSMF - CMI
2 stops10h 56mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/166:45 amCMI - SMF
1 stop8h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$594
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 11/2611:08 amSMF - CMI
1 stop7h 29mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/111:16 amCMI - SMF
2 stops13h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/9$683

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

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Champaign

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Price

SacramentoChampaign

SMF - CMI

SMFCMI

Sacramento Intl

Tue 3/3

12:31 pm-8:31 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Champaign University-Willard

Sat 3/7

3:42 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop8h 57m

$534

SacramentoChampaign

SMF - CMI

SMFCMI

Sacramento Intl

Fri 11/14

6:30 am-7:26 pm

2 stops10h 56m

Champaign University-Willard

Sun 11/16

6:45 am-1:43 pm

1 stop8h 58m

$594

SacramentoChampaign

SMF - CMI

SMFCMI

Sacramento Intl

Wed 11/26

11:08 am-8:37 pm

1 stop7h 29m

Champaign University-Willard

Mon 12/1

11:16 am-10:37 pm

2 stops13h 21m

$683

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Deals found on 9/9

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Champaign (average of $384). Flying from Sacramento 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.

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 11, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines from Sacramento to Champaign. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.0

Food

6.4

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.0

Food

6.4

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sacramento to Champaign. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Sacramento to Champaign?

    A quick flight from Sacramento to Champaign can take about 6h. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $534. The distance from Sacramento to Champaign is about 1770 mi.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Sacramento to Champaign round-trip from $258.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Champaign (average of $384). Flying from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Champaign

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Sacramento 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 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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