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$576+ 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
nov. 29 — dic. 61
sáb. 11/29
sáb. 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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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 octubre 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$566
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$497
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($57 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
mar. 3/36:00 amSMF - CMI
1 stop6h 24mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 3/711:21 amCMI - SMF
2 stops9h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$576

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SMF - CMI

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Sacramento Intl

mar. 3/3

6:00 am-2:24 pm

1 stop6h 24m

Champaign University-Willard

sáb. 3/7

11:21 am-6:42 pm

2 stops9h 21m

$576

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Deals found on 10/28

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sacramento to Champaign in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 Sacramento-Champaign flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-Champaign flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sacramento-Champaign flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-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 Sacramento-Champaign flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sacramento to Champaign

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Champaign (average of $270). Flying from Sacramento to Champaign in June is currently the most expensive (average of $527). 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 octubre 30, 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
11,034 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.4

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

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
11,034 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,034 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.4

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

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

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  • How long is the flight from Sacramento to Champaign?

    A quick flight from Sacramento to Champaign can take about 6h 24m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $576. 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.

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Champaign (average of $270). Flying from Sacramento to Champaign in June is currently the most expensive (average of $527). 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 octubre 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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