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$271+ Cheap flights from San Antonio to Champaign (SAT - 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 8/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAT — CMI
Aug 1 — Aug 81
Sat 8/1
Sat 8/8
1 adult, Economy
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Sat 8/155:59 am
SAT
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CMI
1 stop5h 12m
American Airlines
Sat 8/222:47 pm
CMI
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SAT
1 stop6h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/1$271

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SAT - CMI

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Sat 8/15

5:59 am-11:11 am

1 stop5h 12m

Champaign University-Willard

Sat 8/22

2:47 pm-8:57 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$271

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Reviews of airlines servicing Champaign

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Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines from San Antonio to Champaign. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,768 reviews

Overall

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

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
7.1
Good
11,768 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,768 reviews

Overall

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

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.

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  • How long is the flight from San Antonio to Champaign?

    There are many flights that can get you from San Antonio to Champaign in 5h 12m. Fly via American Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between San Antonio and Champaign is about 926 mi.

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

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Top airline flying from San Antonio to Champaign

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American AirlinesCheapest$345Average$530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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