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$231+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Champaign (SFO - 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 8/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CMI
Jun 19 — Jun 261
Thu 6/19
Thu 6/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Champaign

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 June 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$462
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$231
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$662
From San Francisco to Champaign University-Willard
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Champaign
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Champaign. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 14, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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 7/225:41 amSFO - CMI
1 stop7h 09mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/293:20 pmCMI - SFO
1 stop7h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/13$462

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San FranciscoChampaign

SFO - CMI

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San Francisco

Tue 7/22

5:41 am-2:50 pm

1 stop7h 09m

Champaign University-Willard

Tue 7/29

3:20 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$462

San FranciscoChampaign

SFO - CMI

SFOCMI

San Francisco

Tue 8/19

7:00 am-3:16 pm

1 stop6h 16m

$231

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Deals found on 6/13

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Champaign

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Champaign

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Champaign (average of $384). Flying from San Francisco to Champaign in June is currently the most expensive (average of $567). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to CMI?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Champaign. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 14, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to Champaign in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 26% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Rainfall in Champaign by month

Plan your trip to Champaign by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Champaign ranges from 2.0 - 4.2 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.2 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Champaign when rainfall is around 2.0 in.

Temperature in Champaign by month

Plan your trip to Champaign by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Champaign, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 26.6 F).

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 June 14, 2025.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.5

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Andrew,May 2025

LAX - MIA

2 hour delay. Discovered an engine problem late, we boarded the plane and they asked us to come off. To add insult to injury nothing was given to passengers to make amends. No free drink. No extra food or snacks. No free WiFi. Gimme a break
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.5

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Andrew,May 2025

LAX - MIA

2 hour delay. Discovered an engine problem late, we boarded the plane and they asked us to come off. To add insult to injury nothing was given to passengers to make amends. No free drink. No extra food or snacks. No free WiFi. Gimme a break

Related info for your journey

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

    American Airlines, at $462, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Champaign.. American Airlines is 23% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Champaign?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Champaign?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Champaign (average of $384). Flying from San Francisco to Champaign in June is currently the most expensive (average of $567). 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 San Francisco to Champaign

Discover the top airline that operate flights from San Francisco 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 June 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$208Average$561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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