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$910+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana, CA to Champaign (SNA - 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 3/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — CMI
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Mon 3/1611:41 am
SNA
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CMI
1 stop7h 49m
American Airlines
Fri 3/203:47 pm
CMI
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SNA
1 stop7h 52m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$910

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Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 3/16

11:41 am-9:30 pm

1 stop7h 49m

Champaign University-Willard

Fri 3/20

3:47 pm-9:39 pm

1 stop7h 52m

$910

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Champaign?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Champaign (average of $288). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Champaign in May is currently the most expensive (average of $412). 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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  • How long is the flight from Santa Ana, California to Champaign?

    A quick flight from Santa Ana, California to Champaign can take about 7h 49m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $910. There are 1684 mi between Santa Ana, California and Champaign.

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

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

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Champaign?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Champaign (average of $288). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Champaign in May is currently the most expensive (average of $412). 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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