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$179+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Champaign (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 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — CMI
May 1 — May 81
Fri 5/1
Fri 5/8
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Champaign

Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Champaign
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Champaign. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 1, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/118:15 am
IAD
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CMI
1 stop5h 35m
United Airlines
Sat 8/155:45 am
CMI
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IAD
1 stop5h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/30$318
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/117:04 pm
BWI
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CMI
1 stop6h 01m
United Airlines
Sat 8/155:45 am
CMI
-
BWI
1 stop7h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/30$318
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/119:30 am
DCA
-
CMI
1 stop4h 20m
United Airlines
Sat 8/151:32 pm
CMI
-
DCA
1 stop5h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/30$318
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 4/79:32 am
DCA
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CMI
1 stop5h 26m
American Airlines
Sat 4/116:58 pm
CMI
-
DCA
1 stop3h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/31$342
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 4/65:00 am
BWI
-
CMI
1 stop5h 22m
American Airlines
Sat 4/116:58 pm
CMI
-
BWI
1 stop3h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/31$380
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/148:20 am
IAD
-
CMI
1 stop5h 28m
United Airlines
Mon 5/187:36 pm
CMI
-
IAD
1 stop3h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/28$383
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Wed 4/229:32 am
DCA
-
CMI
1 stop5h 36m
American Airlines
Sun 4/266:58 pm
CMI
-
DCA
1 stop4h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/28$383
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/278:15 am
IAD
-
CMI
1 stop5h 35m
United Airlines
Sat 5/306:30 am
CMI
-
IAD
1 stop6h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/30$398
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/2912:30 pm
BWI
-
CMI
1 stop5h 58m
United Airlines
Wed 9/21:32 pm
CMI
-
BWI
1 stop6h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/29$398
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 4/611:57 am
DCA
-
CMI
1 stop4h 20m
American Airlines
Sat 4/116:58 pm
CMI
-
DCA
1 stop3h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/31$400
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 4/151:45 pm
DCA
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CMI
1 stop5h 43m
American Airlines
Wed 4/226:58 pm
CMI
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DCA
1 stop3h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/1$403
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 4/153:15 pm
DCA
-
CMI
1 stop4h 13m
American Airlines
Tue 4/216:58 pm
CMI
-
DCA
1 stop3h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/1$408

Find flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Champaign

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 April 1, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$318
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$179
(United Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$298
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One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Champaign University-Willard
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($96 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($40 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. to Champaign that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 1, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Champaign that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Washington, D.C.Champaign

DCA - CMI

DCACMI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 4/7

9:32 am-1:58 pm

1 stop5h 26m

Champaign University-Willard

Sat 4/11

6:58 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop3h 59m

$342

Washington, D.C.Champaign

IAD - CMI

IADCMI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/14

8:20 am-12:48 pm

1 stop5h 28m

Champaign University-Willard

Mon 5/18

7:36 pm-12:33 am

1 stop3h 57m

$383

Washington, D.C.Champaign

DCA - CMI

DCACMI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 5/14

6:30 am-12:48 pm

1 stop7h 18m

Champaign University-Willard

Mon 5/18

5:45 am-1:00 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$383

Washington, D.C.Champaign

IAD - CMI

IADCMI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/27

8:15 am-12:50 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Champaign University-Willard

Sat 5/30

9:49 am-4:26 pm

1 stop5h 37m

$398

BaltimoreChampaign

BWI - CMI

BWICMI

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 8/29

12:30 pm-5:28 pm

1 stop5h 58m

Champaign University-Willard

Wed 9/2

1:32 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop6h 56m

$398

BaltimoreChampaign

BWI - CMI

BWICMI

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 8/25

7:04 pm-12:05 am

1 stop6h 01m

Champaign University-Willard

Sat 8/29

9:49 am-5:29 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$398
Quickest round-trip

Washington, D.C.Champaign

DCA - CMI

DCACMI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 4/6

11:57 am-3:17 pm

1 stop4h 20m

Champaign University-Willard

Sun 4/12

6:58 pm-12:08 am

1 stop4h 10m

$403

Washington, D.C.Champaign

DCA - CMI

DCACMI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 5/14

6:30 am-12:48 pm

1 stop7h 18m

Champaign University-Willard

Tue 5/19

5:45 am-11:59 am

1 stop5h 14m

$418

BaltimoreChampaign

BWI - CMI

BWICMI

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 5/15

8:30 pm-12:03 am

1 stop4h 33m

Champaign University-Willard

Tue 5/19

9:49 am-5:28 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$443

Washington, D.C.Champaign

DCA - CMI

DCACMI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 4/23

1:45 pm-6:28 pm

1 stop5h 43m

Champaign University-Willard

Sun 4/26

6:58 pm-12:08 am

1 stop4h 10m

$448

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Compare providers for flights from Washington, D.C. to Champaign

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Champaign in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

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

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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 April 1, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines from Washington, D.C. 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
11,545 reviews

Overall

7.1

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.2

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
11,545 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,545 reviews

Overall

7.1

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.2

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.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Champaign from Washington, D.C.?

    Champaign University-Willard (CMI) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Champaign. You should not have trouble finding flights to University-Willard from Washington, D.C.; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has flights to the Champaign airport from Washington, D.C.. It is only a 11.3 mi journey from University-Willard (CMI) to Champaign’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Champaign?

    There are many flights that can get you from Washington, D.C. to Champaign in 5h 26m. Fly via American Airlines or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Washington, D.C. and Champaign are separated by a distance of 604 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Washington, D.C. to Champaign round-trip?

    American Airlines, at $298, was found to be the cheapest airline from Washington, D.C. to Champaign.. American Airlines is 40% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Champaign?

    When deciding which route to take from Washington, D.C. to Champaign consider Baltimore/Washington - Champaign University-Willard, Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Champaign University-Willard or Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Champaign University-Willard as they are the most popular.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Champaign that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Champaign?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Champaign?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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.

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American AirlinesCheapest$298Average$560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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