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$350+ Cheap flights from Hobby (HOU) 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 10/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — CMI
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Hobby to Champaign

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Hobby (HOU) 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 September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$446
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$350
(American Airlines)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$461
From Houston Hobby to Champaign University-Willard
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($41 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($21 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Hobby to Champaign
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Hobby to Champaign. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 17, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 12/164:25 pmHOU - CMI
1 stop4h 02mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/63:43 pmCMI - HOU
1 stop4h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$446
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 12/109:02 amHOU - CMI
1 stop5h 34mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/42:57 pmCMI - HOU
1 stop4h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/16$524
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Thu 12/1810:13 amHOU - CMI
2 stops8h 27mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/42:57 pmCMI - HOU
1 stop4h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/16$545
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/110:15 amHOU - CMI
1 stop4h 44mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/53:32 pmCMI - HOU
1 stop4h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/16$603
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 11/114:24 pmHOU - CMI
1 stop4h 06mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/136:45 amCMI - HOU
1 stop4h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$725

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Champaign that are best for you.

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Hobby

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Champaign

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Depart

Return

Price

HoustonChampaign

HOU - CMI

HOUCMI

Houston Hobby

Tue 12/16

4:25 pm-8:27 pm

1 stop4h 02m

Champaign University-Willard

Tue 1/6

3:43 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop4h 22m

$446

HoustonChampaign

HOU - CMI

HOUCMI

Houston Hobby

Wed 12/10

9:02 am-2:36 pm

1 stop5h 34m

Champaign University-Willard

Sun 1/4

2:57 pm-7:44 pm

1 stop4h 47m

$524

HoustonChampaign

HOU - CMI

HOUCMI

Houston Hobby

Wed 10/1

10:15 am-2:59 pm

1 stop4h 44m

Champaign University-Willard

Sun 10/5

3:32 pm-8:02 pm

1 stop4h 30m

$603

HoustonChampaign

HOU - CMI

HOUCMI

Houston Hobby

Tue 11/4

4:24 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop4h 06m

Champaign University-Willard

Fri 11/7

3:15 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$725

HoustonChampaign

HOU - CMI

HOUCMI

Houston Hobby

Tue 11/11

4:24 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop4h 06m

Champaign University-Willard

Thu 11/13

6:45 am-11:40 am

1 stop4h 55m

$725

HoustonChampaign

HOU - CMI

HOUCMI

Houston Hobby

Tue 10/21

8:58 am-3:19 pm

1 stop6h 21m

$350

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Deals found on 9/16

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Champaign

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Champaign?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Champaign (average of $384). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Champaign in June is currently the most expensive (average of $548). 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 September 17, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with American Airlines from Houston Hobby Airport to Champaign to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.2

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
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.2

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 Hobby 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 Houston Hobby?

    Located just 11.3 mi from the city center, Champaign University-Willard is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Champaign from Houston Hobby. Booking flights from Houston Hobby to University-Willard (CMI) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Houston Hobby from 1 airline.

  • How long is the flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Champaign?

    Departing from Houston Hobby Airport to Champaign will take you 4h 02m. The distance from Houston Hobby Airport to Champaign is about 819 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to Champaign round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Houston Hobby Airport to Champaign is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $442 on this airline. American Airlines is priced at 21% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Hobby to Champaign?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Hobby 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 Houston Hobby Airport to Champaign?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Champaign (average of $384). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Champaign in June is currently the most expensive (average of $548). 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 Hobby to Champaign

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Hobby 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 September 17, 2025.
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American AirlinesCheapest$442Average$532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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