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$556+ Cheap flights from Hobby (HOU) to Champaign (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 1/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — CMI
Feb 20 — Feb 271
Fri 2/20
Fri 2/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Hobby to Champaign

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 January 21, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Fri 1/234:55 pm
HOU
-
CMI
1 stop4h 22m
American Airlines
Sun 1/253:45 pm
CMI
-
HOU
1 stop7h 01m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/20$586
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/410:35 am
HOU
-
CMI
2 stops7h 48m
American Airlines
Sun 2/811:24 am
CMI
-
HOU
2 stops6h 42m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/20$597
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 3/56:00 am
HOU
-
CMI
1 stop8h 24m
American Airlines
Sat 3/146:46 am
CMI
-
HOU
1 stop5h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/19$961

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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 January 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$586
(American Airlines)
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Champaign that are best for you.

Fly from

Hobby

Fly to

Champaign

Route

Depart

Return

Price

HoustonChampaign

HOU - CMI

HOUCMI

Houston Hobby

Wed 2/4

10:35 am-3:01 pm

1 stop4h 26m

Champaign University-Willard

Sun 2/8

3:45 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop7h 01m

$586

HoustonChampaign

HOU - CMI

HOUCMI

Houston Hobby

Fri 2/13

4:21 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop4h 33m

Champaign University-Willard

Sun 2/15

7:00 am-11:48 am

1 stop4h 48m

$586

HoustonChampaign

HOU - CMI

HOUCMI

Houston Hobby

Thu 3/5

6:00 am-2:24 pm

1 stop8h 24m

Champaign University-Willard

Sat 3/14

6:46 am-11:48 am

1 stop5h 02m

$961

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Deals found on 1/20

Compare providers for flights from Hobby 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 Hobby to Champaign in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust 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 Houston Hobby Airport-Champaign flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Houston Hobby Airport-Champaign flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Houston Hobby Airport-Champaign flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Houston Hobby Airport-Champaign flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia 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 Houston Hobby Airport-Champaign flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Hobby to Champaign

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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Champaign (average of $198). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Champaign in March is currently the most expensive (average of $355). 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 January 21, 2026.
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
11,169 reviews

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.5

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
11,169 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,169 reviews

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.5

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

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  • 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 26m. 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 $446 on this airline.

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Champaign (average of $198). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Champaign in March is currently the most expensive (average of $355). 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 January 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$446Average$511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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