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$425+ Cheap flights from Champaign (CMI) to Houston

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 5/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMI — HOU
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Wed 2/25
Wed 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Champaign to Houston

Cheapest flights from Champaign to Houston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Champaign to Houston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 26, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 2/137:00 am
CMI
-
HOU
1 stop4h 48m
American Airlines
Fri 2/2712:18 pm
HOU
-
CMI
2 stops9h 26m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/25$649
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 1/263:45 pm
CMI
-
IAH
1 stop5h 25m
American Airlines
Wed 1/281:57 pm
IAH
-
CMI
1 stop6h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/25$785

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Champaign (CMI) to Houston (HO1). 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 26, 2026.

Round-trip from

$649
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$425
(American Airlines)
From Champaign University-Willard to Houston
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Champaign to Houston that are best for you.

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ChampaignHouston

CMI - HOU

CMIHOU

Champaign University-Willard

Fri 2/13

7:00 am-11:48 am

1 stop4h 48m

Houston Hobby

Fri 2/27

12:18 pm-9:44 pm

2 stops9h 26m

$649

ChampaignHouston

CMI - IAH

CMIIAH

Champaign University-Willard

Sun 5/17

6:47 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop5h 04m

$425

ChampaignHouston

CMI - HOU

CMIHOU

Champaign University-Willard

Sun 5/17

3:01 pm-7:51 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$519

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Deals found on 1/26

Best time to book a flight from Champaign to Houston

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Champaign to Houston (average of $204). Flying from Champaign to Houston in August is currently the most expensive (average of $308). 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 Houston

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Houston. 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 Houston. Reviews last updated January 26, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines from Champaign to Houston have to say. 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
7.2
Good
11,189 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Monica,Nov 2025

JAC - DFW

At least there was an option of entertainment on this flight.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,189 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,189 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Monica,Nov 2025

JAC - DFW

At least there was an option of entertainment on this flight.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Champaign to Houston?

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

  • How long is the flight from Champaign to Houston?

    Departing from Champaign to Houston will take you 4h 48m. The distance between Champaign and Houston is about 819 mi.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Champaign to Houston (average of $204). Flying from Champaign to Houston in August is currently the most expensive (average of $308). 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 Champaign to Houston

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Champaign to Houston. 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 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$476Average$546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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