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$395+ Cheap flights from Champaign to Los Angeles (CMI - LAX)

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 9/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMI — LAX
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Champaign to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Champaign (CMI) to Los Angeles (LAX). 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

$484
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$395
(American Airlines)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$694
From Champaign University-Willard to Los Angeles
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Cheapest flights from Champaign to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Champaign to Los Angeles. 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.
Fri 12/51:32 pmCMI - LAX
1 stop9h 23mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/610:25 amLAX - CMI
1 stop8h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$484
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 10/164:26 pmCMI - LAX
1 stop7h 13mAmerican Airlines
Thu 10/2311:59 pmLAX - CMI
1 stop8h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/17$488
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Sat 10/46:00 amCMI - LAX
1 stop6h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/1110:33 amLAX - CMI
1 stop5h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/17$556
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.
Tue 9/237:00 amCMI - LAX
1 stop7h 31mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/3011:59 pmLAX - CMI
1 stop8h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/16$564
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.
Sun 10/196:00 amCMI - LAX
1 stop7h 57mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/256:10 amLAX - CMI
1 stop7h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$582
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.
Sat 9/206:00 amCMI - LAX
1 stop9h 18mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/2111:59 pmLAX - CMI
1 stop8h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/16$583

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Champaign to Los Angeles 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 September 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Champaign to Los Angeles that are best for you.

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Champaign

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Los Angeles

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Depart

Return

Price

ChampaignLos Angeles

CMI - LAX

CMILAX

Champaign University-Willard

Fri 12/5

1:32 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop9h 23m

Los Angeles

Sat 12/6

10:25 am-8:27 pm

1 stop8h 02m

$484

ChampaignLos Angeles

CMI - LAX

CMILAX

Champaign University-Willard

Thu 10/16

4:26 pm-9:39 pm

1 stop7h 13m

Los Angeles

Thu 10/23

11:59 pm-10:43 am

1 stop8h 44m

$488

ChampaignLos Angeles

CMI - LAX

CMILAX

Champaign University-Willard

Sat 10/4

7:12 am-2:18 pm

1 stop9h 06m

Los Angeles

Tue 10/7

12:20 pm-8:57 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$564

ChampaignLos Angeles

CMI - LAX

CMILAX

Champaign University-Willard

Wed 11/26

11:16 am-4:21 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Los Angeles

Fri 11/28

10:40 am-7:40 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$582

ChampaignLos Angeles

CMI - LAX

CMILAX

Champaign University-Willard

Sun 10/19

6:00 am-11:57 am

1 stop7h 57m

Los Angeles

Sat 10/25

6:10 am-3:19 pm

1 stop7h 09m

$582

ChampaignLos Angeles

CMI - LAX

CMILAX

Champaign University-Willard

Sat 9/27

7:12 am-11:39 am

1 stop6h 27m

$395

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Deals found on 9/15

Best time to book a flight from Champaign to Los Angeles

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Champaign to Los Angeles

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Champaign to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Champaign to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $325). 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 Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles. Reviews last updated September 17, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines from Champaign to Los Angeles. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.0

Food

6.4

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Diana,Jul 2024

ORD - IND

Shout out to Isabelle and Debbie who went above and beyond to make it a good experience. Wheelchair service and workers were excellent and much appreciated.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.0

Food

6.4

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Diana,Jul 2024

ORD - IND

Shout out to Isabelle and Debbie who went above and beyond to make it a good experience. Wheelchair service and workers were excellent and much appreciated.

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Champaign to Los Angeles?

    A quick flight from Champaign to Los Angeles can take about 9h 23m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $484. The distance between Champaign and Los Angeles is about 1705 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Champaign to Los Angeles round-trip?

    American Airlines, at $400, was found to be the cheapest airline from Champaign to Los Angeles.. Users have found that American Airlines is 29% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Champaign to Los Angeles?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Champaign to Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Champaign to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Champaign to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $325). 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 Los Angeles

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Champaign to Los Angeles. 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.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$400Average$559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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