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$430+ Cheap flights from Champaign to Philadelphia (CMI - PHL)

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CMI — PHL
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
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Cheap flight deals from Champaign to Philadelphia

Cheapest flights from Champaign to Philadelphia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Champaign to Philadelphia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 5/82:18 pm
CMI
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PHL
1 stop7h 08m
American Airlines
Tue 5/1210:00 am
PHL
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CMI
1 stop4h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$430
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 5/76:47 pm
CMI
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PHL
1 stop4h 11m
American Airlines
Mon 5/1112:45 pm
PHL
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CMI
1 stop6h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$470
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 5/226:32 pm
CMI
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PHL
1 stop4h 27m
American Airlines
Mon 5/2512:40 pm
PHL
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CMI
1 stop6h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$510
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/116:53 pm
CMI
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PHL
1 stop4h 02m
American Airlines
Sun 2/154:33 pm
PHL
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CMI
1 stop6h 11m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$582
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Thu 1/296:00 am
CMI
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PHL
1 stop5h 55m
American Airlines
Thu 2/54:50 pm
PHL
-
CMI
1 stop4h 37m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$600
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 7/126:32 pm
CMI
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PHL
1 stop12h 31m
American Airlines
Fri 7/1710:05 pm
PHL
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CMI
1 stop14h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$711
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 3/139:52 am
CMI
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PHL
1 stop3h 52m
American Airlines
Sun 3/154:33 pm
PHL
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CMI
1 stop5h 57m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$720

Find flight deals from Champaign to Philadelphia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Champaign (CMI) to Philadelphia (PHL). 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 29, 2026.

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FlightHub
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Champaign to Philadelphia that are best for you.

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ChampaignPhiladelphia

CMI - PHL

CMIPHL

Champaign University-Willard

Fri 5/8

6:47 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop4h 11m

Philadelphia

Tue 5/12

12:45 pm-6:17 pm

1 stop6h 32m

$430

ChampaignPhiladelphia

CMI - PHL

CMIPHL

Champaign University-Willard

Thu 4/16

6:47 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop4h 11m

Philadelphia

Sun 4/19

9:02 am-1:48 pm

1 stop5h 46m

$470

ChampaignPhiladelphia

CMI - PHL

CMIPHL

Champaign University-Willard

Thu 5/7

6:47 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop4h 11m

Philadelphia

Mon 5/11

12:45 pm-6:17 pm

1 stop6h 32m

$470

ChampaignPhiladelphia

CMI - PHL

CMIPHL

Champaign University-Willard

Fri 5/8

6:47 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop4h 11m

Philadelphia

Mon 5/11

12:45 pm-6:17 pm

1 stop6h 32m

$470

ChampaignPhiladelphia

CMI - PHL

CMIPHL

Champaign University-Willard

Fri 5/22

6:32 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 27m

Philadelphia

Mon 5/25

12:40 pm-6:02 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$510

ChampaignPhiladelphia

CMI - PHL

CMIPHL

Champaign University-Willard

Wed 2/11

6:53 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop4h 02m

Philadelphia

Sun 2/15

4:33 pm-9:44 pm

1 stop6h 11m

$582

ChampaignPhiladelphia

CMI - PHL

CMIPHL

Champaign University-Willard

Thu 2/12

3:47 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop7h 06m

Philadelphia

Mon 2/16

10:30 am-3:17 pm

1 stop5h 47m

$600

ChampaignPhiladelphia

CMI - PHL

CMIPHL

Champaign University-Willard

Fri 3/13

9:52 am-2:44 pm

1 stop3h 52m

Philadelphia

Sun 3/15

4:33 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop5h 57m

$720

ChampaignPhiladelphia

CMI - PHL

CMIPHL

Champaign University-Willard

Wed 2/11

11:24 am-6:58 pm

1 stop6h 34m

$482

ChampaignPhiladelphia

CMI - PHL

CMIPHL

Champaign University-Willard

Thu 4/16

6:47 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop4h 11m

$537

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Deals found on 1/27

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Champaign to Philadelphia (average of $198). Flying from Champaign to Philadelphia in July is currently the most expensive (average of $275). 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 Philadelphia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia. Reviews last updated January 29, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with American Airlines from Champaign to Philadelphia 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
11,205 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.2

Food

6.4

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,205 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,205 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.2

Food

6.4

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Champaign to Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia?

    American Airlines can get you from Champaign to Philadelphia in just under 4h 11m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance from Champaign to Philadelphia is about 689 mi.

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

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Philadelphia, with prices starting at $450. Users have found that American Airlines is 28% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Champaign to Philadelphia (average of $198). Flying from Champaign to Philadelphia in July is currently the most expensive (average of $275). 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 Philadelphia

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Champaign to Philadelphia. 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 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$450Average$616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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