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$388+ Cheap flights from Champaign to Sacramento (CMI - SMF)

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 5/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMI — SMF
Mar 13 — Mar 201
Fri 3/13
Fri 3/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Champaign to Sacramento

Cheapest flights from Champaign to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Champaign to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 11, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/296:30 am
CMI
-
SMF
1 stop7h 17m
United Airlines
Mon 6/111:59 pm
SMF
-
CMI
1 stop6h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/9$388
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/269:49 am
CMI
-
SMF
2 stops13h 53m
United Airlines
Sat 8/297:00 pm
SMF
-
CMI
2 stops11h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/8$399
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 3/149:53 am
CMI
-
SMF
1 stop6h 40m
American Airlines
Fri 3/207:20 pm
SMF
-
CMI
2 stops12h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/10$893

Find flight deals from Champaign to Sacramento

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Champaign (CMI) to Sacramento (SMF). 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 February 11, 2026.

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Expedia
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Expedia
3 stars

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Average price

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CMI - SMF

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Champaign University-Willard

Fri 5/29

1:32 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop7h 08m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 6/1

11:59 pm-8:54 am

1 stop6h 55m

$388

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Deals found on 2/8

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  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Champaign-Sacramento 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 Champaign-Sacramento 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 Champaign to Sacramento

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Champaign to Sacramento

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Champaign to Sacramento (average of $228). Flying from Champaign to Sacramento in April is currently the most expensive (average of $376). 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 Sacramento

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sacramento. 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 Sacramento. Reviews last updated February 11, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines from Champaign to Sacramento. 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
11,267 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Food

6.4

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

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
11,267 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,267 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Food

6.4

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

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 Sacramento. 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 Sacramento?

    United Airlines can get you from Champaign to Sacramento in just under 7h 08m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 1770 mi.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Champaign to Sacramento (average of $228). Flying from Champaign to Sacramento in April is currently the most expensive (average of $376). 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 Sacramento

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Champaign to Sacramento. 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 February 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$479Average$523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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