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$299+ Cheap flights from Champaign to San Diego (CMI - SAN)

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 3/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMI — SAN
Apr 16 — Apr 231
Thu 4/16
Thu 4/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Champaign to San Diego

Cheapest flights from Champaign to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Champaign to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 17, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 5/291:32 pm
CMI
-
SAN
1 stop6h 58m
United Airlines
Sat 6/610:40 pm
SAN
-
CMI
1 stop8h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/13$338
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 6/171:32 pm
CMI
-
SAN
2 stops8h 19m
United Airlines
Sat 6/2010:40 pm
SAN
-
CMI
1 stop8h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/14$390
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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.
Sat 4/46:46 am
CMI
-
SAN
1 stop8h 00m
American Airlines
Sat 4/116:15 am
SAN
-
CMI
1 stop6h 24m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/15$407
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 6/176:44 pm
CMI
-
SAN
1 stop6h 55m
American Airlines
Sat 6/207:28 am
SAN
-
CMI
1 stop8h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/14$433
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Thu 3/199:52 am
CMI
-
SAN
1 stop6h 31m
American Airlines
Thu 3/2610:46 pm
SAN
-
CMI
1 stop8h 36m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/16$487
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Wed 4/16:46 am
CMI
-
SAN
1 stop8h 00m
American Airlines
Sun 4/510:35 pm
SAN
-
CMI
1 stop8h 47m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/16$497
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Wed 3/186:46 am
CMI
-
SAN
1 stop8h 00m
American Airlines
Wed 3/2512:45 pm
SAN
-
CMI
1 stop6h 09m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/16$513
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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.
Tue 3/316:45 am
CMI
-
SAN
1 stop7h 37m
American Airlines
Sat 4/46:15 am
SAN
-
CMI
1 stop6h 09m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/15$517

Find flight deals from Champaign to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Champaign (CMI) to San Diego (SAN). 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 March 17, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$338
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$299
(KAYAK)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$498
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($107 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Champaign to San Diego 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 March 17, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Champaign to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ChampaignSan Diego

CMI - SAN

CMISAN

Champaign University-Willard

Fri 5/29

1:32 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop6h 58m

San Diego

Sat 6/6

10:40 pm-8:54 am

1 stop8h 14m

$338

ChampaignSan Diego

CMI - SAN

CMISAN

Champaign University-Willard

Wed 6/17

1:32 pm-7:51 pm

2 stops8h 19m

San Diego

Sat 6/20

10:40 pm-8:54 am

1 stop8h 14m

$390
Quickest round-trip

ChampaignSan Diego

CMI - SAN

CMISAN

Champaign University-Willard

Sat 4/4

6:46 am-12:46 pm

1 stop8h 00m

San Diego

Sat 4/11

6:15 am-2:39 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$407

ChampaignSan Diego

CMI - SAN

CMISAN

Champaign University-Willard

Wed 4/1

6:46 am-12:46 pm

1 stop8h 00m

San Diego

Sun 4/5

10:35 pm-9:22 am

1 stop8h 47m

$497

ChampaignSan Diego

CMI - SAN

CMISAN

Champaign University-Willard

Sat 3/28

6:46 am-4:00 pm

2 stops11h 14m

San Diego

Wed 4/1

10:35 pm-9:22 am

1 stop8h 47m

$563

ChampaignSan Diego

CMI - SAN

CMISAN

Champaign University-Willard

Tue 3/31

6:45 am-6:04 pm

2 stops13h 19m

San Diego

Sat 4/4

6:15 am-2:24 pm

1 stop6h 09m

$589
Cheapest one-way

ChampaignSan Diego

CMI - SAN

CMISAN

Champaign University-Willard

Sat 3/28

6:46 am-2:08 pm

1 stop9h 22m

$299
Quickest one-way

ChampaignSan Diego

CMI - SAN

CMISAN

Champaign University-Willard

Sun 3/22

3:47 pm-9:43 pm

1 stop7h 56m

$299

ChampaignSan Diego

CMI - SAN

CMISAN

Champaign University-Willard

Sun 3/29

3:47 pm-12:03 pm

2 stops22h 16m

$484

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Deals found on 3/16

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Compare providers for flights from Champaign to San Diego

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 Champaign to San Diego in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 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 Champaign-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Champaign-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Champaign-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Champaign-San Diego flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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-San Diego 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 San Diego

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Champaign to San Diego

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Champaign to San Diego (average of $228). Flying from Champaign to San Diego in May is currently the most expensive (average of $331). 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 San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated March 17, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines from Champaign to San Diego have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,468 reviews

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MIA - SFO

Horrible. When they power flights for other airlines there is nothing they can do to change or accommodate any changes
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,468 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,468 reviews

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MIA - SFO

Horrible. When they power flights for other airlines there is nothing they can do to change or accommodate any changes

Related info for your journey

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

    Airlines like United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Champaign to San Diego in about 6h 58m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 02m. Champaign and San Diego are separated by a distance of 1676 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    American Airlines, at $336, was found to be the cheapest airline from Champaign to San Diego.. American Airlines is priced at 34% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Champaign to San Diego?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Champaign to San Diego 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 San Diego?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Champaign to San Diego (average of $228). Flying from Champaign to San Diego in May is currently the most expensive (average of $331). 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 San Diego

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Champaign to San Diego. 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 March 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$336Average$555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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