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$490+ Cheap flights from Champaign to Santa Ana (CMI - SNA)

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 11/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMI — SNA
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Champaign to Santa Ana

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Champaign (CMI) to Santa Ana (SNA). 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 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$490
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$842
From Champaign University-Willard to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($125 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($42 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Champaign to Santa Ana
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Champaign to Santa Ana. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 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.
Wed 11/126:00 amCMI - SNA
1 stop6h 42mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/189:30 amSNA - CMI
1 stop9h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$490
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.
Thu 11/136:00 amCMI - SNA
1 stop6h 42mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/186:45 amSNA - CMI
1 stop5h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$509

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Champaign to Santa Ana 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 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Champaign to Santa Ana that are best for you.

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Champaign

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Return

Price

ChampaignSanta Ana

CMI - SNA

CMISNA

Champaign University-Willard

Wed 11/12

6:00 am-10:42 am

1 stop6h 42m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 11/18

9:30 am-8:30 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$490

ChampaignSanta Ana

CMI - SNA

CMISNA

Champaign University-Willard

Thu 11/13

6:00 am-10:42 am

1 stop6h 42m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 11/18

6:45 am-2:41 pm

1 stop5h 56m

$509

ChampaignSanta Ana

CMI - SNA

CMISNA

Champaign University-Willard

Sat 3/7

3:42 pm-8:19 pm

1 stop6h 37m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 3/11

12:00 pm-9:27 pm

1 stop7h 27m

$580

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Deals found on 9/15

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Champaign to Santa Ana

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Champaign to Santa Ana (average of $298). Flying from Champaign to Santa Ana in March 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 Santa Ana

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Santa Ana. 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 Santa Ana. Reviews last updated September 15, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines from Champaign to Santa Ana 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
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.4

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

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.4

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

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  • How long is the flight from Champaign to Santa Ana?

    A quick flight from Champaign to Santa Ana can take about 6h 42m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $490. Airlines will cover a distance of 1684 mi.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Champaign to Santa Ana round-trip from $406. You may be able to fly from Champaign to Santa Ana for 36% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Champaign to Santa Ana?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Champaign to Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Champaign to Santa Ana (average of $298). Flying from Champaign to Santa Ana in March 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 Santa Ana

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Champaign to Santa Ana. 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 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$406Average$583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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