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$355+ Cheap flights from Champaign to Tampa (CMI - TPA)

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 12/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMI — TPA
Sep 4 — Sep 111
Fri 9/4
Fri 9/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Champaign to Tampa

Cheapest flights from Champaign to Tampa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Champaign to Tampa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 5, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 10/174:05 pm -
1 stop5h 24m
Mon 10/191:46 pm -
1 stop7h 39m
Deal found 7/31$355
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 11/66:00 am -
2 stops9h 30m
Wed 11/117:19 am -
1 stop5h 19m
Deal found 8/1$361
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 9/261:23 pm -
2 stops9h 03m
Tue 9/298:31 am -
1 stop5h 21m
Deal found 7/31$376
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 9/261:23 pm -
2 stops9h 03m
Wed 9/306:00 am -
2 stops7h 52m
Deal found 7/31$381
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 9/16:00 am -
1 stop5h 28m
Mon 9/76:23 am -
1 stop5h 48m
Deal found 8/3$391
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 9/251:23 pm -
2 stops9h 36m
Wed 9/308:31 am -
1 stop5h 21m
Deal found 7/31$451
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 9/252:41 pm -
1 stop6h 22m
Tue 9/298:31 am -
1 stop5h 21m
Deal found 7/31$487

Find flight deals from Champaign to Tampa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Champaign (CMI) to Tampa (TPA). 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 August 5, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$355
(American Airlines)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$600
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($124 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Champaign to Tampa 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 August 5, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Champaign to Tampa that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ChampaignTampa

CMI - TPA

CMITPA

Champaign University-Willard

Fri 12/4

6:00 am-12:39 pm

1 stop5h 39m

Tampa

Wed 12/9

1:46 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$355

ChampaignTampa

CMI - TPA

CMITPA

Champaign University-Willard

Fri 11/6

6:00 am-4:30 pm

2 stops9h 30m

Tampa

Wed 11/11

7:19 am-11:38 am

1 stop5h 19m

$361
Quickest round-trip

ChampaignTampa

CMI - TPA

CMITPA

Champaign University-Willard

Tue 9/1

6:00 am-12:28 pm

1 stop5h 28m

Tampa

Mon 9/7

6:23 am-11:11 am

1 stop5h 48m

$391

ChampaignTampa

CMI - TPA

CMITPA

Champaign University-Willard

Fri 9/25

1:23 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops9h 36m

Tampa

Tue 9/29

8:31 am-12:52 pm

1 stop5h 21m

$451

ChampaignTampa

CMI - TPA

CMITPA

Champaign University-Willard

Fri 9/25

1:23 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops9h 36m

Tampa

Wed 9/30

8:31 am-12:52 pm

1 stop5h 21m

$451

ChampaignTampa

CMI - TPA

CMITPA

Champaign University-Willard

Sat 9/26

1:23 pm-11:26 pm

2 stops9h 03m

Tampa

Thu 10/1

8:31 am-12:52 pm

1 stop5h 21m

$451

ChampaignTampa

CMI - TPA

CMITPA

Champaign University-Willard

Mon 8/17

11:41 am-5:48 pm

1 stop5h 07m

Tampa

Fri 8/21

7:13 pm-11:11 am

1 stop16h 58m

$838

ChampaignTampa

CMI - TPA

CMITPA

Champaign University-Willard

Tue 9/22

2:41 pm-10:03 pm

1 stop6h 22m

Tampa

Thu 9/24

5:44 am-12:52 pm

2 stops8h 08m

$1,105

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Deals found on 8/1

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Compare providers for flights from Champaign to Tampa

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 Tampa in August.
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-Tampa flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Champaign-Tampa flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Champaign-Tampa flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Champaign-Tampa 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-Tampa 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 Tampa

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Reviews of airlines servicing Tampa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tampa. 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 Tampa. Reviews last updated August 5, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Champaign to Tampa, such as American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,852 reviews

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Elizabeth,Mar 2026

ORD - MIA

Staff was rude and flight attendants 2 out of 3 looked like they had just been thru a hurricane.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,852 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,852 reviews

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Elizabeth,Mar 2026

ORD - MIA

Staff was rude and flight attendants 2 out of 3 looked like they had just been thru a hurricane.

Related info for your journey

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

    Departing from Champaign to Tampa will take you 5h 39m. Airlines will cover a distance of 895 mi.

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($323), offers the cheapest pricing from Champaign to Tampa. American Airlines is priced at 45% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Champaign to Tampa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top airline flying from Champaign to Tampa

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Champaign to Tampa. 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 August 5, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$323Average$600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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