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$380+ Cheap flights from Champaign (CMI) to Tempe, AZ

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 8/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMI — PHX
Aug 31 — Sep 71
Mon 8/31
Mon 9/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Champaign to Tempe

Cheapest flights from Champaign to Tempe
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Champaign to Tempe. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 1, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 8/297:00 am
CMI
-
PHX
1 stop6h 25m
American Airlines
Sat 9/510:08 am
PHX
-
CMI
1 stop8h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/29$380
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 8/296:36 pm
CMI
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PHX
1 stop7h 38m
American Airlines
Sat 9/1210:10 am
PHX
-
CMI
1 stop8h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/31$413
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 10/11:23 pm
CMI
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PHX
1 stop8h 41m
American Airlines
Sun 10/46:10 am
PHX
-
CMI
1 stop6h 01m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/27$430
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Tue 11/1012:11 pm
CMI
-
PHX
1 stop7h 04m
American Airlines
Sat 11/215:00 am
PHX
-
CMI
1 stop5h 44m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/27$451
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 8/296:00 am
CMI
-
PHX
1 stop8h 10m
American Airlines
Tue 9/16:52 am
PHX
-
CMI
1 stop7h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/29$480
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 8/296:00 am
CMI
-
PHX
2 stops10h 47m
American Airlines
Wed 9/27:30 am
PHX
-
CMI
2 stops10h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/29$491
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Wed 8/124:54 pm
CMI
-
PHX
1 stop6h 28m
American Airlines
Sun 8/166:10 am
PHX
-
CMI
1 stop6h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/28$503

Find flight deals from Champaign to Tempe

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Champaign to Tempe flight deals. Data was last updated August 1, 2026.

Round-trip from

$380
(American Airlines)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$338
From Champaign University-Willard to Tempe
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Champaign to Tempe that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

ChampaignPhoenix

CMI - PHX

CMIPHX

Champaign University-Willard

Sat 8/29

7:00 am-11:25 am

1 stop6h 25m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 9/5

10:08 am-8:28 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$380

ChampaignPhoenix

CMI - PHX

CMIPHX

Champaign University-Willard

Sat 8/29

6:36 pm-12:14 am

1 stop7h 38m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 9/12

10:10 am-8:56 pm

1 stop8h 46m

$413
Quickest round-trip

ChampaignPhoenix

CMI - PHX

CMIPHX

Champaign University-Willard

Thu 10/1

1:23 pm-5:07 pm

1 stop5h 44m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sun 10/4

5:08 am-12:52 pm

1 stop5h 44m

$430

ChampaignPhoenix

CMI - PHX

CMIPHX

Champaign University-Willard

Tue 11/10

12:11 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop7h 04m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 11/21

5:00 am-11:44 am

1 stop5h 44m

$451

ChampaignPhoenix

CMI - PHX

CMIPHX

Champaign University-Willard

Wed 8/12

11:41 am-6:00 pm

2 stops8h 19m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sun 8/16

12:09 pm-8:28 pm

1 stop6h 19m

$509

ChampaignPhoenix

CMI - PHX

CMIPHX

Champaign University-Willard

Wed 8/26

7:00 am-11:17 am

1 stop6h 17m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 9/5

1:40 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$513

ChampaignPhoenix

CMI - PHX

CMIPHX

Champaign University-Willard

Tue 8/25

11:41 am-3:41 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 9/2

1:40 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$513

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Reviews of airlines servicing Tempe

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tempe. 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 Tempe. Reviews last updated August 1, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with American Airlines from Champaign to Tempe 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
7.1
Good
11,846 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.4

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.1

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Kristin,Jul 2026

DCA - PHX

We got delayed because of filling up more gas then a storm hit after that so we sat in the plane for 1.5 hours more. It was hot while we waited.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,846 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,846 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.4

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.1

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Kristin,Jul 2026

DCA - PHX

We got delayed because of filling up more gas then a storm hit after that so we sat in the plane for 1.5 hours more. It was hot while we waited.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Champaign to Tempe. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Champaign to Tempe?

    If you book a flight to Tempe from Champaign, you will be flying from University-Willard, which is the city’s only airport. Champaign University-Willard (CMI) is located 11.3 mi from the center of Champaign. There are 0 flights from University-Willard to Tempe per day from 1 airline.

  • How long is the flight from Champaign to Tempe?

    American Airlines can get you from Champaign to Tempe in just under 6h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Champaign and Tempe are separated by a distance of 1384 mi.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Champaign to Tempe 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 Tempe

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Champaign to Tempe. 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 1, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$406Average$534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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