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$183+ Cheap flights from Champaign (CMI) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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 3/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMI — WAS
Feb 5 — Feb 121
Thu 2/5
Thu 2/12
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Champaign (CMI) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). 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 January 6, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$298
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$183
(American Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$706
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Cheapest flights from Champaign to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Champaign to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 6, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 3/183:47 pmCMI - BWI
1 stop5h 13mAmerican Airlines
Fri 3/205:00 amBWI - CMI
1 stop5h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/5$391
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 3/193:47 pmCMI - BWI
1 stop6h 46mAmerican Airlines
Fri 3/205:00 amBWI - CMI
1 stop5h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/5$416
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 1/156:00 amCMI - DCA
1 stop5h 44mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/176:00 amDCA - CMI
1 stop6h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/5$433
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 1/2011:21 amCMI - BWI
1 stop5h 31mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/246:00 amBWI - CMI
1 stop6h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/6$492
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 3/186:15 amCMI - BWI
1 stop4h 50mAmerican Airlines
Sat 3/216:20 amBWI - CMI
2 stops16h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/5$511
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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 amCMI - DCA
1 stop3h 48mAmerican Airlines
Sat 3/216:00 amDCA - CMI
1 stop4h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/4$532
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 1/1411:24 amCMI - DCA
1 stop6h 20mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/181:44 pmDCA - CMI
1 stop5h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/6$545
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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 3/1412:01 pmCMI - BWI
1 stop3h 46mAmerican Airlines
Sat 3/216:50 amBWI - CMI
1 stop5h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/4$546
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 3/186:15 amCMI - IAD
2 stops13h 15mAmerican Airlines
Sat 3/219:18 amIAD - CMI
2 stops13h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/5$586
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 1/156:53 pmCMI - BWI
1 stop3h 59mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/176:00 amBWI - CMI
1 stop6h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/5$727
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 3/186:15 amCMI - IAD
2 stops13h 15mAmerican Airlines
Fri 3/204:46 pmIAD - CMI
2 stops17h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/5$791
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 amCMI - IAD
2 stops9h 38mAmerican Airlines
Fri 3/204:46 pmIAD - CMI
2 stops17h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/5$1,063

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Champaign to Washington, D.C. 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 January 6, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Champaign to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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ChampaignBaltimore

CMI - BWI

CMIBWI

Champaign University-Willard

Wed 3/18

3:47 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop5h 13m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 3/21

6:50 am-11:31 am

1 stop5h 41m

$391

ChampaignBaltimore

CMI - BWI

CMIBWI

Champaign University-Willard

Wed 3/18

3:47 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop5h 13m

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 3/20

5:00 am-9:22 am

1 stop5h 22m

$391

ChampaignBaltimore

CMI - BWI

CMIBWI

Champaign University-Willard

Thu 3/19

3:47 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop6h 46m

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 3/20

5:00 am-9:22 am

1 stop5h 22m

$416

ChampaignBaltimore

CMI - BWI

CMIBWI

Champaign University-Willard

Tue 1/20

11:21 am-5:52 pm

1 stop5h 31m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 1/24

6:00 am-11:03 am

1 stop6h 03m

$492

ChampaignWashington, D.C.

CMI - DCA

CMIDCA

Champaign University-Willard

Sat 3/14

9:53 am-2:41 pm

1 stop3h 48m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 3/21

6:00 am-9:23 am

1 stop4h 23m

$532

ChampaignBaltimore

CMI - BWI

CMIBWI

Champaign University-Willard

Sat 3/14

12:01 pm-4:47 pm

1 stop3h 46m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 3/21

6:50 am-11:31 am

1 stop5h 41m

$546

ChampaignWashington, D.C.

CMI - IAD

CMIIAD

Champaign University-Willard

Wed 3/18

6:15 am-8:30 pm

2 stops13h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 3/21

9:18 am-9:44 pm

2 stops13h 26m

$586

ChampaignWashington, D.C.

CMI - IAD

CMIIAD

Champaign University-Willard

Thu 3/19

9:52 am-8:30 pm

2 stops9h 38m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 3/20

4:46 pm-9:23 am

2 stops17h 37m

$1,063

ChampaignWashington, D.C.

CMI - IAD

CMIIAD

Champaign University-Willard

Wed 3/18

6:46 am-10:53 pm

1 stop15h 07m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 3/20

5:52 pm-2:24 pm

1 stop21h 32m

$1,204

ChampaignBaltimore

CMI - BWI

CMIBWI

Champaign University-Willard

Wed 3/18

6:15 am-12:05 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$183

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Champaign to Washington, D.C. in January.
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eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Champaign to Washington, D.C.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Champaign to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Champaign to Washington, D.C. (average of $188). Flying from Champaign to Washington, D.C. in August is currently the most expensive (average of $293). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Champaign to Washington, D.C.?

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated January 6, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines from Champaign to Washington, D.C.. 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
11,083 reviews

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jeremy,Dec 2025

OKC - CLT

Was an okay flight. Had extra seat empty beside me so was able to stretch a bit
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,083 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,083 reviews

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jeremy,Dec 2025

OKC - CLT

Was an okay flight. Had extra seat empty beside me so was able to stretch a bit

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Champaign to Washington, D.C.?

    Champaign University-Willard (CMI), located 11.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Champaign to Washington, D.C.. 1 airline have flights from University-Willard to Washington, D.C. on a regular basis. Booking flights from Champaign University-Willard to Washington, D.C. should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day.

  • How long is the flight from Champaign to Washington, D.C.?

    A quick flight from Champaign to Washington, D.C. can take about 5h 13m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $391. The distance from Champaign to Washington, D.C. is about 620 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Champaign to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($278), offers the cheapest pricing from Champaign to Washington, D.C.. American Airlines is 43% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the most popular routes from Champaign to Washington, D.C.?

    When deciding which route to take from Champaign to Washington, D.C. consider Champaign University-Willard - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, Champaign University-Willard - Baltimore/Washington or Champaign University-Willard - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National as they are the most popular.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Champaign to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Champaign to Washington, D.C.?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Champaign to Washington, D.C.?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Champaign to Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Champaign to Washington, D.C. (average of $188). Flying from Champaign to Washington, D.C. in August is currently the most expensive (average of $293). 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 Washington, D.C.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$278Average$502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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