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$243+ 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 10/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMI — WAS
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
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 September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$298
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$243
(American Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$498
From Champaign University-Willard to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
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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 September 15, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/114:26 pmCMI - DCA
1 stop5h 46mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/1810:55 amDCA - CMI
1 stop5h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$298
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/2211:13 amCMI - DCA
1 stop4h 00mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/293:50 pmDCA - CMI
1 stop6h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$368
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/114:26 pmCMI - BWI
1 stop6h 22mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/1811:50 amBWI - CMI
1 stop5h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$427
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.
Tue 9/3011:17 amCMI - BWI
1 stop5h 33mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/46:20 pmBWI - CMI
1 stop4h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$452
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.
Fri 11/2111:16 amCMI - DCA
1 stop3h 55mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/13:25 pmDCA - CMI
1 stop5h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$472
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/207:12 amCMI - DCA
1 stop6h 09mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/226:30 amDCA - CMI
1 stop5h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$493
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/216:00 amCMI - BWI
1 stop4h 14mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/16:00 amBWI - CMI
1 stop5h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$582
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/117:00 amCMI - IAD
2 stops15h 53mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/189:19 amIAD - CMI
2 stops13h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$601
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Mon 9/2211:17 amCMI - BWI
1 stop5h 33mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/246:00 amBWI - CMI
1 stop5h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$614
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.
Fri 11/2111:16 amCMI - DCA
1 stop3h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/306:00 amDCA - CMI
1 stop5h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$632
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.
Fri 10/311:17 amCMI - BWI
1 stop5h 33mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/56:20 pmBWI - CMI
1 stop4h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$660
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sat 10/114:26 pmCMI - DCA
1 stop5h 46mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/33:59 pmDCA - CMI
2 stops6h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$703

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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 September 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Champaign to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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Champaign

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Washington, D.C.

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Price

ChampaignWashington, D.C.

CMI - DCA

CMIDCA

Champaign University-Willard

Sat 10/11

4:26 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop4h 49m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 11/3

9:45 am-1:20 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$298

ChampaignWashington, D.C.

CMI - DCA

CMIDCA

Champaign University-Willard

Sat 10/11

4:26 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop5h 46m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 10/18

10:55 am-3:54 pm

1 stop5h 59m

$298

ChampaignWashington, D.C.

CMI - DCA

CMIDCA

Champaign University-Willard

Wed 10/22

11:13 am-4:13 pm

1 stop4h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 10/29

3:50 pm-9:42 pm

1 stop6h 52m

$368

ChampaignBaltimore

CMI - BWI

CMIBWI

Champaign University-Willard

Sat 10/11

4:26 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop6h 22m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 10/18

11:50 am-3:54 pm

1 stop5h 04m

$427

ChampaignBaltimore

CMI - BWI

CMIBWI

Champaign University-Willard

Tue 9/30

11:17 am-5:50 pm

1 stop5h 33m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 10/4

6:20 pm-9:49 pm

1 stop4h 29m

$452

ChampaignBaltimore

CMI - BWI

CMIBWI

Champaign University-Willard

Wed 3/4

1:20 pm-5:38 pm

1 stop3h 18m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 3/7

6:29 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop3h 56m

$461

ChampaignWashington, D.C.

CMI - DCA

CMIDCA

Champaign University-Willard

Tue 3/10

1:16 pm-6:57 pm

1 stop4h 41m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 3/14

6:59 am-12:37 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$462

ChampaignWashington, D.C.

CMI - DCA

CMIDCA

Champaign University-Willard

Fri 11/21

11:16 am-4:11 pm

1 stop3h 55m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 12/1

3:25 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$472

ChampaignWashington, D.C.

CMI - IAD

CMIIAD

Champaign University-Willard

Sat 10/11

7:00 am-11:53 pm

2 stops15h 53m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 10/18

9:19 am-9:42 pm

2 stops13h 23m

$601

ChampaignBaltimore

CMI - BWI

CMIBWI

Champaign University-Willard

Fri 11/21

6:00 am-11:14 am

1 stop4h 14m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 12/1

6:00 am-10:45 am

1 stop5h 45m

$620

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Champaign to Washington, D.C. (average of $292). Flying from Champaign to Washington, D.C. in April is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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 Washington, D.C.

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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
10,000 reviews

Overall

7.2

Food

6.4

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Overall

7.2

Food

6.4

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

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 4h 49m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $298. The distance from Champaign to Washington, D.C. is about 604 mi.

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($268), offers the cheapest pricing from Champaign to Washington, D.C.. American Airlines is 41% 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. Reagan-National, Champaign University-Willard - Baltimore/Washington or Champaign University-Willard - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Champaign to Washington, D.C. (average of $292). Flying from Champaign to Washington, D.C. in April is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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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American AirlinesCheapest$268Average$533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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