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Cheapest round-trip
$450
Typical prices: $526-$654
American Airlines
Tue 10/16Fri 10/19
ABQ - CMI • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$513
Typical prices: $460-$460
American Airlines
Fri 10/26
ABQ - CMI • 1 stop
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Cheap Flights from Albuquerque to Champaign (ABQ-CMI)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Albuquerque to Champaign

Fri, Oct 16 - Mon, Oct 19
American Airlines Logo
1:57 pm - 8:25 pmABQ  Albuquerque-CMI Champaign University-Willard
5h 28m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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7:03 pm - 11:51 pmCMI  Champaign University-Willard-ABQ Albuquerque
5h 48m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$450American Airlines
Fri, Oct 30 - Sun, Nov 1
American Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 2:07 pmABQ  Albuquerque-CMI Champaign University-Willard
7h 22m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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2:32 pm - 6:48 pmCMI  Champaign University-Willard-ABQ Albuquerque
5h 16m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$450American Airlines
Fri, Oct 16 - Sun, Oct 18
American Airlines Logo
2:26 pm - 10:03 pmABQ  Albuquerque-CMI Champaign University-Willard
6h 37m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
7:03 pm - 11:51 pmCMI  Champaign University-Willard-ABQ Albuquerque
5h 48m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$450American Airlines
Fri, Oct 16 - Mon, Oct 19
American Airlines Logo
2:26 pm - 10:03 pmABQ  Albuquerque-CMI Champaign University-Willard
6h 37m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
7:03 pm - 11:51 pmCMI  Champaign University-Willard-ABQ Albuquerque
5h 48m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$450American Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Albuquerque to Champaign flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Albuquerque to Champaign?

Round-trip flights from Albuquerque to Champaign start at $450. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $526 to $654. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $450 on American Airlines.

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When to book flights from Albuquerque to Champaign

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  • Which airports can I use when flying from Albuquerque to Champaign?

    Flights from Albuquerque to Champaign usually depart from Albuquerque (ABQ) and arrive at Champaign University-Willard (CMI).

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Albuquerque to Champaign?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Albuquerque to Champaign.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Albuquerque to Champaign pass through?

    Most connecting flights from Albuquerque to Champaign pass through Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Albuquerque to Champaign?

    On the Albuquerque to Champaign route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 56%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $444 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $1,000: a $556 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Albuquerque to Champaign?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • Have flight prices from Albuquerque to Champaign changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $450 to $1,125. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Albuquerque to Champaign looking right now?

    One-way fares from Albuquerque to Champaign are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $550, which is 19% above the typical average for this route.

  • What is the time difference between Albuquerque and Champaign?

    Champaign is 1 hour ahead of Albuquerque (Central Time vs Mountain Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What car rental options are available at Champaign University-Willard Airport (CMI)?

    Champaign University-Willard Airport (CMI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $33 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Budget
    • Alamo
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car
    • Avis
    • National

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  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Saturday flights average $444 - about $556 less than Monday (56% savings) based on the last 12 months.

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