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Cheap Flights from Champaign to California

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$504
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$482
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$472
Palm Springs
Palm Springs1 stop$503
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$504
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$482
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$472
Palm Springs
Palm Springs1 stop$503

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Champaign to California

Sat, Dec 12 - Tue, Dec 15
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5:59 am - 12:43 pmCMI  Champaign University-Willard-SAN San Diego
8h 44m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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10:14 am - 6:30 pmSAN  San Diego-CMI Champaign University-Willard
6h 16m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$472American Airlines
Wed, Dec 9 - Wed, Dec 16
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11:58 am - 8:14 pmCMI  Champaign University-Willard-SFO San Francisco
10h 16m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
11:12 am - 10:04 pmSFO  San Francisco-CMI Champaign University-Willard
8h 52m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$482American Airlines
Wed, Dec 9 - Wed, Jan 13
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5:59 am - 1:17 pmCMI  Champaign University-Willard-LAX Los Angeles
9h 18m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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9:40 am - 8:36 pmLAX  Los Angeles-CMI Champaign University-Willard
8h 56m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$504American Airlines
Wed, Dec 9 - Wed, Jan 20
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5:59 am - 11:45 amCMI  Champaign University-Willard-LAX Los Angeles
7h 46m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
10:34 am - 8:36 pmLAX  Los Angeles-CMI Champaign University-Willard
8h 02m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$504American Airlines
Tue, Dec 8 - Sat, Dec 12
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2:32 pm - 7:07 pmCMI  Champaign University-Willard-SAN San Diego
6h 35m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
11:13 am - 10:04 pmSAN  San Diego-CMI Champaign University-Willard
8h 51m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$504American Airlines
Sat, Dec 12 - Tue, Dec 15
American Airlines Logo
5:59 am - 12:43 pmCMI  Champaign University-Willard-SAN San Diego
8h 44m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
10:14 am - 6:30 pmSAN  San Diego-CMI Champaign University-Willard
6h 16m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$514American Airlines
Thu, Dec 24 - Tue, Dec 29
American Airlines Logo
8:31 am - 3:08 pmCMI  Champaign University-Willard-SFO San Francisco
8h 37m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
11:46 pm - 10:55 amSFO  San Francisco-CMI Champaign University-Willard
9h 09m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$517American Airlines
Thu, Dec 10 - Wed, Jan 20
American Airlines Logo
5:59 am - 11:25 amCMI  Champaign University-Willard-LAX Los Angeles
7h 26m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
10:34 am - 8:36 pmLAX  Los Angeles-CMI Champaign University-Willard
8h 02m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$517American Airlines
Sat, Dec 12 - Tue, Dec 15
American Airlines Logo
7:11 am - 6:23 pmCMI  Champaign University-Willard-SAN San Diego
13h 12m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
American Airlines Logo
11:34 am - 8:25 pmSAN  San Diego-CMI Champaign University-Willard
6h 51m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$521American Airlines
Sat, Dec 12 - Tue, Dec 15
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7:00 pm - 11:59 pmCMI  Champaign University-Willard-SAN San Diego
6h 59m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
6:25 am - 8:25 pmSAN  San Diego-CMI Champaign University-Willard
12h 00m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$521American Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Champaign to California flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

What are the cheapest fares from Champaign to California recently?

Here are the cheapest round-trip fares from Champaign to California on KAYAK in the last week:

• San Diego (SAN) from $472
• San Francisco (SFO) from $482
• Los Angeles (LAX) from $504

How do fares into airports in California compare?

According to KAYAK data from the last 12 months, the cheapest airports to fly into California from Champaign are:

• Ontario (ONT) (avg. price $490)
• San Diego (SAN) (avg. price $508)
• Los Angeles (LAX) (avg. price $558)

What's the cheapest month to fly from Champaign to California?

May is typically the cheapest month to fly from Champaign to California, with round-trip fares averaging $401. June and November are usually the most expensive, averaging $828 and $676, respectively.

How do fares from Champaign to California vary by day of the week?

On average, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly from Champaign to California and Monday is the most expensive. Looking at the past 12 months of KAYAK data, it's 72% more expensive to fly on a Monday compared to Wednesday.

What's the best time of day to fly from Champaign to California?

It's cheapest to fly to California in the evening with average prices of $532. The morning is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $653.

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Key details for Champaign to California flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$274
Beat the crowds with an average 25% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 39% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Champaign to Los Angeles

Your Champaign to California flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • Is now a good time to book a flight from Champaign to California?

    Yes. Fares from Champaign to California are low right now. As a rule of thumb, a round-trip under $486 (cheaper than most fares this year) is a good deal, so if you spot one at or below that, it's a good time to book.

  • How much should I budget for a flight from Champaign to California?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from Champaign to California have typically cost between $486 and $766.

  • What are the main airports serving California?

    There are 43 airports in California. 34% of KAYAK users choose San Francisco (SFO) as their arrival airport, while 25% choose San Diego (SAN).

  • Which cabin classes are available from Champaign to California?

    On flights from Champaign to California you can book Economy Class or First Class.

  • What are some popular landmarks around California?

    California is home to many popular sights. KAYAK travelers' favorites include:

    • Universal Studios Hollywood
    • Gaslamp Quarter
    • Fisherman's Wharf
    • Venice Beach

Your guide to booking Champaign to California flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • Flexible with your dates? Fly in May to save some money. It's typically the cheapest month on this route, while flights in June will cost you the most.
  • Fly out on a Wednesday to get the cheapest fares. Avoid Monday flights, which are about 72% more expensive.
  • If you're watching your budget, fly into Ontario (ONT) which has the lowest average airfare in the region. Just remember to budget for any onward travel by bus, car or domestic flight.
  • Start your trip in San Diego, the most popular destination in California. From there, it's easy to continue on to other popular spots such as Los Angeles, San Francisco and Anaheim.

Reviews of the top airline flying from Champaign to California

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Champaign to California? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.0
American AirlinesOverall score based on 12231 reviews
6.8Entertainment
6.4Food
7.1Comfort
7.4Boarding
7.9Crew
Airline reviews

The food in first class has taken a big downturn

8.0 ExcellentAlan, Nov 2026
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The food in first class has taken a big downturn

The WiFi was out gr entire flight. Had to Diane for almost 1 hour to wait for a gate to open up for plane to dock. Very bad experience.

The seats cushion on my seat (exit row) needs to be replaced. It felt like I was sitting on a bar rather than a seat cushion. Also, I was in the middle seat and I sat next to an oversized guy (window seat) and he took up about 25% of my space. Otherwise, the experience was good. :)

It was so much better than expected, Ohare is not such a pleasant experience but American Airlines with the new, clean aeroplane and free Wi-Fi was outstanding and the crew so pleasant and helpful.

Amazing food, great staff, with one noticable detail missing ...but no seat entertainment in any of aircraft ...I am not a fan

My boarding pass wouldn't pull up in the app very easily and had to really dig through my email. That caused a delay in TSA..

Baby cried a lot. Nothing anyone could do about it. Just part of flying.

The flight crew was fantastic! Which the seats had a small TV.

My husband and I pre-ordered our food, but they did not have my husband’s order, and my cheese plate was very average. I asked for a blanket and was told they don’t carry blankets on domestic routs. The flight was on time and smooth!

Even though we left CMI late, we mostly made up the time.

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