CMI - SNA

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Cheapest round-trip
$450
American Airlines
Sat 10/10Sat 10/31
CMI - SNA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$463
American Airlines
Mon 9/7
CMI - SNA • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
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There are currently no direct flights between Champaign and Santa Ana. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Top layover airports
Chicago (ORD)
Cheapest • Avg $724 (round-trip)
Dallas (DFW)
Shortest trip • 6h 55m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Champaign to Santa Ana (CMI-SNA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Champaign to Santa Ana that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Champaign to Santa Ana

Sat, Oct 10 - Sat, Oct 31
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:45 am
CMI
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SNA
6h 45m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:26 pm - 10:03 pm
SNA
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CMI
6h 37m
1 stop
$450American Airlines
Tue, Aug 18 - Wed, Sep 2
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:30 am
CMI
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SNA
6h 30m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:34 pm - 10:00 pm
SNA
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CMI
6h 26m
1 stop
$450American Airlines
Tue, Aug 18 - Wed, Sep 2
American Airlines Logo
11:41 am - 6:45 pm
CMI
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SNA
9h 04m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
12:01 pm - 10:00 pm
SNA
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CMI
7h 59m
1 stop
$481American Airlines
Sat, Oct 10 - Sat, Oct 31
American Airlines Logo
7:11 am - 3:39 pm
CMI
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SNA
10h 28m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
12:01 pm - 10:03 pm
SNA
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CMI
8h 02m
1 stop
$481American Airlines
Sat, Aug 15 - Wed, Aug 19
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 12:42 pm
CMI
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SNA
7h 42m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:34 pm - 10:00 pm
SNA
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CMI
6h 26m
1 stop
$490American Airlines
Sat, Aug 15 - Wed, Aug 19
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 1:30 pm
CMI
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SNA
8h 30m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
9:45 am - 10:00 pm
SNA
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CMI
10h 15m
2 stops
$521American Airlines
Tue, Aug 18 - Wed, Sep 2
American Airlines Logo
11:41 am - 6:45 pm
CMI
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SNA
9h 04m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 8:28 pm
SNA
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CMI
11h 43m
2 stops
$551American Airlines
Sat, Aug 15 - Wed, Aug 19
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 4:05 pm
CMI
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SNA
11h 05m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
9:45 am - 10:00 pm
SNA
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CMI
10h 15m
2 stops
$551American Airlines
Sat, Oct 10 - Sat, Oct 31
American Airlines Logo
7:11 am - 3:39 pm
CMI
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SNA
10h 28m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 6:05 pm
SNA
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CMI
9h 20m
2 stops
$551American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Champaign to Santa Ana flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Champaign to Santa Ana to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Champaign to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

Percentage of 1-stop round-trip flights from Champaign to John Wayne (Santa Ana) chosen by KAYAK users via each layover airport in the last 12 months (only includes trips with the same layover airport on both legs).

Chicago (ORD) is the top choice – 80% of KAYAK users who clicked on 1-stop flights from Champaign to John Wayne (Santa Ana) picked an itinerary connecting there.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Champaign to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

Average round-trip price for 1-stop flights from Champaign to John Wayne (Santa Ana) clicked by KAYAK users in the last 12 months (only includes trips with the same layover airport on both legs).

Flights via Chicago (ORD) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $724.

Which layover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Champaign to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

Shortest average total travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Champaign to John Wayne (Santa Ana) via different layover airports, based on KAYAK user data from the last 12 months.

Consider flying via Dallas (DFW) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 6h 55m.

Which layover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Champaign to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

Average layover duration at different layover airports for 1-stop one-way flights from Champaign to John Wayne (Santa Ana), based on KAYAK user data from the last 12 months.

If you prefer a quick connection, Dallas (DFW) often has the shortest layovers from Champaign to John Wayne (Santa Ana), with an average of 1h 10m.

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$450
Flight from Champaign to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

When to book flights from Champaign to Santa Ana

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FAQs for booking flights from Champaign to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

  • What is the cheapest flight from Champaign to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Champaign to John Wayne (Santa Ana) was $463 for a one-way ticket and $450 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Champaign and John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    A passport is not required to fly from Champaign to John Wayne (Santa Ana).

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Champaign to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    When flying out of Champaign you will be using Champaign University-Willard. You will be landing at John Wayne (Santa Ana), also known as Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Champaign to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Champaign to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Champaign and John Wayne (Santa Ana).

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Champaign to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Champaign to John Wayne (Santa Ana).

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Champaign to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to John Wayne (Santa Ana) from Champaign is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Champaign to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to John Wayne (Santa Ana) with an airline and back to Champaign with another airline. Booking your flights between Champaign and SNA can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Champaign to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to John Wayne (Santa Ana) from Champaign up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airline flying from Champaign to Santa Ana

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Champaign to John Wayne (Santa Ana). Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Champaign to Santa Ana? 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.
7.1
American AirlinesOverall score based on 11844 reviews
6.8Entertainment
7.5Boarding
7.2Comfort
7.9Crew
6.4Food
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Worst communication. Delayed boarding for two hours without a single announcement until hour 1 had passed - on time status showing until our flight was supposed to takeoff and the crew had already walked away. No one was boarding. Disgusting part of DFW overcrowded with no AC on a 97 degree day. Then the first app update is that we’d take off in 15 mins… but again no one had boarded a full flight. No announcement in the terminal so everyone is just crowded around a disgusting place with no info for over an hour which turned into two. This was an overfill flight and a disgrace to passenger decency all while likely just trying to fix their own issue of overbooking. The worst airline at the worst airport.

2.0 MediocreAlyssa, Jul 2026
DFW - SNA
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Worst communication. Delayed boarding for two hours without a single announcement until hour 1 had passed - on time status showing until our flight was supposed to takeoff and the crew had already walked away. No one was boarding. Disgusting part of DFW overcrowded with no AC on a 97 degree day. Then the first app update is that we’d take off in 15 mins… but again no one had boarded a full flight. No announcement in the terminal so everyone is just crowded around a disgusting place with no info for over an hour which turned into two. This was an overfill flight and a disgrace to passenger decency all while likely just trying to fix their own issue of overbooking. The worst airline at the worst airport.

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.

To have arrived on time and not 3 hours late after having already spent $100 to change to an earlier flight, only to arrive back home close to the original flight time.

The WiFi would not connect enough for me to do my actual work. It permaspooled, disconnected, said it was connected, then wouldn't open an email... it was frustrating. I am not a tall person, 5'4" - and I felt cramped with little room to reach into my bag under the seat in front of me. I feel sorry for anyone taller than me having to fly. the one positive thing I will add, is the overhead bins are roomy enough to manage more bags than other carriers.

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.

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

On our return trip we were able to get on an earlier flight. American airlines made it so easy to do & at no cost!

Everything you need to know for your flight from Champaign to Santa Ana

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Champaign (CMI)
Santa Ana (SNA)