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Cheapest round-trip
$558
Typical prices: $490-$631
American Airlines
Thu 11/8Thu 11/15
LAX - CMI • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$348
Typical prices: $370-$438
American Airlines
Sun 11/4
LAX - CMI • 1 stop
When to travel
September
Cheapest • 39% price drop
September
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Top layover airports
Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD)
Cheapest • Avg $449 (round-trip)
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
Shortest trip • 7h 24m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Champaign (LAX-CMI)

 

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Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 15
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6:00 am - 2:02 pmLAX  Los Angeles-CMI Champaign University-Willard
6h 02m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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6:08 am - 1:11 pmCMI  Champaign University-Willard-LAX Los Angeles
9h 03m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$558American Airlines
Fri, Nov 13 - Sun, Nov 15
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10:43 am - 8:21 pmLAX  Los Angeles-CMI Champaign University-Willard
7h 38m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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7:11 am - 1:00 pmCMI  Champaign University-Willard-LAX Los Angeles
7h 49m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$558American Airlines
Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 16
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10:43 am - 8:21 pmLAX  Los Angeles-CMI Champaign University-Willard
7h 38m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:05 am - 1:11 pmCMI  Champaign University-Willard-LAX Los Angeles
9h 06m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$558American Airlines
Fri, Oct 30 - Sat, Oct 31
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6:00 am - 2:07 pmLAX  Los Angeles-CMI Champaign University-Willard
6h 07m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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4:05 pm - 9:36 pmCMI  Champaign University-Willard-LAX Los Angeles
7h 31m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$580American Airlines
Fri, Oct 30 - Sat, Oct 31
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6:00 am - 2:07 pmLAX  Los Angeles-CMI Champaign University-Willard
6h 07m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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6:00 am - 3:30 pmCMI  Champaign University-Willard-LAX Los Angeles
11h 30m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$611American Airlines
Fri, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 8
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11:50 pm - 2:51 pmLAX  Los Angeles-CMI Champaign University-Willard
13h 01m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:59 pm - 9:12 amCMI  Champaign University-Willard-LAX Los Angeles
16h 13m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$636American Airlines
Fri, Nov 13 - Sun, Nov 15
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9:54 am - 8:21 pmLAX  Los Angeles-CMI Champaign University-Willard
8h 27m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:08 am - 11:26 amCMI  Champaign University-Willard-LAX Los Angeles
7h 18m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$645American Airlines
Fri, Nov 13 - Sun, Nov 15
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9:54 am - 10:02 pmLAX  Los Angeles-CMI Champaign University-Willard
10h 08m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
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2:32 pm - 7:05 pmCMI  Champaign University-Willard-LAX Los Angeles
6h 33m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$645American Airlines

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

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Champaign typically range from $490 to $631. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $558, on American Airlines.

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Key details for Los Angeles to Champaign flights

Low season

May

Cheapest flight

$348
The most popular month to fly with an average 96% increase in travelers.
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When to book flights from Los Angeles to Champaign

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Your Los Angeles to Champaign flight questions, answered

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

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

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Los Angeles to Champaign:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from Los Angeles to Champaign?

    There are currently no nonstop flights available from Los Angeles to Champaign. Flights with 1 layover take between 7h 13m and 7h 24m in total, depending on the connection.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Los Angeles 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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Los Angeles to Champaign flight?

    Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Champaign range from $490 to $631, with an average of $558 over the past 12 months. Anything below $490 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Los Angeles to Champaign changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route varied from about $558 to $1,020. That means the highest observed fare was about 82% higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Los Angeles to Champaign are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $451, which is 8% above the typical average for this route.

  • 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
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car
    • Alamo
    • Avis
    • National

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

    Flights from Los Angeles to Champaign usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Champaign University-Willard (CMI).

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

    Connecting flights from Los Angeles to Champaign most commonly pass through:

    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 53% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 47% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 53% on flights from Los Angeles to Champaign. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $490 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $1,039, a difference of $549.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Los Angeles to Champaign?

    Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 13m, compared with 7h 24m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

  • What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Champaign?

    Champaign is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Your guide to booking Los Angeles to Champaign flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $490, about $549 less than Sunday fares (53% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Los Angeles to Champaign trip for September. Fares historically average $338 round-trip in that month - typically $633 less than the most expensive month, which is April (based on the last 12 months).

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