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Cheapest round-trip
$516
Typical prices: $490-$631
American Airlines
Wed 11/14Sun 11/18
LAX - CMI • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$301
Typical prices: $370-$438
American Airlines
Tue 11/27
LAX - CMI • 1 stop
When to travel
Cheapest • 39% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $449 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 24m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Champaign (LAX-CMI)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Los Angeles to Champaign

Sat, Nov 14 - Wed, Nov 18
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10:57 am - 10:02 pmLAX  Los Angeles-CMI Champaign University-Willard
9h 05m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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6:05 am - 1:11 pmCMI  Champaign University-Willard-LAX Los Angeles
9h 06m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$516American Airlines
Thu, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 6
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11:42 am - 8:25 pmLAX  Los Angeles-CMI Champaign University-Willard
6h 43m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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5:59 am - 11:25 amCMI  Champaign University-Willard-LAX Los Angeles
7h 26m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$542American Airlines
Thu, Dec 10 - Sun, Dec 13
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12:34 pm - 10:04 pmLAX  Los Angeles-CMI Champaign University-Willard
7h 30m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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7:11 am - 12:58 pmCMI  Champaign University-Willard-LAX Los Angeles
7h 47m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$542American Airlines
Fri, Nov 13 - Tue, Nov 17
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2:00 pm - 10:02 pmLAX  Los Angeles-CMI Champaign University-Willard
6h 02m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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6:50 pm - 11:47 pmCMI  Champaign University-Willard-LAX Los Angeles
6h 57m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$570American Airlines
Mon, Nov 23 - Mon, Nov 30
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11:45 pm - 11:38 amLAX  Los Angeles-CMI Champaign University-Willard
9h 53m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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5:53 am - 1:12 pmCMI  Champaign University-Willard-LAX Los Angeles
9h 19m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$600American Airlines
Sat, Nov 14 - Wed, Nov 18
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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 - 8:09 pmCMI  Champaign University-Willard-LAX Los Angeles
7h 37m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$616American Airlines
Fri, Nov 27 - Mon, Nov 30
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11:39 am - 8:18 pmLAX  Los Angeles-CMI Champaign University-Willard
6h 39m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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5:53 am - 1:12 pmCMI  Champaign University-Willard-LAX Los Angeles
9h 19m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$640American Airlines
Mon, Nov 23 - Mon, Nov 30
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11:45 pm - 11:38 amLAX  Los Angeles-CMI Champaign University-Willard
9h 53m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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5:53 am - 1:12 pmCMI  Champaign University-Willard-LAX Los Angeles
9h 19m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$644American Airlines
Fri, Nov 13 - Tue, Nov 17
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2:00 pm - 10:02 pmLAX  Los Angeles-CMI Champaign University-Willard
6h 02m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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12:13 pm - 9:59 pmCMI  Champaign University-Willard-LAX Los Angeles
11h 46m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$670American Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Los Angeles to Champaign flights

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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 $516, on American Airlines.

Key details for Los Angeles to Champaign flights

Low season

May

Cheapest flight

$301
Beat the crowds with an average 61% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 70% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Los Angeles to Champaign

When to book flights from Los Angeles to Champaign

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Los Angeles to Champaign based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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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 showed a wide range, from about $516 to $1,220. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x 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 $625, which is 49% 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 averaging $90 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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