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).

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 • Business Class

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) - 61% of one-stop connections • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 39% of one-stop connections Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

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

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 20% on the Los Angeles to Champaign route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $518 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $643, a difference of $125. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 06m and 7h 21m 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.

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 $490 to $932. That means the highest observed fare was about 90% 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 $441, which is 14% above the typical average for this route.

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 06m, compared with 7h 21m 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.

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

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

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Champaign range from $465 to $620, with an average of $558 over the past 12 months. Anything below $465 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Los Angeles to Champaign?

American Airlines ($490) offered the cheapest round-trip ticket from Los Angeles to Champaign in the last 5 days.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Los Angeles to Champaign?

Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) is the most popular layover for the Los Angeles to Champaign route. 61% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via DFW.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Los Angeles to Champaign?

Flights via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $416. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Los Angeles to Champaign which airport offers the shortest layover?

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) had the shortest average connection time for Los Angeles to Champaign layovers at 263 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Tue, Sep 22 - Sat, Sep 26

9:29 am - 8:56 pmLAX Los Angeles-CMI Champaign University-Willard

9h 27m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:16 am - 12:05 pmCMI Champaign University-Willard-LAX Los Angeles

6h 49m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$490American Airlines

Tue, Sep 22 - Sat, Sep 26

8:00 am - 6:10 pmLAX Los Angeles-CMI Champaign University-Willard

8h 10m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:16 am - 3:27 pmCMI Champaign University-Willard-LAX Los Angeles

10h 11m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$521American Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 19

2:04 pm - 10:03 pmLAX Los Angeles-CMI Champaign University-Willard

5h 59m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

12:38 pm - 5:57 pmCMI Champaign University-Willard-LAX Los Angeles

7h 19m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

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Thu, Dec 17 - Mon, Dec 21

6:00 am - 2:01 pmLAX Los Angeles-CMI Champaign University-Willard

6h 01m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

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8h 16m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

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10:50 am - 8:18 pmLAX Los Angeles-CMI Champaign University-Willard

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9h 18m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

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10:45 am - 10:03 pmLAX Los Angeles-CMI Champaign University-Willard

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2:04 pm - 10:03 pmLAX Los Angeles-CMI Champaign University-Willard

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2:37 pm - 10:00 pmCMI Champaign University-Willard-LAX Los Angeles

9h 23m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

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10:00 am - 10:03 pmLAX Los Angeles-CMI Champaign University-Willard

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11:39 am - 8:18 pmLAX Los Angeles-CMI Champaign University-Willard

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10h 22m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

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9:50 am - 8:56 pmLAX Los Angeles-CMI Champaign University-Willard

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

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Champaign start at $490. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $465 to $620. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $490 on American Airlines.

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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).
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
• Business Class
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) - 61% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 39% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Los Angeles to Champaign?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 20% on the Los Angeles to Champaign route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $518 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $643, a difference of $125. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
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 06m and 7h 21m 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.
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 $490 to $932. That means the highest observed fare was about 90% 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 $441, which is 14% above the typical average for this route.
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 06m, compared with 7h 21m 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.
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
How much should I expect to pay for a Los Angeles to Champaign flight?
Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Champaign range from $465 to $620, with an average of $558 over the past 12 months. Anything below $465 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $518 - about $125 less than Sunday (19% 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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