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Cheapest round-trip
$470
Typical prices: $465-$620
American Airlines
Wed 10/10Wed 10/17
LAX - CMI • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$448
Typical prices: $370-$434
American Airlines
Wed 10/24
LAX - CMI • 1 stop
When to travel
September
Cheapest • 39% price drop
September
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD)
Cheapest • Avg $416 (round-trip)
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
Shortest trip • 7h 21m (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, Oct 10 - Sat, Oct 17
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6:01 am - 2:56 pmLAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-CMI Champaign University-Willard
6h 55m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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12:38 pm - 8:31 pmCMI  Champaign University-Willard-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
9h 53m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$470American Airlines
Sat, Sep 26 - Wed, Sep 30
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11:52 am - 9:46 pmLAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-CMI Champaign University-Willard
7h 54m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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7:16 am - 2:22 pmCMI  Champaign University-Willard-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
9h 06m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$510American Airlines
Sat, Sep 26 - Wed, Sep 30
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9:50 am - 9:46 pmLAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-CMI Champaign University-Willard
9h 56m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
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6:41 pm - 11:36 pmCMI  Champaign University-Willard-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
6h 55m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$541American Airlines
Fri, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 8
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11:37 am - 8:21 pmLAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-CMI Champaign University-Willard
6h 44m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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7:11 am - 1:00 pmCMI  Champaign University-Willard-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
7h 49m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$558American Airlines
Wed, Sep 30 - Sun, Oct 4
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9:29 am - 6:10 pmLAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-CMI Champaign University-Willard
6h 41m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:41 pm - 11:36 pmCMI  Champaign University-Willard-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
6h 55m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$560American Airlines
Sat, Sep 26 - Wed, Sep 30
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9:50 am - 9:46 pmLAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-CMI Champaign University-Willard
9h 56m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
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7:16 am - 3:27 pmCMI  Champaign University-Willard-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
10h 11m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$571American Airlines
Thu, Oct 8 - Tue, Oct 13
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10:45 am - 10:03 pmLAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-CMI Champaign University-Willard
9h 18m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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2:37 pm - 7:05 pmCMI  Champaign University-Willard-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
6h 28m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$580American Airlines
Sat, Oct 10 - Wed, Oct 14
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12:15 pm - 8:25 pmLAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-CMI Champaign University-Willard
6h 10m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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2:37 pm - 7:05 pmCMI  Champaign University-Willard-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
6h 28m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$580American Airlines
Wed, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 14
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11:40 am - 10:03 pmLAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-CMI Champaign University-Willard
8h 23m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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2:37 pm - 7:05 pmCMI  Champaign University-Willard-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
6h 28m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$580American Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Tue, Oct 6
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6:00 am - 2:11 pmLAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-CMI Champaign University-Willard
6h 11m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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2:37 pm - 8:00 pmCMI  Champaign University-Willard-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
7h 23m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$580American 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 start at $470. 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 $470 on American Airlines.

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Key details for Los Angeles to Champaign flights

Low season

May

Cheapest flight

$448
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 39% lower on average.
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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 route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • 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 showed a wide range, from about $470 to $1,197. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x 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 17% 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.

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 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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