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Cheapest round-trip
$280
Typical prices: $458-$645
American Airlines
Sun 9/16Sun 9/23
EWR - CMI • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$494
Typical prices: $337-$426
American Airlines
Sun 9/16
EWR - CMI • 1 stop
When to travel
October
Cheapest • 39% price drop
April
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Cheap Flights from Newark to Champaign (EWR-CMI)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Newark to Champaign

Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23
American Airlines Logo
5:27 pm - 11:37 pmEWR  Newark-CMI Champaign University-Willard
7h 10m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
1:23 pm - 9:29 pmCMI  Champaign University-Willard-EWR Newark
7h 06m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$280American Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Sat, Sep 19
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2:20 pm - 8:56 pmEWR  Newark-CMI Champaign University-Willard
7h 36m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
1:23 pm - 9:29 pmCMI  Champaign University-Willard-EWR Newark
7h 06m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$362American Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Sat, Sep 19
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6:48 am - 12:52 pmEWR  Newark-CMI Champaign University-Willard
7h 04m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 1:30 pmCMI  Champaign University-Willard-EWR Newark
7h 30m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$362American Airlines
Sun, Sep 6 - Tue, Sep 15
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6:50 am - 11:11 amEWR  Newark-CMI Champaign University-Willard
5h 21m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
1:23 pm - 9:29 pmCMI  Champaign University-Willard-EWR Newark
7h 06m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$399American Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 13
American Airlines Logo
5:27 pm - 11:37 pmEWR  Newark-CMI Champaign University-Willard
7h 10m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 1:30 pmCMI  Champaign University-Willard-EWR Newark
7h 30m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$410American Airlines
Thu, Nov 19 - Fri, Nov 27
American Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 11:44 amEWR  Newark-CMI Champaign University-Willard
5h 59m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
5:51 am - 1:30 pmCMI  Champaign University-Willard-EWR Newark
6h 39m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$430American Airlines
Fri, Oct 16 - Mon, Oct 19
American Airlines Logo
5:31 am - 12:08 pmEWR  Newark-CMI Champaign University-Willard
7h 37m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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12:38 pm - 9:28 pmCMI  Champaign University-Willard-EWR Newark
7h 50m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$430American Airlines
Fri, Oct 23 - Mon, Oct 26
American Airlines Logo
2:20 pm - 6:05 pmEWR  Newark-CMI Champaign University-Willard
4h 45m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
12:38 pm - 9:28 pmCMI  Champaign University-Willard-EWR Newark
7h 50m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$430American Airlines
Fri, Oct 23 - Mon, Oct 26
American Airlines Logo
6:55 am - 12:08 pmEWR  Newark-CMI Champaign University-Willard
6h 13m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
12:38 pm - 9:28 pmCMI  Champaign University-Willard-EWR Newark
7h 50m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$430American Airlines
Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for Newark Airport to Champaign flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Newark Airport to Champaign?

Round-trip flights from Newark Airport to Champaign start at $280. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $458 to $645. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $280 on American Airlines.

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Key details for Newark Airport to Champaign flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$280
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 26% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 24% increase in price.
Flight from Newark Airport to Champaign

When to book flights from Newark to Champaign

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Newark 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 Newark Airport 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 Newark Airport to Champaign?

    Flights from Newark Airport to Champaign usually depart from Newark (EWR) and arrive at Champaign University-Willard (CMI).

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Newark Airport to Champaign?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Newark Airport to Champaign.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Newark Airport to Champaign pass through?

    Most connecting flights from Newark Airport to Champaign pass through Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Newark Airport to Champaign?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 46% on the Newark Airport to Champaign route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $388 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $707, a difference of $319. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Newark Airport 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 Newark Airport 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 $280 to $1,420. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Newark Airport to Champaign looking right now?

    One-way fares from Newark Airport to Champaign are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $637, which is 62% above the typical average for this route.

  • What is the time difference between Newark Airport and Champaign?

    Champaign is 1 hour behind Newark Airport (Central Time vs Eastern 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 Newark Airport to Champaign flight?

    Round-trip flights from Newark Airport to Champaign range from $458 to $645, with an average of $522 over the past 12 months. Anything below $458 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Newark Airport 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 Friday departure instead of Thursday. On this route, Friday flights average $388 - about $319 less than Thursday (45% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Newark Airport to Champaign trip for October. Fares historically average $318 round-trip in that month - typically $327 less than the most expensive month, which is April (based on the last 12 months).

Everything you need to know for your flight from Newark to Champaign

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Newark Liberty Airport (EWR)
Champaign (CMI)