Which airports can I use when flying from San Jose to Champaign?

Flights from San Jose to Champaign usually depart from San Jose (SJC) and arrive at Champaign University-Willard (CMI).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Jose to Champaign?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from San Jose to Champaign.

Which airports do connecting flights from San Jose to Champaign pass through?

Most connecting flights from San Jose to Champaign pass through Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Jose to Champaign?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 44% on flights from San Jose to Champaign. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $604 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,065, a difference of $461. 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 San Jose 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 San Jose to Champaign changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route varied from about $727 to $1,261. That means the highest observed fare was about 73% higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from San Jose to Champaign looking right now?

One-way fares from San Jose to Champaign are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $608, which is 82% above the typical average for this route.

What is the time difference between San Jose and Champaign?

Champaign is 2 hours ahead of San Jose (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 averaging $90 for economy cars. Top options include: • Budget • Alamo • Enterprise Rent-A-Car • Avis • National

How much is a round-trip flight from San Jose to Champaign?

Round-trip flights from San Jose to Champaign typically range from $604 to $775. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $727, on American Airlines.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from San Jose to Champaign?

American Airlines ($727) offered the cheapest round-trip ticket from San Jose to Champaign in the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from San Jose to Champaign?

Flights via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $829. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from San Jose to Champaign which airport offers the shortest layover?

Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) had the shortest average connection time for San Jose to Champaign layovers at 4h 59m over the past 3 months.

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Fri, Mar 12 - Sat, Mar 13

11:56 am - 9:59 pmSJC San Jose-CMI Champaign University-Willard

8h 03m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

12:10 pm - 10:44 pmCMI Champaign University-Willard-SJC San Jose

12h 34m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$727American Airlines

Fri, Mar 12 - Sat, Mar 13

6:00 am - 6:26 pmSJC San Jose-CMI Champaign University-Willard

10h 26m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

12:10 pm - 10:44 pmCMI Champaign University-Willard-SJC San Jose

12h 34m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$732American Airlines

Fri, Mar 12 - Sun, Mar 14

11:56 am - 9:59 pmSJC San Jose-CMI Champaign University-Willard

8h 03m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

12:10 pm - 10:44 pmCMI Champaign University-Willard-SJC San Jose

12h 34m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$885American Airlines

Fri, Mar 12 - Sun, Mar 14

6:00 am - 8:16 pmSJC San Jose-CMI Champaign University-Willard

12h 16m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

12:10 pm - 10:44 pmCMI Champaign University-Willard-SJC San Jose

12h 34m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$890American Airlines

Fri, Mar 12 - Sat, Mar 13

11:56 am - 9:59 pmSJC San Jose-CMI Champaign University-Willard

8h 03m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

7:00 am - 11:42 pmCMI Champaign University-Willard-SJC San Jose

18h 42m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,109American Airlines

Fri, Mar 12 - Sun, Mar 14

11:56 am - 9:59 pmSJC San Jose-CMI Champaign University-Willard

8h 03m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

7:00 am - 1:56 pmCMI Champaign University-Willard-SJC San Jose

8h 56m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,204American Airlines

Sun, Nov 15 - Thu, Nov 19

6:00 am - 6:18 pmSJC San Jose-CMI Champaign University-Willard

10h 18m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:11 am - 2:05 pmCMI Champaign University-Willard-SJC San Jose

8h 54m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,215American Airlines

Sun, Nov 15 - Thu, Nov 19

6:00 am - 8:21 pmSJC San Jose-CMI Champaign University-Willard

12h 21m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

2:29 pm - 10:46 pmCMI Champaign University-Willard-SJC San Jose

10h 17m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$1,259American Airlines

Sun, Nov 15 - Thu, Nov 19

11:56 am - 10:02 pmSJC San Jose-CMI Champaign University-Willard

8h 06m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

7:11 am - 2:05 pmCMI Champaign University-Willard-SJC San Jose

8h 54m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,261American Airlines

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How much is a round-trip flight from San Jose to Champaign? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Jose to Champaign departing in march.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Jose to Champaign?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from San Jose to Champaign.
Do I need a passport to fly from San Jose 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 San Jose to Champaign changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route varied from about $727 to $1,261. That means the highest observed fare was about 73% higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from San Jose to Champaign looking right now?
One-way fares from San Jose to Champaign are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $608, which is 82% 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
• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Avis
• National
Which airports can I use when flying from San Jose to Champaign?
Flights from San Jose to Champaign usually depart from San Jose (SJC) and arrive at Champaign University-Willard (CMI).
Which airports do connecting flights from San Jose to Champaign pass through?
Most connecting flights from San Jose to Champaign pass through Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Jose to Champaign?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 44% on flights from San Jose to Champaign. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $604 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,065, a difference of $461.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
What is the time difference between San Jose and Champaign?
Champaign is 2 hours ahead of San Jose (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $604, about $461 less than Saturday fares (43% savings) based on the last 12 months.

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