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Cheapest round-trip
$538
Typical prices: $790-$882
American Airlines
Tue 11/6Fri 11/9
SNA - CMI • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$438
Typical prices: $371-$494
American Airlines
Sat 10/20
SNA - CMI • 1 stop
Top layover airports
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
Cheapest • Avg $647 (round-trip)
Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD)
Shortest trip • 6h 24m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Santa Ana to Champaign (SNA-CMI)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Santa Ana to Champaign

Fri, Nov 6 - Mon, Nov 9
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1:26 pm - 10:02 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-CMI Champaign University-Willard
6h 36m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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2:32 pm - 7:10 pmCMI  Champaign University-Willard-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
6h 38m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$538American Airlines
Fri, Nov 6 - Mon, Nov 9
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12:40 pm - 10:02 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-CMI Champaign University-Willard
7h 22m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
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2:32 pm - 7:10 pmCMI  Champaign University-Willard-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
6h 38m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$625American Airlines
Mon, Dec 21 - Wed, Dec 30
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1:10 pm - 10:03 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-CMI Champaign University-Willard
6h 53m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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11:25 am - 10:35 pmCMI  Champaign University-Willard-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
13h 10m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$691American Airlines
Mon, Dec 21 - Wed, Dec 30
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3:36 pm - 10:55 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-CMI Champaign University-Willard
17h 19m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:43 pm - 10:48 amCMI  Champaign University-Willard-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
18h 05m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$697American Airlines
Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 26
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1:26 pm - 10:03 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-CMI Champaign University-Willard
6h 37m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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2:37 pm - 8:16 pmCMI  Champaign University-Willard-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
7h 39m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$764American Airlines
Mon, Dec 21 - Wed, Dec 30
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9:55 am - 10:03 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-CMI Champaign University-Willard
10h 08m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
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11:25 am - 10:35 pmCMI  Champaign University-Willard-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
13h 10m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$777American Airlines
Fri, Nov 6 - Mon, Nov 9
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9:55 am - 10:02 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-CMI Champaign University-Willard
10h 07m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
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6:05 am - 3:42 pmCMI  Champaign University-Willard-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
11h 37m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$811American Airlines
Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 21
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12:34 pm - 11:37 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-CMI Champaign University-Willard
9h 03m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
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7:16 am - 12:45 pmCMI  Champaign University-Willard-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
7h 29m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$855American Airlines
Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 26
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1:26 pm - 10:03 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-CMI Champaign University-Willard
6h 37m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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2:37 pm - 8:16 pmCMI  Champaign University-Willard-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
7h 39m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$866American Airlines
Fri, Oct 23 - Sun, Oct 25
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1:26 pm - 10:03 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-CMI Champaign University-Willard
6h 37m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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7:11 am - 1:45 pmCMI  Champaign University-Willard-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
8h 34m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$878American Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Santa Ana to Champaign flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Santa Ana to Champaign?

Round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Champaign start at $538. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $790 to $882. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $538 on American Airlines.

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$438
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When to book flights from Santa Ana to Champaign

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Your Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana to Champaign?

    Flights from Santa Ana to Champaign usually depart from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) and arrive at Champaign University-Willard (CMI).

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Santa Ana to Champaign?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Santa Ana to Champaign:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Santa Ana to Champaign pass through?

    Connecting flights from Santa Ana to Champaign most commonly pass through:

    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 80% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 20% 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 Santa Ana to Champaign?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 11% on the Santa Ana to Champaign route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $790 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $882, a difference of $92. 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 Santa Ana to Champaign?

    There are currently no nonstop flights available from Santa Ana to Champaign. Flights with 1 layover take between 6h 24m and 6h 35m in total, depending on the connection.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana to Champaign changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route varied from about $538 to $1,054. That means the highest observed fare was about 95% higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Santa Ana to Champaign looking right now?

    One-way fares from Santa Ana to Champaign are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $461.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Santa Ana to Champaign?

    Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 24m, compared with 6h 35m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

  • What is the time difference between Santa Ana and Champaign?

    Champaign is 2 hours ahead of Santa Ana (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

Your guide to booking Santa Ana to Champaign flights

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  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure instead of Friday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $790 - about $92 less than Friday (10% savings) based on the last 12 months.

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