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Cheapest round-trip
$516
Typical prices: $502-$737
American Airlines
Sat 11/10Wed 11/14
SEA - CMI • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$258
Typical prices: $274-$478
American Airlines
Sun 12/23
SEA - CMI • 1 stop
When to travel
Cheapest • 32% price drop
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg $504 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 55m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Seattle to Champaign (SEA-CMI)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Seattle to Champaign

Tue, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 14
American Airlines Logo
5:10 am - 2:02 pmSEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-CMI Champaign University-Willard
6h 52m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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3:21 pm - 8:19 pmCMI  Champaign University-Willard-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
6h 58m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$516American Airlines
Tue, Nov 17 - Sat, Nov 21
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10:43 am - 8:21 pmSEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-CMI Champaign University-Willard
7h 38m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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7:01 pm - 12:42 amCMI  Champaign University-Willard-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
7h 41m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$516American Airlines
Thu, Dec 10 - Thu, Dec 17
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10:51 am - 8:25 pmSEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-CMI Champaign University-Willard
7h 34m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:43 pm - 11:42 pmCMI  Champaign University-Willard-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
6h 59m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$542American Airlines
Thu, Dec 10 - Thu, Dec 17
American Airlines Logo
12:37 pm - 10:04 pmSEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-CMI Champaign University-Willard
7h 27m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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2:39 pm - 11:08 pmCMI  Champaign University-Willard-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
10h 29m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$542American Airlines
Mon, Nov 23 - Fri, Nov 27
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5:24 pm - 11:38 amSEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-CMI Champaign University-Willard
16h 14m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
8:06 am - 2:25 pmCMI  Champaign University-Willard-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
8h 19m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$565American Airlines
Wed, Dec 23 - Tue, Dec 29
American Airlines Logo
11:59 pm - 10:55 amSEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-CMI Champaign University-Willard
8h 56m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:43 pm - 11:42 pmCMI  Champaign University-Willard-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
6h 59m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$586American Airlines
Tue, Nov 24 - Mon, Nov 30
American Airlines Logo
5:24 pm - 11:38 amSEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-CMI Champaign University-Willard
16h 14m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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7:01 pm - 12:42 amCMI  Champaign University-Willard-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
7h 41m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$606American Airlines
Wed, Dec 23 - Tue, Dec 29
American Airlines Logo
11:59 pm - 10:55 amSEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-CMI Champaign University-Willard
8h 56m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
6:43 pm - 11:42 pmCMI  Champaign University-Willard-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
6h 59m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$610American Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Seattle to Champaign flights

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

Round-trip flights from Seattle to Champaign typically range from $502 to $737. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $516, on American Airlines.

Key details for Seattle to Champaign flights

Low season

April

Cheapest flight

$258
Beat the crowds with an average 67% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 79% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Seattle to Champaign

When to book flights from Seattle to Champaign

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Seattle 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 Seattle to Champaign flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

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

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Seattle to Champaign.

  • How long is a flight from Seattle to Champaign?

    There are currently no nonstop flights available from Seattle to Champaign. Flights with 1 layover take between 7h 55m and 8h 49m in total, depending on the connection.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Seattle 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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Seattle to Champaign flight?

    Round-trip flights from Seattle to Champaign range from $502 to $737, with an average of $569 over the past 12 months. Anything below $502 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Seattle 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 $516 to $2,294. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Seattle to Champaign are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $945, which is 122% 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
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car
    • Alamo
    • Avis
    • National

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Seattle to Champaign?

    Flights from Seattle to Champaign usually depart from Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) and arrive at Champaign University-Willard (CMI).

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

    Connecting flights from Seattle to Champaign most commonly pass through:

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

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 38% on flights from Seattle to Champaign. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $502 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $808, a difference of $306.

    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 much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Seattle to Champaign?

    Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 55m, compared with 8h 49m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

  • What is the time difference between Seattle and Champaign?

    Champaign is 2 hours ahead of Seattle (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Your guide to booking Seattle to Champaign flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Thursday flights average $502, about $306 less than Saturday fares (38% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Seattle to Champaign trip for March. Fares historically average $387 round-trip in that month - typically $486 less than the most expensive month, which is May (based on the last 12 months).

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