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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Champaign (SFO - CMI) from $289

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The best prices from San Francisco to Champaign University-Willard are usually found in April or February, booked 19 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Champaign

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Champaign (CMI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 9, 2024.

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Round-trip from

$387

One-way from

$289
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Champaign?

Flights from San Francisco to Champaign are found to be more expensive on Thursday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Champaign.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Champaign?

To save on the cost of your flight from San Francisco to Champaign, book at least 20 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 137% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $462 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $656.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Champaign?

Our data shows that April tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Champaign from San Francisco. Users have commonly found prices around $698 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $252. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in January.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Champaign (SFO - CMI)?

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to Champaign in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 25% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Cheap American Airlines flights from San Francisco to Champaign

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between San Francisco and Champaign. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,717,708 searches. Data last updated May 9, 2024.
Thu 8/1511:59 pmSFO - CMI
1 stop9h 18mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/193:35 pmCMI - SFO
1 stop8h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/8$393
Thu 8/1511:59 pmSFO - CMI
1 stop9h 18mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/196:03 amCMI - SFO
2 stops9h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/8$398
Thu 8/159:20 amSFO - CMI
2 stops9h 17mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/193:35 pmCMI - SFO
2 stops9h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/8$403
Mon 5/276:00 amSFO - CMI
1 stop7h 59mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/76:14 amCMI - SFO
1 stop6h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/8$438
Mon 5/2711:58 pmSFO - CMI
1 stop9h 01mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/73:05 pmCMI - SFO
2 stops10h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/8$443
Fri 5/246:00 amSFO - CMI
1 stop7h 59mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/264:30 pmCMI - SFO
1 stop9h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/9$570
Mon 5/279:05 amSFO - CMI
2 stops9h 30mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/76:14 amCMI - SFO
2 stops11h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/8$579
Fri 5/246:00 amSFO - CMI
1 stop7h 59mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/2611:26 amCMI - SFO
2 stops12h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/9$619
Fri 5/247:10 amSFO - CMI
2 stops11h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/2611:26 amCMI - SFO
2 stops12h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/9$698

Cheap San Francisco to Champaign flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Francisco to Champaign specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,717,708 searches. Prices were last updated on May 9, 2024.
Mon 5/276:00 amSFO - CMI
1 stop7h 59mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/76:14 amCMI - SFO
1 stop6h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/8$438
Mon 5/2711:58 pmSFO - CMI
1 stop9h 01mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/73:05 pmCMI - SFO
2 stops10h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/8$443
Tue 6/181:43 pmSFO - CMI
1 stop6h 36mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/256:14 amCMI - SFO
1 stop6h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/9$568
Fri 5/246:00 amSFO - CMI
1 stop7h 59mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/264:30 pmCMI - SFO
1 stop9h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/9$570
Tue 6/189:23 amSFO - CMI
2 stops10h 56mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/256:14 amCMI - SFO
1 stop6h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/9$573
Tue 6/189:32 amSFO - CMI
2 stops9h 40mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/253:23 pmCMI - SFO
2 stops8h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/9$578
Mon 5/279:05 amSFO - CMI
2 stops9h 30mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/76:14 amCMI - SFO
2 stops11h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/8$579
Sat 6/89:32 amSFO - CMI
2 stops9h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/157:04 amCMI - SFO
1 stop10h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/9$618
Fri 5/246:00 amSFO - CMI
1 stop7h 59mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/2611:26 amCMI - SFO
2 stops12h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/9$619

San Francisco to Champaign 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Francisco and Champaign in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,717,708 searches. Data last updated May 9, 2024.
Thu 8/1511:59 pmSFO - CMI
1 stop9h 18mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/193:35 pmCMI - SFO
1 stop8h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/8$393
Thu 8/1511:59 pmSFO - CMI
1 stop9h 18mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/196:03 amCMI - SFO
2 stops9h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/8$398
Thu 8/159:20 amSFO - CMI
2 stops9h 17mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/193:35 pmCMI - SFO
2 stops9h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/8$403
Mon 5/276:00 amSFO - CMI
1 stop7h 59mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/76:14 amCMI - SFO
1 stop6h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/8$438
Mon 5/2711:58 pmSFO - CMI
1 stop9h 01mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/73:05 pmCMI - SFO
2 stops10h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/8$443
Tue 6/181:43 pmSFO - CMI
1 stop6h 36mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/256:14 amCMI - SFO
1 stop6h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/9$568
Fri 5/246:00 amSFO - CMI
1 stop7h 59mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/264:30 pmCMI - SFO
1 stop9h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/9$570
Tue 6/189:23 amSFO - CMI
2 stops10h 56mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/256:14 amCMI - SFO
1 stop6h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/9$573
Tue 6/189:32 amSFO - CMI
2 stops9h 40mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/253:23 pmCMI - SFO
2 stops8h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/9$578

One-way flights to Champaign from San Francisco

Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Champaign. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,717,708 searches. Data last updated May 9, 2024.
Wed 6/199:32 amSFO - CMI
2 stops9h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/8$289
Fri 6/71:43 pmSFO - CMI
1 stop6h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/8$329
Wed 6/196:00 amSFO - CMI
1 stop6h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/9$363
Fri 6/79:32 amSFO - CMI
2 stops9h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/8$368
Wed 6/196:00 amSFO - CMI
1 stop6h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/8$407

Find flights from San Francisco to Champaign within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Champaign that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,717,708 searches. Data last updated May 9, 2024.

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$393 - $698

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San FranciscoChampaign University-Willard

SFO - CMI

SFOCMI

San Francisco

Thu 8/15

1 stop9h 18m

Champaign University-Willard

Mon 8/19

1 stop8h 18m

$393

San FranciscoChampaign University-Willard

SFO - CMI

SFOCMI

San Francisco

Thu 8/15

1 stop9h 18m

Champaign University-Willard

Mon 8/19

2 stops9h 37m

$398

San FranciscoChampaign University-Willard

SFO - CMI

SFOCMI

San Francisco

Thu 8/15

2 stops9h 17m

Champaign University-Willard

Mon 8/19

2 stops9h 00m

$403

San FranciscoChampaign University-Willard

SFO - CMI

SFOCMI

San Francisco

Mon 5/27

1 stop7h 59m

Champaign University-Willard

Fri 6/7

1 stop6h 59m

$438

San FranciscoChampaign University-Willard

SFO - CMI

SFOCMI

San Francisco

Mon 5/27

1 stop9h 01m

Champaign University-Willard

Fri 6/7

2 stops10h 29m

$443

San FranciscoChampaign University-Willard

SFO - CMI

SFOCMI

San Francisco

Fri 5/24

1 stop7h 59m

Champaign University-Willard

Sun 5/26

1 stop9h 18m

$570

San FranciscoChampaign University-Willard

SFO - CMI

SFOCMI

San Francisco

Mon 5/27

2 stops9h 30m

Champaign University-Willard

Fri 6/7

2 stops11h 39m

$579

San FranciscoChampaign University-Willard

SFO - CMI

SFOCMI

San Francisco

Fri 5/24

1 stop7h 59m

Champaign University-Willard

Sun 5/26

2 stops12h 54m

$619

San FranciscoChampaign University-Willard

SFO - CMI

SFOCMI

San Francisco

Fri 5/24

2 stops11h 25m

Champaign University-Willard

Sun 5/26

2 stops12h 54m

$698

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When is the best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Champaign?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Champaign. Price data was last updated on May 3, 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Champaign, you should look to book at least 19 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Champaign?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Champaign. Price data was last updated on May 5, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Champaign flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Champaign by month

Plan your trip from San Francisco to Champaign by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from San Francisco to Champaign is currently $351 while a round-trip flight costs $505. Price data was last updated on May 5, 2024.

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Champaign (average of $387). Flying from San Francisco to Champaign in November is currently the most expensive (average of $585). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

$529

February

$518

March

$475

April

$439

May

$387

June

$579

July

$549

August

$549

September

$454

October

$539

November

$585

December

$529

Temperature and rainfall in Champaign by month

Plan your trip to Champaign by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CMI

Temperature

26.6 - 75.2 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Champaign

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Champaign. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Champaign. Reviews last updated May 9, 2024.
American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,665 reviews
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Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.0

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 10

No actual food offered on a 6 hour flight, no screens on the chairs

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,665 reviews
American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,665 reviews
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Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.0

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 10

No actual food offered on a 6 hour flight, no screens on the chairs

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  • Can I find flights from San Francisco to Champaign for under $400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to Champaign for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $393, but on average you can expect to pay $660.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Francisco to Champaign round-trip?

    American Airlines, at $393, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Champaign.. American Airlines is 43% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What does SFO to CMI mean?

    San Francisco Airport is SFO and Champaign University-Willard Airport is CMI. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Champaign that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Francisco to Champaign flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from San Francisco to Champaign with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter San Francisco to Champaign flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Champaign that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San Francisco to Champaign offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San Francisco to Champaign?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Francisco to Champaign flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the San Francisco to Champaign flight deals updated?

    The San Francisco to Champaign flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/9.

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Top airline flying from San Francisco to Champaign

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American AirlinesCheapest$307Average$626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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