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$113+ Cheap flights from Champaign (CMI) to California

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMI — LAX
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$226
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$113
(American Airlines)

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Average price

$532
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Cheapest flights from Champaign to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Champaign to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/53:12 pmCMI - LAS
1 stop8h 47mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/95:00 amLAS - CMI
1 stop7h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/18$226
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/13:15 pmCMI - SAN
1 stop8h 56mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/26:30 amSAN - CMI
1 stop6h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$255
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/23:15 pmCMI - SNA
1 stop9h 12mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/1011:10 amSNA - CMI
1 stop8h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$406
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/73:15 pmCMI - PSP
1 stop9h 05mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/1110:34 amPSP - CMI
1 stop8h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$460
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/263:15 pmCMI - SFO
1 stop9h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/511:59 pmSFO - CMI
1 stop8h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$462
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/1011:13 amCMI - LAX
1 stop7h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/1311:59 pmLAX - CMI
1 stop8h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$468
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/73:15 pmCMI - RNO
1 stop6h 56mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/1111:36 amRNO - CMI
1 stop7h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$523
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/43:15 pmCMI - SJC
1 stop8h 13mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/67:20 pmSJC - CMI
2 stops13h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$524

Find flights from Champaign to California within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Champaign to California 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

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Champaign

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California

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Depart

Return

Price

ChampaignLas Vegas

CMI - LAS

CMILAS

Champaign University-Willard

Sat 4/5

3:12 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop8h 47m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 4/9

5:00 am-2:45 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$226

ChampaignSan Diego

CMI - SAN

CMISAN

Champaign University-Willard

Tue 4/1

3:15 pm-10:11 pm

1 stop8h 56m

San Diego

Wed 4/2

6:30 am-2:45 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$255

ChampaignSanta Ana

CMI - SNA

CMISNA

Champaign University-Willard

Fri 5/2

3:15 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop9h 12m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 5/10

11:10 am-9:31 pm

1 stop8h 21m

$406

ChampaignPalm Springs

CMI - PSP

CMIPSP

Champaign University-Willard

Fri 3/7

3:15 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop9h 05m

Palm Springs

Tue 3/11

10:34 am-8:40 pm

1 stop8h 06m

$460

ChampaignSan Francisco

CMI - SFO

CMISFO

Champaign University-Willard

Wed 3/26

3:15 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop9h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 4/5

11:59 pm-10:42 am

1 stop8h 43m

$462

ChampaignLos Angeles

CMI - LAX

CMILAX

Champaign University-Willard

Thu 4/10

11:13 am-4:48 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Los Angeles

Sun 4/13

11:59 pm-10:42 am

1 stop8h 43m

$468

ChampaignReno

CMI - RNO

CMIRNO

Champaign University-Willard

Fri 3/7

3:15 pm-8:11 pm

1 stop6h 56m

Reno

Tue 3/11

11:36 am-8:40 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$523

ChampaignSan Jose

CMI - SJC

CMISJC

Champaign University-Willard

Fri 4/4

3:15 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop8h 13m

San Jose

Sun 4/6

7:20 pm-10:42 am

2 stops13h 22m

$524

ChampaignLas Vegas

CMI - LAS

CMILAS

Champaign University-Willard

Sat 4/5

3:12 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop8h 47m

$113

ChampaignLos Angeles

CMI - LAX

CMILAX

Champaign University-Willard

Thu 8/14

7:07 am-2:12 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$318

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Deals found on 2/18

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Travel insights for flights from Champaign to California

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Champaign to California?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Champaign to California (average of $246). Flying from Champaign to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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.

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.5

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2025

PIT - DFW

Due to gate changes,we nearly missed our flight. The gate agent reassigned our seats and would NOT give us our assigned seats,but she did honor that same request to the man who arrived after us. Her rudeness and difficulty was not appropriate.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.5

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2025

PIT - DFW

Due to gate changes,we nearly missed our flight. The gate agent reassigned our seats and would NOT give us our assigned seats,but she did honor that same request to the man who arrived after us. Her rudeness and difficulty was not appropriate.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Champaign to California?

    For a flight from Champaign to California, you will be flying from University-Willard. Champaign University-Willard (CMI) is just 11.3 mi from the center of the city.

  • What are the most popular routes from Champaign to California?

    The most popular flight routes from Champaign to California are Champaign University-Willard - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl, Champaign University-Willard - Los Angeles and Champaign University-Willard - San Francisco.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Champaign to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Champaign to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Champaign to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Champaign to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Champaign to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Champaign to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Champaign to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Champaign to California (average of $246). Flying from Champaign to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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.

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Top airline flying from Champaign to California

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$185Average$553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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