Washington, D.C.

$306+ Cheap flights from Champaign (CMI) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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CMI — WAS
Feb 4 — Feb 111
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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$306
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$415
Provider with most accurate pricing for Champaign University-Willard-Washington, D.C. (WAS) flight deals.
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From Champaign University-Willard to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 28% potential increase in price ($180 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($28 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 3/266:00 amCMI - DCA
1 stop4h 00mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/265:54 pmDCA - CMI
1 stop4h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/29$306
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 3/16:00 amCMI - BWI
1 stop13h 58mAmerican Airlines
Fri 3/711:51 amBWI - CMI
1 stop10h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/30$529
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 5/316:36 amCMI - IAD
1 stop15h 23mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/46:18 amIAD - CMI
1 stop16h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/29$611

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ChampaignWashington, D.C.

CMI - DCA

CMIDCA

Champaign University-Willard

Wed 3/26

6:00 am-11:00 am

1 stop4h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 3/26

5:54 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop4h 36m

$306

ChampaignBaltimore

CMI - BWI

CMIBWI

Champaign University-Willard

Sat 3/1

6:00 am-8:58 pm

1 stop13h 58m

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 3/7

11:51 am-9:30 pm

1 stop10h 39m

$529

ChampaignWashington, D.C.

CMI - IAD

CMIIAD

Champaign University-Willard

Sat 5/31

6:36 am-10:59 pm

1 stop15h 23m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 6/4

6:18 am-9:39 pm

1 stop16h 21m

$611

ChampaignWashington, D.C.

CMI - DCA

CMIDCA

Champaign University-Willard

Fri 3/14

1:09 pm-6:54 pm

1 stop4h 45m

$465

ChampaignBaltimore

CMI - BWI

CMIBWI

Champaign University-Willard

Fri 3/14

1:09 pm-5:37 pm

1 stop3h 28m

$519

ChampaignWashington, D.C.

CMI - IAD

CMIIAD

Champaign University-Willard

Sun 3/16

6:00 am-1:22 pm

2 stops6h 22m

$754

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Deals found on 1/29

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Travel insights for flights from Champaign to Washington, D.C.

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Champaign to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Champaign to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from Champaign to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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 Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., 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 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated January 30, 2025.

Overall

7.2

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.5

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

7.0

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.

Overall

7.2

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.5

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

7.0

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.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Champaign to Washington, D.C.?

    Champaign University-Willard (CMI), located 11.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Champaign to Washington, D.C.. 1 airline have flights from University-Willard to Washington, D.C. on a regular basis. Booking flights from Champaign University-Willard to Washington, D.C. should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Champaign to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($306), offers the cheapest pricing from Champaign to Washington, D.C.. American Airlines is 32% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the most popular routes from Champaign to Washington, D.C.?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Champaign to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

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

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Champaign to Washington, D.C.?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Champaign to Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Champaign to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from Champaign to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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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