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Cheap flights from Champaign to San Francisco (CMI - SFO) from $159

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 7/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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The best prices from Champaign University-Willard to San Francisco are usually found in May or September, booked 66 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Champaign to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Champaign (CMI) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 4, 2024.

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January

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May

Round-trip from

$268

One-way from

$159
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Champaign to San Francisco?

Departing on a Wednesday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 80% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

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

Find a great deal and save up to 117% by booking at least 55 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Champaign to San Francisco within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $639.

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

Our data shows that May tends to be the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco from Champaign. Users have commonly found prices around $666 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $509. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in January.

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

When flying from Champaign to San Francisco, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 7% versus a flight in the morning.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Champaign to San Francisco

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Champaign and San Francisco. 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 2,795,183 searches. Data last updated May 4, 2024.
Fri 5/314:30 pmCMI - SFO
1 stop9h 34mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/26:00 amSFO - CMI
1 stop7h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3$388
Fri 5/314:30 pmCMI - SFO
1 stop9h 34mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/29:05 amSFO - CMI
2 stops9h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3$393
Sun 8/46:14 amCMI - SFO
1 stop6h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/1011:59 pmSFO - CMI
1 stop9h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3$572
Fri 5/317:10 amCMI - SFO
2 stops10h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/29:05 amSFO - CMI
2 stops9h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3$578
Sun 8/46:14 amCMI - SFO
2 stops8h 56mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/1011:59 pmSFO - CMI
1 stop9h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3$703
Sun 8/46:14 amCMI - SFO
2 stops8h 56mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/109:20 amSFO - CMI
2 stops9h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3$872
Sun 8/47:07 amCMI - SFO
1 stop9h 54mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/912:59 amSFO - CMI
1 stop11h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3$2,395
Sun 8/47:07 amCMI - SFO
1 stop9h 54mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/912:59 amSFO - CMI
2 stops12h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3$2,400
Sun 8/46:14 amCMI - SFO
2 stops8h 04mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/912:59 amSFO - CMI
2 stops12h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3$2,405

Cheap Champaign to San Francisco flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Champaign to San Francisco specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,795,183 searches. Prices were last updated on May 4, 2024.
Tue 5/73:39 pmCMI - SFO
1 stop9h 02mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/1111:34 amSFO - CMI
1 stop7h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3$368
Tue 5/73:39 pmCMI - SFO
2 stops8h 54mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/1111:34 amSFO - CMI
1 stop7h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3$373
Tue 5/73:39 pmCMI - SFO
2 stops8h 54mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/117:10 amSFO - CMI
2 stops11h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3$378
Fri 5/314:30 pmCMI - SFO
1 stop9h 34mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/26:00 amSFO - CMI
1 stop7h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3$388
Fri 5/314:30 pmCMI - SFO
1 stop9h 34mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/29:05 amSFO - CMI
2 stops9h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3$393
Fri 5/317:10 amCMI - SFO
2 stops10h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/29:05 amSFO - CMI
2 stops9h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3$578
Sat 5/43:30 pmCMI - SFO
1 stop9h 06mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/76:00 amSFO - CMI
1 stop7h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$758
Sat 5/45:35 amCMI - SFO
1 stop7h 24mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/77:10 amSFO - CMI
2 stops11h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$763
Sat 5/411:37 amCMI - SFO
2 stops12h 00mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/77:10 amSFO - CMI
2 stops11h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$768

Champaign to San Francisco 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Champaign and San Francisco in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,795,183 searches. Data last updated May 4, 2024.
Tue 5/73:39 pmCMI - SFO
1 stop9h 02mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/1111:34 amSFO - CMI
1 stop7h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3$368
Tue 5/73:39 pmCMI - SFO
2 stops8h 54mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/1111:34 amSFO - CMI
1 stop7h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3$373
Tue 5/73:39 pmCMI - SFO
2 stops8h 54mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/117:10 amSFO - CMI
2 stops11h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3$378
Fri 5/314:30 pmCMI - SFO
1 stop9h 34mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/26:00 amSFO - CMI
1 stop7h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3$388
Fri 5/314:30 pmCMI - SFO
1 stop9h 34mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/29:05 amSFO - CMI
2 stops9h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3$393
Tue 7/303:51 pmCMI - SFO
1 stop7h 53mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/611:59 pmSFO - CMI
1 stop19h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$535
Tue 7/306:14 amCMI - SFO
2 stops11h 41mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/611:59 pmSFO - CMI
1 stop19h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$540
Sun 8/46:14 amCMI - SFO
1 stop6h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/1011:59 pmSFO - CMI
1 stop9h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3$572
Fri 5/317:10 amCMI - SFO
2 stops10h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/29:05 amSFO - CMI
2 stops9h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3$578

One-way flights to San Francisco from Champaign

Search for one-way flight options from Champaign to San Francisco. 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 2,795,183 searches. Data last updated May 4, 2024.
Fri 7/126:14 amCMI - SFO
1 stop6h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3$159
Tue 6/113:23 pmCMI - SFO
1 stop9h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3$284
Tue 6/112:43 pmCMI - SFO
2 stops9h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3$289

Find flights from Champaign to San Francisco within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Champaign to San Francisco 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 2,795,183 searches. Data last updated May 4, 2024.

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Champaign University-WillardSan Francisco

CMI - SFO

CMISFO

Champaign University-Willard

Fri 5/31

1 stop9h 34m

San Francisco

Sun 6/2

1 stop7h 59m

$388

Champaign University-WillardSan Francisco

CMI - SFO

CMISFO

Champaign University-Willard

Fri 5/31

1 stop9h 34m

San Francisco

Sun 6/2

2 stops9h 30m

$393

Champaign University-WillardSan Francisco

CMI - SFO

CMISFO

Champaign University-Willard

Sun 8/4

1 stop6h 55m

San Francisco

Sat 8/10

1 stop9h 18m

$572

Champaign University-WillardSan Francisco

CMI - SFO

CMISFO

Champaign University-Willard

Fri 5/31

2 stops10h 35m

San Francisco

Sun 6/2

2 stops9h 30m

$578

Champaign University-WillardSan Francisco

CMI - SFO

CMISFO

Champaign University-Willard

Sun 8/4

2 stops8h 56m

San Francisco

Sat 8/10

1 stop9h 18m

$703

Champaign University-WillardSan Francisco

CMI - SFO

CMISFO

Champaign University-Willard

Sun 8/4

2 stops8h 56m

San Francisco

Sat 8/10

2 stops9h 17m

$872

Champaign University-WillardSan Francisco

CMI - SFO

CMISFO

Champaign University-Willard

Sun 8/4

1 stop9h 54m

San Francisco

Fri 8/9

1 stop11h 27m

$2,395

Champaign University-WillardSan Francisco

CMI - SFO

CMISFO

Champaign University-Willard

Sun 8/4

1 stop9h 54m

San Francisco

Fri 8/9

2 stops12h 05m

$2,400

Champaign University-WillardSan Francisco

CMI - SFO

CMISFO

Champaign University-Willard

Sun 8/4

2 stops8h 04m

San Francisco

Fri 8/9

2 stops12h 05m

$2,405

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Champaign to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on January 28, 2024.
The price you pay for your flight from Champaign to San Francisco may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 54 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Champaign to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Champaign to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Champaign to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday 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 San Francisco by month

Plan your trip from Champaign to San Francisco by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Champaign to San Francisco is currently $244 while a round-trip flight costs $1,190. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Champaign to San Francisco (average of $268). Flying from Champaign to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $384). 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

$274

February

$281

March

$330

April

$306

May

$314

June

$384

July

$367

August

$298

September

$268

October

$268

November

$287

December

$268

Temperature and rainfall in San Francisco by month

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

SFO

Temperature

51.8 - 62.6 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated May 4, 2024.
American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,728 reviews
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Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

New plane, lots of space, we could bring our carryon on board, very efficient.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,728 reviews
American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,728 reviews
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Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

New plane, lots of space, we could bring our carryon on board, very efficient.

Related info for your journey

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

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Champaign to San Francisco for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $388, but on average you can expect to pay $1,189.

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

    American Airlines, at $388, was found to be the cheapest airline from Champaign to San Francisco.. Users have found that American Airlines is 41% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What does CMI to SFO mean?

    Great question - CMI to SFO just means Champaign University-Willard Airport to San Francisco Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights!

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    Many airlines flying from Champaign to San Francisco 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.

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    The Champaign to San Francisco flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/4.

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