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Flights from Champaign to San Diego

There are no direct flights from Champaign to San Diego. The fastest way is one stop via Dallas or Chicago, about 6h 50m door to door (8 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 6h 50m
CMISANORD

Champaign to San Diego at a glance

Fastest journey6h 50mVia Dallas, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dallas or Chicago

Best ways to fly from Champaign to San Diego

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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CMI Dallas (DFW) SAN
Leg 1: Envoy Air · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines
Sat07:15 CMI09:13 DFW2h 02m connection11:15 DFW12:05 SANEnvoy Air + American Airlines
3 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 6h 50m
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CMI Chicago (ORD) SAN
Leg 1: Envoy Air · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines
Mon06:00 CMI06:52 ORD2h 08m connection09:00 ORD11:05 SANEnvoy Air + United Airlines
5 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 7h 05m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
2,701 km1,677 miles
Journey time
6h 50mon current schedules
Time difference
-2hSan Diego vs Champaign
Currency in San Diego
USD
Airports
CMI → SAN, CLD

Flights from Champaign to San Diego: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Champaign to San Diego?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dallas and Chicago. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Champaign to San Diego?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 50m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,701 km.
Where do you change planes between Champaign and San Diego?
The best connecting points are Dallas (DFW) and Chicago (ORD). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Champaign and San Diego?
Champaign: University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI). San Diego: San Diego International Airport (SAN) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD).
What is the time difference between Champaign and San Diego?
San Diego is 2 hours behind Champaign.

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