Cheap Flights from Champaign to Los Angeles
Cheap Flights from Champaign to Los Angeles
Looking for cheap flights from Champaign to Los Angeles? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Champaign to Los Angeles vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 12,500–17,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Champaign to Los Angeles for specific travel dates.
2026-11-06
CMI - LAX
Economy | 2 Stops
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-07
CMI - LAX
Economy | 2 Stops | 2 left
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-09
CMI - LAX
Economy | 2 Stops
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-08
CMI - LAX
Economy | 2 Stops
From 14,500 Pts + $11.2
2026-11-06
CMI - LAX
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 17,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-08
CMI - LAX
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 17,500 Pts + $31.2
Champaign to Los Angeles flight facts
Distance
1,706 mi
2,746 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 4h
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−2h
Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Champaign.
Airports in Champaign
CMI · University of Illinois Willard
Airports in Los Angeles
LAX · Los Angeles Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Champaign - Burbank · Burbank is 18 mi from Los Angeles
Flights Champaign - Santa Ana · Santa Ana is 36 mi from Los Angeles
Flights Champaign - Ontario · Ontario is 47 mi from Los Angeles
Flights Peoria - Los Angeles · Peoria is 86 mi from Champaign
Flights Indianapolis - Los Angeles · Indianapolis is 108 mi from Champaign
Flights Chicago - Los Angeles · Chicago is 129 mi from Champaign
Premium cabin flights from Champaign to Los Angeles
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
CMI - LAX
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
CMI - LAX
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
CMI - LAX
Business | 1 Stop
From 43,600 Pts + $5.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Hollywood (United States)
Dream Hollywood
From 15,000 Pts or $267
Los Angeles (United States)
Hotel Figueroa
From 15,000 Pts or $189
Newport Beach (United States)
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach
From 15,000 Pts or $249
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Champaign to Los Angeles depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Champaign to Los Angeles.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Champaign to Los Angeles.
Champaign and Los Angeles are about 1,706 miles (2,746 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 1,706-mile straight-line distance takes about 4h in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Champaign.
Departures from Champaign: University of Illinois Willard (CMI). Arrivals in Los Angeles: Los Angeles Intl (LAX).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Los Angeles, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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