Travelling from London to University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI): What you need to know
You can take your pick of numerous airports when organising a flight from London to University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI). Explore your options for flying out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
The timezone in Champaign is UTC-5, which is five hours behind London. University of Illinois Willard Airport is located in Champaign.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from London to CMI.
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from London to CMI even cheaper with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search to discover where you could make a quick stop. O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is an option when taking off from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
LHR is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour.
Booked an early flight from London to University of Illinois Willard Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to London Heathrow Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, data shows 68.18% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can arrive at LGW from central London in about 1 hour 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport will take roughly 30 minutes to travel the 80 kilometres or so.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to CMI flight:
69.26% of flights departing London Gatwick Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
Stansted Airport (STN)
The trip to STN from central London is around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early London to University of Illinois Willard Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these hotels near Stansted Airport and get to your gate with time to spare:
The on-time performance rating of STN is 64.73%. In simpler terms, that's how frequently flights from this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
About University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)
Consider staying at Holiday Inn Champaign after your flight from London to University of Illinois Willard Airport. It's a short drive from CMI and a good option if you'd like to relax as soon as possible.
You'll find CMI at One Airport Road.
Getting from University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to central Champaign
The centre of Champaign is about 8 kilometres from University of Illinois Willard Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary depending on time of day, so do some research ahead of your trip.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)
Right now, 715 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to University of Illinois Willard Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 918 €. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from London to CMI, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest London to University of Illinois Willard Airport tickets across every month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from London to University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)
Think about your travel style when deciding when to fly. February is the quietest month to visit Champaign. August is when most people book flights from London to University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Lock in a London to CMI plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Champaign to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF). Search for cheap tickets from London to University of Illinois Willard Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Champaign
After booking your flight from London to University of Illinois Willard Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Champaign:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Parkland Art Gallery, State Farm Centre and Krannert Art Museum are major attractions which should be on every Champaign itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Chicago is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Champaign. Around 209 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including Millennium Park, Lollapalooza and Art Institute of Chicago.
Around 177 kilometres east of Champaign, Indianapolis is another essential stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out 9-11 Memorial, Lucas Oil Stadium and Eiteljorg Museum.
