Minneapolis to Champaign Flights

Airports in Minneapolis

The city of Minneapolis is served by the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport. The airport is situated to the southeast of the city. Several domestic airlines and three international airlines serve the airport. Travelers looking for cheap flights from Minneapolis can search for flights from several airlines at once on Orbitz.com, including Air Canada, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines and US Airways. Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport is a joint military-civilian airport. The airport is situated approximately 10 miles from both downtown Saint Paul and downtown Minneapolis.

Parking at Minneapolis Airport

Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport offers a variety of parking options. Covered parking is available for visits lasting more than nine hours at a rate of $8 for the first hour and a daily maximum charge of $22. Value parking is also available at a rate of $8 for the first hour and a daily maximum charge of $16. For visits less than nine hours, short-term parking is available at a rate of $5 for the first hour and up to a maximum of $36 a day.

Transportation at the Minneapolis Airport

Travelers departing from the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport can take advantage of a range of transportation services, including car rental companies, van and shuttle services, and taxi services. Public transportation is also available through the Metro Transit. The public bus service serves the Twin Cities metro area. Taxi service is available to and from the airport. Fares average between $38 and $49 for trips to and from downtown Minneapolis. Fares from downtown St. Paul range between $30 and $37.

Restaurants at the Minneapolis Airport

Several dining options are available at the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, making it easy for travelers to enjoy breakfast and a cup of coffee or a quick snack prior to boarding their flight. Restaurant options include A&W, Burger King, Caribou Coffee, Dunn Bros Coffee, Einstein Bros. Bagels, French Meadow Bakery Cafe, La Brea Bakery Café and Starbucks Coffee. By searching for multiple airlines at once on Orbitz.com, it is easy to find cheap flights from Minneapolis.

University of Illinois Willard Airport

Save on flights to Champaign, Illinois with Orbitz.com. If you are flying into Champaign, you will land at University of Illinois Willard Airport, which uses the international designator CMI. Owned and operated by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, this airport serves American Eagle airlines with daily flights from Chicago and Dallas/Ft. Worth. The airport is located on Airport Road, Savoy, six miles south of Champaign.

Transportation into Town

The local MTD Airport Bus provides travelers with a quick and convenient way to get into town. As an alternative, taxis are available to take you anywhere you want to go in the Champaign area. If you prefer to rent a car, Avis, Budget, Hertz, and National rental car companies all have facilities in the airport terminal. You may be able to book a car rental through Orbitz.com at the same time you book your flight.

Weather in Champaign, Illinois

Champaign experiences hot summer temperatures, with average highs in the mid 80s and lows in the 60s. Winter temperatures hover around the freezing point, with highs in the 30s and lows in the high teens and low 20s. The transition seasons of spring and fall are typically pleasant, and visitors on a budget may be able to find deals during the spring and autumn months. The highest rainfall generally occurs in May.

Champaign Attraction Information

History buffs may enjoy visiting the Early American Museum, while nature lovers should make time to see the Mabery Gelvin Botanical Gardens. Kid-friendly attractions include the Orpheum Children's Science Museum and Prairie Farm, where little visitors can feed farm animals. Whatever type of vacation you are looking for, Orbitz.com has you covered with cheap flights to Champaign and beyond.