Cheap Flights from KWI to CMI: When to Fly from Kuwait City to Champaign

 

The cheapest times to fly from KWI to CMI are

• October 15th to May 6th (except the weeks of December 3rd, January 1st, January 8th, and February 19th)

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from KWI to CMI is mid December. Prices can be as high as $2442 for Saturday flights during early to mid August, or as low as $1524 for Sunday flights around mid December.

 

When to Fly to Champaign

Flying from Kuwait (KWI) to Champaign/Urbana, IL (CMI) will usually cost between $1639 to $2021 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is mid December with an average ticket price of $1577. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early to mid August, with an average price of $2167. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $590 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $1690 can be considered a good price for a round-trip KWI to CMI flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the KWI to CMI route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the KWI to CMI flight is more expensive than the average and costs more than the average flight leaving from Kuwait City. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.15, which is far below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Sunday is usually the cheapest day to fly to CMI, and Tuesday the cheapest day to fly back into KWI. Saturdays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $201 (11%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Sunday and returning a week later will cost an average of $1704. Return trip prices are from the CMI to KWI flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from KWI to CMI can generally find a 2-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 13 hour 23 minutes may not be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is not usually a nonstop flight from KWI to CMI while comparing.

 

Flight Hacking KWI to CMI

Flight hacking is when you book two tickets instead of a layover, sometimes with different airlines. You will need to either bring only a carry-on bag (highly recommended) or leave yourself plenty of time to go through security again. Flight hacking is completely allowed, but airlines don’t always tell you the cheapest way to get from KWI to CMI — but Champion Traveler does!

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from KWI to CMI? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 11 major airlines flying this route most often: Alitalia, American, British Airways, Etihad, Finnair, Iberia, KLM, Kuwait Airways, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from University of Illinois/Willard Airport to Kuwait International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 6888 miles or 11085 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from KWI to CMI?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop KWI to CMI flight is about 13 hour 23 minutes.

How many flights go between Kuwait and Champaign/Urbana, IL?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 10 available flights from KWI to CMI.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

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