Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Albuquerque (CHI - ABQ)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Chicago to Albuquerque and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$397	American 1 stop 16 hr Sat, May 30 — Sun, May 31	The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Albuquerque is currently $397
Cheapest one-way flight	$198	American 1 stop 15 hr Wed, May 27	The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Albuquerque is currently $198
Cheapest nonstop flights	$417	Southwest Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Mon, Jun 8	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Chicago to Albuquerque is currently $417
Last-minute weekend getaway	$393	American 1 stop 15 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Albuquerque is currently $393
Cheapest business class flights	$778	American Nonstop 4 hr Thu, May 28 — Mon, Jun 1	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Albuquerque is currently $778

Fastest flight	2 hr 55 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Chicago to Albuquerque takes 2 hr 55 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Albuquerque is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically May.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $240–550
May Most expensive	Typical prices: $355–560

Popular airlines from Chicago to Albuquerque

Southwest

Nonstop

from $417

Typical price: $340–620

7 weekly nonstop flights

MDW - ABQ Every day

2633 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - ABQ Every day
American

Nonstop

from $397

Typical price: $330–600

11 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - ABQ Every day

646 weekly connecting flights

ORD - ABQ Every day
United

Nonstop

from $417

Typical price: $330–630

12 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - ABQ Every day

442 weekly connecting flights

ORD - ABQ Every day
Delta

from $437

Typical price: $385–800

170 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - ABQ Every day
Alaska

from $691

Typical price: $470–970

21 weekly connecting flights

ORD - ABQ Every day

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 26 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 23 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Popular airports near Albuquerque

Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)

Albuquerque United States 20 min 4 mi
Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF) (SAF)

Santa Fe United States 54 min 48 mi
Roswell Air Center (ROW)

Roswell United States 3 hr 8 min 172 mi
Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO)

Durango United States 3 hr 33 min 155 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Albuquerque

The cheapest flights from Chicago to Albuquerque are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $240 to $550.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Albuquerque recently found on Google Flights was with American from $397. The cheapest one-way flight was with American from $198.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Albuquerque is $417, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Albuquerque is $397, flying from May 30 to May 31.
The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Albuquerque is $417, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Albuquerque is $437, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Chicago to Albuquerque is $691, flying from May 29 to May 31.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Albuquerque starts at $397 from Sat, May 30 to Sun, May 31. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $198 and departs on Wed, May 27.

2 hr 55 min is the shortest flight time from Chicago to Albuquerque.

Albuquerque has a high desert climate with cool winters (Dec-Feb) and hot, dry summers (Jun-Aug). Year-round, it's significantly warmer during the day than in the evening. Most of the city's attractions can be enjoyed regardless of the season, but May–Aug is the busiest travel period. Hotels can fill up quickly in early Oct for the 9-day International Balloon Fiesta, when hundreds of colorful hot air balloons fill the sky.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Albuquerque.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Chicago to Albuquerque really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Chicago to Albuquerque.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 12 nonstop flights and 442 connecting flights per week. United flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 7 nonstop flights and 2,633 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) .

Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to Albuquerque are:

American offers 11 nonstop flights and 646 connecting flights per week. American flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) .
Delta offers 170 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) .
Alaska offers 21 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Chicago and Albuquerque.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Albuquerque recently found on Google Flights was with American from $397. The cheapest one-way flight was with American from $198.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Albuquerque is $417, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Albuquerque is $397, flying from May 30 to May 31.
The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Albuquerque is $417, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Albuquerque is $437, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Chicago to Albuquerque is $691, flying from May 29 to May 31.

Southwest, United and American fly direct from Chicago to Albuquerque.

There are 7 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to Albuquerque per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 11 American direct flights from Chicago to Albuquerque per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 12 United direct flights from Chicago to Albuquerque per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Albuquerque at price $393 is offered by American from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

Southwest, United and American fly direct from Chicago to Albuquerque.

There are 7 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to Albuquerque per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 11 American direct flights from Chicago to Albuquerque per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 12 United direct flights from Chicago to Albuquerque per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Chicago to Albuquerque on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Chicago and Albuquerque start at $417 from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8 with Southwest.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chicago to Albuquerque, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Chicago and Albuquerque start at $778 from Thu, May 28 to Mon, Jun 1 with American.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Albuquerque start at $397 from Sat, May 30 to Sun, May 31.

To book business class trips from Chicago to Albuquerque, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Chicago and Albuquerque starts at $393 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with American.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Albuquerque at price $393 is offered by American from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Albuquerque, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.