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

Flights overview

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$417	United Nonstop 4 hr Thu, May 28 — Mon, Jun 1	The cheapest round-trip flight from Albuquerque to Chicago is currently $417
Cheapest one-way flight	$198	American 1 stop 11 hr Tue, Jun 2	The cheapest one-way flight from Albuquerque to Chicago is currently $198
Cheapest nonstop flights	$417	United Nonstop 4 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Mon, Jun 8	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Albuquerque to Chicago is currently $417
Last-minute weekend getaway	$439	United 2 stops 13 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Albuquerque to Chicago is currently $439
Cheapest business class flights	$778	American 1 stop 7 hr Sat, May 23 — Mon, May 25	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Albuquerque to Chicago is currently $778

Fastest flight	2 hr 40 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Albuquerque to Chicago takes 2 hr 40 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 Albuquerque to Chicago is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically May.

August Cheapest	Typical prices: $240–550
May Most expensive	Typical prices: $370–560

Popular airlines from Albuquerque to Chicago

Southwest

Nonstop

from $428

Typical price: $340–620

7 weekly nonstop flights

ABQ - MDW Every day

2611 weekly connecting flights

ABQ - MDW, ORD Every day
American

Nonstop

from $417

Typical price: $330–600

12 weekly nonstop flights

ABQ - ORD Every day

621 weekly connecting flights

ABQ - ORD Every day
United

Nonstop

from $417

Typical price: $330–630

12 weekly nonstop flights

ABQ - ORD Every day

580 weekly connecting flights

ABQ - ORD Every day
Delta

from $468

Typical price: $380–800

157 weekly connecting flights

ABQ - MDW, ORD Every day
Alaska

from $691

Typical price: $475–970

21 weekly connecting flights

ABQ - ORD Every day

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

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Albuquerque to Chicago

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Albuquerque to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with United from $417. 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 Albuquerque to Chicago is $428, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest American flight from Albuquerque to Chicago is $417, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.
The cheapest United flight from Albuquerque to Chicago is $417, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Delta flight from Albuquerque to Chicago is $468, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Albuquerque to Chicago is $691, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Albuquerque to Chicago starts at $417 from Thu, May 28 to Mon, Jun 1. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $198 and departs on Tue, Jun 2.

2 hr 40 min is the shortest flight time from Albuquerque to Chicago.

Chicago's peak season is Jun–Aug. Popular events throughout year include St. Patrick's Day, when the river is tinted green (Mar 17); the Pride Parade (Jun); the Taste of Chicago culinary festival (Jul) and the Jazz Festival (Sep). During the holiday season (Nov–Dec), the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Christkindlmarket, a German Christmas market in Daley Plaza, draw crowds to the city.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Albuquerque to Chicago.
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 Albuquerque to Chicago 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 Albuquerque to Chicago.

In terms of nonstop flights, American is the most popular. American offers 12 nonstop flights and 621 connecting flights per week. American flies from Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 7 nonstop flights and 2,611 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

Other popular airlines flying from Albuquerque to Chicago are:

United offers 12 nonstop flights and 580 connecting flights per week. United flies from Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Delta offers 157 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Alaska offers 21 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Albuquerque to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with United from $417. 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 Albuquerque to Chicago is $428, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest American flight from Albuquerque to Chicago is $417, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.
The cheapest United flight from Albuquerque to Chicago is $417, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Delta flight from Albuquerque to Chicago is $468, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Albuquerque to Chicago is $691, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.

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

There are 7 Southwest direct flights from Albuquerque to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 12 American direct flights from Albuquerque to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 12 United direct flights from Albuquerque to Chicago 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 Albuquerque and Chicago at price $439 is offered by United from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

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

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

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

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Albuquerque to Chicago, 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 Albuquerque and Chicago start at $778 from Sat, May 23 to Mon, May 25 with American.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Albuquerque and Chicago start at $417 from Thu, May 28 to Mon, Jun 1.

To book business class trips from Albuquerque to Chicago, 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 Albuquerque and Chicago starts at $439 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with United.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Albuquerque and Chicago at price $439 is offered by United from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Albuquerque to Chicago, 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.