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$90+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Albuquerque (ABQ)

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ORD — ABQ
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Albuquerque

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FlightHub
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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$257
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$90
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$443

Good round-trip deal

$369 or less

Good one-way deal

$182 or less
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/217:00 amSTL - ABQ
1 stop6h 38mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/2812:59 pmABQ - STL
1 stop7h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$257
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/126:26 pmPIA - ABQ
1 stop6h 41mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/165:05 pmABQ - PIA
1 stop5h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/49:10 amSTL - ABQ
1 stop4h 28mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/111:34 pmABQ - STL
2 stops8h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$262
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/2710:15 amSTL - ABQ
2 stops8h 00mSouthwest
Mon 6/21:45 pmABQ - STL
1 stop4h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 4/30$308
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/219:50 amORD - ABQ
Nonstop3h 18mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/314:30 pmABQ - ORD
Nonstop2h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$341
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/101:47 pmMDW - ABQ
1 stop7h 06mDelta
Tue 6/177:25 amABQ - MDW
1 stop4h 41mDelta
Deal found 4/29$343
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/212:40 pmMDW - ABQ
Nonstop3h 00mSouthwest
Mon 6/22:05 pmABQ - MDW
Nonstop2h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 4/30$344
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/217:35 pmORD - ABQ
Nonstop3h 32mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/28:45 amABQ - ORD
Nonstop3h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$344
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/79:02 pmORD - ABQ
1 stop15h 07mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/217:00 amABQ - ORD
1 stop14h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$345
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/177:30 amORD - ABQ
2 stops9h 20mSouthwest
Wed 6/186:00 amABQ - ORD
1 stop8h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 4/30$348
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/43:30 pmSTL - ABQ
1 stop5h 40mDelta
Mon 10/65:10 pmABQ - STL
1 stop6h 27mDelta
Deal found 4/29$352
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/173:52 pmORD - ABQ
2 stops8h 41mDelta
Wed 6/185:30 amABQ - ORD
2 stops10h 16mDelta
Deal found 4/30$353

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to Albuquerque that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Albuquerque that are best for you.

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Illinois

Fly to

Albuquerque

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Depart

Return

Price

St. LouisAlbuquerque

STL - ABQ

STLABQ

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 5/21

7:00 am-12:38 pm

1 stop6h 38m

Albuquerque

Wed 5/28

12:59 pm-9:52 pm

1 stop7h 53m

$257

PeoriaAlbuquerque

PIA - ABQ

PIAABQ

Greater Peoria

Thu 6/12

6:26 pm-12:07 am

1 stop6h 41m

Albuquerque

Mon 6/16

5:05 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop5h 08m

$259

St. LouisAlbuquerque

STL - ABQ

STLABQ

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 6/4

9:10 am-12:38 pm

1 stop4h 28m

Albuquerque

Wed 6/11

1:34 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops8h 11m

$262

St. LouisAlbuquerque

STL - ABQ

STLABQ

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 5/27

10:15 am-5:15 pm

2 stops8h 00m

Albuquerque

Mon 6/2

1:45 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop4h 30m

$308

ChicagoAlbuquerque

ORD - ABQ

ORDABQ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/31

3:52 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop7h 23m

Albuquerque

Sun 9/7

6:00 am-9:58 am

Nonstop2h 58m

$333

ChicagoAlbuquerque

ORD - ABQ

ORDABQ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/7

6:00 am-12:06 am

1 stop19h 06m

Albuquerque

Tue 6/10

7:00 am-11:56 pm

2 stops15h 56m

$340

ChicagoAlbuquerque

MDW - ABQ

MDWABQ

Chicago Midway

Tue 6/10

1:47 pm-7:53 pm

1 stop7h 06m

Albuquerque

Tue 6/17

7:25 am-1:06 pm

1 stop4h 41m

$343

ChicagoAlbuquerque

MDW - ABQ

MDWABQ

Chicago Midway

Wed 5/21

2:40 pm-4:40 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

Albuquerque

Mon 6/2

2:05 pm-5:45 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

$344

ChicagoAlbuquerque

ORD - ABQ

ORDABQ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/21

7:35 pm-10:07 pm

Nonstop3h 32m

Albuquerque

Mon 6/2

8:45 am-12:54 pm

Nonstop3h 09m

$344

ChicagoAlbuquerque

ORD - ABQ

ORDABQ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/20

1:45 pm-10:44 pm

2 stops9h 59m

Albuquerque

Tue 5/27

4:35 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$348

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Albuquerque

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Illinois to Albuquerque

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Albuquerque?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Albuquerque (average of $344). Flying from Illinois to Albuquerque in March is currently the most expensive (average of $435). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IL to ABQ?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to Albuquerque. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

When flying from Illinois to Albuquerque, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to Albuquerque

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois to Albuquerque. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to ABQ are scheduled on a Thursday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Rainfall in Albuquerque by month

Plan your trip to Albuquerque by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Albuquerque ranges from 0.4 - 1.6 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 1.6 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Albuquerque when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Albuquerque by month

Plan your trip to Albuquerque by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Albuquerque, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Albuquerque

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Albuquerque. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Albuquerque. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Illinois to Albuquerque. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Albuquerque from Illinois?

    Located just 3.9 mi from the city center, Albuquerque (ABQ) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Albuquerque from Illinois.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Illinois to Albuquerque one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $90. Users have also found prices from $124 and $129 on Southwest and Delta, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Albuquerque?

    When deciding which route to take from Illinois to Albuquerque consider Chicago O'Hare Intl - Albuquerque, Chicago Midway - Albuquerque or Lambert-St Louis - Albuquerque as they are the most popular.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Illinois to Albuquerque?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Illinois to Albuquerque consider choosing Republic Airways (95%), United Airlines (83%) or American Airlines (76%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Albuquerque?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Illinois to Albuquerque? While on average our users pay $329, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $179. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Albuquerque), is priced around $269.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Illinois to Albuquerque that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Illinois to Albuquerque flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Illinois to Albuquerque?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Illinois to Albuquerque.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Illinois to Albuquerque?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois to Albuquerque by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Albuquerque?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Albuquerque (average of $344). Flying from Illinois to Albuquerque in March is currently the most expensive (average of $435). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Illinois to Albuquerque

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Illinois to Albuquerque. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$204Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$238Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$268Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$369Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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