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$93+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Albuquerque (ABQ)

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ORD — ABQ
Jul 5 — Jul 121
Sat 7/5
Sat 7/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Albuquerque

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Albuquerque flight deals. Data was last updated June 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$237
(Delta)

One-way from

$93
(FlightHub)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$453

Good round-trip deal

$365 or less

Good one-way deal

$182 or less
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Albuquerque
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Albuquerque. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 30, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Wed 8/205:11 pmSTL - ABQ
1 stop6h 21mDelta
Tue 8/262:00 pmABQ - STL
1 stop7h 02mDelta
Deal found 6/29$237
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Thu 8/289:50 amSTL - ABQ
2 stops6h 45mSouthwest
Tue 9/21:05 pmABQ - STL
1 stop7h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 6/30$242
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/31:39 pmSTL - ABQ
1 stop4h 31mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/67:00 amABQ - STL
2 stops7h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/29$252
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Sun 8/36:24 pmPIA - ABQ
1 stop6h 33mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/94:43 pmABQ - PIA
1 stop5h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/30$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 7/166:00 amMLI - ABQ
1 stop4h 47mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/235:05 pmABQ - MLI
1 stop5h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/28$274
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 8/24:22 pmMDW - ABQ
1 stop6h 50mDelta
Sun 8/1011:09 amABQ - MDW
1 stop6h 03mDelta
Deal found 6/29$310
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Fri 8/12:15 pmORD - ABQ
1 stop5h 41mDelta
Sat 8/97:20 amABQ - ORD
1 stop6h 43mDelta
Deal found 6/29$310
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/127:40 amMDW - ABQ
Nonstop2h 55mSouthwest
Sun 9/145:30 amABQ - MDW
Nonstop2h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 6/29$311
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/127:38 pmORD - ABQ
Nonstop3h 16mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/148:20 amABQ - ORD
Nonstop2h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/29$311
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/66:00 amORD - ABQ
1 stop15h 28mSpirit Airlines
Sun 11/99:33 pmABQ - ORD
1 stop25h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/29$312
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Tue 7/156:45 amPIA - ABQ
1 stop5h 47mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/1912:50 pmABQ - PIA
1 stop7h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/30$316
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/2910:03 amORD - ABQ
Nonstop2h 58mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/112:12 pmABQ - ORD
1 stop9h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/29$318

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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 June 30, 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 8/20

5:11 pm-10:32 pm

1 stop6h 21m

Albuquerque

Tue 8/26

2:00 pm-10:02 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$237

St. LouisAlbuquerque

STL - ABQ

STLABQ

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 8/28

9:50 am-3:35 pm

2 stops6h 45m

Albuquerque

Tue 9/2

1:05 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$242

St. LouisAlbuquerque

STL - ABQ

STLABQ

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 9/3

1:39 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop4h 31m

Albuquerque

Sat 9/6

7:00 am-3:44 pm

2 stops7h 44m

$252

PeoriaAlbuquerque

PIA - ABQ

PIAABQ

Greater Peoria

Sun 8/3

6:24 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop6h 33m

Albuquerque

Sat 8/9

4:43 pm-11:16 pm

1 stop5h 33m

$259

MolineAlbuquerque

MLI - ABQ

MLIABQ

Moline Quad-City

Wed 7/16

6:00 am-9:47 am

1 stop4h 47m

Albuquerque

Wed 7/23

5:05 pm-11:16 pm

1 stop5h 11m

$274

ChicagoAlbuquerque

MDW - ABQ

MDWABQ

Chicago Midway

Sat 8/2

4:22 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Albuquerque

Sun 8/10

11:09 am-6:12 pm

1 stop6h 03m

$310

ChicagoAlbuquerque

ORD - ABQ

ORDABQ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/1

2:15 pm-6:56 pm

1 stop5h 41m

Albuquerque

Sat 8/9

7:20 am-3:03 pm

1 stop6h 43m

$310

ChicagoAlbuquerque

MDW - ABQ

MDWABQ

Chicago Midway

Fri 9/12

7:40 am-9:35 am

Nonstop2h 55m

Albuquerque

Sun 9/14

5:30 am-9:10 am

Nonstop2h 40m

$311

ChicagoAlbuquerque

ORD - ABQ

ORDABQ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/12

7:38 pm-9:54 pm

Nonstop3h 16m

Albuquerque

Sun 9/14

8:20 am-12:19 pm

Nonstop2h 59m

$311

ChicagoAlbuquerque

ORD - ABQ

ORDABQ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/23

3:18 pm-7:04 pm

1 stop28h 46m

Albuquerque

Sun 7/27

7:59 pm-6:03 am

1 stop9h 04m

$313

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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 June 30, 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 June 30, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to ABQ are scheduled on a Monday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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 June 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Illinois to Albuquerque by reading reviews from past customers. 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
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

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
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

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
4,278 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

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
7,969 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

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
8,852 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

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
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

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 $93. Users have also found prices from $119 and $124 on Delta and Southwest, 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 (100%), Envoy Air (84%) or United Airlines (80%) 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 $483, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $158. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Albuquerque), is priced around $193.

  • 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 June 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$174Average$274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$184Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$238Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$238Average$450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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