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$67+ Cheap flights from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Chicago (CHI)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ABQ — CHI
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Albuquerque to Chicago are usually found in August or October, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$242
(Southwest)

One-way from

$67
(United Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$388

Good round-trip deal

$287 or less

Good one-way deal

$179 or less
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Cheapest flights from Albuquerque to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Albuquerque to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/312:00 pmABQ - ORD
1 stop8h 59mDelta
Sat 11/111:05 amORD - ABQ
2 stops12h 29mDelta
Deal found 9/10$242
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Thu 11/612:48 pmABQ - ORD
Nonstop2h 52mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/99:20 amORD - ABQ
Nonstop3h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$245
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/1412:27 pmABQ - ORD
Nonstop2h 58mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/177:10 amORD - ABQ
1 stop6h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$246
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/3012:59 pmABQ - ORD
Nonstop2h 59mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/310:05 pmORD - ABQ
1 stop12h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$247
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 10/11:03 pmABQ - ORD
Nonstop2h 57mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/710:00 pmORD - ABQ
Nonstop3h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/9$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/212:45 pmABQ - ORD
Nonstop2h 57mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/710:00 pmORD - ABQ
Nonstop3h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$252
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/252:19 pmABQ - ORD
1 stop20h 32mSpirit Airlines
Wed 10/17:09 pmORD - ABQ
2 stops19h 15mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/8$253
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Sat 10/43:50 pmABQ - MDW
1 stop7h 15mSouthwest
Tue 10/75:20 pmMDW - ABQ
1 stop6h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 9/9$260
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 11/25:00 amABQ - ORD
Nonstop3h 07mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/68:50 amORD - ABQ
1 stop8h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$262
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/3111:45 amABQ - MDW
1 stop6h 45mSouthwest
Sat 11/17:35 pmMDW - ABQ
Nonstop3h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 9/10$263
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Sat 10/46:30 amABQ - ORD
2 stops9h 15mSouthwest
Tue 10/75:25 pmORD - ABQ
1 stop6h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 9/9$265
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/228:45 amABQ - ORD
Nonstop2h 58mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/269:20 amORD - ABQ
Nonstop3h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$279

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Albuquerque to Chicago 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 September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Albuquerque to Chicago that are best for you.

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Albuquerque

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Chicago

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Depart

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Price

AlbuquerqueChicago

ABQ - ORD

ABQORD

Albuquerque

Fri 10/31

2:00 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/1

11:05 am-10:34 pm

2 stops12h 29m

$242

AlbuquerqueChicago

ABQ - ORD

ABQORD

Albuquerque

Wed 2/18

11:26 am-6:57 pm

1 stop6h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/21

10:35 am-10:22 pm

2 stops12h 47m

$242

AlbuquerqueChicago

ABQ - MDW

ABQMDW

Albuquerque

Fri 1/9

8:35 am-12:35 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

Chicago Midway

Sun 1/11

5:50 am-12:45 pm

2 stops7h 55m

$253

AlbuquerqueChicago

ABQ - MDW

ABQMDW

Albuquerque

Fri 10/31

11:45 am-7:30 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Chicago Midway

Sat 11/1

7:35 pm-9:35 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$263

AlbuquerqueChicago

ABQ - ORD

ABQORD

Albuquerque

Sat 10/4

6:30 am-4:45 pm

2 stops9h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/7

5:25 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$265

AlbuquerqueChicago

ABQ - ORD

ABQORD

Albuquerque

Wed 10/22

8:45 am-12:43 pm

Nonstop2h 58m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/26

9:20 am-11:40 am

Nonstop3h 20m

$279

AlbuquerqueChicago

ABQ - ORD

ABQORD

Albuquerque

Tue 3/3

7:00 am-7:44 pm

1 stop11h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/4

9:15 am-11:26 am

Nonstop3h 11m

$280

AlbuquerqueChicago

ABQ - ORD

ABQORD

Albuquerque

Thu 10/23

12:20 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop9h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/28

5:45 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$292

AlbuquerqueChicago

ABQ - MDW

ABQMDW

Albuquerque

Fri 10/24

2:20 pm-6:05 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

Chicago Midway

Sun 10/26

8:00 am-10:05 am

Nonstop3h 05m

$296

AlbuquerqueChicago

ABQ - ORD

ABQORD

Albuquerque

Thu 10/23

7:20 am-3:00 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/28

4:05 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop7h 29m

$316

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Best time to book a flight from Albuquerque to Chicago

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Albuquerque to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Albuquerque to Chicago. Price data was last updated on August 29, 2025.

Booking 70 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Albuquerque to Chicago. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albuquerque to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Albuquerque to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 ABQ to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Albuquerque to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

When flying from Albuquerque to Chicago, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 52% versus a flight at noon.

Weekly flight availability from Albuquerque to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Albuquerque to Chicago. 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 September 11, 2025.

The most flights from ABQ to CHI are scheduled on a Tuesday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. 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 Chicago. Reviews last updated September 11, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Albuquerque to Chicago to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,023 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

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

    Most people fly from Albuquerque (ABQ) if they book a flight from Albuquerque to Chicago. On average, Albuquerque has 13 outbound flights to Chicago per day from 4 airlines. Albuquerque is conveniently located just 3.9 mi from Albuquerque’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Albuquerque to Chicago?

    Delta, Southwest, and United Airlines can get you from Albuquerque to Chicago in just under 2h 58m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 01m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1115 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Albuquerque to Chicago round-trip?

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($120), Southwest ($199), and United Airlines ($236) offers the cheapest pricing from Albuquerque to Chicago. Spirit Airlines is priced at 72% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Albuquerque to Chicago consider choosing United Airlines (83%), American Airlines (80%) or Emirates (78%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Albuquerque to Chicago?

    While on average a flight from Albuquerque to Chicago is generally $778, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $125. When looking at the most popular route, (Albuquerque - Chicago O'Hare Intl), you can expect to pay $133 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Albuquerque to Chicago 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 Albuquerque to Chicago?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albuquerque to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Albuquerque to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 Albuquerque to Chicago

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Albuquerque to Chicago. 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$120Average$220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$199Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$250Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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