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$156+ 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 1/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ABQ — CHI
Jan 13 — Jan 201
Tue 1/13
Tue 1/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Albuquerque to Chicago
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 12/256:00 amABQ - ORD
Nonstop3h 03mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/319:43 pmORD - ABQ
Nonstop3h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/13$315
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 12/3111:45 amABQ - ORD
1 stop11h 31mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/19:43 pmORD - ABQ
Nonstop3h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/13$319
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 12/316:10 pmABQ - ORD
1 stop4h 49mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/15:50 pmORD - ABQ
1 stop5h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/13$335
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 12/258:00 amABQ - ORD
1 stop5h 40mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/313:42 pmORD - ABQ
1 stop7h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/13$355
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 12/312:00 pmABQ - MDW
1 stop5h 15mSouthwest
Thu 1/11:25 pmMDW - ABQ
Nonstop3h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 12/13$389
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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 12/286:00 amABQ - ORD
Nonstop3h 03mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/175:45 pmORD - ABQ
Nonstop3h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/12$441
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 12/286:00 amABQ - ORD
Nonstop3h 03mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/19:43 pmORD - ABQ
Nonstop3h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/13$443
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 12/258:35 amABQ - MDW
Nonstop2h 55mSouthwest
Wed 12/318:10 amMDW - ABQ
1 stop7h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 12/13$477
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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.
Mon 12/295:25 amABQ - MDW
1 stop4h 35mSouthwest
Sat 1/38:10 amMDW - ABQ
Nonstop3h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 12/12$552

Find flight deals from Albuquerque to Chicago

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 December 14, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$269
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$156
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$421

Good round-trip deal

$381 or less

Good one-way deal

$248 or less
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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 December 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Albuquerque to Chicago that are best for you.

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AlbuquerqueChicago

ABQ - ORD

ABQORD

Albuquerque

Sat 2/7

7:00 am-11:07 am

Nonstop3h 07m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/7

1:15 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop10h 24m

$269

AlbuquerqueChicago

ABQ - ORD

ABQORD

Albuquerque

Sat 1/17

2:40 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops20h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/18

2:12 pm-9:44 pm

1 stop8h 32m

$292

AlbuquerqueChicago

ABQ - ORD

ABQORD

Albuquerque

Thu 12/25

6:00 am-10:03 am

Nonstop3h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

9:43 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop3h 16m

$315

AlbuquerqueChicago

ABQ - ORD

ABQORD

Albuquerque

Wed 12/31

11:45 am-12:16 am

1 stop11h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/1

9:43 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop3h 16m

$319

AlbuquerqueChicago

ABQ - ORD

ABQORD

Albuquerque

Tue 2/10

6:16 am-1:55 pm

1 stop6h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/14

1:30 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop9h 34m

$327

AlbuquerqueChicago

ABQ - ORD

ABQORD

Albuquerque

Sat 2/7

6:35 am-1:30 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/7

3:05 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$331

AlbuquerqueChicago

ABQ - MDW

ABQMDW

Albuquerque

Tue 2/10

6:00 pm-9:53 am

2 stops14h 53m

Chicago Midway

Sat 2/14

4:13 pm-9:56 pm

1 stop6h 43m

$336

AlbuquerqueChicago

ABQ - ORD

ABQORD

Albuquerque

Thu 12/25

8:00 am-2:40 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

3:42 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop7h 17m

$355

AlbuquerqueChicago

ABQ - MDW

ABQMDW

Albuquerque

Mon 1/12

8:35 am-12:35 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

Chicago Midway

Mon 1/19

7:55 am-10:10 am

Nonstop3h 15m

$365

AlbuquerqueChicago

ABQ - ORD

ABQORD

Albuquerque

Mon 1/12

12:55 pm-4:50 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/19

9:27 am-11:53 am

Nonstop3h 26m

$365

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Compare providers for flights from Albuquerque to Chicago

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Albuquerque to Chicago in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Albuquerque-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Albuquerque-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Albuquerque-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Albuquerque-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Albuquerque-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Albuquerque to Chicago

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from Albuquerque with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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 December 12, 2025.

Booking 41 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albuquerque to Chicago (average of $175). Flying from Albuquerque to Chicago in April is currently the most expensive (average of $365). 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 December 14, 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 56% 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 December 14, 2025.

The most flights from ABQ to CHI are scheduled on a Friday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Albuquerque to Chicago?

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 December 14, 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
7.9
Good
4,251 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,251 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,251 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,094 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,251 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,251 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Albuquerque to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 8 outbound flights to Chicago per day from 3 airlines. Albuquerque is conveniently located just 3.9 mi from Albuquerque’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Albuquerque to Chicago?

    American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta can get you from Albuquerque to Chicago in just under 3h 07m. Your travel time can differ by up to 17h 18m. 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, American Airlines ($236), United Airlines ($236), and Southwest ($294) offers the cheapest pricing from Albuquerque to Chicago. American Airlines is priced at 45% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    $87 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Southwest, with prices starting from $112 and $173, respectively.

  • 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 Lufthansa (98%), United Airlines (94%) or Air Canada (85%) 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 $888, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $142. When looking at the most popular route, (Albuquerque - Chicago O'Hare Intl), you can expect to pay $292 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albuquerque to Chicago (average of $175). Flying from Albuquerque to Chicago in April is currently the most expensive (average of $365). 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 3 airlines flying from Albuquerque to Chicago

Discover the top 3 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 December 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$199Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$237Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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