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$159+ Cheap flights from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Chicago (CHI)

ABQ — CHI
Dec 4 — Dec 111
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Albuquerque to Chicago are usually found in April or February, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Albuquerque to Chicago

Cheapest flights from Albuquerque to Chicago

Thu 12/31:40 pm -
Nonstop3h 06m
Mon 12/79:25 pm -
Nonstop3h 17m
Deal found 11/1$317
Tue 12/158:40 am -
Nonstop2h 50m
Fri 12/189:30 pm -
Nonstop3h 15m
Deal found 11/2$317
Sat 12/52:20 pm -
1 stop4h 30m
Sat 12/1210:10 am -
Nonstop3h 05m
Deal found 11/1$323
Tue 12/156:43 am -
Nonstop3h 07m
Tue 12/224:29 pm -
1 stop8h 58m
Deal found 10/31$328
Thu 12/37:00 am -
1 stop9h 06m
Mon 12/79:59 am -
1 stop6h 29m
Deal found 11/2$337
Wed 12/97:00 am -
1 stop8h 16m
Wed 12/165:12 pm -
1 stop6h 19m
Deal found 11/3$337
Fri 12/186:52 am -
Nonstop3h 07m
Wed 12/239:30 pm -
Nonstop3h 15m
Deal found 11/2$341
Wed 12/168:40 am -
Nonstop2h 50m
Wed 12/239:30 pm -
Nonstop3h 15m
Deal found 11/2$341
Thu 12/37:00 am -
1 stop8h 16m
Mon 12/76:00 am -
2 stops12h 49m
Deal found 11/3$342
Tue 12/158:40 am -
Nonstop2h 50m
Tue 12/227:35 am -
1 stop5h 00m
Deal found 10/30$351
Wed 12/235:45 am -
Nonstop2h 45m
Thu 12/3110:15 am -
2 stops8h 20m
Deal found 11/1$356
Tue 11/242:20 pm -
Nonstop2h 35m
Wed 11/259:30 pm -
Nonstop3h 15m
Deal found 11/3$362

Find flight deals from Albuquerque to Chicago

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$317
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$159
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$538

Good round-trip deal

$427 or less

Good one-way deal

$200 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Albuquerque-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Albuquerque-Chicago (CHI) flights.
From Albuquerque to Chicago (CHI)
One-way flight from Albuquerque to Chicago (CHI)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($43 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Albuquerque to Chicago (CHI).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Albuquerque to Chicago (CHI).

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AlbuquerqueChicago

ABQ Albuquerque - MDW Chicago Midway

ABQMDW

Albuquerque

Tue 12/8

8:40 am-12:30 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$159

AlbuquerqueChicago

ABQ Albuquerque - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

ABQORD

Albuquerque

Thu 12/24

1:44 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$169

AlbuquerqueChicago

ABQ Albuquerque - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

ABQORD

Albuquerque

Wed 11/25

5:20 am-11:19 am

1 stop4h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$169

AlbuquerqueChicago

ABQ Albuquerque - MDW Chicago Midway

ABQMDW

Albuquerque

Wed 12/30

6:40 pm-12:15 am

1 stop4h 35m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$169

AlbuquerqueChicago

ABQ Albuquerque - MDW Chicago Midway

ABQMDW

Albuquerque

Wed 11/25

3:10 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$169

AlbuquerqueChicago

ABQ Albuquerque - MDW Chicago Midway

ABQMDW

Albuquerque

Wed 12/23

6:40 pm-12:15 am

1 stop4h 35m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$169

AlbuquerqueChicago

ABQ Albuquerque - MDW Chicago Midway

ABQMDW

Albuquerque

Tue 11/24

6:40 pm-12:15 am

1 stop4h 35m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$169

AlbuquerqueChicago

ABQ Albuquerque - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

ABQORD

Albuquerque

Thu 12/10

8:00 am-7:09 pm

2 stops10h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$174

AlbuquerqueChicago

ABQ Albuquerque - MDW Chicago Midway

ABQMDW

Albuquerque

Tue 11/24

11:45 am-7:23 am

3 stops18h 38m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$270

AlbuquerqueChicago

ABQ Albuquerque - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

ABQORD

Albuquerque

Mon 3/29

11:26 am-9:10 pm

1 stop8h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$271

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Compare providers for flights from Albuquerque to Chicago

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Albuquerque to Chicago in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Albuquerque-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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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Everything you need to know about your flight from Albuquerque to Chicago

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albuquerque to Chicago (average of $399). Flying from Albuquerque to Chicago in January is currently the most expensive (average of $581). 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?

When flying from Albuquerque to Chicago, 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 Albuquerque to Chicago

The most flights from ABQ to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Albuquerque to Chicago flights typically cost between $393 and $707 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $317 on American Airlines (Dec 3-Dec 7).

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

Booking 59 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican 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.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Related info for your journey

  • 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 7 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?

    Delta, United Airlines, and Southwest can get you from Albuquerque to Chicago in just under 4h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 08m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1118 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 ($313), United Airlines ($335), and Southwest ($406) offers the cheapest pricing from Albuquerque to Chicago. American Airlines is priced at 33% 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?

    $173 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 Southwest and United Airlines, with prices starting from $174 and $201, 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 Porter Airlines (100%), Republic Airways (100%) or United Airlines (87%) 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 $713, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $173. When looking at the most popular route, (Albuquerque - Chicago O'Hare Intl), you can expect to pay $317 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albuquerque to Chicago (average of $399). Flying from Albuquerque to Chicago in January is currently the most expensive (average of $581). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$313Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$335Average$502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$406Average$509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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