Illinois

$123+ Cheap flights from New Mexico to Illinois

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 7/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ABQ — ORD
Jun 28 — Jul 51
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Cheap flight deals from New Mexico to Illinois

Cheapest flights from New Mexico to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Mexico to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 29, 2026.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/25. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/306:03 pm
ELP
-
STL
1 stop24h 20m
Frontier
Tue 7/77:03 pm
STL
-
ELP
1 stop25h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 5/25$240
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/27. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/97:36 pm
ELP
-
STL
1 stop22h 39m
Frontier
Thu 9/2412:46 pm
STL
-
ELP
1 stop8h 35m
Frontier
Deal found 5/27$244
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/27. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/88:14 pm
ELP
-
ORD
1 stop8h 23m
Frontier
Wed 7/159:57 pm
ORD
-
ELP
1 stop20h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 5/27$266
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/27. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/188:14 pm
ELP
-
STL
1 stop21h 01m
Frontier
Sat 7/258:08 pm
STL
-
ELP
1 stop22h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 5/27$268
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/28. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/158:14 pm
ELP
-
ORD
1 stop8h 23m
Frontier
Tue 7/217:15 am
ORD
-
ELP
1 stop13h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 5/28$270
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/25. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/308:09 pm
ELP
-
ORD
1 stop7h 58m
Frontier
Tue 7/77:15 am
ORD
-
ELP
1 stop13h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 5/25$271
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/39:16 pm
ELP
-
ORD
1 stop13h 41m
Frontier
Wed 10/711:06 am
ORD
-
ELP
1 stop8h 35m
Frontier
Deal found 5/26$274
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/109:16 pm
ELP
-
ORD
1 stop7h 26m
Frontier
Wed 10/1411:06 am
ORD
-
ELP
1 stop8h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 5/26$275
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/308:09 pm
ELP
-
ORD
1 stop7h 58m
Frontier
Sun 7/57:15 am
ORD
-
ELP
1 stop13h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 5/26$276
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/24. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/89:16 pm
ELP
-
ORD
1 stop7h 26m
Frontier
Wed 10/1411:06 am
ORD
-
ELP
1 stop8h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 5/24$277
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/25. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/226:03 pm
ELP
-
STL
1 stop24h 20m
Frontier
Mon 6/292:56 pm
STL
-
ELP
1 stop29h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 5/25$278
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/258:09 pm
ELP
-
ORD
1 stop7h 58m
Frontier
Thu 7/27:20 am
ORD
-
ELP
1 stop12h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 5/26$278

Find flight deals from New Mexico to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Mexico to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated May 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$240
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$123
(Expedia)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$463

Good round-trip deal

$482 or less

Good one-way deal

$242 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 New Mexico to Illinois
One-way flight from New Mexico to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($41 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New Mexico to Illinois.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New Mexico to Illinois.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New Mexico to Illinois 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 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Mexico to Illinois that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

El PasoSt. Louis

ELP - STL

ELPSTL

El Paso

Tue 6/16

8:09 pm-6:51 pm

1 stop21h 42m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 6/22

7:38 pm-5:14 pm

1 stop22h 36m

$279

Santa FeSt. Louis

SAF - STL

SAFSTL

Santa Fe

Thu 6/25

5:13 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 46m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 7/5

5:32 am-9:41 am

1 stop5h 09m

$314

AlbuquerqueSt. Louis

ABQ - STL

ABQSTL

Albuquerque

Wed 8/19

10:05 am-4:25 pm

1 stop5h 20m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 8/25

7:35 am-1:10 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$333

RoswellChicago

ROW - ORD

ROWORD

Roswell Intl

Fri 6/26

4:17 pm-12:39 am

1 stop7h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/29

5:59 am-11:39 am

1 stop6h 40m

$333

Santa FeSt. Louis

SAF - STL

SAFSTL

Santa Fe

Fri 6/12

5:13 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 46m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 6/14

5:29 am-9:38 am

1 stop5h 09m

$334

RoswellSt. Louis

ROW - STL

ROWSTL

Roswell Intl

Wed 6/24

4:17 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 42m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 7/1

5:18 pm-10:06 pm

1 stop5h 48m

$356

AlbuquerqueSt. Louis

ABQ - STL

ABQSTL

Albuquerque

Sat 6/27

6:10 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop4h 35m

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 7/4

5:40 am-9:30 am

1 stop4h 50m

$357

AlbuquerqueSt. Louis

ABQ - STL

ABQSTL

Albuquerque

Thu 10/1

1:34 pm-8:37 pm

1 stop6h 03m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 10/5

5:36 pm-10:21 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$365

El PasoSt. Louis

ELP - STL

ELPSTL

El Paso

Sat 7/25

6:08 pm-7:23 pm

1 stop24h 15m

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 8/1

8:08 pm-5:13 pm

1 stop22h 05m

$368

AlbuquerqueSt. Louis

ABQ - STL

ABQSTL

Albuquerque

Thu 7/16

5:00 am-12:45 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 7/21

6:15 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$370

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Best time to book a flight from New Mexico to Illinois

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Illinois from New Mexico with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Mexico to Illinois

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Mexico to Illinois (average of $148). Flying from New Mexico to Illinois in May is currently the most expensive (average of $293). 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 NM to IL?

Find hourly flight availability from New Mexico to Illinois. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 29, 2026.

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New Mexico to Illinois?

How far ahead should I book a flight from New Mexico to Illinois?

The best time to book flights from New Mexico to Illinois is 69 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. 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 Illinois. Reviews last updated May 29, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from New Mexico to Illinois have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Mexico to Illinois. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from New Mexico to Illinois?

    There are many flights that can get you from New Mexico to Illinois in 5h 20m. Fly via Frontier, American Airlines, or Southwest to get the fastest option. New Mexico and Illinois are separated by a distance of 931 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    $134 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 $134 and $165, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New Mexico to Illinois?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Mexico to Illinois 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 New Mexico to Illinois?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Mexico to Illinois (average of $148). Flying from New Mexico to Illinois in May is currently the most expensive (average of $293). 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 New Mexico to Illinois

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from New Mexico to Illinois. 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 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$287Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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