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$88+ Cheap flights from New Mexico to Illinois

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ABQ — ORD
May 6 — May 131
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Cheap 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 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$208
(Frontier)

One-way from

$88
(Mytrip)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$399

Good round-trip deal

$381 or less

Good one-way deal

$189 or less
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From New Mexico to Illinois
One-way flight from New Mexico to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($15 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2025
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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 1, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/291:08 pmELP - STL
1 stop19h 53mFrontier
Thu 5/89:55 pmSTL - ELP
1 stop23h 44mFrontier
Deal found 4/28$208
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/211:58 amELP - ORD
1 stop8h 03mFrontier
Sat 6/76:00 amORD - ELP
1 stop7h 18mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$208
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/31:33 pmELP - MDW
1 stop6h 20mFrontier
Sat 6/72:44 pmMDW - ELP
1 stop22h 34mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$208
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Tue 6/35:06 pmSAF - STL
1 stop4h 39mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/78:30 amSTL - SAF
1 stop7h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$244
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/285:59 pmSAF - ORD
1 stop5h 26mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/45:02 amORD - SAF
1 stop5h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$254
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/305:30 amABQ - STL
1 stop7h 04mDelta
Fri 6/63:40 pmSTL - ABQ
1 stop7h 16mDelta
Deal found 4/30$257
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sat 5/246:51 amELP - ORD
Nonstop3h 11mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/258:30 pmORD - ELP
Nonstop3h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$262
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 8/136:00 amELP - STL
1 stop5h 24mDelta
Tue 8/197:20 amSTL - ELP
1 stop6h 07mDelta
Deal found 4/29$267
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Wed 8/1312:05 pmELP - MDW
1 stop6h 10mSouthwest
Wed 8/209:30 amMDW - ELP
Nonstop3h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 4/29$271
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Tue 6/38:15 amELP - ORD
Nonstop3h 24mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/73:35 pmORD - ELP
Nonstop3h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$276
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 7/161:21 pmELP - ORD
1 stop7h 09mDelta
Wed 7/307:00 amORD - ELP
1 stop6h 16mDelta
Deal found 4/29$281
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 7/161:21 pmELP - MDW
1 stop7h 20mDelta
Wed 7/306:00 amMDW - ELP
1 stop7h 16mDelta
Deal found 4/29$281

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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 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Mexico to Illinois that are best for you.

Fly from

New Mexico

Fly to

Illinois

Route

Depart

Return

Price

El PasoChicago

ELP - ORD

ELPORD

El Paso

Mon 6/2

11:58 am-9:01 pm

1 stop8h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/7

6:00 am-12:18 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$208

El PasoChicago

ELP - MDW

ELPMDW

El Paso

Tue 6/3

1:33 pm-8:53 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Chicago Midway

Sat 6/7

2:44 pm-12:18 pm

1 stop22h 34m

$208

El PasoSt. Louis

ELP - STL

ELPSTL

El Paso

Thu 5/8

9:39 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop22h 26m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 5/21

8:15 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop17h 20m

$218

Santa FeSt. Louis

SAF - STL

SAFSTL

Santa Fe

Tue 6/3

5:06 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop4h 39m

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 6/7

8:30 am-2:34 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$244

Santa FeChicago

SAF - ORD

SAFORD

Santa Fe

Wed 5/28

5:59 pm-12:25 am

1 stop5h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/4

5:02 am-9:22 am

1 stop5h 20m

$254

AlbuquerqueSt. Louis

ABQ - STL

ABQSTL

Albuquerque

Fri 5/30

5:30 am-1:34 pm

1 stop7h 04m

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 6/6

3:40 pm-9:56 pm

1 stop7h 16m

$257

El PasoChicago

ELP - ORD

ELPORD

El Paso

Sat 5/24

6:51 am-11:02 am

Nonstop3h 11m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/25

8:30 pm-11:15 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

$262

El PasoChicago

ELP - MDW

ELPMDW

El Paso

Wed 8/13

12:05 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Chicago Midway

Wed 8/20

9:30 am-11:35 am

Nonstop3h 05m

$271

El PasoChicago

ELP - ORD

ELPORD

El Paso

Tue 6/3

8:15 am-12:39 pm

Nonstop3h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/7

3:35 pm-6:07 pm

Nonstop3h 32m

$276

El PasoChicago

ELP - ORD

ELPORD

El Paso

Wed 7/16

1:21 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop7h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/30

7:00 am-12:16 pm

1 stop6h 16m

$281

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Best time to book a flight from New Mexico to Illinois

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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 $245). Flying from New Mexico to Illinois 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 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 1, 2025.

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.

Weekly flight availability from New Mexico to Illinois

Explore weekly flight availability from New Mexico to Illinois. 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 May 1, 2025.

The most flights from USNM to USIL are scheduled on a Thursday (18 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

Rainfall in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Illinois ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Illinois when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Illinois, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

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 1, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from New Mexico to Illinois to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

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

    $88 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and Delta, with prices starting from $92 and $129, 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 $245). Flying from New Mexico to Illinois 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 5 airlines flying from New Mexico to Illinois

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$121Average$245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$208Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$259Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$301Average$757FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$342Average$497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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