Illinois

$105+ 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 8/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ABQ — ORD
Jun 10 — Jun 171
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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 11, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 7/158:09 pm
ELP
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ORD
1 stop8h 19m
Frontier
Tue 7/217:15 am
ORD
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ELP
1 stop12h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 5/6$210
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 7/228:09 pm
ELP
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ORD
1 stop8h 19m
Frontier
Sat 7/257:15 am
ORD
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ELP
1 stop12h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 5/7$224
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/98:09 pm
ELP
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ORD
1 stop8h 19m
Frontier
Tue 7/217:15 am
ORD
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ELP
1 stop12h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 5/7$230
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/238:09 pm
ELP
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ORD
1 stop7h 58m
Frontier
Tue 6/309:48 pm
ORD
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ELP
1 stop20h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 5/11$233
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/146:08 pm
ELP
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ORD
1 stop25h 44m
Frontier
Mon 8/179:57 pm
ORD
-
ELP
1 stop20h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 5/6$244
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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.
Sun 7/128:09 pm
ELP
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ORD
1 stop8h 19m
Frontier
Sat 7/257:15 am
ORD
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ELP
1 stop12h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 5/7$248
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/268:09 pm
ELP
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ORD
1 stop7h 58m
Frontier
Mon 6/297:20 am
ORD
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ELP
1 stop12h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 5/10$250
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 7/118:09 pm
ELP
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ORD
1 stop8h 19m
Frontier
Thu 7/167:15 am
ORD
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ELP
1 stop12h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 5/7$252
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/116:03 pm
ELP
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ORD
1 stop25h 40m
Frontier
Sun 6/147:20 am
ORD
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ELP
1 stop12h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 5/6$256
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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.
Sat 9/195:28 pm
ELP
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MLI
1 stop4h 57m
American Airlines
Sat 10/311:55 am
MLI
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ELP
1 stop6h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/10$304
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 6/36:00 pm
ABQ
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STL
1 stop4h 10m
Southwest
Wed 6/105:25 am
STL
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ABQ
1 stop4h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 5/6$333
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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.
Mon 6/14:44 pm
ABQ
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STL
1 stop6h 15m
Delta
Wed 6/37:00 am
STL
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ABQ
1 stop5h 45m
Delta
Deal found 5/6$334

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 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$210
(Frontier)

One-way from

$105
(Frontier)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$452

Good round-trip deal

$471 or less

Good one-way deal

$243 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Albuquerque-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
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From New Mexico to Illinois
One-way flight from New Mexico to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($49 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% 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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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Mexico to Illinois that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

AlbuquerqueSt. Louis

ABQ - STL

ABQSTL

Albuquerque

Wed 6/3

6:00 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop4h 10m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 6/10

5:25 am-9:20 am

1 stop4h 55m

$333

AlbuquerqueSt. Louis

ABQ - STL

ABQSTL

Albuquerque

Mon 6/1

4:44 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 6/3

7:00 am-11:45 am

1 stop5h 45m

$334

AlbuquerqueSt. Louis

ABQ - STL

ABQSTL

Albuquerque

Tue 8/4

6:54 am-4:17 pm

1 stop8h 23m

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 8/6

3:39 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$370

AlbuquerqueSt. Louis

ABQ - STL

ABQSTL

Albuquerque

Tue 6/30

5:00 am-12:05 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 7/6

5:45 am-10:00 am

1 stop5h 15m

$370

AlbuquerqueSt. Louis

ABQ - STL

ABQSTL

Albuquerque

Wed 8/19

7:05 am-4:25 pm

2 stops8h 20m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 8/23

6:10 am-9:55 am

1 stop4h 45m

$376

AlbuquerqueSt. Louis

ABQ - STL

ABQSTL

Albuquerque

Wed 5/27

1:33 pm-10:52 pm

2 stops8h 19m

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 5/29

4:48 pm-8:44 pm

1 stop4h 56m

$382

AlbuquerqueSt. Louis

ABQ - STL

ABQSTL

Albuquerque

Mon 6/8

5:20 am-1:35 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 6/14

7:35 pm-12:25 am

1 stop5h 50m

$386

El PasoChicago

ELP - MDW

ELPMDW

El Paso

Wed 7/22

9:45 am-5:00 pm

2 stops6h 15m

Chicago Midway

Wed 8/5

3:05 pm-5:05 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$386

El PasoMoline

ELP - MLI

ELPMLI

El Paso

Tue 8/4

10:04 am-4:11 pm

1 stop5h 07m

Moline Quad-City

Tue 8/11

7:20 am-12:56 pm

1 stop6h 36m

$389

El PasoChicago

ELP - MDW

ELPMDW

El Paso

Tue 6/9

6:00 am-2:20 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Chicago Midway

Tue 6/16

10:00 am-4:10 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$391

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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.
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Everything you need to know about your flight 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 79 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.

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Mexico to Illinois (average of $135). Flying from New Mexico to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $274). 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 11, 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.

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 11, 2026.

The most flights from USNM to USIL are scheduled on a Monday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

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

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 11, 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.

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

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 4h 10m. Fly via Southwest, United Airlines, or Delta 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?

    $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 $107 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Mexico to Illinois (average of $135). Flying from New Mexico to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $274). 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 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$241Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$287Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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