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$100+ Cheap flights from Illinois to New Mexico

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 7/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — ABQ
jun. 21 — jun. 281
sáb. 6/21
sáb. 6/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to New Mexico

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to New Mexico flight deals. Data was last updated junio 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$200
(Frontier)

One-way from

$100
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$453

Good round-trip deal

$365 or less

Good one-way deal

$179 or less
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to New Mexico
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to New Mexico. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on junio 16, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
vie. 7/115:40 amORD - ELP
1 stop7h 41mFrontier
dom. 7/131:08 pmELP - ORD
1 stop10h 02mFrontier
Deal found 6/14$200
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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.
jue. 7/32:44 pmMDW - ELP
1 stop22h 39mFrontier
jue. 7/101:08 pmELP - MDW
1 stop6h 46mFrontier
Deal found 6/15$210
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
jue. 8/147:41 pmSTL - ABQ
1 stop4h 57mAmerican Airlines
lun. 8/1812:41 pmABQ - STL
1 stop6h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/16$217
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
jue. 8/146:00 pmSTL - ABQ
1 stop6h 40mSouthwest
lun. 8/186:20 amABQ - STL
2 stops7h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 6/16$222
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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.
sáb. 8/307:53 amSTL - SAF
1 stop8h 09mAmerican Airlines
mié. 9/37:15 amSAF - STL
1 stop6h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/15$244
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
mar. 7/295:00 amORD - SAF
1 stop5h 25mAmerican Airlines
mar. 8/56:15 amSAF - ORD
1 stop6h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/14$253
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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.
lun. 6/304:10 pmSTL - ABQ
1 stop7h 24mDelta
vie. 7/47:00 amABQ - STL
1 stop8h 18mDelta
Deal found 6/15$257
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
mié. 7/166:37 pmMLI - ABQ
1 stop6h 20mAmerican Airlines
mié. 7/235:05 pmABQ - MLI
1 stop5h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/14$259
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
lun. 8/115:11 pmSTL - ELP
1 stop5h 51mDelta
sáb. 8/166:00 amELP - STL
1 stop7h 28mDelta
Deal found 6/14$267
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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.
sáb. 6/285:00 amORD - SAF
1 stop5h 22mUnited Airlines
vie. 7/410:45 amSAF - ORD
1 stop6h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/13$269
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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.
mar. 7/15:00 amSTL - ABQ
2 stops8h 38mUnited Airlines
mar. 7/1510:55 amABQ - STL
1 stop4h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/13$282
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
mar. 10/288:45 pmORD - ELP
Nonstop3h 41mAmerican Airlines
mar. 11/41:53 pmELP - ORD
Nonstop3h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/14$291

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to New Mexico 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 junio 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to New Mexico that are best for you.

Fly from

Illinois

Fly to

New Mexico

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoEl Paso

ORD - ELP

ORDELP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 7/11

5:40 am-12:21 pm

1 stop7h 41m

El Paso

dom. 7/13

1:08 pm-12:10 am

1 stop10h 02m

$200

ChicagoEl Paso

MDW - ELP

MDWELP

Chicago Midway

jue. 7/3

2:44 pm-12:23 pm

1 stop22h 39m

El Paso

jue. 7/10

1:08 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop6h 46m

$210

St. LouisAlbuquerque

STL - ABQ

STLABQ

Lambert-St Louis

jue. 8/14

7:41 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop4h 57m

Albuquerque

lun. 8/18

12:41 pm-8:18 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$217

St. LouisAlbuquerque

STL - ABQ

STLABQ

Lambert-St Louis

jue. 8/14

6:00 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Albuquerque

lun. 8/18

6:20 am-2:30 pm

2 stops7h 10m

$222

St. LouisSanta Fe

STL - SAF

STLSAF

Lambert-St Louis

sáb. 8/30

7:53 am-3:02 pm

1 stop8h 09m

Santa Fe

mié. 9/3

7:15 am-3:09 pm

1 stop6h 54m

$244

ChicagoSanta Fe

ORD - SAF

ORDSAF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 7/29

5:00 am-9:25 am

1 stop5h 25m

Santa Fe

mar. 8/5

6:15 am-1:16 pm

1 stop6h 01m

$253

St. LouisAlbuquerque

STL - ABQ

STLABQ

Lambert-St Louis

lun. 6/30

4:10 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop7h 24m

Albuquerque

vie. 7/4

7:00 am-4:18 pm

1 stop8h 18m

$257

MolineAlbuquerque

MLI - ABQ

MLIABQ

Moline Quad-City

mié. 7/16

6:37 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Albuquerque

mié. 7/23

5:05 pm-11:16 pm

1 stop5h 11m

$259

St. LouisEl Paso

STL - ELP

STLELP

Lambert-St Louis

lun. 8/11

5:11 pm-10:02 pm

1 stop5h 51m

El Paso

sáb. 8/16

6:00 am-2:28 pm

1 stop7h 28m

$267

ChicagoSanta Fe

ORD - SAF

ORDSAF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 6/28

5:00 am-9:22 am

1 stop5h 22m

Santa Fe

vie. 7/4

10:45 am-6:24 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$269

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to New Mexico

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Illinois to New Mexico

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to New Mexico (average of $344). Flying from Illinois to New Mexico in March is currently the most expensive (average of $435). 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 IL to NM?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to New Mexico. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated junio 16, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Illinois to New Mexico as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to New Mexico

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois to New Mexico. 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 junio 16, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to USNM are scheduled on a Monday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

Rainfall in New Mexico by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Mexico ranges from 0.4 - 1.6 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 1.6 in. January is typically the driest time to visit New Mexico when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in New Mexico by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Mexico, 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 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing New Mexico

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Mexico. 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 New Mexico. Reviews last updated junio 16, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Illinois to New Mexico 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,278 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,963 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,801 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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 Illinois to New Mexico one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $100. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from Illinois to New Mexico for a low price.

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to New Mexico (average of $344). Flying from Illinois to New Mexico in March is currently the most expensive (average of $435). 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 4 airlines flying from Illinois to New Mexico

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Illinois to New Mexico. 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 junio 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$174Average$274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$184Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$193Average$520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$238Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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