Cheap flights to New Mexico from $102

The rainy season is July through early September. Santa Fe and Taos, at 7,000 feet, have midsummer highs in the low 90s (F). Albuquerque, at 5,300 feet, is about 10 degrees warmer. Summers in the plains and deserts usually exceed 100 degrees. Winter days in Santa Fe and Taos can be in the 50s, and some snow falls but melts quickly. The lower Rio Grande Valley gets under 2 inches of snow; the ski resorts receive up to 300. Spring and fall are mild.

Peak Season: Summer is the high season and when most people book New Mexico flights and hotel rooms.The Santa Fe cultural season and Indian and Spanish markets are in full swing July and August. The Taos Pueblo Powwow is also in July and the Taos Arts Festival in September. The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is in October. Most Native American ceremonial dances that are open to the public are held in summer, early fall, Christmas, and Easter. Thanksgiving through March, skiers flock to the mountains. Off Season: Spring is a mild, but windy, time to visit. October has the best weather and changing colors of mountain foliage. Late fall and winter are mild and cool in the desert regions. Winter, away from the mountains, is a good time for bird watching.

Regional airlines have scheduled New Mexico flights to in-state destinations. There is limited bus service, and trains traverse the state in the north and southwest. The best way to get around New Mexico is with a car. Before setting out, make sure the vehicle is in good condition. If it breaks down in a remote area, you can be stranded for quite a while. July through early September is the rainy season, and warnings about flash floods in arroyos are serious—vehicles can be washed away. Indian reservations and pueblos have their own customs and laws, including driving laws. Check with the visitor centers for full details. Driving around Albuquerque is not difficult except for the local drivers. Pay attention as they tend to spontaneously turn and rush through yellow lights. Parking is very difficult around the University of New Mexico. Buses service the metropolitan area and taxis are available. The Santa Fe and Taos Plazas are easily explored on foot, and both have bus routes to the outer reaches. Santa Fe cabs are not metered (they charge a flat fee based on distance), and Taos has limited taxi service. During peak seasons, parking in both cities is hard to come by.

Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to New Mexico on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Frontier is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to New Mexico.

Albuquerque Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in New Mexico. One-way flights to Albuquerque Airport typically cost $46, while round-trip flights cost around $93.

A round-trip flight to New Mexico will typically cost around $140, however they can be found for as little as $93.

For those looking to save time traveling to New Mexico, Phoenix offers the quickest one-way flight (1 hour 11 minutes).

Yes. Those touching down at Albuquerque Airport can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

Yes. Albuquerque Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Perfect for Families! Three Comfy Units! Pool! is the closest property to Albuquerque Airport (0.0 mi away from Albuquerque Airport).