Cheap flights from Albuquerque to Chicago from $170

The month of August is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chicago from Albuquerque, with most prices found around $148. If you’re not able to fly to Chicago in August, then September is your next best option. Flight prices from Albuquerque to Chicago during September average around $156.

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as $488. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Sunday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Albuquerque to Chicago for around $635.

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Chicago is in the morning. Flights from Albuquerque to Chicago during this time can be as low as $508. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Chicago is in the afternoon when prices are around $775.

Fly from Albuquerque to Chicago O'Hare Intl for the best Albuquerque - Chicago flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chicago from Albuquerque when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chicago for around $470 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chicago from Albuquerque for as low as $331 on momondo.

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Albuquerque to Chicago flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

United Airlines, Delta, and Southwest are the most popular carriers operating from Albuquerque to Chicago

American Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Chicago from Albuquerque according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 51% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Chicago. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Chicago on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

As of June 2026, there are 11 flights per day flying from Albuquerque to Chicago. The most common time of day flights depart is 2:00PM, with 66% of flights taking off in the afternoon.

As of June 2026, 77 flights take off from Albuquerque and land in Chicago each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 18% of weekly flights taking off on this day.