Cheap flights from Albuquerque to Chicago from $159

The month of September is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chicago from Albuquerque, with most prices found around $376. If you’re not able to fly to Chicago in September, then April is your next best option. Flight prices from Albuquerque to Chicago during April average around $395.

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as $495. 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 $668.

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 $519. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Chicago is in the afternoon when prices are around $857.

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 $484 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 $336 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.

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Albuquerque to Chicago.

As of August 2026, prices for Albuquerque to Chicago flights are approximately 50% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

American Airlines, Southwest, and Delta 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 47% 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 August 2026, there are 8 flights per day flying from Albuquerque to Chicago. The most common time of day flights depart is 2:00PM, with 64% of flights taking off in the afternoon.

As of August 2026, 59 flights take off from Albuquerque and land in Chicago each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 20% of weekly flights taking off on this day.