Cheap flights from Chicago to Albuquerque from $146

The cheapest month to fly to Albuquerque from Chicago is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $390, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of February, then book flights to Albuquerque from Chicago during January instead. Flights to Albuquerque in January, while not as cheap as those in February, still average around $395.

Our data shows that Tuesday is the least expensive day to fly to Albuquerque. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $434. The most expensive day to fly to Albuquerque is Sunday, with ticket prices averaging around $527.

Flying to Albuquerque from Chicago in the afternoon is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $411 when looking at flights departing in the afternoon. Try not to purchase tickets at noon because they tend to be around $545. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

Fly from Chicago Midway to Albuquerque for the best Chicago - Albuquerque flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Albuquerque from Chicago when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Albuquerque for around $471 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Albuquerque from Chicago for as low as $363 on momondo.

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Chicago to Albuquerque 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 Chicago to Albuquerque.

As of September 2026, prices for Chicago to Albuquerque flights are approximately 124% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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

American Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Albuquerque from Chicago according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 58% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Albuquerque. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Albuquerque on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

As of September 2026, there are 12 flights per day flying from Chicago to Albuquerque. The most common time of day flights depart is 7:00PM, with 82% of flights taking off in the evening.

As of September 2026, 89 flights take off from Chicago and land in Albuquerque each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Thu, with 16% of weekly flights taking off on this day.