Cheap flights from Chicago to New Mexico from $88

The cheapest month to fly to New Mexico from Chicago is in September. Flight prices, which tend to average around $93, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you are unable to visit New Mexico during the month of September, then departing from Chicago during the month October is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $149.

The cheapest day to depart from Chicago to New Mexico is on a Tuesday. Travelers who choose to depart for New Mexico on a Tuesday will often find tickets for as low as $396. The most expensive day to fly to New Mexico is Sunday, with ticket prices averaging around $475.

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to New Mexico is in the afternoon. momondo users have found flights departing from Chicago to New Mexico in the afternoon for as low as $373. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. Flights to New Mexico are more costly at noon, with an average ticket price of $545. Departure times at noon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

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You are more likely to see cheaper flights to New Mexico from Chicago when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to New Mexico for around $440 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to New Mexico from Chicago for as low as $360 on momondo.

Frontier, United Airlines, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Chicago to New Mexico

American Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest are the top three most popular airlines that fly to New Mexico from Chicago according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 57% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to New Mexico. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to New Mexico on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

As of May 2026, there are 13 flights per day flying from Chicago to New Mexico. The most common time of day flights depart is 9:00PM, with 55% of flights taking off in the evening.

91 flights are operational weekly from Chicago to New Mexico as of May 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 25% of flights per week taking off on this day.