Cheap flights from Illinois to New Mexico from $77

The cheapest month to fly to New Mexico from Illinois 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 Illinois 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 Illinois to New Mexico is on a Wednesday. Travelers who choose to depart for New Mexico on a Wednesday will often find tickets for as low as $407. The most expensive day to fly to New Mexico is Sunday, with ticket prices averaging around $511.

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 Illinois 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 $550. Departure times at noon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to New Mexico from Illinois when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to New Mexico for around $450 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to New Mexico from Illinois for as low as $345 on momondo.

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

Frontier, Southwest, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Illinois to New Mexico

American Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest are the top three most popular airlines that fly to New Mexico from Illinois 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 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 June 2026, 15 flights take off from Illinois and land in New Mexico each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 8:00PM, with 79% of daily flights taking off in the evening.

As of June 2026, there are 109 flights per week flying from Illinois to New Mexico. The most common day of the week flights depart is Wed, with 25% of flights taking off on this day.