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$99+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Albuquerque (ABQ)

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ORD — ABQ
Mar 13 — Mar 201
Thu 3/13
Thu 3/20
1 adult, Economy
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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$274
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$99
(Mytrip)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$508

Good round-trip deal

$387 or less

Good one-way deal

$207 or less
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/146:10 amPIA - ABQ
1 stop6h 58mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/193:39 pmABQ - PIA
1 stop5h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/6$274
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/213:40 pmSTL - ABQ
1 stop7h 25mDelta
Wed 5/284:36 pmABQ - STL
1 stop6h 02mDelta
Deal found 3/6$293
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/206:00 amSTL - ABQ
1 stop7h 17mAmerican Airlines
Mon 4/213:08 pmABQ - STL
1 stop7h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/6$295
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/276:30 pmSTL - ABQ
1 stop6h 55mSouthwest
Wed 4/210:10 amABQ - STL
2 stops7h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 3/6$298
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/116:31 pmMLI - ABQ
1 stop6h 09mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/155:05 pmABQ - MLI
1 stop5h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/7$303
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/41:12 pmSTL - ABQ
2 stops9h 48mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/57:00 amABQ - STL
1 stop4h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/6$320
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/79:15 amMDW - ABQ
Nonstop3h 10mSouthwest
Thu 4/102:05 pmABQ - MDW
Nonstop2h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 3/7$343
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2212:17 pmORD - ABQ
Nonstop3h 18mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/291:08 pmABQ - ORD
Nonstop2h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/7$347
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/167:40 amORD - ABQ
1 stop15h 10mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/228:00 amABQ - ORD
1 stop14h 59mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/7$355
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Thu 5/86:00 amORD - ABQ
2 stops15h 28mSpirit Airlines
Sun 5/119:33 pmABQ - ORD
2 stops19h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/7$358
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/16:15 amORD - ABQ
2 stops13h 03mDelta
Tue 4/86:48 amABQ - ORD
1 stop8h 32mDelta
Deal found 3/7$368
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/206:04 amMDW - ABQ
2 stops13h 13mDelta
Wed 4/235:30 amABQ - MDW
2 stops10h 49mDelta
Deal found 3/7$381

Find flights from Illinois to Albuquerque within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to Albuquerque that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 8, 2025.

Fly from

Illinois

Fly to

Albuquerque

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PeoriaAlbuquerque

PIA - ABQ

PIAABQ

Greater Peoria

Wed 5/14

6:10 am-12:08 pm

1 stop6h 58m

Albuquerque

Mon 5/19

3:39 pm-9:56 pm

1 stop5h 17m

$274

St. LouisAlbuquerque

STL - ABQ

STLABQ

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 5/21

3:40 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Albuquerque

Wed 5/28

4:36 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop6h 02m

$293

St. LouisAlbuquerque

STL - ABQ

STLABQ

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 4/20

6:00 am-12:17 pm

1 stop7h 17m

Albuquerque

Mon 4/21

3:08 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$295

St. LouisAlbuquerque

STL - ABQ

STLABQ

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 3/27

6:30 pm-12:25 am

1 stop6h 55m

Albuquerque

Wed 4/2

10:10 am-6:15 pm

2 stops7h 05m

$298

MolineAlbuquerque

MLI - ABQ

MLIABQ

Moline Quad-City

Fri 7/11

6:31 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop6h 09m

Albuquerque

Tue 7/15

5:05 pm-11:22 pm

1 stop5h 17m

$303

St. LouisAlbuquerque

STL - ABQ

STLABQ

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 4/4

1:12 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops9h 48m

Albuquerque

Sat 4/5

7:00 am-12:47 pm

1 stop4h 47m

$320

ChicagoAlbuquerque

MDW - ABQ

MDWABQ

Chicago Midway

Mon 4/7

9:15 am-11:25 am

Nonstop3h 10m

Albuquerque

Thu 4/10

2:05 pm-5:45 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

$343

ChicagoAlbuquerque

ORD - ABQ

ORDABQ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/22

12:17 pm-2:35 pm

Nonstop3h 18m

Albuquerque

Tue 4/29

1:08 pm-5:03 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

$347

ChicagoAlbuquerque

ORD - ABQ

ORDABQ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/16

7:40 am-9:50 pm

1 stop15h 10m

Albuquerque

Tue 4/22

8:00 am-11:59 pm

1 stop14h 59m

$355

ChicagoAlbuquerque

ORD - ABQ

ORDABQ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/8

6:00 am-8:28 pm

2 stops15h 28m

Albuquerque

Sun 5/11

9:33 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops19h 17m

$358

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Travel insights for flights from Illinois to Albuquerque

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Albuquerque?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Albuquerque (average of $344). Flying from Illinois to Albuquerque in June is currently the most expensive (average of $452). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IL to ABQ?

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When flying from Illinois to Albuquerque, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Albuquerque by month

Plan your trip to Albuquerque by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Albuquerque ranges from 0.4 - 1.6 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 1.6 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Albuquerque when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Albuquerque by month

Plan your trip to Albuquerque by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Albuquerque, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Albuquerque

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Albuquerque. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Albuquerque. Reviews last updated March 8, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Illinois to Albuquerque. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,716 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,024 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,649 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,986 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Albuquerque from Illinois?

    Located just 3.9 mi from the city center, Albuquerque (ABQ) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Albuquerque from Illinois.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Illinois to Albuquerque one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $99. Users have also found prices from $142 and $147 on Southwest and United Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Albuquerque?

    When deciding which route to take from Illinois to Albuquerque consider Chicago O'Hare Intl - Albuquerque, Chicago Midway - Albuquerque or Lambert-St Louis - Albuquerque as they are the most popular.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Illinois to Albuquerque?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Illinois to Albuquerque consider choosing Royal Jordanian (100%), American Airlines (95%) or Envoy Air (91%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Albuquerque?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Illinois to Albuquerque? While on average our users pay $345, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $182. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Albuquerque), is priced around $314.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Illinois to Albuquerque that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Illinois to Albuquerque flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Illinois to Albuquerque?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Illinois to Albuquerque.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Illinois to Albuquerque?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois to Albuquerque by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Albuquerque?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Albuquerque (average of $344). Flying from Illinois to Albuquerque in June is currently the most expensive (average of $452). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Illinois to Albuquerque

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Illinois to Albuquerque. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 8, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$204Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$268Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$369Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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