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$57+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Las Cruces, NM

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — ELP
Dec 28 — Jan 41
Sat 12/28
Sat 1/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Chicago to Las Cruces are usually found in September or October, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Las Cruces

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Las Cruces (LC9). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 23, 2024.

Round-trip from

$287
(eDestinos)

One-way from

$57
(Trip.com)

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Average price

$501
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Las Cruces
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Las Cruces. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 23, 2024.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2310:04 pmMDW - ELP
1 stop21h 26mFrontier
Mon 1/67:20 pmELP - MDW
1 stop27h 53mFrontier
Deal found 12/22$295
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/311:15 pmORD - ELP
1 stop8h 48mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/75:00 amELP - ORD
Nonstop3h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/22$417
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/256:00 amORD - ELP
1 stop13h 30mFrontier
Tue 12/317:20 pmELP - ORD
1 stop27h 26mFrontier
Deal found 12/21$450
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Tue 12/316:05 pmORD - ELP
2 stops20h 11mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/72:30 pmELP - ORD
1 stop5h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/22$537
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/2310:15 amMDW - ELP
Nonstop3h 30mSouthwest
Mon 1/66:25 amELP - MDW
1 stop7h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 12/22$613
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/266:15 amORD - ELP
1 stop7h 40mSouthwest
Mon 1/66:00 amELP - ORD
1 stop7h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 12/22$622
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/267:50 pmORD - ELP
2 stops18h 36mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/62:11 pmELP - ORD
2 stops15h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/22$699
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Mon 12/3012:35 pmORD - ELP
2 stops11h 12mDelta
Fri 1/36:00 amELP - ORD
1 stop6h 52mDelta
Deal found 12/22$761
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Mon 12/236:00 amMDW - ELP
1 stop7h 39mDelta
Mon 1/66:10 amELP - MDW
2 stops11h 04mDelta
Deal found 12/22$847
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 12/257:07 pmORD - ELP
2 stops15h 12mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/313:00 pmELP - ORD
2 stops20h 10mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/21$1,239

Find flights from Chicago to Las Cruces within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Las Cruces 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 December 23, 2024.

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ChicagoEl Paso

ORD - ELP

ORDELP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/4

6:10 am-8:12 pm

2 stops39h 02m

El Paso

Sat 1/11

12:31 pm-5:31 am

1 stop16h 00m

$287

ChicagoEl Paso

ORD - ELP

ORDELP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/5

2:55 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop7h 15m

El Paso

Wed 2/12

6:10 am-3:43 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$288

ChicagoEl Paso

MDW - ELP

MDWELP

Chicago Midway

Wed 2/5

6:00 am-12:44 pm

1 stop7h 44m

El Paso

Wed 2/12

1:45 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$288

ChicagoEl Paso

ORD - ELP

ORDELP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/4

6:10 am-8:12 pm

2 stops39h 02m

El Paso

Sat 1/11

12:31 pm-9:14 am

2 stops19h 43m

$289

ChicagoEl Paso

ORD - ELP

ORDELP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/9

9:40 am-12:21 pm

Nonstop3h 41m

El Paso

Wed 1/15

1:01 pm-5:10 pm

Nonstop3h 09m

$294

ChicagoEl Paso

MDW - ELP

MDWELP

Chicago Midway

Wed 2/5

8:01 pm-11:31 am

2 stops40h 30m

El Paso

Wed 2/12

7:50 pm-9:29 pm

2 stops24h 39m

$299

ChicagoEl Paso

ORD - ELP

ORDELP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/4

9:00 am-11:51 am

Nonstop3h 51m

El Paso

Mon 2/10

12:15 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$304

ChicagoEl Paso

MDW - ELP

MDWELP

Chicago Midway

Wed 1/8

8:30 am-1:25 pm

1 stop5h 55m

El Paso

Wed 1/15

12:00 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$353

ChicagoEl Paso

ORD - ELP

ORDELP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/4

12:15 pm-8:35 pm

2 stops9h 20m

El Paso

Mon 2/10

10:55 am-6:10 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$358

ChicagoEl Paso

ORD - ELP

ORDELP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/17

7:00 pm-6:27 pm

2 stops24h 27m

El Paso

Fri 2/21

7:07 pm-1:04 pm

2 stops16h 57m

$642

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Las Cruces

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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to Las Cruces

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Chicago to Las Cruces including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Las Cruces?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Las Cruces. Price data was last updated on December 20, 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chicago to Las Cruces, you should look to book at least 73 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Las Cruces?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Las Cruces (average of $322). Flying from Chicago to Las Cruces in June is currently the most expensive (average of $443). 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 CHI to LC9?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Las Cruces. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 23, 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Chicago to Las Cruces as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Las Cruces

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Las Cruces. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated December 23, 2024.

The most flights from CHI to LC9 are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in Las Cruces by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Las Cruces ranges from 0.2 - 1.6 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 1.6 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Las Cruces when rainfall is around 0.2 in.

Temperature in Las Cruces by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Las Cruces, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, June is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 44.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Las Cruces

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Las Cruces. 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 Las Cruces. Reviews last updated December 23, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta and Frontier from Chicago to Las Cruces have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,549 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,594 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,028 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Las Cruces one-way?

    $57 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $135 and $144, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Las Cruces?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Chicago to Las Cruces on time: Envoy Air (100%), American Airlines (91%), Alaska Airlines (88%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Las Cruces?

    On average you can expect to pay $359 for a flight from Chicago to Las Cruces. The cheapest flight overall is $195 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - El Paso) is currently priced at $288.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Las Cruces that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Las Cruces flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Las Cruces?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Las Cruces?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Las Cruces 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 Chicago to Las Cruces?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Las Cruces (average of $322). Flying from Chicago to Las Cruces in June is currently the most expensive (average of $443). 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 5 airlines flying from Chicago to Las Cruces

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Las Cruces. 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 December 23, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$119Average$188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$227Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$238Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$258Average$455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$269Average$494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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