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$53+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Las Cruces, NM

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CHI — ELP
ene. 26 — feb. 21
dom. 1/26
dom. 2/2
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 Tuesday

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 enero 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$117
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$53
(Trip.com)

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June

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September

Average price

$347
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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 enero 21, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 3/66:40 amMDW - ELP
1 stop13h 10mFrontier
lun. 3/179:42 pmELP - MDW
1 stop6h 49mFrontier
Deal found 1/21$117
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 2/66:36 pmORD - ELP
1 stop17h 55mFrontier
lun. 2/107:45 pmELP - ORD
1 stop25h 52mFrontier
Deal found 1/20$120
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 2/209:15 amORD - ELP
Nonstop3h 59mUnited Airlines
mar. 2/2512:57 pmELP - ORD
Nonstop3h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$237
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 2/1311:35 amMDW - ELP
Nonstop3h 35mSouthwest
lun. 2/172:55 pmELP - MDW
Nonstop3h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 1/21$237
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 2/115:45 amORD - ELP
1 stop7h 59mDelta
jue. 2/136:10 amELP - ORD
1 stop6h 39mDelta
Deal found 1/21$257
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 2/119:40 amORD - ELP
Nonstop3h 41mAmerican Airlines
jue. 2/137:03 amELP - ORD
1 stop5h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$272
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 4/171:05 pmMDW - ELP
1 stop9h 01mDelta
mar. 4/221:30 pmELP - MDW
1 stop7h 59mDelta
Deal found 1/21$298
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 3/275:45 pmORD - ELP
1 stop6h 10mSouthwest
mié. 4/25:35 amELP - ORD
1 stop5h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 1/21$319
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 2/206:50 amORD - ELP
1 stop12h 46mMultiple Airlines
mar. 2/257:07 pmELP - ORD
2 stops16h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$373

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 enero 21, 2025.

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ChicagoEl Paso

MDW - ELP

MDWELP

Chicago Midway

jue. 3/6

6:40 am-6:50 pm

1 stop13h 10m

El Paso

lun. 3/17

9:42 pm-5:31 am

1 stop6h 49m

$117

ChicagoEl Paso

ORD - ELP

ORDELP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 2/6

6:36 pm-11:31 am

1 stop17h 55m

El Paso

lun. 2/10

7:45 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop25h 52m

$120

ChicagoEl Paso

MDW - ELP

MDWELP

Chicago Midway

jue. 2/13

11:35 am-2:10 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

El Paso

lun. 2/17

2:55 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$237

ChicagoEl Paso

ORD - ELP

ORDELP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 2/11

5:45 am-12:44 pm

1 stop7h 59m

El Paso

jue. 2/13

6:10 am-1:49 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$257

ChicagoEl Paso

ORD - ELP

ORDELP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 2/11

9:40 am-12:21 pm

Nonstop3h 41m

El Paso

jue. 2/13

7:03 am-2:01 pm

1 stop5h 58m

$272

ChicagoEl Paso

ORD - ELP

ORDELP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 2/22

5:45 am-1:18 pm

1 stop8h 33m

El Paso

mar. 2/25

12:57 pm-5:09 pm

Nonstop3h 12m

$274

ChicagoEl Paso

MDW - ELP

MDWELP

Chicago Midway

jue. 4/17

1:05 pm-9:06 pm

1 stop9h 01m

El Paso

mar. 4/22

1:30 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$298

ChicagoEl Paso

ORD - ELP

ORDELP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 3/27

5:45 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop6h 10m

El Paso

mié. 4/2

5:35 am-11:50 am

1 stop5h 15m

$319

ChicagoEl Paso

ORD - ELP

ORDELP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 2/20

6:50 am-6:36 pm

1 stop12h 46m

El Paso

mar. 2/25

7:07 pm-1:04 pm

2 stops16h 57m

$373

ChicagoEl Paso

ORD - ELP

ORDELP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 3/11

6:45 am-6:50 pm

1 stop13h 05m

$53

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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 January 17, 2025.

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 enero 21, 2025.

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 enero 21, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to LC9 are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 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 enero 21, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines, Frontier and United Airlines 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
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

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
4,662 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

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
9,706 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

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
8,521 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

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
8,985 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

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
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

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?

    $53 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Southwest, with prices starting from $119 and $119, 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 (81%), Royal Jordanian (80%), Alaska Airlines (79%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $560 for a flight from Chicago to Las Cruces. The cheapest flight overall is $199 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - El Paso) is currently priced at $187.

  • 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 enero 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$117Average$186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$227Average$247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$235Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$258Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$269Average$491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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