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$121+ Cheap flights from Illinois to New Mexico

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 5/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — ABQ
Apr 7 — Apr 141
Mon 4/7
Mon 4/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to New Mexico

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to New Mexico flight deals. Data was last updated April 2, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$208
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$121
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$390

Good round-trip deal

$384 or less

Good one-way deal

$140 or less
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to New Mexico
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to New Mexico. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 2, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/286:58 pmSTL - ELP
1 stop18h 20mFrontier
Fri 5/21:25 pmELP - STL
1 stop19h 34mFrontier
Deal found 4/1$208
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 5/307:06 amORD - SAF
1 stop8h 42mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/43:19 pmSAF - ORD
1 stop8h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/1$224
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Sat 5/175:19 amSTL - SAF
1 stop5h 11mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/243:19 pmSAF - STL
1 stop7h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/1$244
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 5/18:14 pmORD - ELP
1 stop25h 25mFrontier
Mon 5/59:39 pmELP - ORD
1 stop6h 31mFrontier
Deal found 3/31$246
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/96:15 amMDW - ELP
1 stop15h 24mFrontier
Sun 5/119:39 pmELP - MDW
1 stop16h 09mFrontier
Deal found 3/31$248
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Thu 5/15:05 amORD - SAF
1 stop5h 27mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/86:05 pmSAF - ORD
1 stop5h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/1$254
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 4/3011:50 amORD - ELP
Nonstop3h 19mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/71:36 pmELP - ORD
Nonstop3h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/2$261
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 5/212:29 pmSTL - ABQ
1 stop5h 30mDelta
Wed 5/285:00 pmABQ - STL
1 stop6h 33mDelta
Deal found 4/1$264
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Tue 4/295:20 pmSTL - ABQ
1 stop4h 35mSouthwest
Tue 5/612:50 pmABQ - STL
1 stop7h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 4/1$266
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 5/1411:34 amPIA - ABQ
1 stop5h 38mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/195:00 amABQ - PIA
1 stop5h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/1$274
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 4/163:24 pmMLI - ABQ
1 stop5h 52mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/203:08 pmABQ - MLI
1 stop6h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/1$275
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 5/253:58 pmSTL - ELP
1 stop7h 05mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/104:15 pmELP - STL
1 stop5h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/31$276

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to New Mexico 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 April 2, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to New Mexico that are best for you.

Fly from

Illinois

Fly to

New Mexico

Route

Depart

Return

Price

St. LouisEl Paso

STL - ELP

STLELP

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 4/28

6:58 pm-12:18 pm

1 stop18h 20m

El Paso

Fri 5/2

1:25 pm-9:59 am

1 stop19h 34m

$208

ChicagoSanta Fe

ORD - SAF

ORDSAF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/30

7:06 am-2:48 pm

1 stop8h 42m

Santa Fe

Wed 6/4

3:19 pm-12:37 am

1 stop8h 18m

$224

St. LouisSanta Fe

STL - SAF

STLSAF

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 5/17

5:19 am-9:30 am

1 stop5h 11m

Santa Fe

Sat 5/24

3:19 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$244

ChicagoEl Paso

ORD - ELP

ORDELP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/1

8:14 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop25h 25m

El Paso

Mon 5/5

9:39 pm-5:10 am

1 stop6h 31m

$246

ChicagoEl Paso

MDW - ELP

MDWELP

Chicago Midway

Fri 5/9

6:15 am-8:39 pm

1 stop15h 24m

El Paso

Sun 5/11

9:39 pm-2:48 pm

1 stop16h 09m

$248

ChicagoSanta Fe

ORD - SAF

ORDSAF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/1

5:05 am-9:32 am

1 stop5h 27m

Santa Fe

Thu 5/8

6:05 pm-12:29 am

1 stop5h 24m

$254

ChicagoEl Paso

ORD - ELP

ORDELP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/30

11:50 am-2:09 pm

Nonstop3h 19m

El Paso

Wed 5/7

1:36 pm-5:49 pm

Nonstop3h 13m

$261

St. LouisAlbuquerque

STL - ABQ

STLABQ

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 5/21

2:29 pm-6:59 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Albuquerque

Wed 5/28

5:00 pm-12:33 am

1 stop6h 33m

$264

St. LouisAlbuquerque

STL - ABQ

STLABQ

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 4/29

5:20 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop4h 35m

Albuquerque

Tue 5/6

12:50 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$266

PeoriaAlbuquerque

PIA - ABQ

PIAABQ

Greater Peoria

Wed 5/14

11:34 am-4:12 pm

1 stop5h 38m

Albuquerque

Mon 5/19

5:00 am-11:04 am

1 stop5h 04m

$274

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to New Mexico

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Illinois to New Mexico

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to New Mexico (average of $344). Flying from Illinois to New Mexico in June is currently the most expensive (average of $445). 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 NM?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to New Mexico. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 2, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Illinois to New Mexico as you normally would.

Rainfall in New Mexico by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Mexico 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 New Mexico when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in New Mexico by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Mexico, 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 New Mexico

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Mexico. 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 New Mexico. Reviews last updated April 2, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Illinois to New Mexico to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,820 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,820 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,820 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,820 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,898 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,820 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,615 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,820 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,820 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $121. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and Frontier, as they are both options that can get you from Illinois to New Mexico for a low price.

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to New Mexico (average of $344). Flying from Illinois to New Mexico in June is currently the most expensive (average of $445). 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 New Mexico

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Illinois to New Mexico. 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 April 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$193Average$519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$204Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$233Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$369Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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