Cheap Flights from Chicago to Albuquerque
Cheap Flights from Chicago to Albuquerque
Looking for cheap flights from Chicago to Albuquerque? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Chicago to Albuquerque vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 7,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Chicago to Albuquerque for specific travel dates.
2026-11-05
ORD - ABQ
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-06
ORD - ABQ
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-07
ORD - ABQ
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-08
ORD - ABQ
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-09
ORD - ABQ
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-10
ORD - ABQ
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $25.6
Chicago to Albuquerque flight facts
Distance
1,111 mi
1,788 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 2h 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−1h
Albuquerque is 1 hour behind Chicago.
Airports in Chicago
DPA · Dupage
MDW · Chicago Midway Intl
ORD · Chicago O'Hare Intl
Airports in Albuquerque
ABQ · Albuquerque Intl Sunport
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Chicago - Santa Fe · Santa Fe is 49 mi from Albuquerque
Flights Madison - Albuquerque · Madison is 111 mi from Chicago
Flights Grand Rapids - Albuquerque · Grand Rapids is 142 mi from Chicago
Flights Indianapolis - Albuquerque · Indianapolis is 174 mi from Chicago
Premium cabin flights from Chicago to Albuquerque
Premium cabin
2026-11-11
ORD - ABQ
First | Non stop | 4 left
From 15,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-13
ORD - ABQ
First | Non stop | 1 left
From 15,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
ORD - ABQ
First | Non stop | 5 left
From 15,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-15
ORD - ABQ
First | Non stop | 2 left
From 15,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
ORD - ABQ
First | Non stop | 3 left
From 15,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-17
ORD - ABQ
First | Non stop | 3 left
From 15,000 Pts + $25.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Santa Ana Pueblo (United States)
Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa
From 12,000 Pts or $253
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Chicago to Albuquerque depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Chicago to Albuquerque.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Chicago to Albuquerque.
Chicago and Albuquerque are about 1,111 miles (1,788 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 1,111-mile straight-line distance takes about 2h 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Albuquerque is 1 hour behind Chicago.
Departures from Chicago: Dupage (DPA), Chicago Midway Intl (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD). Arrivals in Albuquerque: Albuquerque Intl Sunport (ABQ).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Albuquerque, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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