Flying from Chicago to Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ): what you need to know
Your next great adventure starts at one of Chicago's main airports, O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Explore the options for booking a flight from Chicago to Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) leaving from either of these bases.
Expect to be travelling for 3 hours 9 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct flight from Chicago to Albuquerque International Sunport.
The timezone in Albuquerque is UTC-6, which is 1 hour behind Chicago. Albuquerque International Sunport is located in Albuquerque.
The most popular route is from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), with 21 direct weekly services. If you'd like to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from ORD to ABQ is the 07:35 Southwest Airlines service. If you prefer travelling later, the last departure is at 22:50 with Southwest Airlines.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from Chicago to ABQ.
August is a popular time to fly out. If you're heading away then or during a major holiday like July Fourth, show up even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Chicago to Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ) take off from this terminal.
When taking off from ORD, you can take a direct flight from Chicago to Albuquerque International Sunport Airport with American Airlines.
From central Chicago, ORD is approximately 25 miles away. Visit the official airport website or use navigation apps to find the best way to arrive at the terminal.
Searching for a handy hotel close to O'Hare International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Chicago to Albuquerque International Sunport Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Searching for other options for a direct flight from Chicago to Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)? Check out the fares leaving from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
From MDW, direct flights from Chicago to ABQ can be booked with United.
On public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in about 46 minutes. The terminal is roughly 12 miles away, and getting there by car will take approximately 21 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Chicago to ABQ, take it easy in one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport:
About Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Chicago to Albuquerque International Sunport Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near ABQ:
Getting from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ) to central Albuquerque
From Albuquerque International Sunport Airport, Albuquerque is approximately 9 miles away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 2 hours and 54 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ)
For a one-way ticket from Chicago to Albuquerque International Sunport Airport, £137 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return trip starting from £267. These are the lowest fares right now but could change depending on availability.
You're more likely to score cheap tickets from Chicago to ABQ if you book 8 months before your departure date. We crunched the flight price data and found that's the time fares on this route tend to be at their lowest.
To score the best price on your tickets from Chicago to Albuquerque International Sunport Airport, plan your trip for May (it has the cheapest flights). Travel dates flexible? Use the 'Whole month' function to zero in on the most affordable day to fly.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ)
It's time to figure out your dates for your flight from Chicago to Albuquerque International Sunport Airport. October is the most popular month for a trip to Albuquerque. If you like a quieter atmosphere, go in April.
Think about the kind of weather that'll suit your plans for Albuquerque. July is known as the warmest month. Book your flights from Chicago to ABQ sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 17ºC and 37ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -5ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap flights from Chicago to Albuquerque International Sunport Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Albuquerque
Once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Albuquerque International Sunport Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Albuquerque:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Balloon Fiesta Park, Albuquerque Biological Park and ABQ BioPark Aquarium are highlights which should feature on every Albuquerque itinerary.
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