Travelling from Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Albuquerque Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 5 minutes.
Chicago's timezone is UTC-6, making Chicago one hour ahead of Albuquerque.
Flights from ABQ to ORD start from 06:00 — the earliest with American Airlines. The last departure is at 16:03 with American Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 28 weekly Albuquerque Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to board your ABQ to ORD flight.
During popular months such as October, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
United has direct flights from Albuquerque Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Chicago — and maybe even more of the United States if time allows.
United is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
United is the most punctual carrier operating ABQ to ORD flights. An exceptional 83.33% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Albuquerque Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between ABQ and ORD:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Denver International Airport
Kansas City International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Albuquerque Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport flight is R 2,129. A return fare right now is R 4,259. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book five months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from ABQ to ORD.
The cheapest month for flights from Albuquerque Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from ABQ to ORD.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Albuquerque Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Albuquerque Airport (ABQ)
The address for ABQ is 2200 Sunport Blvd. SE.
85% of flights departing from Albuquerque Airport reach their destination as planned. With its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when flying out of ABQ.
To reach Albuquerque Airport from central Albuquerque, it'll take around 15 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near ABQ. Whether you're catching an early flight from Albuquerque Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Albuquerque Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ORD instead:
Pick up a Chicago O'Hare International Airport rental car and explore Chicago and beyond with your own set of wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Dollar and Budget are popular outlets to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Chicago O'Hare International Airport about four weeks ahead.
When to fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Albuquerque Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Chicago in March.
Book your flight from Albuquerque Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport for July if you want to visit Chicago during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from ABQ to ORD in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
Chicago has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be explored. Around 451 kilometres south-east of Chicago, a visit to Columbus will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.
Around 257 kilometres south-east of Chicago, Indianapolis is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience major highlights starting with Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.
