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Among airlines operating Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Albuquerque flights:

• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Albuquerque. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• American Airlines
• United Airlines

Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Albuquerque usually depart from Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and arrive at Albuquerque (ABQ).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Albuquerque:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $400 round-trip via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP), compared to $464 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A319 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) variants.

One-stop flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Albuquerque most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 43% of one-stop connections
• Dallas Love Field (DAL) - 30% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 9% of one-stop connections

Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 18% on the Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Albuquerque route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $424 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $511, a difference of $87. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Albuquerque flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 25%, night flights for 25%, and afternoon flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Albuquerque are Old Town, Albuquerque Convention Center and Expo New Mexico. These are among the most viewed places in Albuquerque on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Albuquerque:

• Earliest: departs at 8:29 am and lands at 11:48 am
• Latest: departs at 9:35 pm and lands at 12:54 am.

The flight takes about 3h 19m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 57% above the route average of $463. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Albuquerque takes 3h 19m, covering 1,115 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Albuquerque are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $166, which is 45% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Dallas Love Field (DAL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 22m, compared with 5h 31m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 5h 59m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP).

Albuquerque is 1 hour behind Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (Mountain Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $24 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Ace
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Budget

Round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Albuquerque range from $383 to $562, with an average of $463 over the past 12 months. Anything below $383 counts as a good deal.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Albuquerque route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.