Albuquerque to Chicago (ABQ–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,116 mi airlines 77/wk
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Flight Schedule 26 flights Verified 23h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AA4142
AA American
E75
6:46 AM
MST
10:50 AM
CDT
3h 4m
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AA3504
AA American
E75
6:59 AM
MST
10:59 AM
CDT
3h
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EI7316
EI Aer Lingus
E75
6:59 AM
MST
10:59 AM
CDT
3h
M T W T F S S
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AC3631
AC Air Canada
E7W
9:00 AM
MST
1:03 PM
CDT
3h 3m
M T W T F S S
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UA4773
UA United
E75L
10:05 AM
MST
2:21 PM
CDT
2h 16m
M T W T F S S
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UA1557
UA United
738
12:45 PM
MST
4:44 PM
CDT
2h 59m
M T W T F S S
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AA2552
AA American
319
12:52 PM
MST
4:50 PM
CDT
2h 58m
M T W T F S S
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AA1781
AA American
738
1:01 PM
MST
5:05 PM
CDT
3h 4m
M T W T F S S
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UA1542
UA United
738
1:06 PM
MST
5:00 PM
CDT
2h 54m
M T W T F S S
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EI7116
EI Aer Lingus
319
2:03 PM
MST
6:01 PM
CDT
2h 58m
M T W T F S S
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GF6413
GF Gulf
319
2:03 PM
MST
6:01 PM
CDT
2h 58m
M T W T F S S
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AA901
AA American
319
6:16 PM
MST
10:10 PM
CDT
1h 54m
M T W T F S S
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AC4086
AC Air Canada
E7W
9:18 AM
CDT T1
12:01 PM
MST
3h 43m
M T W T F S S
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UA723
UA United
738
9:20 AM
CDT T1
11:42 AM
MST
3h 22m
M T W T F S S
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AA2552
AA American
319
9:25 AM
CDT T3
11:47 AM
MST
3h 22m
M T W T F S S
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AA1781
AA American
738
9:55 AM
CDT T3
12:11 PM
MST
3h 16m
M T W T F S S
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UA1269
UA United
738
10:51 AM
CDT T3
1:07 PM
MST
4h 16m
M T W T F S S
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AA894
AA American
319
11:39 AM
CDT T3
1:22 PM
MST
3h 43m
M T W T F S S
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EK6011
EK Emirates
E75L
7:45 PM
CDT T2
10:26 PM
MST
3h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5445
UA United
E75L
7:45 PM
CDT T2
10:26 PM
MST
3h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC4085
AC Air Canada
E7W
7:45 PM
CDT T2
10:26 PM
MST
3h 41m
M T W T F S S
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EK6012
EK Emirates
E7W
7:45 PM
CDT T2
10:26 PM
MST
3h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4164
AA American
E75
9:10 PM
CDT T3
11:38 PM
MST
3h 28m
M T W T F S S
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AY4151
AY Finnair
E75
9:10 PM
CDT T3
11:38 PM
MST
3h 28m
M T W T F S S
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AA3973
AA American
E75
9:27 PM
CDT T3
11:33 PM
MST
4h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY3677
AY Finnair
E75
9:30 PM
CDT T3
11:57 PM
MST
3h 27m
M T W T F S S
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Albuquerque to Chicago
5 carriers, 77 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 77 Flights/wk 1,116 mi 1h 54m nonstop +2h ahead 34 1-stop hubs

ABQ–ORD is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, United Airlines and Aer Lingus lead the route. The flight covers 1,116 miles in approximately 1h 54m. Beyond nonstop, 34 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ABQ–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 28 319, 738, E75 1h54-3h04 80% Oneworld
UA United Airlines 21 738, E75L 2h16-2h59 80% Star Alliance
EI Aer Lingus 14 319, E75 2h58-3h 80%
AC Air Canada 7 E7W 3h03 80% Star Alliance
GF Gulf Air 7 319 2h58 80%
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA, EI, GF
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA, UA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA, EI
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
E7W Embraer E175 – AC
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (28 flights/wk, 36%)
Star Alliance: AC + UA (28 flights/wk, 36%)
Unaffiliated: EI + GF (21 flights/wk, 27%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ABQ to ORD direction.
Mon
11
flights
Tue
11
flights
Wed
11
flights
Thu
11
flights
Fri
11
flights
Sat
11
flights
Sun
11
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
12
Nonstop flights
77
Outbound / wk
87
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ABQ to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,857
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ABQ → ORD
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
77%
Return
ORD → ABQ
22%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
22%
Arriving
85%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ABQ delays → ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Albuquerque

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric ABQ→ORD SAF→ORD
Distance from ABQ 49 mi
Nonstop airlines 5 1
Weekly flights 77 7
Flight time 1h 54m 2h 58m
Departure OTP 80%
Airports within 200 miles of ABQ with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Albuquerque.
ABQ: MST · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Albuquerque, it's 8:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,116 mi / 1,796 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 54m to 3h 4m.
Getting from ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.

Chicago Climate

Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.

Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.

ABQ–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Albuquerque to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,116 mi / 1,796 km
Flight time1h 54m to 3h 4m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights77 out / 87 return
1-stop connections34 hubs
Origin: ABQ
IATA / ICAOABQ / KABQ
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr5.4M
Elevation5,355 ft / 1,632 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ABQ to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Albuquerque International Sunport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take approximately 1h 54m to 3h 4m. The route covers 1,116 miles.
5 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Air Canada, Aer Lingus, Gulf Air and United Airlines.
There are approximately 77 nonstop flights per week from ABQ to ORD. The return direction has about 87 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MLI, ICT, ASE, ELP, EGE, RNO, IND, QRO, PSP, SNA, OKC, YYC, SJC, BNA, DFW, MCO, AUS, SAN, PDX, DEN, SEA, ATL, LAS, PHX, IAH, BWI, LAX, MCI, SLC, DAL, IAD, SFO, MSP and SCF. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Albuquerque.
Yes, return flights from ORD to ABQ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SAF. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ABQ to ORD

Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Air Canada, Aer Lingus, Gulf Air and United Airlines. With 77 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ABQ to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ABQ to ORD ranges from 1 hours 54 minutes to 3 hours 4 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,116 miles (1,796 km). There are approximately 77 weekly flights outbound and 87 return, totaling 164 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

34 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via MLI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Fe (SAF).