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

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1,116 mi airlines 87/wk
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Flight Schedule 26 flights Verified 1h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
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
Prices
AA1781
AA American
738
9:55 AM
CDT T3
12:11 PM
MST
3h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1269
UA United
738
10:51 AM
CDT T3
1:07 PM
MST
4h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA894
AA American
319
11:39 AM
CDT T3
1:22 PM
MST
3h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK6011
EK Emirates
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
Prices
EK6012
EK Emirates
E7W
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
AA4164
AA American
E75
9:10 PM
CDT T3
11:38 PM
MST
3h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY4151
AY Finnair
E75
9:10 PM
CDT T3
11:38 PM
MST
3h 28m
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
Prices
AA3973
AA American
E75
11:00 PM
CDT T3
1:17 AM+1
MST
4h 17m
M T W T F S S
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AA4142
AA American
E75
6:46 AM
MST
10:50 AM
CDT
3h 4m
M T W T F S S
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AA3504
AA American
E75
6:59 AM
MST
10:59 AM
CDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
EI7316
EI Aer Lingus
E75
6:59 AM
MST
10:59 AM
CDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4773
UA United
E75L
9:00 AM
MST
1:03 PM
CDT
3h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3631
AC Air Canada
E7W
9:00 AM
MST
1:03 PM
CDT
3h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1557
UA United
738
12:45 PM
MST
4:44 PM
CDT
2h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2552
AA American
319
12:52 PM
MST
4:50 PM
CDT
2h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1781
AA American
738
1:01 PM
MST
5:05 PM
CDT
3h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1542
UA United
738
1:06 PM
MST
5:00 PM
CDT
2h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EI7116
EI Aer Lingus
319
2:03 PM
MST
6:01 PM
CDT
2h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
GF6413
GF Gulf
319
2:03 PM
MST
6:01 PM
CDT
2h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA901
AA American
319
6:16 PM
MST
10:10 PM
CDT
1h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Chicago to Albuquerque
5 carriers, 87 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 87 Flights/wk 1,116 mi 3h 16m nonstop -2h behind 36 1-stop hubs

ORD–ABQ is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, United Airlines and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 1,116 miles in approximately 3h 16m. Beyond nonstop, 36 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–ABQ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 28 319, 738, E75 3h16-4h17 30% Oneworld
UA United Airlines 21 738, E75L 3h22-4h16 30% Star Alliance
AC Air Canada 14 E7W 3h41-3h43 30% Star Alliance
EK Emirates 13 E75L, E7W 3h41 30%
AY Finnair 11 E75 3h27-3h28 30% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA, UA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA, AY
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – EK, UA
E7W Embraer E175 – AC, EK
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AY (39 flights/wk, 45%)
Star Alliance: AC + UA (35 flights/wk, 40%)
Unaffiliated: EK (13 flights/wk, 15%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORD to ABQ direction.
Mon
12
flights
Tue
12
flights
Wed
13
flights
Thu
13
flights
Fri
12
flights
Sat
13
flights
Sun
12
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
14
Nonstop flights
87
Outbound / wk
77
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to ABQ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,862
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
ORD → ABQ
30%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
30%
Arriving
72%
Return
ABQ → ORD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays → ABQ delays →

Other ways to reach Albuquerque from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Albuquerque International Sunport.
Metric ORD→ABQ MDW→ABQ
Distance from ORD 15 mi
Nonstop airlines 5 1
Weekly flights 87 14
Flight time 3h 16m 3h 5m
Departure OTP 30%
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Albuquerque International Sunport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 4:00 PM in Albuquerque.
Distance & Flight Time
1,116 mi / 1,796 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 16m to 4h 52m.
Getting to ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.

ORD–ABQ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Albuquerque route.
Route details
Distance1,116 mi / 1,796 km
Flight time3h 16m to 4h 52m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights87 out / 77 return
1-stop connections36 hubs
Origin: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: ABQ
IATA / ICAOABQ / KABQ
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr5.4M
Elevation5,355 ft / 1,632 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to ABQ flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport take approximately 3h 16m to 4h 52m. The route covers 1,116 miles.
5 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Air Canada, Finnair, Emirates and United Airlines.
There are approximately 87 nonstop flights per week from ORD to ABQ. The return direction has about 77 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OKC, SDF, SCF, ELP, XNA, TUS, SBD, CHS, HOU, PHL, OPF, SNA, PVR, TPA, MCO, IAH, SLC, FLL, DFW, AUS, ATL, LAS, DEN, PHX, LAX, BNA, DAL, MCI, PDX, SFO, BWI, SAN, SEA, IAD, STL and MDW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Albuquerque is 2 hours behind Chicago.
Yes, return flights from ABQ to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MDW. 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 ORD to ABQ

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Air Canada, Finnair, Emirates and United Airlines. With 87 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ORD to ABQ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to ABQ ranges from 3 hours 16 minutes to 4 hours 52 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,116 miles (1,796 km). There are approximately 87 weekly flights outbound and 77 return, totaling 164 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

36 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via OKC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW).