Cheap Flights from Champaign (CMI) to Albuquerque (ABQ)

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Cheap Flights from Champaign to Albuquerque (CMI-ABQ)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at for one-way flights and $474 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

American Airlines
Wed, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 20
CMI
Champaign
ABQ
Albuquerque
$474 Roundtrip, just found
$474
Roundtrip
just found
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Oct 15 from Champaign to Albuquerque, returning Mon, Oct 20, priced at $474 just found
American Airlines
Sat, Jun 28 - Sat, Jul 5
CMI
Champaign
ABQ
Albuquerque
$476 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$476
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Jun 28 from Champaign to Albuquerque, returning Sat, Jul 5, priced at $476 found 3 days ago
American Airlines
Thu, Jul 10 - Sun, Jul 13
CMI
Champaign
ABQ
Albuquerque
$486 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$486
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jul 10 from Champaign to Albuquerque, returning Sun, Jul 13, priced at $486 found 6 days ago
American Airlines
Wed, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 20
CMI
Champaign
ABQ
Albuquerque
$490 Roundtrip, just found
$490
Roundtrip
just found
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Oct 15 from Champaign to Albuquerque, returning Mon, Oct 20, priced at $490 just found
American Airlines
Sat, Jun 28 - Wed, Jul 2
CMI
Champaign
ABQ
Albuquerque
$493 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$493
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Jun 28 from Champaign to Albuquerque, returning Wed, Jul 2, priced at $493 found 6 days ago
American Airlines
Sat, Jun 28 - Fri, Jul 4
CMI
Champaign
ABQ
Albuquerque
$506 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$506
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Jun 28 from Champaign to Albuquerque, returning Fri, Jul 4, priced at $506 found 1 day ago
American Airlines
Wed, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 20
CMI
Champaign
ABQ
Albuquerque
$507 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$507
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Oct 15 from Champaign to Albuquerque, returning Mon, Oct 20, priced at $507 found 2 days ago
American Airlines
Mon, Jun 30 - Tue, Jul 15
CMI
Champaign
ABQ
Albuquerque
$524 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$524
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, Jun 30 from Champaign to Albuquerque, returning Tue, Jul 15, priced at $524 found 5 days ago
American Airlines
Wed, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 20
CMI
Champaign
ABQ
Albuquerque
$526 Roundtrip, just found
$526
Roundtrip
just found
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Oct 15 from Champaign to Albuquerque, returning Mon, Oct 20, priced at $526 just found
American Airlines
Sat, Jun 28 - Sat, Jul 5
CMI
Champaign
ABQ
Albuquerque
$539 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$539
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Jun 28 from Champaign to Albuquerque, returning Sat, Jul 5, priced at $539 found 3 days ago
American Airlines
Tue, Jun 24 - Tue, Jul 15
CMI
Champaign
ABQ
Albuquerque
$540 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$540
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jun 24 from Champaign to Albuquerque, returning Tue, Jul 15, priced at $540 found 5 days ago
American Airlines
Wed, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 20
CMI
Champaign
ABQ
Albuquerque
$542 Roundtrip, just found
$542
Roundtrip
just found
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Oct 15 from Champaign to Albuquerque, returning Mon, Oct 20, priced at $542 just found
American Airlines
Wed, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 20
CMI
Champaign
ABQ
Albuquerque
$544 Roundtrip, just found
$544
Roundtrip
just found
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Oct 15 from Champaign to Albuquerque, returning Mon, Oct 20, priced at $544 just found
American Airlines
Sat, Jun 28 - Sat, Jul 5
CMI
Champaign
ABQ
Albuquerque
$549 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$549
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Jun 28 from Champaign to Albuquerque, returning Sat, Jul 5, priced at $549 found 3 days ago
American Airlines
Thu, Jul 3 - Sat, Jul 19
CMI
Champaign
ABQ
Albuquerque
$550 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$550
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jul 3 from Champaign to Albuquerque, returning Sat, Jul 19, priced at $550 found 5 days ago
American Airlines
Thu, Jul 10 - Sun, Jul 13
CMI
Champaign
ABQ
Albuquerque
$552 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$552
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jul 10 from Champaign to Albuquerque, returning Sun, Jul 13, priced at $552 found 6 days ago
American Airlines
Wed, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 20
CMI
Champaign
ABQ
Albuquerque
$554 Roundtrip, just found
$554
Roundtrip
just found
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Oct 15 from Champaign to Albuquerque, returning Mon, Oct 20, priced at $554 just found
American Airlines
Sat, Jun 28 - Sat, Jul 5
CMI
Champaign
ABQ
Albuquerque
$556 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$556
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Jun 28 from Champaign to Albuquerque, returning Sat, Jul 5, priced at $556 found 3 days ago
American Airlines
Sat, Jun 28 - Sat, Jul 5
CMI
Champaign
ABQ
Albuquerque
$559 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$559
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Jun 28 from Champaign to Albuquerque, returning Sat, Jul 5, priced at $559 found 3 days ago
American Airlines
Wed, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 20
CMI
Champaign
ABQ
Albuquerque
$559 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$559
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Oct 15 from Champaign to Albuquerque, returning Mon, Oct 20, priced at $559 found 2 days ago

Alternative airports near Albuquerque

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Albuquerque Intl. Sunport ABQ. Cheapest and Closest option available. Average driving time to city center is 7 minutes. Flights from $524
ABQ
Albuquerque Intl. Sunport
CheapestClosest
Average driving time to city center7 min
Flights from $524
Flights from Champaign (CMI) to Albuquerque (ABQ)
Origin airport
University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Williard
Destination airport
Albuquerque Intl. Sunport
Airlines serving
American Airlines
Roundtrip price
$474
Distance
1060 mi

Champaign to Albuquerque Flights

The cheapest times to fly from Champaign to Albuquerque

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Champaign to Albuquerque are during the month of October. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Champaign to Albuquerque with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from Champaign to Albuquerque

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Champaign to Albuquerque: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Champaign to Albuquerque

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Champaign to Albuquerque in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap Champaign to Albuquerque flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your Champaign to Albuquerque airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Williard Airport (CMI) to Albuquerque Intl. Sunport Airport (ABQ) cost?
Discover the latest flight deals from CMI to ABQ by entering your preferred travel dates and searching on Expedia. Easily compare prices by departure date if you have flexibility with your schedule and use handy filters to explore prices for your preferred journey. As a member of One Key™, our free loyalty program, you can use Price Tracking to watch fares and receive notifications if prices go up or down.
What is the cheapest month to fly from CMI to ABQ?
The cheapest flights from CMI to ABQ are usually during off-peak season, when demand is lower. To save money, avoid flying during public holidays, school breaks and major local events.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from CMI to ABQ?
Use the filter tool on Expedia to compare airlines and find the cheapest carrier that'll take you from CMI to ABQ. Sort your results by "Price (lowest to highest)" to snap up a great deal.
How many flights per day from University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Williard Airport (CMI) to Albuquerque Intl. Sunport Airport (ABQ)?
Nonstop flights from University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Williard Airport (CMI) to Albuquerque Intl. Sunport Airport (ABQ) aren't available daily, so you'll need to take a flight with a layover. Explore your options with our filter tool. Enter your travel details and click on either "1 Stop" or "2+ Stops."
What day of the week has the most flights from CMI to ABQ?
Friday is usually the busiest day for flights, while Tuesday is often the quietest.* Remember that flight schedules can change depending on a number of factors, including the carrier and season.*Busiest/quietest day to travel is based on Expedia flight demand through January to December 2024.
What is the best time to fly from University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Williard Airport (CMI) to Albuquerque Intl. Sunport Airport (ABQ)?
To land at Albuquerque Intl. Sunport Airport (ABQ) on time, choose a flight that takes off from University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Williard Airport (CMI) before 3 PM. The likelihood of cancellations is 22% higher, on average, for departures after this time.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Williard Airport (CMI) to Albuquerque Intl. Sunport Airport (ABQ) last-minute?
Booking your plane ticket from CMI to ABQ right before your getaway is usually more expensive. However, if there's some wiggle room with your departure times and dates, you could score a cheap last-minute fare.
Is it cheaper to book a CMI to ABQ flight and hotel package?
Compared with arranging hotels and flights separately, booking a CMI to ABQ flight and hotel package with Expedia could lead to significant savings. What's more, having everything in one easy place takes the hassle out of planning your trip. Simply secure your flights and select from our wide range of stays, then personalize your trip with other add-ons like tours, car rentals and activities.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Williard Airport (CMI) to Albuquerque Intl. Sunport Airport (ABQ)?
In most cases, you're able to cancel or reschedule your CMI to ABQ flight. However, there may be additional charges, especially if your booking was made over 24 hours ago. Double-check your itinerary for the airline's guidelines and fees on flight changes, or if you'd like more details, go to our Customer Service portal.

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