Albuquerque to Denver (ABQ–APA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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328 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights Verified 4w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by YanAir.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
LAS Las Vegas 4h 4m WN → EJAXE Las Vegas (LAS) to Denver flights
DAL Dallas 5h 34m WN → LXJXE Dallas (DAL) to Denver flights
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Albuquerque to Denver
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
328 mi 2h 26m nonstop

ABQ–APA has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Denver (APA) Denver to Albuquerque flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ABQ to APA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
LAS ~4h 4m DAL ~5h 34m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
52
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ABQ → APA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
APA → ABQ
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ABQ delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Denver from Albuquerque

Nearby airports with service to Centennial Airport.
Metric ABQ→APA SAF→APA ALS→APA
Distance from ABQ – 49 mi 171 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights ~1 – 1
Flight time 2h 26m 1h 13m 0h 42m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Santa Fe (SAF) to Denver flights · Alamosa (ALS) to Denver flights
Airports within 200 miles of ABQ with service to Centennial Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Denver is 0 hours the same as Albuquerque.
ABQ: MDT · APA: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Albuquerque, it's 6:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
328 mi / 527 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 26m gate to gate.
Facts

ABQ–APA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Albuquerque to Denver route.
Route details
Distance328 mi / 527 km
Flight time2h 26m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ABQ
Full nameAlbuquerque International Sunport
IATA / ICAOABQ / KABQ
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr5.4M
Elevation5,355 ft / 1,632 m
Destination: APA
Full nameCentennial Airport
IATA / ICAOAPA / KAPA
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Elevation5,885 ft / 1,794 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ABQ to APA flights.
Nonstop flights from Albuquerque International Sunport to Centennial Airport take about 2h 26m gate to gate. The route covers 328 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid and Dallas Love Field.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to APA and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from APA to ABQ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SAF and ALS. 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 APA

Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and Centennial Airport (APA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

ABQ to APA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ABQ to APA is about 2 hours 26 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 328 miles (527 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid and Dallas Love Field. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Fe (SAF) and Alamosa (ALS).