Albuquerque to Carlsbad (ABQ–CNM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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LF Contour
E135
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Albuquerque to Carlsbad
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 230 mi 1h 15m nonstop 4 1-stop hubs

ABQ–CNM is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Contour Aviation and Advanced Air lead the route. The flight covers 230 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ABQ–CNM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LF Contour Aviation 7 E135 1h15 95% – –
AN Advanced Air 0 – – 95% – –
Aircraft on this route
E135 Embraer ERJ-135 – LF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: AN + LF (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ABQ to CNM direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ABQ to CNM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
DAL ~4h 26m PHX ~4h 35m ATL ~7h 48m DEN ~13h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
21
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 → CNM
95%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
95%
Return
CNM → ABQ
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
73%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ABQ delays →
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Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Carlsbad is 0 hours the same as Albuquerque.
ABQ: MST · CNM: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in Albuquerque, it's 6:00 PM in Carlsbad.
Distance & Flight Time
230 mi / 371 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 15m.
Facts

ABQ–CNM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Albuquerque to Carlsbad route.
Route details
Distance230 mi / 371 km
Flight time1h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights7 out / 2 return
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: ABQ
Full nameAlbuquerque International Sunport
IATA / ICAOABQ / KABQ
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr5.4M
Elevation5,355 ft / 1,632 m
Destination: CNM
Full nameCavern City Air Terminal
IATA / ICAOCNM / KCNM
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation3,295 ft / 1,004 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ABQ to CNM flights.
Nonstop flights from Albuquerque International Sunport to Cavern City Air Terminal take approximately 1h 15m. The route covers 230 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Advanced Air and Contour Aviation.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from ABQ to CNM. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, PHX, ATL and DEN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CNM to ABQ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 CNM

Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM) are connected by nonstop service from Advanced Air and Contour Aviation. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ABQ to CNM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ABQ to CNM ranges from 1 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 230 miles (371 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 9 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via DAL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.