Albuquerque to Denver (ABQ–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ABQ–DEN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 350 miles in approximately 1h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 66 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, CM | 61 | 319, 320, 738, CR7, E75L, E7W | 1h26-1h43 | Star Alliance | AC, CM | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 34 | 737, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h05-1h25 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Denver from Albuquerque
| Metric | ABQ→DEN | SAF→DEN | TSM→DEN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ABQ | – | 49 mi | 111 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 109 | 42 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 5m | 1h 33m | 1h 25m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
ABQ: MDT · DEN: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Albuquerque, it's 6:00 PM in Denver.
RTD A Line runs to Denver Union Station (37 min, $10.50) with connections to light rail and bus routes. Taxis have meters; expect $55–65 to downtown.DEN's tent-roof Jeppesen Terminal is a single building; all three concourses connect via the underground automated train. Rental cars are on level 5. For ski resorts, shuttle services depart from Ground Transportation.
Semi-arid with 300+ days of sunshine. Summers are dry and warm (27–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that produce dramatic but brief delays. Winters bring cold temperatures (−8 to 5°C) and heavy blizzards that can shut down ground operations.
Spring snowstorms can be heavier than midwinter ones. Altitude (5,430 ft) means low humidity year-round; stay hydrated.
ABQ–DEN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ABQ to DEN
Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 109 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ABQ to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ABQ to DEN ranges from 1 hours 5 minutes to 1 hours 43 minutes. The route covers a distance of 350 miles (562 km). There are approximately 109 weekly flights outbound and 136 return, totaling 245 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
66 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via APA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Fe (SAF), Taos (TSM) and Durango (DRO).