Albuquerque to Newark (ABQ–EWR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,801 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 21 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Aug 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BNA Nashville 5h 44m WN → EJAUA Nashville (BNA) to Newark flights
IAD Dulles 5h 53m LHUA → AVAZEJA Dulles (IAD) to Newark flights
DEN Denver 6h ACCMUA → SNTPUA Denver (DEN) to Newark flights
ORD Chicago 6h 11m AAACAY → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Newark flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 12m AFAMDL → ACAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Newark flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 13m AAAYBA → AAF9QF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Newark flights
AUS Austin 6h 21m WN → UA Austin (AUS) to Newark flights
IAH Houston 6h 37m ACCMNZ → EKNZOS Houston (IAH) to Newark flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 53m AAASCTF → AALHUA Phoenix (PHX) to Newark flights
MCO Orlando 7h 12m WN → ACADB6 Orlando (MCO) to Newark flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Albuquerque to Newark
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,801 mi 3h 54m nonstop +2h ahead

ABQ–EWR had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in August 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,801 miles in 3h 54m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps ABQ Routes EWR Routes ABQ Live Flights EWR Live Flights ABQ Delays EWR Delays
All flights from Newark (EWR) Newark to Albuquerque flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop ABQ–EWR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 0 – – 85% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ABQ to EWR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
BNA ~5h 44m IAD ~5h 53m DEN ~6h 0m ORD ~6h 11m ATL ~6h 12m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,033
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 → EWR
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
Arriving
92%
Return
EWR → ABQ
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
Arriving
93%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ABQ delays → EWR delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Newark from Albuquerque

Nearby airports with service to Newark Liberty International Airport.
Metric ABQ→EWR SAF→EWR ALS→EWR
Distance from ABQ – 49 mi 171 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – – 1
Flight time 3h 54m 3h 32m 3h 46m
Departure OTP 85% – –
Santa Fe (SAF) to Newark flights · Alamosa (ALS) to Newark flights · Las Cruces (LRU) to Newark flights
Airports within 200 miles of ABQ with service to Newark Liberty International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Newark is 2 hours ahead of Albuquerque.
ABQ: MDT · EWR: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Albuquerque, it's 8:00 PM in Newark.
Distance & Flight Time
1,801 mi / 2,899 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 54m gate to gate.
Getting from EWR

AirTrain connects terminals to Newark Airport rail station ($5.50 one-way, paid at the station). NJ Transit trains then run to New York Penn Station (25–30 min, $13.50) or Newark Penn Station (5 min). Total to Midtown Manhattan: $19 and about 45 minutes.

Taxis carry a flat $55 rate to Manhattan (plus tolls and tip). Ride-shares are typically $45–75. Shared shuttle vans to Midtown hotels run around $25–30 per person. Car rentals are on-site in the P4 garage.

Newark Climate

Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that generate frequent ground delays June through August. Winters are cold (−4 to 4°C) with snow and ice storms several times per season. Nor'easters can close EWR for hours.

Spring brings variable conditions with frost possible into April. Fall is the most reliable travel season. Fog off Newark Bay occasionally reduces visibility in autumn and winter.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

ABQ–EWR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Albuquerque to Newark route.
Route details
Distance1,801 mi / 2,899 km
Flight time3h 54m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ABQ
Full nameAlbuquerque International Sunport
IATA / ICAOABQ / KABQ
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr5.4M
Elevation5,355 ft / 1,632 m
Destination: EWR
Full nameNewark Liberty International Airport
IATA / ICAOEWR / KEWR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr49.1M
Elevation18 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ABQ to EWR flights.
Nonstop flights from Albuquerque International Sunport to Newark Liberty International Airport take about 3h 54m gate to gate. The route covers 1,801 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from ABQ to EWR: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 54m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville, Washington Dulles and Denver.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to EWR 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.
Newark is 2 hours ahead of Albuquerque.
Nearby alternatives include SAF, ALS and LRU. 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 EWR

Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in August 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

ABQ to EWR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ABQ to EWR is about 3 hours 54 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,801 miles (2,899 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Washington Dulles and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Fe (SAF), Alamosa (ALS) and Las Cruces (LRU).