Albuquerque to Lubbock (ABQ–LBB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

ABQ Airport Page →
289 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 8 1-stop flights Verified 4w ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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 8 hubs
DAL Dallas 3h 40m WN → EJAEMDWN Dallas (DAL) to Lubbock flights
DEN Denver 3h 42m ACCMUA → AAUAWN Denver (DEN) to Lubbock flights
AUS Austin 3h 45m RVJWN → WN Austin (AUS) to Lubbock flights
PHX Phoenix 3h 49m AAASCTF → AAOO Phoenix (PHX) to Lubbock flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 3h 54m AAAYBA → AAASBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Lubbock flights
LAS Las Vegas 4h 30m WN → EJAWN Las Vegas (LAS) to Lubbock flights
HOU Houston 4h 35m WN → WN Houston (HOU) to Lubbock flights
IAH Houston 4h 47m ACCMNZ → ACCMNZ Houston (IAH) to Lubbock flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Albuquerque to Lubbock
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 289 mi 0h 53m nonstop +1h ahead

ABQ–LBB had nonstop service from Southwest 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 289 miles in 0h 53m.

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All flights from Lubbock (LBB) Lubbock to Albuquerque flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop ABQ–LBB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 1 – – 88% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (1 flights/wk, 100%)
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 LBB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
DAL ~3h 40m DEN ~3h 42m AUS ~3h 45m PHX ~3h 49m DFW ~3h 54m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
208
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 → LBB
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
100%
Return
LBB → ABQ
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ABQ delays → LBB delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Lubbock from Albuquerque

Nearby airports with service to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport.
Metric ABQ→LBB SAF→LBB ROW→LBB
Distance from ABQ – 49 mi 169 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 0h 53m 0h 55m 0h 43m
Departure OTP 88% – –
Santa Fe (SAF) to Lubbock flights · Roswell (ROW) to Lubbock flights
Airports within 200 miles of ABQ with service to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Lubbock is 1 hour ahead of Albuquerque.
ABQ: MDT · LBB: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Albuquerque, it's 7:00 PM in Lubbock.
Distance & Flight Time
289 mi / 465 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 53m gate to gate.
Facts

ABQ–LBB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Albuquerque to Lubbock route.
Route details
Distance289 mi / 465 km
Flight time0h 53m
Time difference+1 hour
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: LBB
Full nameLubbock Preston Smith International Airport
IATA / ICAOLBB / KLBB
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.1M
Elevation3,282 ft / 1,000 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ABQ to LBB flights.
Nonstop flights from Albuquerque International Sunport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport take about 0h 53m gate to gate. The route covers 289 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from ABQ to LBB: Southwest 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 0h 53m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Love Field, Denver and Austin Bergstrom.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to LBB 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.
Lubbock is 1 hour ahead of Albuquerque.
Yes, return flights from LBB to ABQ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SAF and ROW. 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 LBB

Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) had nonstop service from Southwest 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 LBB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ABQ to LBB is about 0 hours 53 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 289 miles (465 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Love Field, Denver and Austin Bergstrom. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Fe (SAF) and Roswell (ROW).