Austin to Albuquerque (AUS–ABQ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
AUS–ABQ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 619 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 40 | 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h50-2h | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Albuquerque from Austin
| Metric | AUS→ABQ | GRK→ABQ | SAT→ABQ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AUS | – | 61 mi | 67 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 40 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 55m | 2h 7m | 1h 50m |
| Departure OTP | 86% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
AUS: CDT · ABQ: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Austin, it's 5:00 PM in Albuquerque.
CapMetro Route 20 (Airport Flyer) runs between downtown Austin (Congress Ave) and AUS in about 30–35 minutes (fare $1.25, or free with MetroAccess). Service runs from roughly 05:00 to midnight; frequency drops evenings and weekends.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown cost $20–30 and take 15–20 minutes off-peak. Taxis run $30–40. Traffic on SH-71 can be heavy during afternoon rush; allow 30–40 minutes from downtown during 16:00–18:30. Long-term parking from $7/day in remote economy lots.
AUS–ABQ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AUS to ABQ
Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 40 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
AUS to ABQ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AUS to ABQ is about 1 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 619 miles (995 km). There are approximately 40 weekly flights outbound and 41 return, totaling 81 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Love Field, Dallas Fort Worth and William P. Hobby. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fort Cavazos (GRK), San Antonio (SAT) and Houston (IAH).