Charlotte to Albuquerque (CLT–ABQ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AA2286
Starts Oct 9 Seat map
AA American
738 Seat map
10:56 AM
EDT
12:23 PM
MDT
3h 27m
53%
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✓
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AA3319
Starts Oct 2 Seat map
AA American
738 Seat map
11:15 AM
EDT
12:49 PM
MDT
3h 34m
53%
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AA1991
Starts Oct 2 Seat map
AA American
738 Seat map
2:00 PM
MDT
7:42 PM
EDT
3h 42m
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AA2605
Starts Oct 9 Seat map
AA American
738 Seat map
2:13 PM
MDT
7:45 PM
EDT
3h 32m
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M T W T F S S
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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 10 hubs
DAL Dallas 5h 10m EJALXJWN → WN Dallas (DAL) to Albuquerque flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 17m AAAFAM → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Albuquerque flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 22m AAASAY → AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Albuquerque flights
MCI Kansas City 5h 26m AABA → WN Kansas City (MCI) to Albuquerque flights
AUS Austin 5h 30m AA → WN Austin (AUS) to Albuquerque flights
BNA Nashville 5h 34m AAEJAFFL → WN Nashville (BNA) to Albuquerque flights
MDW Chicago 5h 55m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Albuquerque flights
DEN Denver 5h 55m AAF9UA → ACCMUA Denver (DEN) to Albuquerque flights
IAH Houston 6h 5m AAEJAF9 → ACEKJNX Houston (IAH) to Albuquerque flights
BWI Baltimore 6h 25m AAF9FFL → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Albuquerque flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Charlotte to Albuquerque
2 carriers, 6 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,446 mi 3h 31m nonstop -2h behind

CLT–ABQ is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,446 miles in approximately 3h 31m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CLT–ABQ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 6 738 3h27-3h34 100% Oneworld –
WN Southwest Airlines 0 – – 100% – –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (6 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: WN (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CLT to ABQ direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CLT to ABQ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
DAL ~5h 10m ATL ~5h 17m DFW ~5h 22m MCI ~5h 26m AUS ~5h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,053
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
CLT → ABQ
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
40%
Return
ABQ → CLT
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CLT delays → ABQ delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Albuquerque is 2 hours behind Charlotte.
CLT: EDT · ABQ: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte, it's 4:00 PM in Albuquerque.
Distance & Flight Time
1,446 mi / 2,328 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 31m gate to gate.
Getting to CLT

There is no rail link to CLT. CATS Route 5 bus runs from Charlotte Transportation Center to the airport in 45 minutes ($2.20). The airport is 7 miles from Uptown Charlotte.Ride-shares from Uptown cost $18–30 and take 15–25 minutes. Taxis are available but less common than ride-share in Charlotte. I-85 and Billy Graham Parkway are the primary expressway routes; allow extra time during afternoon rush (4–6:30pm).

Facts

CLT–ABQ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Charlotte to Albuquerque route.
Route details
Distance1,446 mi / 2,328 km
Flight time3h 31m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights6 out / 6 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CLT
Full nameCharlotte Douglas International Airport
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m
Destination: ABQ
Full nameAlbuquerque International Sunport
IATA / ICAOABQ / KABQ
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr5.4M
Elevation5,355 ft / 1,632 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CLT to ABQ flights.
Nonstop flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport take about 3h 31m gate to gate. The route covers 1,446 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from CLT to ABQ: American Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Love Field, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Dallas Fort Worth.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ABQ 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.
Albuquerque is 2 hours behind Charlotte.
Yes, return flights from ABQ to CLT 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 CLT to ABQ

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CLT to ABQ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CLT to ABQ is about 3 hours 31 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,446 miles (2,328 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Love Field, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.