Carlsbad to Denver (CNM–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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LF3199
LF Contour
E135
2:10 PM
MST
3:55 PM
MDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LF3198
LF Contour
E135
5:20 PM
MDT
6:25 PM
MST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Carlsbad to Denver
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5 Flights/wk 520 mi 1h 45m nonstop +1h ahead 2 1-stop hubs

CNM–DEN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Contour Aviation leads the route. The flight covers 520 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CNM–DEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LF Contour Aviation 5 E135 1h45
Aircraft on this route
E135 Embraer ERJ-135 – LF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LF (5 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CNM to DEN direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CNM to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
21
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CNM → DEN
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
92%
Return
DEN → CNM
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays →

Other ways to reach Denver from Carlsbad

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
Metric CNM→DEN HOB→DEN ROW→DEN
Distance from CNM 66 mi 68 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 5 8 28
Flight time 1h 45m 1h 36m 1h 45m
Airports within 200 miles of CNM with service to Denver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Denver is 1 hour ahead of Carlsbad.
CNM: MST · DEN: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Carlsbad, it's 7:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
520 mi / 837 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 45m.
Getting from DEN

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.

Denver Climate

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.

CNM–DEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Carlsbad to Denver route.
Route details
Distance520 mi / 837 km
Flight time1h 45m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out / 5 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: CNM
IATA / ICAOCNM / KCNM
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation3,295 ft / 1,004 m
Destination: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CNM to DEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Cavern City Air Terminal to Denver International Airport take approximately 1h 45m. The route covers 520 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Contour Aviation.
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from CNM to DEN. The return direction has about 5 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ABQ and PHX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Denver is 1 hour ahead of Carlsbad.
Yes, return flights from DEN to CNM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HOB, ROW and MAF. 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 CNM to DEN

Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from Contour Aviation. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CNM to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CNM to DEN ranges from 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 520 miles (837 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via ABQ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hobbs (HOB), Roswell (ROW) and Midland (MAF).