Denver to Albuquerque (DEN–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.
DEN–ABQ is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 350 miles in approximately 1h 26m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, CM | 50 | 319, 320, 738, 7M8, E75L, E7W | 1h11-1h41 | Star Alliance | AC, CM | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 33 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 | 1h20-1h35 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Albuquerque from Denver
| Metric | DEN→ABQ | COS→ABQ | ASE→ABQ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DEN | – | 73 mi | 125 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 123 | – | – |
| Flight time | 1h 26m | 1h 10m | 0h 57m |
| Departure OTP | 56% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DEN: MDT · ABQ: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 6:00 PM in Albuquerque.
RTD A Line commuter rail runs from Denver Union Station to the airport (37 min, $10.50). Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours. The airport is 25 miles northeast of downtown; ride-shares cost $35–55 and take 30–45 minutes depending on I-70 traffic.Economy parking in lots 4–6 connects via free shuttle. Mountain shuttle services depart from Jeppesen Terminal's Ground Transportation level.
DEN–ABQ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DEN to ABQ
Denver International Airport (DEN) and Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 123 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DEN to ABQ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DEN to ABQ is about 1 hours 26 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 350 miles (562 km). There are approximately 123 weekly flights outbound and 115 return, totaling 238 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Salt Lake City and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Colorado Springs (COS) and Aspen (ASE).