Denver to Albuquerque (DEN–ABQ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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350 mi airlines 136/wk
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Flight Schedule 53 flights Verified 16h ago
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AC3589cs
AC Air Canada
E7W
8:10 AM
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9:44 AM
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UA5487+1
UA United
E70
8:10 AM
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9:44 AM
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1h 34m
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UA1193
UA United
739
8:10 AM
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9:36 AM
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1h 26m
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WN1768
WN Southwest
B38M
8:40 AM
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10:00 AM
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1h 20m
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WN1198
WN Southwest
737
9:10 AM
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10:30 AM
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1h 20m
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WN487
WN Southwest
737
11:05 AM
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12:25 PM
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1h 20m
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UA1402+1
UA United
738
11:50 AM
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1:13 PM
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1h 23m
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WN557
WN Southwest
7S7
12:00 PM
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1:20 PM
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1h 20m
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WN1550
WN Southwest
7S7
12:55 PM
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2:15 PM
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1h 20m
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WN1770
WN Southwest
7M8
1:00 PM
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2:20 PM
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1h 20m
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UA4744+1
UA United
E7W
1:50 PM
MDT
3:24 PM
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1h 34m
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AC3007
AC Air Canada
E7W
1:50 PM
MDT
3:24 PM
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1h 34m
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WN3102
WN Southwest
737
2:05 PM
MDT
3:30 PM
MDT
1h 25m
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UA4662
UA United
E7W
3:35 PM
MDT
5:11 PM
MDT
1h 36m
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UA1944
UA United
319
3:35 PM
MDT
5:02 PM
MDT
1h 27m
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UA4760
UA United
E7W
3:36 PM
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5:10 PM
MDT
1h 34m
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UA2341
UA United
319
3:39 PM
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5:06 PM
MDT
1h 27m
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WN1096
WN Southwest
7S7
3:45 PM
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5:10 PM
MDT
1h 25m
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WN3787
WN Southwest
7S7
3:50 PM
MDT
5:15 PM
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1h 25m
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WN4155
WN Southwest
737
4:00 PM
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5:25 PM
MDT
1h 25m
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WN2390
WN Southwest
7M8
6:30 PM
MDT
8:00 PM
MDT
1h 30m
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AC3001
AC Air Canada
738
6:50 PM
MDT
8:16 PM
MDT
1h 26m
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UA484+3
UA United
738
7:30 PM
MDT
8:56 PM
MDT
1h 26m
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AC3330cs
AC Air Canada
738
7:30 PM
MDT
8:56 PM
MDT
1h 26m
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WN2282
WN Southwest
7M8
8:20 PM
MDT
9:40 PM
MDT
1h 20m
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AC3054
AC Air Canada
E7W
9:00 PM
MDT
10:35 PM
MDT
1h 35m
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CM1022cs
CM Copa
E7W
9:00 PM
MDT
10:35 PM
MDT
1h 35m
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UA5880
UA United
E7W
9:05 PM
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10:40 PM
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1h 35m
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UA4761
UA United
E7W
9:10 PM
MDT
10:43 PM
MDT
1h 33m
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UA5988
UA United
E7W
5:15 AM
MDT
6:53 AM
MDT
1h 38m
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UA5768
UA United
E75L
5:15 AM
MDT
6:53 AM
MDT
1h 38m
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WN1100
WN Southwest
7S7
5:30 AM
MDT
6:55 AM
MDT
1h 25m
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WN117
WN Southwest
B38M
5:35 AM
MDT
7:00 AM
MDT
1h 25m
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UA621+1
UA United
738
7:00 AM
MDT
8:26 AM
MDT
1h 26m
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AC4377cs
AC Air Canada
738
7:00 AM
MDT
8:26 AM
MDT
1h 26m
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WN1706
WN Southwest
7S7
9:25 AM
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10:50 AM
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1h 25m
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WN3432
WN Southwest
737
10:45 AM
MDT
12:10 PM
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1h 25m
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WN372
WN Southwest
7S7
10:50 AM
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12:15 PM
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1h 25m
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UA5834+1
UA United
E75L
10:51 AM
MDT
12:30 PM
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1h 39m
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UA2254
UA United
320
1:33 PM
MDT
3:03 PM
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1h 30m
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WN3706
WN Southwest
737
2:38 PM
MDT
3:47 PM
MDT
1h 9m
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UA1741+2
UA United
738
2:50 PM
MDT
4:16 PM
MDT
1h 26m
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WN3089
WN Southwest
7M8
3:00 PM
MDT
4:25 PM
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1h 25m
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UA4768
UA United
E7W
4:20 PM
MDT
6:01 PM
MDT
1h 41m
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WN1412
WN Southwest
5:40 PM
MDT
6:45 PM
MDT
1h 5m
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WN2723
WN Southwest
737
5:45 PM
MDT
7:10 PM
MDT
1h 25m
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UA5716
UA United
E7W
5:55 PM
MDT
7:38 PM
MDT
1h 43m
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CM1173cs
CM Copa
CR7
6:01 PM
MDT
7:40 PM
MDT
1h 39m
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UA725
UA United
319
6:03 PM
MDT
7:30 PM
MDT
1h 27m
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WN1676
WN Southwest
7S7
6:25 PM
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7:50 PM
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1h 25m
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WN3399
WN Southwest
737
6:30 PM
MDT
7:55 PM
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1h 25m
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WN4578
WN Southwest
7M8
6:35 PM
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8:00 PM
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1h 25m
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UA4633+2
UA United
CR7
8:35 PM
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10:02 PM
MDT
1h 27m
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Denver to Albuquerque
2 carriers, 136 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 136 Flights/wk 350 mi 1h 20m nonstop 68 1-stop hubs

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 20m. Beyond nonstop, 68 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DEN–ABQ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: AC, CM 63 319, 738, 739, E70, E7W 1h23-1h36 92% Star Alliance AC, CM
WN Southwest Airlines 33 737, 7M8, 7S7, B38M 1h20-1h30 92%
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – UA
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – AC, UA
739 Boeing 737-900 – UA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
E70 Embraer 170 – UA
E7W Embraer E175 – AC, CM, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (63 flights/wk, 66%)
Unaffiliated: WN (33 flights/wk, 34%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DEN to ABQ direction.
Mon
20
flights
Tue
18
flights
Wed
19
flights
Thu
21
flights
Fri
20
flights
Sat
16
flights
Sun
22
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
29
Nonstop flights
136
Outbound / wk
109
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to ABQ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
68
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,042
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.

Other ways to reach Albuquerque from Denver

Nearby airports with service to Albuquerque International Sunport.
Metric DEN→ABQ COS→ABQ ASE→ABQ
Distance from DEN 73 mi 125 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 136
Flight time 1h 20m 1h 10m 0h 57m
Departure OTP 92%
Airports within 200 miles of DEN with service to Albuquerque International Sunport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Albuquerque is 0 hours the same as Denver.
DEN: MDT · ABQ: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 6:00 PM in Albuquerque.
Distance & Flight Time
350 mi / 562 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 20m to 1h 36m.
Getting to DEN

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

Key statistics for the Denver to Albuquerque route.
Route details
Distance350 mi / 562 km
Flight time1h 20m to 1h 36m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights136 out / 109 return
1-stop connections68 hubs
Origin: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
Destination: ABQ
IATA / ICAOABQ / KABQ
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr5.4M
Elevation5,355 ft / 1,632 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DEN to ABQ flights.
Nonstop flights from Denver International Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport take approximately 1h 20m to 1h 36m. The route covers 350 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 136 nonstop flights per week from DEN to ABQ. The return direction has about 109 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RIL, APA, ASE, FMN, COS, ROW, SCF, DRO, TSM, LBB, ELP, OKC, IDA, MAF, AFW, ICT, LNK, SBD, MCI, SAT, SNA, GRK, RNO, TUS, SJC, GYR, SMF, SUS, XNA, MEM, MSY, SDF, PVR, CHA, SAV, CHS, IND, MCO, PHL, STL, TPA, FLL, MIA, MSP, IAD, HND, SLC, OAK, DFW, JFK, SEA, SAN, LAX, PHX, CNM, LAS, IAH, ORD, DAL, SFO, HOU, AUS, BUR, ATL, PDX, BWI, MDW and BNA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ABQ to DEN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include COS and ASE. 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 DEN to ABQ

Denver International Airport (DEN) and Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 136 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DEN to ABQ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to ABQ ranges from 1 hours 20 minutes to 1 hours 36 minutes. The route covers a distance of 350 miles (562 km). There are approximately 136 weekly flights outbound and 109 return, totaling 245 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

68 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via RIL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Colorado Springs (COS) and Aspen (ASE).