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

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UA5487
UA United
E75L
8:01 AM
MDT
9:38 AM
MST
1h 37m
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AC3589
AC Air Canada
E75L
8:01 AM
MDT
9:38 AM
MST
1h 37m
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UA773
UA United
320
8:10 AM
MDT
9:36 AM
MST
1h 26m
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UA5472
UA United
E75L
8:10 AM
MDT
9:47 AM
MST
1h 37m
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WN2185
WN Southwest
737
8:35 AM
MDT
9:55 AM
MST
1h 20m
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WN1768
WN Southwest
73H
8:40 AM
MDT
10:00 AM
MST
1h 20m
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WN1198
WN Southwest
7S7
9:10 AM
MDT
10:30 AM
MST
1h 20m
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WN487
WN Southwest
7S7
11:05 AM
MDT
12:25 PM
MST
1h 20m
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UA1402
UA United
319
11:50 AM
MDT
1:15 PM
MST
1h 25m
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WN557
WN Southwest
7S7
12:00 PM
MDT
1:20 PM
MST
1h 20m
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WN157
WN Southwest
738
12:10 PM
MDT
1:30 PM
MST
1h 20m
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WN1770
WN Southwest
7M8
1:00 PM
MDT
2:20 PM
MST
1h 20m
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WN3102
WN Southwest
7S7
2:05 PM
MDT
3:30 PM
MST
1h 25m
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WN2279
WN Southwest
737
2:10 PM
MDT
3:30 PM
MST
1h 20m
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WN1096
WN Southwest
7S7
3:45 PM
MDT
5:10 PM
MST
1h 25m
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UA4783
UA United
CRJ
3:45 PM
MDT
5:20 PM
MST
1h 35m
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UA5305
UA United
CR7
3:53 PM
MDT
5:25 PM
MST
1h 32m
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WN4248
WN Southwest
7S7
4:15 PM
MDT
5:35 PM
MST
1h 20m
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WN2592
WN Southwest
737
5:36 PM
MDT
6:38 PM
MST
2h 2m
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WN2390
WN Southwest
7M8
6:30 PM
MDT
8:00 PM
MST
1h 30m
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AC3330
AC Air Canada
738
7:25 PM
MDT
8:51 PM
MST
1h 26m
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UA484
UA United
738
7:25 PM
MDT
8:51 PM
MST
1h 26m
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WN2282
WN Southwest
7M8
8:20 PM
MDT
9:40 PM
MST
1h 20m
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WN2432
WN Southwest
7S7
8:50 PM
MDT
10:10 PM
MST
1h 20m
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CM1022
CM Copa
E7W
9:00 PM
MDT
10:35 PM
MST
1h 35m
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WN1100
WN Southwest
7S7
5:30 AM
MST
6:55 AM
MDT
1h 25m
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WN126
WN Southwest
737
5:40 AM
MST
7:05 AM
MDT
1h 25m
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WN117
WN Southwest
7S7
6:25 AM
MST
7:45 AM
MDT
1h 20m
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AC4377
AC Air Canada
738
7:00 AM
MST
8:25 AM
MDT
1h 25m
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WN8802
WN Southwest
7:59 AM
MST
9:23 AM
MDT
0h 24m
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WN1706
WN Southwest
7S7
9:25 AM
MST
10:50 AM
MDT
1h 25m
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UA621
UA United
738
10:14 AM
MST
11:32 AM
MDT
1h 18m
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WN133
WN Southwest
7S7
10:25 AM
MST
11:45 AM
MDT
1h 20m
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WN2016
WN Southwest
7S7
10:30 AM
MST
11:50 AM
MDT
1h 20m
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WN3964
WN Southwest
737
10:35 AM
MST
11:55 AM
MDT
1h 20m
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WN3432
WN Southwest
73H
10:45 AM
MST
12:10 PM
MDT
1h 25m
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UA5834
UA United
E75L
11:00 AM
MST
12:33 PM
MDT
1h 33m
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UA5270
UA United
E75L
11:00 AM
MST
12:33 PM
MDT
1h 33m
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UA261
UA United
319
11:00 AM
MST
12:25 PM
MDT
1h 25m
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WN2524
WN Southwest
7S7
11:15 AM
MST
12:35 PM
MDT
0h 20m
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WN2563
WN Southwest
7S7
12:55 PM
MST
2:15 PM
MDT
1h 20m
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WN3706
WN Southwest
7S7
1:45 PM
MST
3:05 PM
MDT
1h 20m
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UA1741
UA United
A21N
2:40 PM
MST
4:05 PM
MDT
1h 25m
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WN2766
WN Southwest
7S7
4:10 PM
MST
5:30 PM
MDT
1h 20m
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WN137
WN Southwest
7M8
4:30 PM
MST
5:50 PM
MDT
1h 20m
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WN2723
WN Southwest
7S7
5:45 PM
MST
7:10 PM
MDT
1h 25m
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WN3089
WN Southwest
7S7
6:00 PM
MST
7:25 PM
MDT
1h 25m
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UA4633
UA United
CR7
6:07 PM
MST
7:38 PM
MDT
1h 31m
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CM1173
CM Copa
CR7
6:07 PM
MST
7:38 PM
MDT
1h 31m
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WN3399
WN Southwest
7S7
6:30 PM
MST
7:55 PM
MDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN2836
WN Southwest
7S7
6:35 PM
MST
8:00 PM
MDT
1h 25m
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WN4578
WN Southwest
7M8
6:35 PM
MST
8:00 PM
MDT
1h 25m
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WN1334
WN Southwest
737
6:45 PM
MST
8:05 PM
MDT
1h 20m
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WN3113
WN Southwest
7S7
6:50 PM
MST
8:10 PM
MDT
1h 20m
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WN2656
WN Southwest
7S7
6:50 PM
MST
8:10 PM
MDT
1h 20m
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WN38
WN Southwest
7S7
6:50 PM
MST
8:10 PM
MDT
1h 20m
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Denver to Albuquerque
4 carriers, 119 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 119 Flights/wk 350 mi 1h 20m nonstop -1h behind 43 1-stop hubs

DEN–ABQ is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 350 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 43 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
WN Southwest Airlines 57 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 1h20-2h02 68%
UA United Airlines 42 319, 320, 738, CR7, CRJ, E75L 1h25-1h37 68% Star Alliance
AC Air Canada 14 738, E75L 1h26-1h37 68% Star Alliance
CM Copa Airlines 6 E7W 1h35 68% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – UA
320 Airbus A320 – UA
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – AC, UA, WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – UA
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – UA
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – AC, UA
E7W Embraer E175 – CM
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC + CM + UA (62 flights/wk, 52%)
Unaffiliated: WN (57 flights/wk, 48%)
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
19
flights
Tue
15
flights
Wed
16
flights
Thu
19
flights
Fri
19
flights
Sat
15
flights
Sun
16
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
25
Nonstop flights
119
Outbound / wk
114
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to ABQ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
43
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,827
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
DEN → ABQ
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
Arriving
86%
Return
ABQ → DEN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
81%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays → ABQ delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Albuquerque is 1 hour behind Denver.
DEN: MDT · ABQ: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 5:00 PM in Albuquerque.
Distance & Flight Time
350 mi / 562 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 20m to 2h 2m.
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 2h 2m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights119 out / 114 return
1-stop connections43 hubs
Origin: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
Destination: ABQ
IATA / ICAOABQ / KABQ
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
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 2h 2m. The route covers 350 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada, Copa Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 119 nonstop flights per week from DEN to ABQ. The return direction has about 114 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FMN, DRO, ROW, SCF, ELP, LBB, OKC, CNM, TUS, SBD, AFW, XNA, SNA, SDF, PVR, CHS, PHL, IAD, FLL, LAS, SLC, TPA, DFW, AUS, PHX, DAL, HOU, IAH, ORD, OAK, LAX, SFO, MCO, SAN, BUR, BNA, BWI, MCI, MDW, ATL, PDX, SEA and STL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Albuquerque is 1 hour behind Denver.
Yes, return flights from ABQ to DEN 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 DEN to ABQ

Denver International Airport (DEN) and Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, Copa Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 119 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 2 hours 2 minutes. The route covers a distance of 350 miles (562 km). There are approximately 119 weekly flights outbound and 114 return, totaling 233 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

43 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via FMN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.