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

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Denver to Carlsbad
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5 Flights/wk 520 mi 2h 5m nonstop -1h behind 4 1-stop hubs

DEN–CNM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Contour Aviation leads the route. The flight covers 520 miles in approximately 2h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DEN–CNM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LF Contour Aviation 5 E135 2h05 18% – –
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.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DEN to CNM 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
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to CNM.
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One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
DAL ~4h 41m PHX ~5h 10m ATL ~7h 46m ABQ ~18h 25m
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DEN → CNM
18%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
18%
Return
CNM → DEN
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 5:00 PM in Carlsbad.
Distance & Flight Time
520 mi / 837 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 5m.
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.

Facts

DEN–CNM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Denver to Carlsbad route.
Route details
Distance520 mi / 837 km
Flight time2h 5m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out / 5 return
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: DEN
Full nameDenver International Airport
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
Destination: CNM
Full nameCavern City Air Terminal
IATA / ICAOCNM / KCNM
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation3,295 ft / 1,004 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DEN to CNM flights.
Nonstop flights from Denver International Airport to Cavern City Air Terminal take approximately 2h 5m. The route covers 520 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Contour Aviation.
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from DEN to CNM. The return direction has about 5 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, PHX, ATL and ABQ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Carlsbad is 1 hour behind Denver.
Yes, return flights from CNM 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 CNM

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

DEN to CNM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to CNM ranges from 2 hours 5 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

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via DAL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.