Durango to Albuquerque (DRO–ABQ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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159 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 4 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
DEN Denver 3h 50m CMUA → ACCMLX Denver (DEN) to Albuquerque flights
PHX Phoenix 3h 55m AAPD → 5AAAAS Phoenix (PHX) to Albuquerque flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 52m AAQFQR → AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Albuquerque flights
IAH Houston 9h 27m UA → ACEKNZ Houston (IAH) to Albuquerque flights
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Durango to Albuquerque
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
159 mi 0h 57m nonstop

DRO–ABQ has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Albuquerque (ABQ) Albuquerque to Durango flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DRO to ABQ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
DEN ~3h 50m PHX ~3h 55m DFW ~4h 52m IAH ~9h 27m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
88
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
DRO → ABQ
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
55%
Return
ABQ → DRO
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
93%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ABQ delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Albuquerque from Durango

Nearby airports with service to Albuquerque International Sunport.
Metric DRO→ABQ TSM→ABQ GUP→ABQ
Distance from DRO – 125 mi 127 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3 3
Weekly flights – 1 2
Flight time 0h 57m 0h 33m 0h 35m
Taos (TSM) to Albuquerque flights · Gallup (GUP) to Albuquerque flights · Santa Fe (SAF) to Albuquerque flights
Airports within 200 miles of DRO with service to Albuquerque International Sunport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Durango, it's 6:00 PM in Albuquerque.
Distance & Flight Time
159 mi / 256 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 57m gate to gate.
Facts

DRO–ABQ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Durango to Albuquerque route.
Route details
Distance159 mi / 256 km
Flight time0h 57m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DRO
Full nameDurango La Plata County Airport
IATA / ICAODRO / KDRO
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.5M
Elevation6,685 ft / 2,038 m
Destination: ABQ
Full nameAlbuquerque International Sunport
IATA / ICAOABQ / KABQ
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr5.4M
Elevation5,355 ft / 1,632 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DRO to ABQ flights.
Nonstop flights from Durango La Plata County Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport take about 0h 57m gate to gate. The route covers 159 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Dallas Fort Worth.
Nearby alternatives include TSM, GUP and SAF. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 DRO to ABQ

Durango La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DRO to ABQ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DRO to ABQ is about 0 hours 57 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 159 miles (256 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Taos (TSM), Gallup (GUP) and Santa Fe (SAF).