Phoenix to Carlsbad (PHX–CNM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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456 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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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 2 hubs
ABQ Albuquerque 3h 35m AAEMDWN LF Albuquerque (ABQ) to Carlsbad flights
DEN Denver 4h 30m AAACAS LF Denver (DEN) to Carlsbad flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Phoenix to Carlsbad
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 456 mi 1h 26m nonstop +1h ahead

PHX–CNM had nonstop service from Contour Airlines and Advanced Air, last on the schedule in September 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 456 miles in 1h 26m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop PHX–CNM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LF Contour Airlines 1 72%
AN Advanced Air 0 72%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: AN + LF (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PHX to CNM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
146
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
PHX → CNM
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Return
CNM → PHX
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
62%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHX delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Carlsbad is 1 hour ahead of Phoenix.
PHX: MST · CNM: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Phoenix, it's 7:00 PM in Carlsbad.
Distance & Flight Time
456 mi / 733 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 26m gate to gate.
Getting to PHX

Valley Metro Rail runs to the PHX Sky Train station at 44th Street/Washington (free Sky Train connects to T3 and T4 in 5 minutes). Fare from downtown Phoenix is $2 (20–25 min). The light rail network reaches Tempe, Mesa, and Glendale. The Sky Train runs 24 hours, but light rail does not; check schedules for early morning or late night travel.Taxis from downtown Phoenix cost $20–30; from Scottsdale $30–45. Ride-shares are widely available and comparable to taxis. Terminal 2 is closed; all commercial flights operate from T3 and T4. On-site parking is expensive ($36+/day); off-airport lots are cheaper with shuttles.

PHX–CNM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Phoenix to Carlsbad route.
Route details
Distance456 mi / 733 km
Flight time1h 26m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PHX
IATA / ICAOPHX / KPHX
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr51.2M
Elevation1,135 ft / 346 m
Destination: CNM
IATA / ICAOCNM / KCNM
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation3,295 ft / 1,004 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHX to CNM flights.
Nonstop flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Cavern City Air Terminal take about 1h 26m gate to gate. The route covers 456 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from PHX to CNM: Contour Airlines and Advanced Air. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 26m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Albuquerque International Sunport and Denver.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to CNM and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Carlsbad is 1 hour ahead of Phoenix.
Yes, return flights from CNM to PHX 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 PHX to CNM

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM) had nonstop service from Contour Airlines and Advanced Air, last on the schedule in September 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

PHX to CNM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHX to CNM is about 1 hours 26 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 456 miles (733 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Albuquerque International Sunport and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.