Albuquerque (ABQ) to Denver (DEN) flights
2 airlines fly nonstop from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Denver (DEN): Southwest Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 349 miles (561 km) apart. United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 7 ways to fly it with one stop, through Carlsbad, Salt Lake City and Phoenix and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from ABQ to DEN
- Southwest AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book ABQ to DEN with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
ABQ to DEN with one stop
7 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Carlsbad (CNM)Contour Aviation the whole wayLFLF
- Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines the whole way
+1 - Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
+1 - Via Las Vegas (LAS)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Dallas (DAL)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Kansas City (MCI)Southwest Airlines the whole way+1
ABQ to DEN: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from ABQ to DEN?
Southwest Airlines and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Denver (DEN).
How far is Albuquerque from Denver by plane?
Albuquerque (ABQ) and Denver (DEN) are 349 miles (561 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book ABQ to DEN award flights?
13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, JetBlue TrueBlue, Lufthansa Miles & More and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does ABQ to DEN cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for ABQ to DEN with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Albuquerque and Denver?
The most direct connections are through Carlsbad (CNM), Salt Lake City (SLC), Phoenix (PHX), Las Vegas (LAS) and Dallas (DFW). On 7 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Contour Aviation through Carlsbad.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.