United States Β· 349 miles (561 km)

Denver (DEN) to Albuquerque (ABQ) flights

2 airlines fly nonstop from Denver (DEN) to Albuquerque (ABQ): 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 DEN to ABQ

Book DEN to ABQ with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

DEN to ABQ 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 way
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  • Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Las Vegas (LAS)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Dallas (DAL)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Kansas City (MCI)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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DEN to ABQ: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from DEN to ABQ?

Southwest Airlines and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Denver (DEN) to Albuquerque (ABQ).

How far is Denver from Albuquerque by plane?

Denver (DEN) and Albuquerque (ABQ) 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 DEN to ABQ 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 DEN to ABQ cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for DEN to ABQ with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Denver and Albuquerque?

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.