Albuquerque (ABQ) to Carlsbad (CNM) flights
Contour Airlines flies nonstop from Albuquerque International Sunport to Cavern City Air Terminal, with about 7 flights a week in July 2026. The 230-mile flight takes about 1h 7m gate to gate.
From
ABQ
Albuquerque
Albuquerque International Sunport
To
CNM
Carlsbad
Cavern City Air Terminal
- Distance
- 230 mi · 370 km
- Flight time
- 1h 7m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 39%
Flights a week, July 2026
497 flights and 3,010 passengers in 12 months
Airlines flying ABQ to CNM
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contour Airlines | 7 | Embraer ERJ-135 | 1,645 | 1h 16m |
| Advanced AirSeasonal or ended | n/a | Beechcraft Super King Air | 1,365 | 1h 3m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 50 | 198 | |
| September 2025 | 49 | 183 | |
| October 2025 | 52 | 216 | |
| November 2025 | 51 | 201 | |
| December 2025 | 52 | 238 | |
| January 2026 | 43 | 156 | |
| February 2026 | 47 | 173 | |
| March 2026 | 31 | 330 | |
| April 2026 | 30 | 323 | |
| May 2026 | 31 | 353 | |
| June 2026 | 30 | 337 | |
| July 2026 | 31 | 302 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.