Albuquerque (ABQ) to Denver (DEN) flights
Southwest Airlines, SkyWest Airlines, United Airlines fly nonstop from Albuquerque International Sunport to Denver International Airport, with about 73 flights a week in July 2026. The 349-mile flight takes about 1h 22m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 349 mi · 562 km
- Flight time
- 1h 22m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 75%
Airlines flying ABQ to DEN
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 33 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800 | 170,073 | 1h 17m |
| SkyWest Airlines | 21 | Embraer E175, Bombardier CRJ700, Embraer E170 | 51,027 | 1h 30m |
| United Airlines | 19 | Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-900ER, Airbus A320-100/200 | 104,421 | 1h 22m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
ABQ to DEN flight schedule
18 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 6 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 5:30am and the last at 6:05pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 5988United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 5:30am | 7:00am | 27 | 95% |
| WN 4850Southwest Airlines | 6:05am | 7:25am | 7 | n/a |
| UA 621United Airlines | 7:00am | 8:25am | 31 | 91% |
| WN 444Southwest Airlines | 7:00am | 8:20am | 12 | 92% |
| WN 302Southwest Airlines | 8:50am | 10:20am | 4 | n/a |
| UA 4659United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 9:00am | 10:31am | 4 | 95% |
| UA 5834United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 10:45am | 12:17pm | 31 | 92% |
| WN 753Southwest Airlines | 11:15am | 12:35pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 1318Southwest Airlines | 12:05pm | 1:25pm | 12 | 58% |
| UA 1741United Airlines | 1:39pm | 3:03pm | 31 | 82% |
| WN 379Southwest Airlines | 2:55pm | 4:20pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 320Southwest Airlines | 3:30pm | 4:55pm | 12 | 50% |
| WN 509Southwest Airlines | 3:35pm | 5:00pm | 24 | 46% |
| UA 4628United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 3:48pm | 5:20pm | 12 | 20% |
| UA 725United Airlines | 4:20pm | 5:50pm | 5 | 54% |
| WN 192Southwest Airlines | 5:40pm | 7:05pm | 12 | 33% |
| UA 4652United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 5:57pm | 7:40pm | 10 | 78% |
| UA 5446United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 6:05pm | 7:37pm | 21 | 43% |
Is ABQ to DEN on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 82% of 3,216 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.6% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 5am were the most punctual (96%), those around 6pm the least (71%). Most delay time was caused by air traffic control and airport congestion (35%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1,753 | 85% | 13 min | 0.7% |
| Southwest Airlines | 1,463 | 80% | 13 min | 0.5% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am to 6am | 455 | 96% | |
| 6am to 7am | 87 | 94% | |
| 7am to 8am | 430 | 92% | |
| 9am to 10am | 112 | 94% | |
| 10am to 11am | 347 | 87% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 208 | 90% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 90 | 84% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 311 | 80% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 239 | 78% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 125 | 62% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 124 | 50% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 78 | 67% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 519 | 71% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 277 | 27,257 | |
| September 2025 | 256 | 26,939 | |
| October 2025 | 297 | 32,299 | |
| November 2025 | 259 | 24,093 | |
| December 2025 | 276 | 27,217 | |
| January 2026 | 222 | 19,701 | |
| February 2026 | 207 | 19,115 | |
| March 2026 | 248 | 25,665 | |
| April 2026 | 257 | 26,724 | |
| May 2026 | 297 | 31,604 | |
| June 2026 | 312 | 32,832 | |
| July 2026 | 325 | 32,605 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.