Carlsbad (CNM) to Albuquerque (ABQ) flights
Contour Airlines flies nonstop from Cavern City Air Terminal to Albuquerque International Sunport, with about 7 flights a week in July 2026. The 230-mile flight takes about 1h 11m gate to gate.
From
CNM
Carlsbad
Cavern City Air Terminal
To
ABQ
Albuquerque
Albuquerque International Sunport
- Distance
- 230 mi · 370 km
- Flight time
- 1h 11m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 40%
Flights a week, July 2026
497 flights and 3,058 passengers in 12 months
Airlines flying CNM to ABQ
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contour Airlines | 7 | Embraer ERJ-135 | 1,636 | 1h 12m |
| Advanced AirSeasonal or ended | n/a | Beechcraft Super King Air | 1,422 | 1h 10m |
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 | 216 | |
| September 2025 | 50 | 192 | |
| October 2025 | 52 | 220 | |
| November 2025 | 51 | 211 | |
| December 2025 | 52 | 228 | |
| January 2026 | 42 | 149 | |
| February 2026 | 46 | 205 | |
| March 2026 | 32 | 288 | |
| April 2026 | 30 | 310 | |
| May 2026 | 31 | 381 | |
| June 2026 | 30 | 344 | |
| July 2026 | 31 | 314 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.