Denver (DEN) to Albuquerque (ABQ) flights
Southwest Airlines, SkyWest Airlines, United Airlines fly nonstop from Denver International Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport, with about 70 flights a week in July 2026. The 349-mile flight takes about 1h 18m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 349 mi · 562 km
- Flight time
- 1h 18m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 77%
Airlines flying DEN to ABQ
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 31 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800 | 169,257 | 1h 13m |
| SkyWest Airlines | 21 | Embraer E175, Bombardier CRJ700, Embraer E170 | 53,166 | 1h 26m |
| United Airlines | 19 | Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-900ER, Airbus A320-100/200 | 107,132 | 1h 20m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DEN to ABQ flight schedule
19 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 6 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 8:05am and the last at 9:10pm. 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 5487United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 8:05am | 9:36am | 31 | 92% |
| WN 4946Southwest Airlines | 8:45am | 10:00am | 4 | n/a |
| WN 4729Southwest Airlines | 9:00am | 10:15am | 12 | 92% |
| WN 1310Southwest Airlines | 9:35am | 10:55am | 20 | 68% |
| UA 1402United Airlines | 11:15am | 12:37pm | 10 | 74% |
| UA 476United Airlines | 11:15am | 12:37pm | 21 | 76% |
| WN 3287Southwest Airlines | 11:25am | 12:50pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 178Southwest Airlines | 1:00pm | 2:20pm | 12 | 83% |
| UA 4718United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 1:30pm | 3:04pm | 12 | 100% |
| UA 691United Airlines | 1:50pm | 3:12pm | 5 | 78% |
| WN 983Southwest Airlines | 2:40pm | 4:00pm | 8 | n/a |
| UA 4760United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 3:38pm | 5:16pm | 10 | 77% |
| UA 4728United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 3:47pm | 5:21pm | 21 | 62% |
| WN 4598Southwest Airlines | 5:55pm | 7:30pm | 16 | 44% |
| UA 484United Airlines | 7:25pm | 8:49pm | 31 | 73% |
| WN 123Southwest Airlines | 8:40pm | 10:00pm | 14 | 57% |
| WN 132Southwest Airlines | 8:40pm | 10:00pm | 8 | n/a |
| UA 4761United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 9:10pm | 10:43pm | 10 | 65% |
| UA 5880United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 9:10pm | 10:43pm | 21 | 82% |
Is DEN to ABQ on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 78% of 3,218 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.4% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 8am were the most punctual (92%), those around 8pm the least (65%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (49%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1,753 | 81% | 13 min | 0.5% |
| Southwest Airlines | 1,465 | 75% | 15 min | 0.4% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am to 8am | 115 | 93% | |
| 8am to 9am | 555 | 92% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 471 | 82% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 213 | 83% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 71 | 81% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 444 | 79% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 92 | 74% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 105 | 53% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 108 | 65% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 368 | 71% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 335 | 65% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 183 | 74% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 267 | 27,088 | |
| September 2025 | 257 | 28,618 | |
| October 2025 | 297 | 31,322 | |
| November 2025 | 262 | 24,511 | |
| December 2025 | 264 | 26,677 | |
| January 2026 | 224 | 21,518 | |
| February 2026 | 207 | 20,921 | |
| March 2026 | 245 | 26,540 | |
| April 2026 | 260 | 28,266 | |
| May 2026 | 294 | 31,042 | |
| June 2026 | 301 | 31,144 | |
| July 2026 | 312 | 31,908 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.