Travelling from Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to Denver International Airport (DEN): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Albuquerque Airport to Denver International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 25 minutes.
Albuquerque and Denver are both in the UTC-7 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.
Choose from 51 weekly Albuquerque Airport to Denver International Airport flights. The 05:15 departure with Southwest Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Southwest Airlines operates the last service of the day at 20:30.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your ABQ to DEN flight.
Flying during a peak month like October? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
United is your gateway to discovering Denver (and perhaps some other great corners of the United States!). Check out the direct flights from Albuquerque Airport to Denver International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
United is the top choice for travellers on this route.
With a dependable 91.04% of services arriving as planned, United has the best on-time record for ABQ to DEN flights.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Albuquerque Airport to Denver International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between ABQ and DEN:
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport
Harry Reid International Airport
Salt Lake City Airport
Handy information about Albuquerque Airport (ABQ)
ABQ's address is 2200 Sunport Blvd. SE.
85% of flights leaving Albuquerque Airport land at their destination on schedule. With its impressive on-time stats, disruptions are unlikely when flying out of ABQ.
Albuquerque Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Albuquerque. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near ABQ. Whether you've booked an early flight from Albuquerque Airport to Denver International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Denver International Airport (DEN)
Consider a stay at Baymont by Wyndham Denver International Airport after touching down from your Albuquerque Airport to Denver International Airport flight. It's not too far from DEN and a handy option if you want to get some rest right away.
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Denver International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Dollar or Budget and explore beyond Denver's main sights.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Denver International Airport around one week before your departure date.
When to fly to Denver International Airport (DEN)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Albuquerque Airport to Denver International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Denver. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Albuquerque Airport to Denver International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Denver during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC and 32ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -9ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap tickets from ABQ to DEN sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Denver is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of the United States you'll want to see. Around 105 kilometres south of Denver, a trip to Colorado Springs will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak Region Attractions and Red Rock Canyon.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in the United States, head for Aurora, about 13 kilometres east of Denver. Plains Conservation Centre, DeLaney Homestead Historic District and Aircraft viewing are among its highlights.