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Flight deals from Albuquerque to Denver International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Albuquerque Airport to Denver International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $438. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Albuquerque to Denver International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Albuquerque to Denver International flights are currently cheapest in August.

Direct flights from Albuquerque to Denver International

Albuquerque to Denver International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Albuquerque to Denver below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Denver International.

Albuquerque to Denver: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$362
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time1 hr, 28 mins
Most popular airlineSouthwest Airlines
Average flights per week135

Finding cheap flights from Albuquerque to Denver International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Albuquerque to Denver International is $362. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 28 minutes is the average flight time from Albuquerque to Denver International.
Southwest Airlines, United and SkyWest Airlines fly direct from Albuquerque to Denver International.
As of June 2026, there are 135 flights per week flying from Albuquerque to Denver International.
The cheapest month to fly from Albuquerque to Denver International is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Albuquerque Airport to Denver International Airport on Wednesday, 30 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 28 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Denver International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Denver is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, United offers the cheapest flight tickets to Denver International.

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.

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