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Denver.$302 per passenger.Departing Sat, 30 Aug, returning Wed, 3 Sep.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Albuquerque on Sat, 30 Aug, arriving in Denver International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Denver International on Wed, 3 Sep, arriving in Albuquerque.Price includes taxes and charges.From $302, select.
Denver.$304 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Jul, returning Tue, 8 Jul.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Albuquerque on Fri, 4 Jul, arriving in Denver International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Denver International on Tue, 8 Jul, arriving in Albuquerque.Price includes taxes and charges.From $304, select.
Denver.$304 per passenger.Departing Tue, 19 Aug, returning Sun, 31 Aug.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Albuquerque on Tue, 19 Aug, arriving in Denver International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Denver International on Sun, 31 Aug, arriving in Albuquerque.Price includes taxes and charges.From $304, select.
Denver.$326 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Sep, returning Sun, 7 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Albuquerque on Fri, 5 Sep, arriving in Denver International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Denver International on Sun, 7 Sep, arriving in Albuquerque.Price includes taxes and charges.From $326, select.
Denver.$341 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Jun, returning Thu, 12 Jun.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Albuquerque on Mon, 9 Jun, arriving in Denver International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Denver International on Thu, 12 Jun, arriving in Albuquerque.Price includes taxes and charges.From $341, select.
Denver.$367 per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Jun, returning Sat, 5 Jul.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Albuquerque on Sat, 28 Jun, arriving in Denver International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Denver International on Sat, 5 Jul, arriving in Albuquerque.Price includes taxes and charges.From $367, select.
Denver.$373 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 May, returning Tue, 3 Jun.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Albuquerque on Thu, 29 May, arriving in Denver International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Denver International on Tue, 3 Jun, arriving in Albuquerque.Price includes taxes and charges.From $373, select.
Denver.$392 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Feb, returning Sun, 8 Feb.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Albuquerque on Sun, 1 Feb, arriving in Denver International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Denver International on Sun, 8 Feb, arriving in Albuquerque.Price includes taxes and charges.From $392, select.

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Albuquerque to Denver: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$302
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time1 hr, 26 mins
Most popular airlineSouthwest Airlines
Average flights per week132

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 $302. 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 26 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 May 2025, there are 132 flights per week flying from Albuquerque to Denver International.
The cheapest month to fly from Albuquerque to Denver International is usually May 2025.
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 Saturday, 30 August 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 26 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, Southwest Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Denver International.

Travelling from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ) to Denver International Airport (DEN): what you need to know

  • Hop on a direct flight from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport to Denver International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 25 minutes.

  • Albuquerque and Denver are in the same timezone, UTC-6.

  • Every week, there are 62 Albuquerque International Sunport Airport to Denver International Airport flights. If you want to get going early, pick the 05:10 Southwest Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 20:30 with Southwest Airlines.

  • Your ABQ to DEN flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.

  • Travelling during a peak month such as October? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • Flying into Denver (and then discovering more of United States!) is a cinch with United Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport to Denver International Airport.

  • United Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.

  • With a dependable 92.53% of services arriving as planned, United Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering ABQ to DEN flights.

  • We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport to Denver International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between ABQ and DEN include:

    • Salt Lake City International Airport

    • Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport

    • Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)

How to find the cheapest flights from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ) to Denver International Airport (DEN)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Albuquerque International Sunport Airport to Denver International Airport flight is $160. A return ticket right now is $302. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.

  • Book six months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from ABQ to DEN.

  • May is the cheapest month for flights from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport to Denver International Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from ABQ to DEN.

  • Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport to Denver International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.

Handy information about Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ)

  • The address for ABQ is 2200 Sunport Blvd. SE.

  • 85.09% of flights leaving Albuquerque International Sunport Airport reach their destination on schedule. With its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when taking off from ABQ.

  • To reach Albuquerque International Sunport Airport from central Albuquerque, it takes about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 2 hours 55 minutes.

  • Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near ABQ. Whether you have an early flight from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport to Denver International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:

Arriving at Denver International Airport (DEN)

  • Consider staying at Baymont by Wyndham Denver International Airport after touching down from your Albuquerque International Sunport Airport to Denver International Airport flight. It's only a short drive from DEN and a comfy option if you're eager to catch some z's soon after landing.

  • Grab a Denver International Airport rental car and discover Denver and beyond with your own wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Dollar and Budget are popular providers you can book with here.

  • Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Denver International Airport about one week before your departure date.

Getting from Denver International Airport (DEN) to central Denver

  • You'll find DEN at 8500 Pena Boulevard.

  • Denver International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from central Denver. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.

  • When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.

When to fly to Denver International Airport (DEN)

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport to Denver International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Denver in April.

  • Lock in your flight from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport to Denver International Airport for July if you want to visit Denver during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between -9ºC (16ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ABQ to DEN around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

Explore more of United States

  • You've done Denver, now it's time to discover other corners of United States. Journey around 105 kilometres south to Colorado Springs to check off its must-visit sights. From US Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) / North American Aerospace Defence Command (NORAD) Headquarters to Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station and National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • Around 13 kilometres east of Denver, Aurora is another essential stop in United States. No visit is complete without checking out Magellan's Travel Solutions and Gear, The Fairways at Lowry and Retired Enlisted Association Inc.

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