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Flight deals from Detroit Wayne County to Albuquerque

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Albuquerque Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $607. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Albuquerque.$521 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep, returning Tue, 15 Sep.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Albuquerque.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Albuquerque on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $521, select.
Albuquerque.$524 per passenger.Departing Sat, 17 Oct, returning Tue, 20 Oct.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Sat, 17 Oct, arriving in Albuquerque.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Albuquerque on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $524, select.
Albuquerque.$524 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul, returning Tue, 4 Aug.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Albuquerque.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Albuquerque on Tue, 4 Aug, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $524, select.
Albuquerque.$525 per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 Aug, returning Tue, 18 Aug.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Tue, 11 Aug, arriving in Albuquerque.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Albuquerque on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $525, select.
Albuquerque.$589 per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Sep, returning Sun, 4 Oct.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Sat, 26 Sep, arriving in Albuquerque.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Albuquerque on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $589, select.
Albuquerque.$603 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Jul, returning Tue, 21 Jul.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Wed, 15 Jul, arriving in Albuquerque.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Albuquerque on Tue, 21 Jul, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $603, select.
Albuquerque.$637 per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Nov, returning Mon, 16 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Fri, 13 Nov, arriving in Albuquerque.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Albuquerque on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $637, select.
Albuquerque.$705 per passenger.Departing Sun, 20 Dec, returning Thu, 31 Dec.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Sun, 20 Dec, arriving in Albuquerque.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Albuquerque on Thu, 31 Dec, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $705, select.
Albuquerque.$1,473 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Jun, returning Wed, 8 Jul.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Tue, 30 Jun, arriving in Albuquerque.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Albuquerque on Wed, 8 Jul, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,473, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Wayne County to Albuquerque

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Direct flights from Detroit Wayne County to Albuquerque

Detroit Wayne County to Albuquerque: Alternative routes

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

Albuquerque

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Detroit to Albuquerque: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$521
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time3 hrs, 36 mins
Most popular airlineDelta
Average flights per week2

Finding cheap flights from Detroit Wayne County to Albuquerque: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Detroit Wayne County to Albuquerque is $524. 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.
3 hours and 36 minutes is the average flight time from Detroit Wayne County to Albuquerque.
Delta flies direct from Detroit Wayne County to Albuquerque.
As of June 2026, there are 2 flights per week flying from Detroit Wayne County to Albuquerque.
The cheapest month to fly from Detroit Wayne County to Albuquerque is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Albuquerque Airport on Wednesday, 9 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 36 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 Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Delta offers the cheapest flight tickets to Albuquerque.

Travelling from Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Albuquerque Airport (ABQ): what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Albuquerque Airport is 3 hours 35 minutes.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your DTW to ABQ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.

  • You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

  • Delta is your gateway to exploring Albuquerque (and maybe even some other great corners of the United States!). Browse the direct flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Albuquerque Airport offered by this popular carrier.

  • The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Delta.

  • If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Albuquerque Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between DTW and ABQ:

    • Denver International Airport

    • Minneapolis St Paul Airport

    • Chicago Midway Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Albuquerque Airport (ABQ)

  • $261 is the best price for a one-way Detroit Wayne County Airport to Albuquerque Airport flight. A return flight starts from $521. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.

  • To score cheap tickets from DTW to ABQ, book early. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.

  • If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when searching for a flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Albuquerque Airport.

  • Landing cheap flights from DTW to ABQ is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as there's a better deal.

  • Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Albuquerque Airport.

Handy information about Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)

  • DTW is located at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.

  • 74% of flights that depart Detroit Wayne County Airport land at their destination on schedule.

  • Detroit Wayne County Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Detroit. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • The journey when using public transport usually takes 1 hour.

  • Looking for a convenient hotel close to DTW? If you're catching an early flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Albuquerque Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:

Arriving at Albuquerque Airport (ABQ)

When to fly to Albuquerque Airport (ABQ)

  • October is the most popular month for flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Albuquerque Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Albuquerque in March.

  • Before locking in your flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Albuquerque Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Albuquerque, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).

  • January sees average temperatures of between -5ºC (23ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DTW to ABQ sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of the United States

  • El Paso is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Albuquerque. Around 370 kilometres away to the south, its best attractions include Franklin Mountains State Park, Franklin Mountains State Park and Wyler Aerial Tramway.

  • Colorado Springs is another standout destination in the United States and is around 451 kilometres north of Albuquerque. No trip is complete without seeing Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak Region Attractions and Red Rock Canyon.

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