Cheap flights from Albuquerque (ABQ)

New Mexico's high-desert gateway with adobe-style terminals

Albuquerque International Sunport sits about 3 miles southeast of downtown Albuquerque and is New Mexico's busiest commercial airport. Southwest Airlines runs the largest operation, with American, Delta, and United covering hub feeds. Nonstops reach Denver, Phoenix, Dallas-Fort Worth, Los Angeles, and Atlanta, plus seasonal leisure routes. The terminal's pueblo-revival design is a recognisable regional landmark.

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Airlines flying from Albuquerque (ABQ)

Major carriers: Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines. Low-cost carriers: Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Allegiant Air.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the cheapest time to fly from Albuquerque?
Late January through February and the post-Labor-Day weeks in September are usually the cheapest windows out of ABQ, with shoulder-season demand low across the Southwest. Flightmussy's 12-month fare heatmap surfaces the specific cheapest week for your route in one glance, free and without a signup.
Which airlines fly from Albuquerque Sunport?
Southwest is the dominant carrier at ABQ, followed by American, Delta, and United feeding their respective hubs. Alaska, JetBlue, Frontier, and Allegiant add coastal and leisure routes. Flightmussy compares all of them side-by-side, including LCC fares that Google Flights frequently de-prioritises in default sorts.
How far is the Sunport from downtown Albuquerque?
ABQ is roughly 3 miles southeast of downtown Albuquerque, typically a 10-15 minute drive via I-25 or Gibson Boulevard. The airport is one of the closest major terminals to a city center in the western US, and the ABQ Ride 50 bus connects directly to the city's transit hub.
Are there direct flights from Albuquerque to New York?
There is no nonstop scheduled service from ABQ to JFK, LGA, or EWR year-round; most itineraries connect through Dallas, Chicago, Atlanta, or Denver. Flightmussy's multi-airport destination filter lets you compare all three New York airports in one search to find the best total fare.

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