How to get from Albuquerque to Austin: connecting flights, about 5h 50m total

Flights from Albuquerque to Austin

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Best fares from Albuquerque to Austin

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Cheapest one-way $133 5 December 2026, nonstop Cheapest nonstop $133 5 December 2026, WN Cheapest weekend departure $133 Sat, 5 December 2026 Cheapest month December 2026 tickets from $133

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Dallas: 5h 50m
two tickets, via Dallas: $215
connection options: 2
straight-line distance: 615 mi (990 km)

fastest

Via Dallas

5h 50m

with the connection

Albuquerque to Dallas flight 1h 45m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International. Departure to Austin: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International.

Dallas to Austin flight 1h 5m

two ticketsfrom $215

Via Houston

6h 5m

with the connection

Albuquerque to Houston flight 2h 5m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: George Bush Intercontinental, William P. Hobby. Departure to Austin: George Bush Intercontinental, William P. Hobby.

Houston to Austin flight 1h

two ticketsfrom $495

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Albuquerque to cities closest to Austin

Albuquerque to Houston Houston: 145 mi (234 km) from Austin, flight 2h 5m from $277 Albuquerque to Dallas Dallas: 182 mi (293 km) from Austin, flight 1h 45m from $143 Albuquerque to Denver Denver: 772 mi (1,242 km) from Austin, flight 1h 24m from $95 Albuquerque to Phoenix Phoenix: 869 mi (1,398 km) from Austin, flight 1h 25m from $80 Albuquerque to Milwaukee Milwaukee: 1,036 mi (1,667 km) from Austin, flight 4h 43m Albuquerque to Las Vegas Las Vegas: 1,083 mi (1,743 km) from Austin, flight 1h 35m from $270

To Austin from cities closest to Albuquerque

Denver to Austin Denver: 334 mi (538 km) from Albuquerque, flight 2h 15m from $180 Las Vegas to Austin Las Vegas: 482 mi (776 km) from Albuquerque, flight 2h 40m from $144 Salt Lake City to Austin Salt Lake City: 485 mi (780 km) from Albuquerque, flight 2h 47m from $156 Dallas to Austin Dallas: 587 mi (944 km) from Albuquerque, flight 1h 5m from $75 Tulsa to Austin Tulsa: 603 mi (970 km) from Albuquerque, flight 1h 30m from $311 San Diego to Austin San Diego: 624 mi (1,004 km) from Albuquerque, flight 2h 55m from $139

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Albuquerque to Austin?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Dallas.

What is the fastest way to fly from Albuquerque to Austin?

Via Dallas: 1h 45m to the connection, 1h 5m after it, about 5h 50m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Albuquerque to Austin with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via Dallas from $215. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between Albuquerque and Austin?

Dallas (5h 50m total) and Houston (6h 5m total).

How far is Austin from Albuquerque?

615 mi (990 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.