How to get from Austin to Albuquerque: connecting flights, about 6h total

Flights from Austin to Albuquerque

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Best fares from Austin to Albuquerque

Lowest one-way prices found by recent searches for the next 120 days; press a card to search that date

Cheapest one-way $283 14 November 2026, with a connection Cheapest nonstop $394 14 November 2026, UA Cheapest in the next 7 days $283 14 November, Sat Cheapest weekend departure $283 Sat, 14 November 2026 Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $283

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Dallas: 6h
two tickets, via Dallas: $252
connection options: 2
straight-line distance: 615 mi (990 km)

fastest

Via Dallas

with the connection

Austin to Dallas flight 1h 5m

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

Dallas to Albuquerque flight 1h 55m

two ticketsfrom $252

Via Houston

6h 25m

with the connection

Austin to Houston flight 1h 5m

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

Houston to Albuquerque flight 2h 20m

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 Austin to cities closest to Albuquerque

Austin to Denver Denver: 334 mi (538 km) from Albuquerque, flight 2h 20m from $144 Austin to Las Vegas Las Vegas: 482 mi (776 km) from Albuquerque, flight 3h from $155 Austin to Salt Lake City Salt Lake City: 485 mi (780 km) from Albuquerque, flight 3h from $203 Austin to Dallas Dallas: 587 mi (944 km) from Albuquerque, flight 1h 5m from $149 Austin to Tulsa Tulsa: 603 mi (970 km) from Albuquerque, flight 1h 28m Austin to San Diego San Diego: 624 mi (1,004 km) from Albuquerque, flight 3h 10m from $145

To Albuquerque from cities closest to Austin

Houston to Albuquerque Houston: 145 mi (234 km) from Austin, flight 2h 20m Dallas to Albuquerque Dallas: 182 mi (293 km) from Austin, flight 1h 55m from $103 Denver to Albuquerque Denver: 772 mi (1,242 km) from Austin, flight 1h 20m from $95 Phoenix to Albuquerque Phoenix: 869 mi (1,398 km) from Austin, flight 1h 15m from $178 Chicago to Albuquerque Chicago: 979 mi (1,576 km) from Austin, flight 3h 17m from $204 Milwaukee to Albuquerque Milwaukee: 1,036 mi (1,667 km) from Austin, flight 5h 30m

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Austin to Albuquerque?

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 Austin to Albuquerque?

Via Dallas: 1h 5m to the connection, 1h 55m after it, about 6h in total with 3h for the connection.

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

Two nonstop tickets via Dallas from $252. 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 Austin and Albuquerque?

Dallas (6h total) and Houston (6h 25m total).

How far is Albuquerque from Austin?

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.