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Yes. You can utilize the Centurion Lounge, American Airlines Admirals Club, and United Club lounge at Concourses B, C, and A at Denver International Airport while you're waiting for your airport transfers. Passengers can enjoy personalized experiences in the lounges at affordable fees. The best part is you will have a wonderful experience regardless of your affinity membership, the ticket you buy, or the airline you choose.

The distance between Albuquerque city center and Albuquerque International Airport is roughly 6.6 miles. You can get to ABQ using Uber or Lyft in about 15min, but the cost is higher. A shuttle or line bus 66 and 50 from the airport, on the other hand, takes 32min to reach your destination.

It is recommended for passengers to get to ABQ airport at least 2-3h before your airline's scheduled departure time. This is to help you have enough time to park your car at the airport, check in, go through security screening and arrive at your gate on time.

If you have an early morning trip and want to save money on hotels, staying the night at Denver International Airport is safe and convenient. Passengers are allowed to sleep on the airside, but, once the security controls are shut down for the night, you must stay in the common area. However, there is always so much noise at the airport, so if you’re looking for uninterrupted sleep, you can spend the night at one of the many hotels near or at DEN depending on your budget.

Among airlines operating Albuquerque to Denver flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Albuquerque and Denver. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Southwest

Flights from Albuquerque to Denver usually depart from Albuquerque (ABQ) and arrive at Denver Intl (DEN).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Albuquerque to Denver:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $263 round-trip via Salt Lake City (SLC), compared to $305 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines and Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) variants.

One-stop flights from Albuquerque to Denver most commonly connect through:

• Carlsbad Cavern City (CNM) - 79% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 5% of one-stop connections

Carlsbad Cavern City (CNM) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 14% on the Albuquerque to Denver route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $269 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $310, a difference of $41. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Albuquerque to Denver flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 30%, evening flights for 20%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Denver are Colorado Convention Center, Coors Field and Ball Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Denver on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Albuquerque to Denver:

• Earliest: departs at 5:15 am and lands at 6:42 am
• Latest: departs at 6:45 pm and lands at 8:12 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 27m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 67% above the route average of $302. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Albuquerque to Denver takes 1h 27m, covering 349 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $184 to $1,512. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Albuquerque to Denver are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $100, which is 44% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Salt Lake City (SLC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 24m, compared with 5h 30m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 10h 32m via Carlsbad Cavern City (CNM).

Denver Intl Airport (DEN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $16 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Ace
• NU Car
• Europcar
• Hertz

Round-trip flights from Albuquerque to Denver range from $261 to $367, with an average of $302 over the past 12 months. Anything below $261 counts as a good deal.

JetBlue is the only airline on the Albuquerque to Denver route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.