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

• Earliest: departs at 8:40 am and lands at 10:39 am
• Latest: departs at 10:55 pm and lands at 12:54 am.

The flight takes about 1h 59m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Austin to Albuquerque.

A nonstop flight from Austin to Albuquerque takes 1h 59m, covering 618 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.

Round-trip flights from Austin to Albuquerque range from $289 to $415, with an average of $350 over the past 12 months. Anything below $289 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 28% above the $350 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $269 round-trip via Salt Lake City (SLC), compared to $355 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$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 Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

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

One-way fares from Austin to Albuquerque are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $157, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $59 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Ace
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Alamo

Flights from Austin to Albuquerque usually depart from Austin Bergstrom (AUS) and arrive at Albuquerque (ABQ).

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

• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 76% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 3% of one-stop connections
• Dallas Love Field (DAL) - 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from Austin to Albuquerque. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $317 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $387, a difference of $70.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Southwest operates flights between Austin and Albuquerque.

Flying via Houston Hobby (HOU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 06m, compared with 4h 09m via Dallas Love Field (DAL) and 4h 23m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

Albuquerque is 1 hour behind Austin (Mountain Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Albuquerque are Albuquerque Convention Center, Petroglyph National Monument and ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden. These are among the most viewed places in Albuquerque on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Austin to Albuquerque flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

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

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

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

If you want to rent a car once you alight from your flight at ABQ, you’ll be happy to hear that ABQ has a car rental facility that houses agencies like Alamo, Budget, Avis, Enterprise, Hertz, Dollar, Thrifty, and SIXT. Referred to as Sunport Car Center, this facility is connected to the airport’s terminals via free shuttles. To board one of the free shuttles that transport passengers to the rental center, head to the commercial lane outside the 1st level of the airport terminal.

If you’re in Albuquerque for a business meeting, you can do some final touches at one of the 14 workstations available at the airport. These workstations are located on both the Airside and Landside of the airport.

At AUS, you can privately breastfeed your baby while waiting for your flight, as this airport features a private nursing room. It’s worth noting that at this nursing room, opposite Gate 10 in the Barbara Jordan Terminal, you’ll also get the chance to change your baby’s diapers, as it features a changing table.

If you’re a fan of art, there are several art installations at AUS you can check out while waiting for your flight to ABQ. These installations, spread throughout the airport, feature superb pieces of art crafted by local artists.