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Among airlines operating Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Albuquerque flights:

• Delta: offers free seat selection

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

Only Delta operates flights between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Albuquerque.

Flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Albuquerque usually depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and arrive at Albuquerque (ABQ).

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

• Delta: 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.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Albuquerque.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $302 round-trip via Los Angeles (LAX), compared to $619 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $70–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.

One-stop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Albuquerque most commonly connect through:

• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 34% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 12% of one-stop connections

Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 29% on the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Albuquerque route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $362 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $505, a difference of $143. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Some of the most popular sights in Albuquerque are Old Town, Albuquerque Convention Center and Expo New Mexico. These are among the most viewed places in Albuquerque on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Albuquerque:

• Earliest: departs at 8:35 am and lands at 12:11 pm
• Latest: departs at 8:55 am and lands at 12:31 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 36m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 73% above the route average of $455. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Albuquerque takes 3h 36m, covering 1,343 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 $305 to $2,480. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Albuquerque are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $188, which is 37% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Chicago Midway (MDW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 15m, compared with 5h 56m via Nashville Intl (BNA) and 6h 02m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

Albuquerque is 2 hours behind Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (Mountain Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $24 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Ace
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Budget

Round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Albuquerque range from $362 to $517, with an average of $455 over the past 12 months. Anything below $362 counts as a good deal.

Delta is the only airline on the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Albuquerque route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.