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Among airlines operating Houston to Albuquerque flights:

• United Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

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

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

• United Airlines
• Southwest

Flights from Houston to Albuquerque may depart from several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH). Flights usually arrive at Albuquerque (ABQ).

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 First 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.

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

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $427 round-trip, compared to $453 via a layover through Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

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.

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

• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 78% of one-stop connections
• Dallas Love Field (DAL) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 4% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 4% of one-stop connections

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

On the Houston to Albuquerque route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 9%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $426 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $467: a $41 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Houston to Albuquerque flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, and night flights for 0%.

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 Houston to Albuquerque:

• Earliest: departs at 7:55 am and lands at 10:17 am
• Latest: departs at 10:35 pm and lands at 12:57 am.

The flight takes about 2h 22m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 107% above the route average of $428. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Houston to Albuquerque takes 2h 22m, covering 749 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.

One-way fares from Houston to Albuquerque are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $133, which is 44% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Dallas Love Field (DAL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 42m, compared with 4h 51m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 5h 25m via Denver Intl (DEN).

Albuquerque is 1 hour behind Houston (Mountain Time vs Central 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 Houston to Albuquerque range from $368 to $544, with an average of $428 over the past 12 months. Anything below $368 counts as a good deal.