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

• Earliest: departs at 7:45 am and lands at 10:10 am
• Latest: departs at 11:05 pm and lands at 1:30 am.

The flight takes about 2h 25m.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Houston to Albuquerque takes 2h 25m, 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.

Round-trip flights from Houston to Albuquerque range from $376 to $549, with an average of $439 over the past 12 months. Anything below $376 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 112% above the $439 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $436 round-trip and layover options via Dallas Love Field (DAL) at $451.

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.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Houston to Albuquerque flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 34%, evening flights for 16%, and night flights for 16%.

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

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
• Alamo

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).

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

• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 80% of one-stop connections
• New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Dallas Love Field (DAL) - 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 10% on flights from Houston to Albuquerque. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $427 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $472, a difference of $45.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

• United Airlines
• Southwest

Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 53m, compared with 5h 16m via Dallas Love Field (DAL) and 11h 03m via New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK).

Albuquerque is 1 hour behind Houston (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 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.

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

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

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