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Cheapest round-trip
$189
Overall average: $443
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BWI - ABQ • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$220
Typical prices: $377-$429
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BWI - ABQ • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Albuquerque (WAS-ABQ)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Albuquerque that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Albuquerque

Tue, Jan 13 - Tue, Jan 20
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6:07 am - 11:47 amBWI-ABQ
7h 40m1 stop
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12:38 pm - 11:10 pmABQ-BWI
8h 32m1 stop
$189American Airlines
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Tue, Jan 13 - Tue, Jan 20
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8:20 am - 3:25 pmBWI-ABQ
9h 05m1 stop
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6:20 am - 5:15 pmABQ-BWI
8h 55m2 stops
$194Southwest
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Tue, Jan 13 - Tue, Jan 20
Southwest Logo
12:25 pm - 7:40 pmBWI-ABQ
9h 15m2 stops
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7:20 am - 4:25 pmABQ-BWI
7h 05m2 stops
$199Southwest
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Tue, Jan 13 - Tue, Jan 20
Southwest Logo
6:40 am - 12:25 pmBWI-ABQ
7h 45m1 stop
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11:15 am - 4:50 pmABQ-BWI
3h 35mnonstop
$204Southwest
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Tue, Jan 13 - Mon, Jan 19
Southwest Logo
10:25 am - 2:35 pmBWI-ABQ
6h 10m1 stop
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3:10 pm - 11:40 pmABQ-BWI
6h 30m1 stop
$216Southwest
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Tue, Jan 13 - Tue, Jan 20
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4:35 pm - 7:10 pmBWI-ABQ
4h 35mnonstop
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11:15 am - 4:50 pmABQ-BWI
3h 35mnonstop
$220Southwest
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Tue, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 10
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7:22 am - 12:54 pmBWI-ABQ
7h 32m1 stop
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2:00 pm - 12:41 amABQ-BWI
8h 41m1 stop
$237Delta
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Fri, Feb 6 - Sun, Feb 8
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6:05 am - 3:28 pmDCA-ABQ
11h 23m2 stops
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7:05 am - 4:58 pmABQ-DCA
7h 53m1 stop
$294Delta
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Thu, Jan 22 - Sun, Jan 25
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1:08 pm - 10:39 pmIAD-ABQ
11h 31m2 stops
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12:38 pm - 9:17 pmABQ-IAD
6h 39m1 stop
$294American Airlines
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Tue, Jan 27 - Sat, Jan 31
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7:00 am - 4:54 pmIAD-ABQ
11h 54m2 stops
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8:10 am - 11:06 pmABQ-IAD
12h 56m2 stops
$299Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Washington, D.C. to Albuquerque flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Washington, D.C. to Albuquerque to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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Planning a trip from Washington, D.C. to Albuquerque? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

How much is a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Albuquerque?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Albuquerque departing in January.

What is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to Albuquerque flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Washington, D.C. to Albuquerque costs $294 on the route between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) and Albuquerque (ABQ). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 2% cheaper than other Washington, D.C.-Albuquerque routes. It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. to Albuquerque?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Albuquerque clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Albuquerque on a Sunday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to Washington, D.C., you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Albuquerque?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Albuquerque, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Washington, D.C. to Albuquerque is August, where tickets cost $378 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $562 and $492 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Washington, D.C. to Albuquerque?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $492, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Albuquerque?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Albuquerque, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Washington, D.C. to Albuquerque, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 21% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$76
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 13% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Albuquerque

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Washington, D.C. to Albuquerque based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Washington, D.C. to Albuquerque

  • Which are the common layovers for connecting flights from Washington D.C. to Albuquerque?

    JetBlue Airlines has several flights from DCA to ABQ, through John F. Kennedy International (JFK). United Airlines has flights with a 1hr 21 mins Layover at Chicago O'Hare International Airport and another with a 47-minute layover at Houston George Bush intercontinental airport (IAH). United Airlines one-stop flights lay over at Dallas Fort Worth for 1hr 16min.

  • Which transportation options are available from ABQ to the city center?

    ABQ is approximately four miles away from downtown Albuquerque. Buses routes 50, 222, and 250 are in the west of the baggage claim area. Taxis can be found outside the baggage claim area. Rental cars run by ABQ provide convenient transportation for exploring different attractions around Albuquerque. The center is off-site, with free shuttles running between the Terminal and the facility every 5 minutes. ABQ trains have two routes. Line 222 connects the airport to the New Mexico Railroad station and line 250 connects to the Alvarado transportation center.

  • What is the pet policy for flights from Washington D.C. to Albuquerque?

    Pets traveling with Alaska Airlines can do so in the passenger cabin, with checked luggage, or shipped with cargo. The pets should remain in the kernel for the entire flight. The airline requires a pet's health certificate acquired less than 30 days before travel. Animals permitted to travel include fish, rabbits, cats, dogs, and birds. Kernels and animals' combined weight should not exceed 149 lb, and the kernel should have a maximum dimension of 17 x 11 x 7.5 inches.

  • Which are family-friendly airlines from Washington D.C. to Albuquerque?

    United Airlines seat map makes finding adjacent seats for families traveling together easier. Families with children less than two years are allowed early boarding. You can use folding wagons, strollers, and car seats to the gate and then check them free of charge. A Ranger Rick travel kit with a toy, an activity book, and crayons keeps children engaged. Some aircraft have lavatories with changing tables to ensure the caregiver has an easier time during the flight.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Washington, D.C. to Albuquerque?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Albuquerque was $76 for a one-way ticket and $189 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Washington, D.C. and Albuquerque?

    A passport is not required to fly from Washington, D.C. to Albuquerque.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Washington, D.C. to Albuquerque?

    When flying out of Washington, D.C. you will be using one of these airports: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. You will be landing at Albuquerque.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Washington, D.C. to Albuquerque?

    Only Alaska Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Washington, D.C. to Albuquerque flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Washington, D.C. to Albuquerque?

    The Boeing 737-700 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Washington, D.C. to Albuquerque flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Washington, D.C. to Albuquerque?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Washington, D.C. and Albuquerque, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Albuquerque?

    There are nonstop flights from Washington, D.C. to Albuquerque on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Washington, D.C. to Albuquerque, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Washington, D.C. to Albuquerque are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $517 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $383 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Washington, D.C. to Albuquerque?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Washington, D.C. to Albuquerque.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Washington, D.C. to Albuquerque?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Albuquerque from Washington, D.C. is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Washington, D.C. to Albuquerque?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Albuquerque with an airline and back to Washington, D.C. with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Albuquerque?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Albuquerque from Washington, D.C. up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Washington, D.C. to Albuquerque

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $296 or less one-way and $414 or less round-trip.
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is one of the airports you can use for flights from Washington D.C. to Albuquerque. It has two terminals. Terminal 1’s Gates 1 to 9 houses Air Canada, Frontier Airlines, and Southwest Airlines. Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines, and United Airlines are on the southern end of the National Hall between gates B10 and B22. American Airlines operates flights from gates D35 to D59.
  • Passengers traveling with Delta Air Lines from Washington D.C. to Albuquerque receive a free Starbucks coffee, regardless of their fare. Consider upgrading to Premium Economy for increased leg space and improved dining options. Business-class customers receive skin care products and noise-canceling headphones.
  • Passengers flying United Airlines basic economy get an allowance of one free carry-on item and one personal effect. It should not exceed 22 x 14 x 9 inches, with a maximum weight of 70 lb. Two extra checked bags are allowed.
  • Unaccompanied minors on American Airlines aged between five and 14 travel using unaccompanied minor service. It is charged and covers siblings on the same flight. The service includes early boarding to provide enough settling and a kids' activity kit with snacks and activities for children between five and 10 years. An escort takes the minor to the gate for flight connection and to the authorized adult picking up the minor.
  • Secondary to imminent climate change, American Airlines has taken the initiative to transition to a low-carbon airline. It is the most sustainable airline for the route, attaining sustainability by encouraging passengers to pack light and eliminating single-use plastics on their crafts.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Washington, D.C. to Albuquerque

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Albuquerque. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4253 reviews
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
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Airline travel is always too cramped to really be pleasant, but the cabin crew on this flight did a pretty good job of making up for it by putting on some music during boarding and sprinkling a few funny remarks into the safety briefing and announcements, and just generally being friendly and helpful. It definitely reminded me of why I prefer the in-flight experience on Southwest!

10.0 ExcellentDavid, Nov 2025BUF - PHX
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Airline travel is always too cramped to really be pleasant, but the cabin crew on this flight did a pretty good job of making up for it by putting on some music during boarding and sprinkling a few funny remarks into the safety briefing and announcements, and just generally being friendly and helpful. It definitely reminded me of why I prefer the in-flight experience on Southwest!

No delays and arrived to destination 30 min early. Staff was super friendly.

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

It was rough. The staff was unprofessional, the choice of on board drinks terrible, it was cramped in space at every airport, they always ran out of overhead bin space so they pressured people to check bags for free or we couldn’t leave on the plane— so I did check my bag to help, and they nearly lost my bag. My bag did not arrive on the luggage belt, another man on my flight and I had to waste our time going to the baggage office to search for our bags. I would only fly southwest again if it was my last choice. Also, my flights were consistently delayed over and over again— at one point they straight up told us we were waiting for the pilot to arrive.

Crew could have been friendlier, maybe I'm spoiled by SW crews. In flight wifi was good. Would be nice to have more food offerings on a 4 plus hour flight

Had to get off plane from prior flight even though I had to reboard same plane to continue to my final destination.

Everything a cheap airline should be at normal airline rates.

Plane crashed into a bus or some other vehicle on the ground while pulling out of the gate. No injuries, but wing tip was damaged and returned to gate for “maintenance issues” and we departed 5 hours later because the plane went out of service and new plane was flown in from a nearby airport, Midway.

Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Full cans of soda would be nice. A choice between two snacks would be appreciated.

My flight was cancelled with no explanation after I had already cleared security. I was given 4 options to rebook, only one being non-stop like I had paid for. I grabbed it. It was 4 plus hours later and then took off even later. Biggest complaint is that I booked early and had an aisle seat. They gave me a "window" seat in front of the exit row, so the seat did not decline. I weigh all of 103 #s and it was tight for me! For what I paid, I feel I was kind of ripped off. I think they should have given me the empty comfort seat for the inconvenience. There was no apology nor any explanation as to why the flight was cancelled. My guess is it benefitted Delta in some way.

Very smooth, on-time, and pleasantly uneventful flight. The team at the gate and on board were professional and genuinely courteous. The pilot kept us well updated throughout, and both takeoff and landing were steady and enjoyable without any drama. Just a good, solid flight. Thank you! 💗

Staff was exceptional! Everyone was kind, professional and friendly making the trip very pleasant. Thank you!

No lunch on a x-country flight scheduled for 10:50 am departure, arrived 5+ hrs later. That requires a black box label before you pay for the tickets. Worst, when I checked in online, it's specifically said that lunch was served on his flight for economy Plus passengers.

We had a lot of really rough weather but that was not Delta's fault. Pilot was amazing.

First, Delta needs more flights to/from Miami. Second, a 1000pm leaving at 1230pm is unacceptable from their biggest airport world hub. Another aircraft could have been used such as the aircraft scheduled to be used in the morning for that exact same route. Yes, I did get me there but the lack of sleep the next day didn't help me enjoy my entire trip since I was busy with activities during the weekend. This can be and is expected from Spirit (going bankrupt) and Frontier (despite they're nickel and dimers). But from Delta's World Hub? That's totally unacceptable!

This flight was straightforward and without difficulty. Service was OK, but I continue to be underwhelmed by level of attention given to Sky Priority passengers.

It would’ve been nice for all that money to have a more substantial snack for free. I remember once upon a time getting a very nice turkey sandwich with Swiss cheese on whole wheat bread for no charge along with a drink. I guess those days are gone. it’s a little insulting being given a cookie or a bag of baked chips Going forward I’ll just bring my own.

Our flight from SFO to MSP was right on time on 11/15/2025. No delays. As we approached MSP at about 8 pm, we circled in the air until 8:40 pm so I don't call that efficient for MSP. I think the captain should announce the delay and why. (as if we all don't know that we are just circling around the area, slowing down, speeding up, slowing down.) Thank you. Marilyn Fischer

Service in business class was not impressive. I ordered coffee with dinner and then watched other people get 2 refills before I got my 1 cup of coffee, and only after I pressed the attendant button overhead. Furthermore, the seats in the forward cabin need maintenance on this 737-800: the upholstery is detaching from the seat frame, at least on the backs of seats 1C, 1D.

Starlink wifi on the Embraer E175 is an excellent experience. I was able to connect and work from IAD all the way to approach into BTV.

7 hours delayed due to operational issues on United’s end. Basically laziness.

Short flight but an "eager to help" crew made the journey more enjoyable!

During booking, I kept trying submitting my payment from the Mexican website and it didn't work. After I had the idea to change it to the Canadian website, it worked but I had to be charged the equivalent of 50 CAD more. I received the clear instruction that I would only be able to check-in at the airport and that it was impossible to select a seat 24 hours before departure, that I had to pay 144 CAD to do so, although not only was I able to check-in 24 hours before departure, but I could have selected my seats for free then. All in all, I almost threw $200 out the window due to misleading information. Besides, the app kept crashing, the information to get to the gate on the app was inaccurate, my gate was switched and I was only informed once in the air (luckily I had noticed the departure pannel), I was not addressed in my language beforehand and even if I tried I was immediately answered in English (which meant the crew understood but didn't want to answer accordingly), there was only one snack & beverage service on my medium haul flight and no beverage service on my short haul flight. To be fair, the planes were comfortable, the crew apart from the language issue was helpful, dynamic and engaging, the plane was clean and the directions were clear and direct. United has a lot of potential to be one of my favourite airlines, but the devil is in the details and a lot of them missed the target.

Better WiFi. I cannot understand that in 2025, United is so behind on a technology that is now a necessity and still painfully unreliable, slow and keeps disconnecting.

Great service on board. Boarding a bit slow due to process. Food was pretty average.

Very small cramped plane for an international flight. Everything else was good, but it was maybe the smallest comfort-wise I've ever been on for longer than 3-4 hours and the trip was 7.5

Flight was delayed 3 hours. No food and drink vouchers was provided. They offered a mini pretzel bag and water .

Staff was rude. Didn’t give water for 2 hours. Worst service

Was on time until within 1 hour of flight-how does that happen? Staff very friendly.

My flight was delayed about three hours. I got home at 3:30 in the morning very bad experience.

I like that the crew kept us informed but we moved back and forth from gate to gate before the aircraft arrived.

The flight was delayed multiple times, again no fault of American but again the extra cost, for everything makes it feel like a cheap airline! Especially when flights are outrageously expensive already

Horrible. Both legs of my flight were delayed more than 6 hours. No compensation, no screens on the plane, and the plane was not clean.

I had a positive experience on American. I'm blind and traveling with a guide dog and the flight attendants were so kind, friendly, and helpful towards us. They checked in on us during the flight and they made us feel comfortable and welcomed. There was an hour delay before depature, but overall the flight was a smooth ride. I appreciate that there were no issues on this long flight back home.

We were told the flight was delayed 5 times, then it was moved to the next day.

Flight delay was communicated before leaving for airport which caused it to be a non-event. Great flight and crew!

The flight attendant, a black woman with curly hair who sat near Row 21, was wonderful and kind.

It took way too long to diagnose and solve the problem of a broken crew member cabin seat. Though compensation for the volunteer who left the flight was very kind.

We fly American Airlines quite a bit. And we always fly business class when traveling internationally. We were a bit disappointed with the comfort of this particular plane as well as the entertainment options.

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