- Must visit
Albuquerque Museum
Leading regional museum covering Southwestern art, Albuquerque history, and sculpture gardens in the heart of Old Town.
Flights from Austin, TX to Albuquerque, NM depart on average 56 times per day, taking around 4h 28m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $134 but you can travel from only $97 by bus.
The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 21:34. The fastest flight covers the 615 miles (990 km) distance in 2h 56m. January is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 615 miles (990 km) |
Average flight duration 4h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $134 |
Flights per day 56 |
Fastest flight 2h 56m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 9:34 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 1 day |
Cheapest price on Sep 19
$146
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$342
Fastest journey on Sep 19
3 h 42 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
4 h 11 m
Flights on Sep 19
55
Distance
990 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Austin, TX to Albuquerque, NM is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Austin, TX to Albuquerque, NM will cost around $342 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $146.
It's difficult to get from Austin, TX to Albuquerque, NM without transferring at least once.
AA1852 · AA2698
AA1070 · AA2698
AA794 · AA3053
AA615 · AA3053
AA2198 · AA2698
AA1852 · AA9
AA2198 · AA2698
AA794+
AA3777
AA1321+
AA3722
AA615 · AA3053Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Austin, TX to Albuquerque, NM among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $170 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 26m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $170, while a flight costs an average of $574.
Distance: 615 miles (990 km)
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$574 Average price | $170 Average price Cheapest | $384 Average price | $149 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 26m Average total duration Fastest 4h 26m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 20h 58m Average total duration 20h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 45h 52m Average total duration 45h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Austin, TX to Albuquerque, NM:
A bus is $228 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Austin, TX to Albuquerque, NM costing on average $394.
A bus is $410 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Austin, TX to Albuquerque, NM costing on average $576.
Other travel options to Albuquerque, NM take longer:
Bus takes on average 20h 37m.
Train takes on average 45h 22m.
The table below shows live departures for Austin, TX to Albuquerque, NM flights for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AA1321+ AA3722 | 6:48 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 4h26 | 10:14 PM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
UA292 · UA5289 | 7:38 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 25h42 | 8:20 PM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, September 19 | |||||
AA2563+ AA3535 | 5:00 AM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 5h41 | 9:41 AM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
UA361 · UA476 | 5:30 AM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 8h09 | 12:39 PM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
UA1966 · UA1575 · UA476 | 5:30 AM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 8h09 | 12:39 PM Albuquerque | 2 transfers | |
UA1966 · UA465 | 5:30 AM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 6h27 | 10:57 AM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
UA361 · UA5487 | 5:30 AM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 5h06 | 9:36 AM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
UA1966 · UA1925 · UA476 | 5:30 AM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 8h09 | 12:39 PM Albuquerque | 2 transfers | |
AA1064 · AA2068 | 5:53 AM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 8h11 | 1:04 PM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
AA579+ AA3586 | 6:00 AM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 6h38 | 11:38 AM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
AA579+ AA3535 | 6:00 AM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 4h41 | 9:41 AM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
UA1878 · UA2144 | 6:37 AM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 16h22 | 9:59 PM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
UA2393 · UA465 | 7:00 AM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 4h57 | 10:57 AM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
UA2393 · UA4033 | 7:00 AM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 7h22 | 1:22 PM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
AA2196+ AA3586 | 7:00 AM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 5h38 | 11:38 AM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
UA2177 · UA5289 | 7:05 AM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 14h15 | 8:20 PM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
UA525 · UA2125 | 7:15 AM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 14h04 | 8:19 PM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
AA1067 · AA3053 | 8:00 AM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 8h13 | 3:13 PM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
AA1067+ AA3586 | 8:00 AM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 4h38 | 11:38 AM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
AA1067+ AA3777 | 8:00 AM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 6h48 | 1:48 PM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
UA595 · UA476 | 8:32 AM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 5h07 | 12:39 PM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
UA1668 · UA5289 | 9:00 AM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 12h20 | 8:20 PM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
AA862 · AA3053 | 9:24 AM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 6h49 | 3:13 PM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
AA862+ AA3777 | 9:24 AM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 5h24 | 1:48 PM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
UA2196 · UA4033 | 9:33 AM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 4h49 | 1:22 PM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
UA2196 · UA2168 · UA4728 | 9:33 AM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 8h41 | 5:14 PM Albuquerque | 2 transfers | |
UA2133 · UA2144 | 9:34 AM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 13h25 | 9:59 PM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
AA794 · AA3053 | 10:39 AM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 5h34 | 3:13 PM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
AA794+ AA3777 | 10:39 AM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 4h09 | 1:48 PM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
AA615 · AA2698 | 11:38 AM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 7h38 | 6:16 PM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
AA615 · AA9 | 11:38 AM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 6h12 | 4:50 PM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
AA615 · AA3053 | 11:38 AM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 4h35 | 3:13 PM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
UA3982 · UA2125 | 12:03 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 9h16 | 8:19 PM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
AA1070 · AA9 | 12:44 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 5h06 | 4:50 PM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
AA1070 · AA2698 | 12:44 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 6h32 | 6:16 PM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
UA1541 · UA4728 | 12:55 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 5h19 | 5:14 PM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
UA1057 · UA2144 | 2:04 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 8h55 | 9:59 PM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
AA1852 · AA9 | 2:08 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 3h42 | 4:50 PM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
AA1852 · AA2698 | 2:08 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 5h08 | 6:16 PM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
UA3993 · UA1415 · UA484 | 2:24 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 7h25 | 8:49 PM Albuquerque | 2 transfers | |
UA3993 · UA1415 · UA5880 | 2:24 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 9h19 | 10:43 PM Albuquerque | 2 transfers | |
UA2447 · UA484 | 3:08 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 6h41 | 8:49 PM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
UA2447 · UA5880 | 3:08 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 8h35 | 10:43 PM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
AA2198 · AA2698 | 3:14 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 4h02 | 6:16 PM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
AA1062 · AA2159 | 3:28 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 6h54 | 9:22 PM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
UA1625 · UA2144 | 3:33 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 7h26 | 9:59 PM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
UA3992 · UA1654 · UA5880 | 4:10 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 7h33 | 10:43 PM Albuquerque | 2 transfers | |
UA3992 · UA1381 | 4:10 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 6h49 | 9:59 PM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
AA2103 · AA1321 | 4:32 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 6h42 | 10:14 PM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
UA1990 · UA2144 | 5:32 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 29h27 | 9:59 PM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
UA1990 · UA1674 | 5:32 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 18h24 | 10:56 AM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
AA1146 · AA1321 | 5:35 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 5h39 | 10:14 PM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
UA1326 · UA1381 | 5:44 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 5h15 | 9:59 PM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
UA442 · UA1597 | 5:50 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 22h34 | 3:24 PM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
UA442 · UA5289 | 5:50 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 27h02 | 7:52 PM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
AA1321+ AA3581 | 6:10 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 5h04 | 10:14 PM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
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Discover the best of Albuquerque, NM — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Albuquerque, NM trip today.
Leading regional museum covering Southwestern art, Albuquerque history, and sculpture gardens in the heart of Old Town.
Acclaimed natural history museum featuring dinosaurs, volcanoes, space, and New Mexico science in engaging permanent galleries.
Smithsonian-affiliated museum presenting Native cultures of the Southwest through thoughtful art, history, and community-focused exhibitions.
The city’s historic heart, filled with adobe architecture, plazas, shops, museums, and a walkable atmosphere that defines Albuquerque.
Scenic tramway destination with sweeping views, hiking, and alpine air atop the Sandia Mountains, especially popular at sunset.
Lively downtown corridor on historic Route 66, known for neon signs, music venues, galleries, and classic Albuquerque character.
Roasted green chiles are a New Mexico staple, served whole, chopped, or as sauce. Albuquerque is famous for their smoky heat and annual chile season.
Stacked blue corn tortillas layered with cheese, onion, and red or green chile, often topped with an egg. A classic New Mexican plate tied to local corn and chile.
A sopaipilla is a puffed fried bread served with honey or stuffed with savory fillings. It is a beloved New Mexican restaurant tradition across Albuquerque.
Beloved casual spot for hearty New Mexican breakfasts and burritos, especially known for generous portions and distinctive local chile.
Long-running local favorite serving refined New Mexican cuisine and creative chile-driven dishes in a warm adobe setting near Old Town.
Historic Old Town restaurant known for classic New Mexican plates, sopaipillas, and a lively, traditional atmosphere popular with locals and visitors.
Generally cheaper than major US tourist cities; hotels, dining, and transport are usually more affordable.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, $1-2 per drink at bars, and 10-15% for taxis. Cafes often have tip jars or screen prompts.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Austin, TX to Albuquerque, NM by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Albuquerque, NM, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Austin, TX to Albuquerque, NM flights use the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Albuquerque airport pair. Use this guide to compare Austin, TX and Albuquerque, NM airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is 10 km from Austin city centre. Public transport options include:
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Various options including fast food and sit-down restaurants in Barbara Jordan terminal
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located near gates and baggage claim.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotels nearby include Hilton Austin Airport, within walking distance..
Albuquerque is 5 km from Albuquerque city centre. Public transport options include:
Albuquerque has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Restaurants available, including Comida Bue (Mexican) and Black Mesa Coffee (café)
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located near baggage claim.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Albuquerque: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Albuquerque: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Albuquerque: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotels nearby, Sheraton Albuquerque Airport Hotel within walking distance..
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