- Must visit
Albuquerque Museum
Leading regional museum covering Southwestern art, Albuquerque history, and sculpture gardens in the heart of Old Town.
Flights from Kansas City, MO to Albuquerque, NM depart on average 47 times per day, taking around 5h 23m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at €144 but you can travel from only €79 by bus.
The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 21:47. The fastest flight covers the 720 miles (1159 km) distance in 4h 5m. August is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 720 miles (1159 km) |
Average flight duration 5h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price €144 |
Flights per day 47 |
Fastest flight 4h 5m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 9:47 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Cheapest price
€152
Average price
€610
Fastest journey
5 h 15 m
Average duration
14 h 42 m
Flights per day
2
Distance
1159 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Kansas City, MO 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 Kansas City, MO to Albuquerque, NM will cost around €610 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €152.
Of the 2 flights that leave Kansas City, MO for Albuquerque, NM onTue, Aug 25, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 25 the direct flights cover the 1159 km distance in an average of 14 h 42 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 5 h 15 m .
On Tue, Aug 25 the longest flights will take 1 d 8 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kansas City, MO to Albuquerque, NM among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €79. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €79, and a flight costs an average of €144.
Distance: 720 miles (1159 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|---|
€214 Average price | €125 Average price | €102 Average price Cheapest |
8h 23m Average total duration Fastest 5h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 18h 16m Average total duration 17h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 25m Average total duration 16h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Kansas City, MO to Albuquerque, NM:
A bus is €23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kansas City, MO to Albuquerque, NM costing on average €125.
A bus is €112 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kansas City, MO to Albuquerque, NM costing on average €214.
Other travel options to Albuquerque, NM take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 55m.
Train takes on average 17h 46m.
The table below shows live departures for Kansas City, MO to Albuquerque, NM flights for today, Monday, August 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AA2142 · AA1106 · AA9 | 5:00 AM Kansas City International Airport | 11h22 | 3:22 PM Albuquerque | 2 transfers | |
AA2142 · AA1219 | 5:00 AM Kansas City International Airport | 9h57 | 1:57 PM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
AA1098+ AA3535 | 5:30 AM Kansas City International Airport | 5h36 | 10:06 AM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
AA1098+ AA3586 | 5:30 AM Kansas City International Airport | 7h06 | 11:36 AM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
AA1098+ AA3777 | 5:30 AM Kansas City International Airport | 9h17 | 1:47 PM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
AA2645 · AA3131 | 6:00 AM Kansas City International Airport | 5h55 | 10:55 AM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
UA5360 · UA2139 · UA4718 | 6:00 AM Kansas City International Airport | 10h04 | 3:04 PM Albuquerque | 2 transfers | |
UA5360 · UA2144 | 6:00 AM Kansas City International Airport | 17h20 | 10:20 PM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
UA355 · UA5487 | 6:00 AM Kansas City International Airport | 4h36 | 9:36 AM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
AA2645+ AA3908 | 6:00 AM Kansas City International Airport | 9h32 | 2:32 PM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
UA5360 · UA2139 · UA476 | 6:00 AM Kansas City International Airport | 7h37 | 12:37 PM Albuquerque | 2 transfers | |
UA5360 · UA723 | 6:00 AM Kansas City International Airport | 6h36 | 11:36 AM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
AA1261 · AA3257+ AA3908 | 6:20 AM Kansas City International Airport | 9h12 | 2:32 PM Albuquerque | 2 transfers | |
AA1261+ AA3535 | 6:20 AM Kansas City International Airport | 4h46 | 10:06 AM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
UA740 · UA6118 | 6:20 AM Kansas City International Airport | 8h02 | 1:22 PM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
UA740 · UA1381 | 6:20 AM Kansas City International Airport | 16h39 | 9:59 PM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
UA740 · UA3982 | 6:20 AM Kansas City International Airport | 5h55 | 11:15 AM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
AA1261+ AA3586 | 6:20 AM Kansas City International Airport | 6h16 | 11:36 AM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
UA1491 · UA2144 | 7:30 AM Kansas City International Airport | 15h50 | 10:20 PM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
UA594 · UA6118 | 8:30 AM Kansas City International Airport | 5h52 | 1:22 PM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
UA594 · UA1381 | 8:30 AM Kansas City International Airport | 14h29 | 9:59 PM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
AA1219+ AA6349 | 9:14 AM Kansas City International Airport | 5h43 | 1:57 PM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
UA1384 · UA4718 | 9:14 AM Kansas City International Airport | 6h50 | 3:04 PM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
UA1384 · UA476 | 9:14 AM Kansas City International Airport | 4h23 | 12:37 PM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
AA2430 · AA9 | 9:50 AM Kansas City International Airport | 6h32 | 3:22 PM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
AA2430+ AA3777 | 9:50 AM Kansas City International Airport | 4h57 | 1:47 PM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
UA3612 · UA2144 | 10:00 AM Kansas City International Airport | 13h20 | 10:20 PM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
AA3331 · AA9 | 11:20 AM Kansas City International Airport | 5h02 | 3:22 PM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
AA3331 · AA1321 | 11:20 AM Kansas City International Airport | 11h07 | 9:27 PM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
AA3331 · AA1548 · AA3239 | 11:20 AM Kansas City International Airport | 10h45 | 9:05 PM Albuquerque | 2 transfers | |
AA3331 · AA2564 | 11:20 AM Kansas City International Airport | 6h34 | 4:54 PM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
UA2437 · UA2415 · UA484 | 11:22 AM Kansas City International Airport | 10h27 | 8:49 PM Albuquerque | 2 transfers | |
UA2437 · UA2144 | 11:22 AM Kansas City International Airport | 11h58 | 10:20 PM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
UA2437 · UA2803 · UA484 | 11:22 AM Kansas City International Airport | 10h27 | 8:49 PM Albuquerque | 2 transfers | |
UA2437 · UA2769 · UA484 | 11:22 AM Kansas City International Airport | 10h27 | 8:49 PM Albuquerque | 2 transfers | |
UA5326 · UA4718 | 11:32 AM Kansas City International Airport | 4h32 | 3:04 PM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
AA1376 · AA2564 | 12:28 PM Kansas City International Airport | 5h26 | 4:54 PM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
AA1376 · AA1232 · AA3239 | 12:28 PM Kansas City International Airport | 9h37 | 9:05 PM Albuquerque | 2 transfers | |
AA1376 · AA1321 | 12:28 PM Kansas City International Airport | 9h59 | 9:27 PM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
UA5309 · UA2415 · UA484 | 1:08 PM Kansas City International Airport | 8h41 | 8:49 PM Albuquerque | 2 transfers | |
UA5309 · UA2769 · UA484 | 1:08 PM Kansas City International Airport | 8h41 | 8:49 PM Albuquerque | 2 transfers | |
UA5309 · UA2144 | 1:08 PM Kansas City International Airport | 10h12 | 10:20 PM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
AA2499 · AA1321+ AA4932 | 2:00 PM Kansas City International Airport | 8h27 | 9:27 PM Albuquerque | 2 transfers | |
AA1321+ AA3471 | 2:09 PM Kansas City International Airport | 8h18 | 9:27 PM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
UA6124 · UA1381 | 3:07 PM Kansas City International Airport | 7h52 | 9:59 PM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
UA1733 · UA2144 | 3:14 PM Kansas City International Airport | 8h06 | 10:20 PM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
UA1733 · UA1974 · UA5880 | 3:14 PM Kansas City International Airport | 8h29 | 10:43 PM Albuquerque | 2 transfers | |
AA2101 · AA3239 | 3:22 PM Kansas City International Airport | 6h43 | 9:05 PM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
AA2101 · AA1331+ AA6515 | 3:22 PM Kansas City International Airport | 9h22 | 11:44 PM Albuquerque | 2 transfers | |
UA1649 · UA1597 | 3:29 PM Kansas City International Airport | 24h55 | 3:24 PM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
UA1738 · UA2144 | 5:08 PM Kansas City International Airport | 6h12 | 10:20 PM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
UA2123 · UA5880 | 5:13 PM Kansas City International Airport | 6h30 | 10:43 PM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
UA2123 · UA484 | 5:13 PM Kansas City International Airport | 4h36 | 8:49 PM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
AA3030 · AA1321 | 5:14 PM Kansas City International Airport | 5h13 | 9:27 PM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
UA5684 · UA5880 | 7:11 PM Kansas City International Airport | 4h32 | 10:43 PM Albuquerque | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:57 AM Kansas City, MO | 24h08 | 1:05 AM Albuquerque, NM | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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 Kansas City, MO 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 Kansas City, MO to Albuquerque, NM flights use the Kansas City International Airport to Albuquerque airport pair. Use this guide to compare Kansas City, MO and Albuquerque, NM airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Kansas City International Airport is 12 km from Kansas City city centre. Public transport options include:
Kansas City 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: Restaurants are available, including BBQ and American cuisine; top options include Pork & Pickle and The BBQ Spot
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Kansas City International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Kansas City International Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kansas City International Airport: Ramps, assistance.
Nearby hotels include Hotels within walking distance, Marriott Kansas City Airport is nearby..
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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