Flights To Albuquerque — Compare & Book

By Flavia Voican · Updated 2026-04-21 · General Flights

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Average round-trip flights to Albuquerque (ABQ) cost $347 in Q1 2026, with the cheapest options at $218 when booked 38 days out on American Airlines, per Google Flights data for March 2025.

How Much Do Flights To Albuquerque Cost?

Flights from Dallas (DFW) to Albuquerque (ABQ) average $347 round-trip in early 2026, but you can find $218 deals on American Airlines (AA) if you book 38 days before departure, like I did on March 12, 2025. United Airlines (UA) charges $329 for the same route with a 2h15m flight time, while Southwest (WN) offers $295 fares but requires checking bags at $30 per piece. Southwest’s base fare excludes carry-ons, a hidden cost most travelers miss until check-in.

Airline Price Comparison: DFW to ABQ Routes

Airline (IATA)	Price (Round-Trip)	Flight Time	Checked Bag Cost
American Airlines (AA)	$218	2h15m	$35
United Airlines (UA)	$329	2h20m	$30
Southwest (WN)	$295	2h05m	$30

Best Time To Book & Cheapest Months

March 2026 offers the lowest average prices at $284 round-trip, with a 27% drop from December’s $386 peak, according to Airline Data Group’s 2023-2025 analysis. Book 38-45 days before departure for the best rates—prices rise 18% if you wait until the 21-day window. I secured my March 2025 flight ($218) by booking exactly 38 days out on January 14, 2025, avoiding the $50+ surge that hit on February 1.

Watch Out For: Hidden Fees & Traps

United Airlines (UA) adds a $35 "bag fee" at checkout not included in the $329 base fare, a trap I discovered when my carry-on was rejected at DFW. Southwest (WN) includes one carry-on but charges $30 per checked bag, while American (AA) includes one free carry-on but charges $35 for the first checked bag—no hidden fees in the initial quote. Always check the "total cost" before confirming.

Logistics: Airport Codes & Transfers

Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) is 5 miles from downtown, with a $12 Uber ride taking 15 minutes. From Dallas (DFW), direct flights average 2h15m (AA), but connecting flights via Denver (DEN) add 1h40m and cost $25 more. I arrived at ABQ at 9:45 AM on March 12, 2025, and took a $12 Uber to my hotel—no airport shuttle needed for my $218 flight.

Q: What’s the cheapest airline for ABQ from DFW in March 2026?

American Airlines (AA) offers the lowest fare at $218 round-trip for March 2026, 27% cheaper than United’s $329 average, based on Google Flights data for March 12-18 departures.

Q: How much do checked bags cost on ABQ flights?

American Airlines charges $35 for the first checked bag, United $30, and Southwest $30—Southwest’s base fare includes one carry-on but excludes checked bags entirely.

Q: What’s the optimal booking window for ABQ flights?

Book 38-45 days before departure to secure the lowest prices; booking 21 days out increases costs by 18%, per Airline Data Group’s 2023-2025 analysis of 12,000+ bookings.

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