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Flights from Albuquerque to New Orleans
There are no direct flights from Albuquerque to New Orleans. The fastest way is one stop via Dallas or Houston, about 3h 43m door to door (140 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 3h 43m
Albuquerque to New Orleans at a glance
Fastest journey3h 43mVia Dallas, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dallas or Houston
Best ways to fly from Albuquerque to New Orleans
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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ABQ Dallas (DFW) MSY
Leg 1: American Airlines, Envoy Air · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines
Thu05:45 ABQ08:20 DFW0h 55m connection09:15 DFW10:28 MSYAmerican Airlines
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ABQ Houston (IAH) MSY
Leg 1: United Airlines, Mesa Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Tue08:00 ABQ10:52 IAH1h 08m connection12:00 IAH12:48 MSYUnited Airlines
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ABQ Austin (AUS) MSY
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Thu05:00 ABQ07:32 AUS1h 13m connection08:45 AUS09:56 MSYSouthwest Airlines
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ABQ Denver (DEN) MSY
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
Mon12:15 ABQ13:23 DEN0h 52m connection14:15 DEN17:35 MSYSouthwest Airlines
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ABQ Nashville (BNA) MSY
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Wed08:15 ABQ11:45 BNA1h 00m connection12:45 BNA13:54 MSYSouthwest Airlines
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ABQ Phoenix (PHX) MSY
Leg 1: American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: American Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Mon10:15 ABQ10:21 PHX0h 54m connection11:15 PHX16:01 MSYSouthwest Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 1,653 km1,027 miles
- Journey time
- 3h 43mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +1hNew Orleans vs Albuquerque
- Currency in New Orleans
- USD
- Airports
- ABQ → MSY
Flights from Albuquerque to New Orleans: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Albuquerque to New Orleans?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dallas, Houston and Austin. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Albuquerque to New Orleans?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 43m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,653 km.
Where do you change planes between Albuquerque and New Orleans?
The best connecting points are Dallas (DFW), Houston (IAH), Austin (AUS) and Denver (DEN). American Airlines flies both legs via Dallas, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Albuquerque and New Orleans?
Albuquerque: Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ). New Orleans: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
What is the time difference between Albuquerque and New Orleans?
New Orleans is 1 hour ahead of Albuquerque.





