Flying from New York to Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ): What you need to know
Your next great adventure starts at one of New York's main airports, John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) or Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Explore your options for booking a flight from New York to Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ) departing from either of these bases.
Take a direct New York to Albuquerque International Sunport Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 5 hours.
Albuquerque International Sunport Airport is located in Albuquerque. The city runs on the UTC-6 timezone and is two hours behind New York.
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ) is the most popular route, with 3 direct services every week. You can travel from JFK to ABQ on JetBlue Airways's 7:43pm departure.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from New York to ABQ.
If you're taking off during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from New York to Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ) take off from this terminal.
JetBlue Airways is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from New York to Albuquerque International Sunport Airport leaving from JFK.
The preferred airline for passengers flying between JFK and ABQ is JetBlue Airways.
The journey from central New York to JFK takes about 1 hour 20 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Booked an early flight from New York to Albuquerque International Sunport Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these stays close to John F. Kennedy International Airport:
74.1% of flights leaving from John F. Kennedy International Airport land at their destination on time.
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
You can reach EWR from central New York in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to travel the 24 kilometres or so.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your New York to ABQ flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Newark Liberty International Airport:
Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 73.3%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that take off from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
From the centre of New York, LGA is around 18 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 25 minutes to get to the airport by car and 1 hour or so if you're on public transport.
Make catching an early New York to Albuquerque International Sunport Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels close to LaGuardia Airport and get to your departure gate feeling relaxed and unhurried:
LGA has an on-time performance rate of 80.0%. This means most of its flights reach their destination on schedule and your plans go off without a hitch.
The address of LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.
About Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ)
Have a late flight from New York to Albuquerque International Sunport Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Check in to one of these hotels near ABQ and get cosy, quick:
Pick up an Albuquerque International Sunport Airport rental car and explore Albuquerque and beyond with your own wheels. Ace Rent a Car, Budget and Hertz are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your New York to Albuquerque International Sunport Airport flight.
You'll find ABQ at 2200 Sunport Blvd. SE.
Getting from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ) to central Albuquerque
From Albuquerque International Sunport Airport, central Albuquerque is around 14 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It'll take around 2 hours 55 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Albuquerque International Sunport Airport is 64 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 128 €. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from New York to ABQ, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from New York to Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ)
Think about the kind of experience you want when picking your flight dates. April is the quietest month to go to Albuquerque. October is when most people book flights from New York to Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Before locking in your New York to ABQ plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Albuquerque, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -5ºC (23ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from New York to Albuquerque International Sunport Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Albuquerque
After booking your flight from New York to Albuquerque International Sunport Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Albuquerque:
You'll find loads of terrific things to do in Albuquerque when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick things off at Petroglyph National Monument followed by Balloon Fiesta Park and Albuquerque Old Town.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Albuquerque, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Journey about 257 kilometres south-east to Roswell to check off its top sights. From Spaceport Park to Downtown Historic District and Roswell Spacewalk, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another side of the United States, head for Farmington, about 241 kilometres north-west of Albuquerque. Animas River, Farmington Museum and Museum of Navajo Art & Culture are key reasons to visit.