Cheap Flights from Detroit to Albuquerque
Cheap Flights from Detroit to Albuquerque
Looking for cheap flights from Detroit to Albuquerque? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Detroit to Albuquerque vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 12,000–17,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Detroit to Albuquerque for specific travel dates.
2026-11-22
DTW - ABQ
Economy | 2 Stops
From 12,000 Pts + $11.2
2026-11-23
DTW - ABQ
Economy | 2 Stops
From 12,000 Pts + $11.2
2026-11-22
DTW - ABQ
Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $125
2026-11-23
DTW - ABQ
Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $125
2026-11-23
DTW - ABQ
Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 15,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-23
DTW - ABQ
Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 17,500 Pts + $33.5
Detroit to Albuquerque flight facts
Distance
1,344 mi
2,163 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 3h 15m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−2h
Albuquerque is 2 hours behind Detroit.
Airports in Detroit
DTW · Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Airports in Albuquerque
ABQ · Albuquerque Intl Sunport
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Cleveland - Albuquerque · Cleveland is 95 mi from Detroit
Flights Grand Rapids - Albuquerque · Grand Rapids is 120 mi from Detroit
Premium cabin flights from Detroit to Albuquerque
Premium cabin
2026-11-23
DTW - ABQ
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-22
DTW - ABQ
First | 2 Stops | 3 left
From 45,000 Pts + $31.2
Premium cabin
2026-11-22
DTW - ABQ
First | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 47,500 Pts + $5.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Santa Ana Pueblo (United States)
Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa
From 12,000 Pts or $253
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Detroit to Albuquerque depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Detroit to Albuquerque.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Detroit to Albuquerque.
Detroit and Albuquerque are about 1,344 miles (2,163 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 1,344-mile straight-line distance takes about 3h 15m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Albuquerque is 2 hours behind Detroit.
Departures from Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW). Arrivals in Albuquerque: Albuquerque Intl Sunport (ABQ).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Albuquerque, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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