Flights
Flights to Albuquerque
Flying to Albuquerque for a game, a concert or a show? The airport you pick decides the rest of the trip more than the fare usually does. This page lists the airport with scheduled flights near Albuquerque, how far it is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 551 upcoming events in and around Albuquerque (counted Sep 24, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Albuquerque is Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), 3.4 miles away. For Popejoy Hall, the nearest is ABQ at 2.7 miles.
Airports serving Albuquerque
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Albuquerque, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) 3.4 mi (5 km) | Large | Nearest to Popejoy Hall, Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park, Rio Rancho Events Center, Hyena's Comedy Night Club - Albuquerque, Quezada's Comedy Club at Santa Ana Casino, Revel Entertainment Center, The Pit and Kimo Theatre. |
Nearest airport to each Albuquerque venue
The busiest venues in and around Albuquerque, each with its own nearest airport. A stadium in the suburbs is often nearer a different airport than downtown is, so this is the table to book from.
| Venue | Nearest airport we list | Second option |
|---|---|---|
| Popejoy Hall Hotels near Popejoy Hall | ABQ, 2.7 mi | — |
| Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park Hotels near Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park | ABQ, 2.4 mi | — |
| Rio Rancho Events Center Hotels near Rio Rancho Events Center | ABQ, 19 mi | — |
| Hyena's Comedy Night Club - Albuquerque Hotels near Hyena's Comedy Night Club - Albuquerque | ABQ, 4.7 mi | — |
| Quezada's Comedy Club at Santa Ana Casino Hotels near Quezada's Comedy Club at Santa Ana Casino | ABQ, 20 mi | — |
| Revel Entertainment Center Hotels near Revel Entertainment Center | ABQ, 6.5 mi | — |
| The Pit Hotels near The Pit | ABQ, 2.2 mi | — |
| Kimo Theatre Hotels near Kimo Theatre | ABQ, 3.9 mi | — |
Flying in for an Albuquerque event
In the next 30 days (counted Sep 24, 2026): 153 events in and around Albuquerque; 74% on Fri–Sun; 121 of the 147 with a set time start at 7 pm or later, local time.
Fly in the day before an evening event: a delayed afternoon flight is a missed show. Plan to fly home the morning after, because the last departures of the night often leave before a late finish lets out. The dates below set the search to do exactly that, around each event.
Five Finger Death Punch & Eva Under Fire
First Financial Credit Union Amphitheater, Albuquerque, New Mexico
From about $34.00View TicketsBilmuri
Revel Entertainment Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico
From about $98.00View TicketsEmma Willmann
Hyena's Comedy Night Club - Albuquerque, Albuquerque, New Mexico
From about $39.00View TicketsShawn James
Backstage At Revel, Albuquerque, New Mexico
From about $59.00View TicketsTynan
Effex Night Club, Albuquerque, New Mexico
From about $29.00View TicketsEmma Willmann
Hyena's Comedy Night Club - Albuquerque, Albuquerque, New Mexico
From about $39.00View TicketsNew Mexico United vs. Sacramento Republic FC
Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park, Albuquerque, New Mexico
From about $26.00View TicketsEmma Willmann
Hyena's Comedy Night Club - Albuquerque, Albuquerque, New Mexico
From about $38.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Sep 25: Five Finger Death Punch & Eva Under Fire
- Sep 26: New Mexico United vs. Sacramento Republic FC
Flying in to Albuquerque: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Popejoy Hall it is ABQ, 2.7 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- Arrive the day before an evening event, and plan the flight home for the next morning.
- Names exactly as on the ID. The airline compares the booking with the ID at the airport.
- Check the bag allowance. It is shown on every fare; extra bags are not part of the fare price.
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
How many airports serve Albuquerque?
StubOrder lists one airport with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Albuquerque: Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ).
What is the closest airport to Albuquerque?
Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Albuquerque, 3.4 miles away in a straight line.
Which airport is best for Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park?
The closest airport to Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park is Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), 2.4 miles away in a straight line.
Are fares shown on this page?
No. Airline fares change by the minute and depend on your exact dates, airports and travellers, so this page shows none. Pick your dates in the search form and StubOrder asks the airlines live; every fare it shows is the total for all travellers, taxes and fees included.
How many events are in Albuquerque in the next 30 days?
153 in and around Albuquerque in the 30 days from Sep 24, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 74% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 121 of the 147 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Can I buy event tickets and flights together?
Not as one purchase. Event tickets come from our resale marketplace and flights from our travel partner and the airlines, as separate bookings with separate confirmations. Neither depends on the other, so if an event moves, your flight does not change automatically.
Which airport is best for Popejoy Hall?
The closest airport to Popejoy Hall is Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), 2.7 miles away in a straight line.
How far is ABQ from downtown Albuquerque?
Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) is 3.4 miles (5 km) from downtown Albuquerque in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line, and the roads near the venues are busiest at event times, so allow more than a map suggests.
