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$171+ Cheap flights from Raleigh to Albuquerque (RDU - ABQ)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — ABQ
Mar 21 — Mar 281
Sat 3/21
Sat 3/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to Albuquerque

Cheapest flights from Raleigh to Albuquerque
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to Albuquerque. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 19, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/21:28 pm
RDU
-
ABQ
1 stop12h 05m
American Airlines
Tue 5/197:00 am
ABQ
-
RDU
1 stop6h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/16$301
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/184:50 pm
RDU
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ABQ
1 stop7h 07m
United Airlines
Wed 3/2511:53 am
ABQ
-
RDU
1 stop8h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/18$336
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/105:40 pm
RDU
-
ABQ
1 stop8h 17m
American Airlines
Tue 3/178:18 am
ABQ
-
RDU
1 stop8h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/17$341
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/104:50 pm
RDU
-
ABQ
1 stop7h 07m
United Airlines
Tue 3/1711:00 am
ABQ
-
RDU
2 stops8h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/16$342
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/106:00 am
RDU
-
ABQ
2 stops9h 30m
Southwest
Tue 3/176:00 am
ABQ
-
RDU
2 stops7h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 2/16$351
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/176:39 am
RDU
-
ABQ
1 stop7h 08m
American Airlines
Mon 3/232:03 pm
ABQ
-
RDU
1 stop8h 04m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/16$357
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/212:10 pm
RDU
-
ABQ
2 stops13h 08m
Delta
Tue 5/194:44 pm
ABQ
-
RDU
1 stop5h 24m
Delta
Deal found 2/17$359
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/147:10 pm
RDU
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ABQ
1 stop6h 31m
American Airlines
Tue 3/176:03 am
ABQ
-
RDU
1 stop6h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/18$361

Find flight deals from Raleigh to Albuquerque

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Raleigh (RDU) to Albuquerque (ABQ). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated February 19, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$301
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$171
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$489
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Raleigh to Albuquerque that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 19, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Raleigh to Albuquerque that are best for you.

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RaleighAlbuquerque

RDU - ABQ

RDUABQ

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 5/2

1:28 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop12h 05m

Albuquerque

Tue 5/19

7:00 am-3:00 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$301

RaleighAlbuquerque

RDU - ABQ

RDUABQ

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/18

4:50 pm-9:57 pm

1 stop7h 07m

Albuquerque

Wed 3/25

11:53 am-10:37 pm

1 stop8h 44m

$336

RaleighAlbuquerque

RDU - ABQ

RDUABQ

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 3/10

4:50 pm-9:57 pm

1 stop7h 07m

Albuquerque

Tue 3/17

11:00 am-9:08 pm

2 stops8h 08m

$342

RaleighAlbuquerque

RDU - ABQ

RDUABQ

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/11

4:50 pm-9:57 pm

1 stop7h 07m

Albuquerque

Tue 3/17

1:06 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops8h 38m

$342

RaleighAlbuquerque

RDU - ABQ

RDUABQ

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 4/28

3:00 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops9h 35m

Albuquerque

Wed 5/6

2:50 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$346

RaleighAlbuquerque

RDU - ABQ

RDUABQ

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/11

6:10 am-1:30 pm

2 stops9h 20m

Albuquerque

Tue 3/17

6:00 am-3:20 pm

2 stops7h 20m

$351

RaleighAlbuquerque

RDU - ABQ

RDUABQ

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 3/10

6:00 am-1:30 pm

2 stops9h 30m

Albuquerque

Tue 3/17

6:00 am-3:20 pm

2 stops7h 20m

$351

RaleighAlbuquerque

RDU - ABQ

RDUABQ

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 4/9

6:15 am-10:23 am

1 stop6h 08m

Albuquerque

Wed 4/15

11:25 am-6:54 pm

1 stop5h 29m

$357

RaleighAlbuquerque

RDU - ABQ

RDUABQ

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 5/13

5:40 am-10:30 am

1 stop6h 50m

Albuquerque

Mon 5/18

3:00 pm-12:20 am

1 stop7h 20m

$357

RaleighAlbuquerque

RDU - ABQ

RDUABQ

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 4/28

6:40 am-2:30 pm

2 stops9h 50m

Albuquerque

Wed 5/6

6:15 am-8:55 pm

2 stops12h 40m

$357

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Raleigh to Albuquerque in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Raleigh-Albuquerque flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Raleigh-Albuquerque flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Raleigh-Albuquerque flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Raleigh-Albuquerque flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Raleigh-Albuquerque flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Raleigh to Albuquerque

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Raleigh to Albuquerque

How far ahead should I book a flight from Raleigh to Albuquerque?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Raleigh to Albuquerque. Price data was last updated on February 18, 2026.

Booking 2 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Raleigh to Albuquerque. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Raleigh to Albuquerque?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Albuquerque (average of $223). Flying from Raleigh to Albuquerque in February is currently the most expensive (average of $316). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Albuquerque

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Albuquerque. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Albuquerque. Reviews last updated February 19, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Raleigh to Albuquerque by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Delta
7.9
Good
8,212 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,321 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,313 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Raleigh to Albuquerque?

    Departing from Raleigh to Albuquerque will take you 7h 07m. Raleigh and Albuquerque are separated by a distance of 1560 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Raleigh to Albuquerque round-trip?

    Currently priced at $268, Delta will fly you from Raleigh to Albuquerque and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Southwest and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $285 and $306, respectively. Delta is priced at 37% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Raleigh to Albuquerque one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Raleigh to Albuquerque are United Airlines ($139), American Airlines ($145), and Southwest ($153).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Raleigh to Albuquerque that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Raleigh to Albuquerque flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Raleigh to Albuquerque?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Raleigh to Albuquerque.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Raleigh to Albuquerque?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Raleigh to Albuquerque by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Raleigh to Albuquerque?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Albuquerque (average of $223). Flying from Raleigh to Albuquerque in February is currently the most expensive (average of $316). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Raleigh to Albuquerque

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Raleigh to Albuquerque. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 19, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$268Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$295Average$450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$306Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$316Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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