Sierra Blanca Regional Airport

Fly Ruidoso.

Fly nonstop between Ruidoso and Denver with Contour Airlines, or connect through Denver to destinations across the United States and beyond.

Fares between Ruidoso and Denver start at $99 one way.*

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RUI Ruidoso, New Mexico
Nonstop · 4 Days a Week
DEN Denver, Colorado
Ruidoso ↔ Denver

Nonstop to Denver.
Connections far beyond.

Fly nonstop between Sierra Blanca Regional Airport (RUI) and Denver International Airport (DEN) with Contour Airlines. Through Contour's partnership with United Airlines, travelers can also connect through Denver from or to dozens of cities.

Ruidoso (RUI) ↔ Denver (DEN): fares from $99 one way* 21-day advance purchase required. Additional terms and restrictions apply.
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How to Book

Choose the booking option that fits your trip.

Flying only between Ruidoso and Denver? Book the nonstop flight directly with Contour Airlines. Connecting through Denver? You can book your complete itinerary through United Airlines.

Ruidoso ↔ Denver

Flying nonstop?

Book your nonstop flight between Sierra Blanca Regional Airport (RUI) and Denver International Airport (DEN) directly with Contour Airlines.

Book with Contour Airlines
Connecting Through Denver

Traveling beyond Denver?

Connect through Denver from or to dozens of cities and book the complete trip through United Airlines. With one ticket, checked bags are transferred automatically through Denver.

Search Flights with United

When searching a connecting itinerary through United Airlines, use Ruidoso's airport code RUI as your origin or destination.

A Regional Gateway

Your next flight can start in Ruidoso.

Sierra Blanca Regional Airport gives residents and visitors throughout southeastern New Mexico another option for reaching Denver and connecting onward.

Ruidoso & Lincoln County

Start close to home.

Commercial air service puts a nonstop Denver departure right here in the Ruidoso area.

Alamogordo & Otero County

A regional option within reach.

Sierra Blanca Regional Airport is approximately an hour's drive from Alamogordo, creating another option for regional air travel.

Southeastern New Mexico

Another way to take off.

RUI expands commercial air access for travelers throughout the region with nonstop service to Denver.

Small airport.
Easy departure.

Located just north of Ruidoso on Airport Road, Sierra Blanca Regional Airport serves residents, visitors and travelers throughout the region.

Airport Information
Complimentary vehicle parking
Secured parking options
Passenger terminal
Rental car service
Wi-Fi
Food & beverage vending
Flying In?

Welcome to Ruidoso.

When you land at RUI, the mountains are already here. Discover four seasons of outdoor adventure, locally owned restaurants and shops, arts and culture, live entertainment, signature events and the unmistakable mountain character of Ruidoso.

Come for a weekend. Stay a little longer. See where the mountains take you.

Plan Your Ruidoso Trip
Ready for Takeoff?

Ruidoso (RUI) ↔ Denver (DEN)

Book nonstop service between Ruidoso and Denver with Contour Airlines, or search connecting itineraries through Denver with United Airlines.

*Fare Rules, Terms & Baggage Information

Advance Purchase: 21 days.

Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights or all days. Contour Airlines flights are public charters sold and operated by Corporate Flight Management as a direct air carrier. Flights are subject to DOT Public Charter Regulations. These fares are non-refundable. Changes are not permitted after ticketing. Fares include U.S. government taxes and fees. All fares are in U.S. dollars and are subject to change without notice, and other restrictions apply. If you do not board the flight(s) corresponding to your itinerary, your ticket has no value.

Baggage: For travel within the Continental U.S., one carry-on bag and one personal item are permitted at no extra charge. Carry-on items may not exceed dimensions of 22 × 14 × 9 inches (56 × 36 × 23 centimeters). Baggage fees apply and start from $45 for the first checked bag. Please see Contour Airlines' policies and procedures for full details.