Cheap flights from Albuquerque to San Diego

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Cheapest round-trip flights $327
Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 28 — Mon, Jun 1
The cheapest round-trip flight from Albuquerque to San Diego is currently $327
Cheapest one-way flight $156
Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Wed, May 27
The cheapest one-way flight from Albuquerque to San Diego is currently $156
Last-minute weekend getaway $645
American 1 stop 7 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Albuquerque to San Diego is currently $645
Cheapest business class flights $601
Delta 1 stop 5 hr Thu, Jul 23 — Sun, Jul 26
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Albuquerque to San Diego is currently $601
Fastest flight 1 hr 50 min The fastest nonstop flight from Albuquerque to San Diego takes 1 hr 50 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Albuquerque to San Diego is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically May.
August
Cheapest
Typical prices: $190–450
May
Most expensive
Typical prices: $310–445

Popular airlines from Albuquerque to San Diego

  • Southwest
    Nonstop
    from $327
    Typical price: $285–445
    13 weekly nonstop flights
    ABQ - SAN Every day
    1299 weekly connecting flights
    ABQ - SAN Every day
  • American
    from $381
    Typical price: $245–455
    264 weekly connecting flights
    ABQ - SAN Every day
  • United
    from $381
    Typical price: $270–540
    245 weekly connecting flights
    ABQ - SAN Every day
  • Delta
    from $381
    Typical price: $260–550
    115 weekly connecting flights
    ABQ - SAN Every day
  • Alaska
    from $461
    Typical price: $410–770
    30 weekly connecting flights
    ABQ - SAN Every day

Popular airports near Albuquerque

  • Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)
    Albuquerque United States 20 min 4 mi
  • Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF) (SAF)
    Santa Fe United States 54 min 48 mi
  • Roswell Air Center (ROW)
    Roswell United States 3 hr 8 min 172 mi
  • Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO)
    Durango United States 3 hr 33 min 155 mi

Popular airports near San Diego

  • San Diego International Airport (SAN)
    San Diego United States 10 min 2 mi
  • Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)
    Tijuana Mexico 37 min 16 mi
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
    Los Angeles United States 2 hr 2 min 111 mi
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA)
    Santa Ana United States 1 hr 21 min 78 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Albuquerque to San Diego

The cheapest flights from Albuquerque to San Diego are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $190 to $450.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Albuquerque to San Diego recently found on Google Flights was with Southwest from $327. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $156.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Albuquerque to San Diego is $327, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest American flight from Albuquerque to San Diego is $381, flying from May 28 to May 31.
  • The cheapest United flight from Albuquerque to San Diego is $381, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 13.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Albuquerque to San Diego is $381, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 14.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Albuquerque to San Diego is $461, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 27.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Albuquerque to San Diego starts at $327 from Thu, May 28 to Mon, Jun 1. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $156 and departs on Wed, May 27.
1 hr 50 min is the shortest flight time from Albuquerque to San Diego.
Jun–Aug is when most people visit San Diego, where the weather's temperate year-round. Beaches are less crowded Dec–Feb, which bring cooler temperatures but brighter sun. Whale-watching season is from mid-Dec–mid-Mar. Major annual events include Comic-Con International (Jul), a massive comic book convention with workshops and film screenings. Fleet Week (autumn) is a large military appreciation event featuring Navy ship tours, an air show and more.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Albuquerque to San Diego.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Albuquerque to San Diego really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Albuquerque to San Diego.

In terms of nonstop flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 13 nonstop flights and 1,299 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .

Other popular airlines flying from Albuquerque to San Diego are:
  • American offers 264 connecting flights per week. American flies from Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
  • United offers 245 connecting flights per week. United flies from Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
  • Delta offers 115 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
  • Alaska offers 30 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Albuquerque and San Diego.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Albuquerque to San Diego recently found on Google Flights was with Southwest from $327. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $156.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Albuquerque to San Diego is $327, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest American flight from Albuquerque to San Diego is $381, flying from May 28 to May 31.
  • The cheapest United flight from Albuquerque to San Diego is $381, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 13.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Albuquerque to San Diego is $381, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 14.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Albuquerque to San Diego is $461, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 27.
Southwest flies direct from Albuquerque to San Diego.
  • There are 13 Southwest direct flights from Albuquerque to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Albuquerque and San Diego at price $645 is offered by American from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.
Southwest flies direct from Albuquerque to San Diego.
  • There are 13 Southwest direct flights from Albuquerque to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Albuquerque to San Diego on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Albuquerque and San Diego start at $327 from Thu, May 28 to Mon, Jun 1 with Southwest.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Albuquerque to San Diego, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Albuquerque and San Diego start at $601 from Thu, Jul 23 to Sun, Jul 26 with Delta.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Albuquerque and San Diego start at $327 from Thu, May 28 to Mon, Jun 1.
To book business class trips from Albuquerque to San Diego, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Albuquerque and San Diego starts at $645 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with American.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Albuquerque and San Diego at price $645 is offered by American from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.
To find last-minute flight deals from Albuquerque to San Diego, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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