Cheap flights from San Diego to Albuquerque

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from San Diego to Albuquerque and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $327
Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Mon, Jun 8
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Albuquerque is currently $327
Cheapest one-way flight $156
Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Wed, May 27
The cheapest one-way flight from San Diego to Albuquerque is currently $156
Cheapest nonstop flights $327
Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 28 — Mon, Jun 1
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from San Diego to Albuquerque is currently $327
Last-minute weekend getaway $645
Southwest 1 stop 4 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from San Diego to Albuquerque is currently $645
Cheapest business class flights $557
Delta 1 stop 5 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Mon, Jun 8
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from San Diego to Albuquerque is currently $557
Fastest flight 1 hr 45 min The fastest nonstop flight from San Diego to Albuquerque takes 1 hr 45 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 San Diego to Albuquerque is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically May.
September
Cheapest
Typical prices: $185–425
May
Most expensive
Typical prices: $310–445

Popular airlines from San Diego to Albuquerque

  • Southwest
    Nonstop
    from $327
    Typical price: $290–450
    13 weekly nonstop flights
    SAN - ABQ Every day
    1270 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - ABQ Every day
  • American
    from $348
    Typical price: $245–455
    270 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - ABQ Every day
  • United
    from $337
    Typical price: $270–530
    188 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - ABQ Every day
  • Delta
    from $337
    Typical price: $265–550
    122 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - ABQ Every day
  • Alaska
    from $461
    Typical price: $410–770
    33 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - ABQ Every day

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

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Diego to Albuquerque

The cheapest flights from San Diego to Albuquerque are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $185 to $425.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Albuquerque 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 San Diego to Albuquerque is $327, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Diego to Albuquerque is $348, flying from Jun 5 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest United flight from San Diego to Albuquerque is $337, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Diego to Albuquerque is $337, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from San Diego to Albuquerque is $461, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 3.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Albuquerque starts at $327 from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $156 and departs on Wed, May 27.
1 hr 45 min is the shortest flight time from San Diego to Albuquerque.
Albuquerque has a high desert climate with cool winters (Dec-Feb) and hot, dry summers (Jun-Aug). Year-round, it's significantly warmer during the day than in the evening. Most of the city's attractions can be enjoyed regardless of the season, but May–Aug is the busiest travel period. Hotels can fill up quickly in early Oct for the 9-day International Balloon Fiesta, when hundreds of colorful hot air balloons fill the sky.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from San Diego to Albuquerque.
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 San Diego to Albuquerque 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 San Diego to Albuquerque.

In terms of nonstop flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 13 nonstop flights and 1,270 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) .

Other popular airlines flying from San Diego to Albuquerque are:
  • American offers 270 connecting flights per week. American flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) .
  • United offers 188 connecting flights per week. United flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) .
  • Delta offers 122 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) .
  • Alaska offers 33 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between San Diego and Albuquerque.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Albuquerque 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 San Diego to Albuquerque is $327, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Diego to Albuquerque is $348, flying from Jun 5 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest United flight from San Diego to Albuquerque is $337, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Diego to Albuquerque is $337, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from San Diego to Albuquerque is $461, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 3.
Southwest flies direct from San Diego to Albuquerque.
  • There are 13 Southwest direct flights from San Diego to Albuquerque 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 San Diego and Albuquerque at price $645 is offered by Southwest from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.
Southwest flies direct from San Diego to Albuquerque.
  • There are 13 Southwest direct flights from San Diego to Albuquerque 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 San Diego to Albuquerque on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between San Diego and Albuquerque 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 San Diego to Albuquerque, 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 San Diego and Albuquerque start at $557 from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8 with Delta.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between San Diego and Albuquerque start at $327 from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8.
To book business class trips from San Diego to Albuquerque, 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 San Diego and Albuquerque starts at $645 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with Southwest.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Diego and Albuquerque at price $645 is offered by Southwest from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.
To find last-minute flight deals from San Diego to Albuquerque, 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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