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$74+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Albuquerque (SAN - ABQ)

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SAN — ABQ
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Albuquerque

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) 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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$171
(Southwest)

One-way from

$74
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Popular in

November

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$352

Good round-trip deal

$264 or less

Good one-way deal

$143 or less
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Albuquerque
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Albuquerque. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Wed 10/2210:20 amSAN - ABQ
Nonstop2h 00mSouthwest
Wed 10/225:50 pmABQ - SAN
Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 9/11$171
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 10/283:20 pmSAN - ABQ
1 stop6h 15mSouthwest
Wed 10/293:05 pmABQ - SAN
1 stop3h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 9/11$181
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Wed 10/225:35 pmSAN - ABQ
Nonstop1h 55mSouthwest
Thu 10/236:50 amABQ - SAN
Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 9/10$196
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/256:15 amSAN - ABQ
1 stop6h 09mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/282:19 pmABQ - SAN
1 stop22h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/8$204
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Mon 10/207:10 pmSAN - ABQ
1 stop4h 25mSouthwest
Wed 10/225:50 pmABQ - SAN
Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 9/10$205
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Wed 10/156:15 amSAN - ABQ
1 stop4h 34mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/186:05 amABQ - SAN
1 stop4h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/9$210
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Tue 9/306:20 amSAN - ABQ
1 stop4h 37mDelta
Tue 9/306:40 pmABQ - SAN
1 stop5h 19mDelta
Deal found 9/11$211
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/256:15 amSAN - ABQ
1 stop6h 09mSpirit Airlines
Sun 9/282:19 pmABQ - SAN
1 stop18h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/9$213
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Thu 10/168:30 amSAN - ABQ
Nonstop2h 05mSouthwest
Sat 10/182:20 pmABQ - SAN
1 stop7h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 9/10$214

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 September 11, 2025.
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San DiegoAlbuquerque

SAN - ABQ

SANABQ

San Diego

Wed 10/22

10:20 am-1:20 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

Albuquerque

Wed 10/22

5:50 pm-6:40 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$171

San DiegoAlbuquerque

SAN - ABQ

SANABQ

San Diego

Tue 10/28

7:45 am-2:50 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Albuquerque

Wed 10/29

5:50 pm-6:40 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$176

San DiegoAlbuquerque

SAN - ABQ

SANABQ

San Diego

Fri 11/7

8:35 am-11:30 am

Nonstop1h 55m

Albuquerque

Tue 11/11

6:20 am-9:55 am

1 stop4h 35m

$201

San DiegoAlbuquerque

SAN - ABQ

SANABQ

San Diego

Sat 10/18

7:00 am-9:55 am

Nonstop1h 55m

Albuquerque

Mon 10/20

6:50 pm-7:45 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$210

San DiegoAlbuquerque

SAN - ABQ

SANABQ

San Diego

Mon 10/20

5:25 pm-12:35 am

1 stop6h 10m

Albuquerque

Wed 10/22

4:15 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$210

San DiegoAlbuquerque

SAN - ABQ

SANABQ

San Diego

Tue 3/3

10:00 am-5:19 pm

1 stop6h 19m

Albuquerque

Wed 3/4

5:25 am-9:11 am

1 stop4h 46m

$211

San DiegoAlbuquerque

SAN - ABQ

SANABQ

San Diego

Thu 10/16

8:30 am-11:35 am

Nonstop2h 05m

Albuquerque

Sat 10/18

2:20 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$214

San DiegoAlbuquerque

SAN - ABQ

SANABQ

San Diego

Tue 9/30

11:35 am-2:35 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

Albuquerque

Tue 9/30

5:50 pm-6:45 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$218

San DiegoAlbuquerque

SAN - ABQ

SANABQ

San Diego

Tue 10/21

10:20 am-1:20 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

Albuquerque

Fri 10/24

5:45 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$218

San DiegoAlbuquerque

SAN - ABQ

SANABQ

San Diego

Wed 10/15

1:10 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop3h 50m

$91

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Albuquerque

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Albuquerque

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Albuquerque. Price data was last updated on August 29, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from San Diego to Albuquerque may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 32 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Albuquerque (average of $344). Flying from San Diego to Albuquerque in March is currently the most expensive (average of $435). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAN to ABQ?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Albuquerque. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Diego to Albuquerque in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 15% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Albuquerque?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Albuquerque. Price data was last updated on September 7, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Albuquerque flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 September 11, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, American Airlines, and Spirit Airlines from San Diego 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
4,248 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,023 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from San Diego to Albuquerque?

    If you wish to fly to Albuquerque from San Diego, then you need to book flights from San Diego to Albuquerque. There is 1 flight from San Diego (SAN) to Albuquerque (ABQ) per day to choose from. Flights to Albuquerque from San Diego are available from 3 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 1h 45m is how long a nonstop flight from San Diego to Albuquerque typically takes.

  • How popular is this San Diego to Albuquerque flight route?

    The San Diego to Albuquerque flight path was viewed by 3 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Albuquerque?

    For as low as $171, Southwest can have you in Albuquerque from San Diego in 2h. The distance between San Diego and Albuquerque is about 627 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

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

    Currently priced at $64, Spirit Airlines will fly you from San Diego to Albuquerque and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and Southwest - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $213 and $224, respectively. Spirit Airlines is priced at 83% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Diego to Albuquerque?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Diego to Albuquerque? While on average our users pay $255, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $111. The most popular route (San Diego - Albuquerque), is priced around $196.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Albuquerque?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 San Diego to Albuquerque?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Albuquerque (average of $344). Flying from San Diego to Albuquerque in March is currently the most expensive (average of $435). 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 3 airlines flying from San Diego to Albuquerque

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$64Average$166FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$213Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$224Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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