Cheap flights from San Diego to Albuquerque (SAN - ABQ) from $48

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/20. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
SAN — ABQ
sep. 26 — oct. 31

The best prices from San Diego to Albuquerque are usually found in January or February, booked 41 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Friday and return on a Monday

How to find the cheapest flight from San Diego (SAN) to Albuquerque (ABQ)

All the information you need to plan the best SAN to ABQ flight in 2023: compare San Diego to Albuquerque flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Albuquerque.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Round-trip from

$346

One-way from

$173
High demand for flights, 27% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 48% potential price drop
From San Diego to Albuquerque
One-way flight from San Diego to Albuquerque

SAN - ABQ

Price

$346 - $569

ABQ

Temperature

35.6 - 78.8 °F

ABQ

Rainfall

0.4 - 1.6 inches

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

Users have found that flying from San Diego to Albuquerque on a Thursday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

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

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 42 days in advance, which can save you up to 46% on flights from San Diego to Albuquerque compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 42 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $350. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $413.

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

January can be a great time to fly to Albuquerque from San Diego with a flight ticket averaging about $327. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of January for as cheap as $103. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Albuquerque (SAN - ABQ)?

It’s typically best to fly out from San Diego to Albuquerque at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 49% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap Spirit Airlines flights from San Diego to Albuquerque

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Cheap Delta flights from San Diego to Albuquerque

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Cheap San Diego to Albuquerque flights in September & October 2023

The best prices found for SAN to ABQ flights for September, October
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San Diego to Albuquerque 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to Albuquerque from San Diego found for this year
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San Diego to Albuquerque flights leaving soon

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One-way flights to Albuquerque from San Diego

The cheapest one-way flights from San Diego to Albuquerque
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SAN - ABQ

SANABQ

San Diego

mié. 11/1

1 stop11h 18m

Albuquerque

sáb. 11/4

1 stop4h 38m

San DiegoAlbuquerque

SAN - ABQ

SANABQ

San Diego

mar. 10/10

1 stop11h 18m

Albuquerque

sáb. 10/21

1 stop4h 38m

San DiegoAlbuquerque

SAN - ABQ

SANABQ

San Diego

mié. 10/11

1 stop8h 13m

Albuquerque

mié. 10/18

1 stop4h 04m

San DiegoAlbuquerque

SAN - ABQ

SANABQ

San Diego

mar. 10/10

1 stop11h 18m

Albuquerque

mar. 10/17

1 stop4h 04m

San DiegoAlbuquerque

SAN - ABQ

SANABQ

San Diego

sáb. 10/14

1 stop6h 57m

Albuquerque

mié. 10/18

1 stop4h 04m

San DiegoAlbuquerque

SAN - ABQ

SANABQ

San Diego

mié. 10/11

1 stop8h 13m

Albuquerque

vie. 10/13

1 stop4h 00m

San DiegoAlbuquerque

SAN - ABQ

SANABQ

San Diego

lun. 10/23

1 stop23h 35m

Albuquerque

mié. 10/25

1 stop4h 04m

San DiegoAlbuquerque

SAN - ABQ

SANABQ

San Diego

mar. 10/10

1 stop5h 02m

Albuquerque

vie. 10/20

1 stop4h 00m

San DiegoAlbuquerque

SAN - ABQ

SANABQ

San Diego

vie. 10/6

1 stop17h 36m

Albuquerque

lun. 10/9

1 stop17h 18m

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Deals found on 9/19

Reviews of airlines servicing Albuquerque

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Spirit Airlines, Delta and United Airlines from San Diego to Albuquerque. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

People working on plane were terrific My business class seat was very uncomfortable. Blankets and pillows were not available. Food was barely OK

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

People working on plane were terrific My business class seat was very uncomfortable. Blankets and pillows were not available. Food was barely OK

Delta
7.9
Good
3,019 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

People working on plane were terrific My business class seat was very uncomfortable. Blankets and pillows were not available. Food was barely OK

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

People working on plane were terrific My business class seat was very uncomfortable. Blankets and pillows were not available. Food was barely OK

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

People working on plane were terrific My business class seat was very uncomfortable. Blankets and pillows were not available. Food was barely OK

Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
1,483 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

People working on plane were terrific My business class seat was very uncomfortable. Blankets and pillows were not available. Food was barely OK

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about San Diego to Albuquerque flights.

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 4 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 3h 54m is how long a nonstop flight from San Diego to Albuquerque typically takes.

Can I find flights from San Diego to Albuquerque for under $100 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from San Diego to Albuquerque for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Spirit Airlines for just $79, but on average you can expect to pay $105.

Are there last-minute flights available from San Diego to Albuquerque for under $200?

There are currently 13+ open flights from San Diego to Albuquerque within the next 7 days for less than $200.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Diego to Albuquerque round-trip?

Currently priced at $79, 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. Spirit Airlines is priced at 75% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Albuquerque one-way?

The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $48. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from San Diego to Albuquerque for a low price.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Diego to Albuquerque?

What does SAN to ABQ mean?

Great question - SAN to ABQ just means San Diego Airport to Albuquerque Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights!

Alternative routes for San Diego to Albuquerque

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Top 4 airlines flying from San Diego to Albuquerque

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from San Diego to Albuquerque choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$93Average$168FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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United AirlinesCheapest$193Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapest$244Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapest$257Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Hourly flight availability from San Diego to Albuquerque

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Weekly flight availability from San Diego to Albuquerque

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from San Diego to Albuquerque
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Monday1daily flight
Tuesday0daily flights
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Thursday1daily flight
Friday1daily flight
Saturday2daily flights
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