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$85+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Albuquerque (SFO - ABQ)

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ene. 11 — ene. 181
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Albuquerque. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on diciembre 12, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
sáb. 12/132:15 pmSFO - ABQ
1 stop5h 05mSouthwest
lun. 12/156:00 amABQ - SFO
1 stop8h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 12/11$237
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/156:00 amSFO - ABQ
1 stop4h 41mDelta
lun. 12/155:50 pmABQ - SFO
1 stop5h 23mDelta
Deal found 12/10$247
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 12/145:00 amSFO - ABQ
1 stop6h 35mUnited Airlines
lun. 12/155:15 amABQ - SFO
1 stop5h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/112:50 pmSFO - ABQ
1 stop6h 47mUnited Airlines
mié. 12/1711:05 amABQ - SFO
1 stop5h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$317
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
mié. 12/175:20 amSFO - ABQ
1 stop4h 10mSouthwest
mar. 12/238:40 pmABQ - SFO
1 stop4h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 12/10$377
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/252:29 pmSFO - ABQ
1 stop6h 30mUnited Airlines
jue. 1/17:00 amABQ - SFO
1 stop5h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$387
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 12/277:10 pmSFO - ABQ
Nonstop2h 31mUnited Airlines
mié. 12/316:10 pmABQ - SFO
1 stop5h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$420
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/305:00 amSFO - ABQ
1 stop6h 38mUnited Airlines
vie. 1/26:31 amABQ - SFO
Nonstop3h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$441
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
sáb. 12/132:15 pmSFO - ABQ
1 stop5h 05mSouthwest
mié. 12/171:25 pmABQ - SFO
2 stops6h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 12/11$447
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 12/274:11 pmSFO - ABQ
1 stop5h 19mAmerican Airlines
vie. 1/27:10 amABQ - SFO
1 stop4h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$451

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 diciembre 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$169
(Southwest)

One-way from

$85
(Southwest)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$502

Good round-trip deal

$387 or less

Good one-way deal

$231 or less
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From San Francisco to Albuquerque
One-way flight from San Francisco to Albuquerque
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($21 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Albuquerque.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Albuquerque.

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Albuquerque that are best for you.

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San FranciscoAlbuquerque

SFO - ABQ

SFOABQ

San Francisco

vie. 1/9

6:25 am-1:13 pm

1 stop5h 48m

Albuquerque

vie. 1/16

6:00 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop5h 58m

$217

San FranciscoAlbuquerque

SFO - ABQ

SFOABQ

San Francisco

mar. 1/20

12:50 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Albuquerque

mar. 1/27

6:40 am-12:05 pm

2 stops6h 25m

$253

San FranciscoAlbuquerque

SFO - ABQ

SFOABQ

San Francisco

lun. 1/19

9:23 am-1:00 pm

Nonstop2h 37m

Albuquerque

vie. 1/23

6:00 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop5h 58m

$274

San FranciscoAlbuquerque

SFO - ABQ

SFOABQ

San Francisco

jue. 1/29

11:10 am-5:35 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Albuquerque

dom. 2/1

7:00 am-1:10 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$283

San FranciscoAlbuquerque

SFO - ABQ

SFOABQ

San Francisco

mié. 1/14

6:00 am-9:14 pm

2 stops14h 14m

Albuquerque

dom. 1/18

6:20 am-5:49 pm

2 stops12h 29m

$284

San FranciscoAlbuquerque

SFO - ABQ

SFOABQ

San Francisco

vie. 1/16

6:25 am-1:13 pm

1 stop5h 48m

Albuquerque

dom. 1/18

7:00 am-1:29 pm

1 stop7h 29m

$284

San FranciscoAlbuquerque

SFO - ABQ

SFOABQ

San Francisco

mié. 1/14

5:00 am-1:13 pm

1 stop7h 13m

Albuquerque

lun. 1/19

7:00 am-11:58 am

1 stop5h 58m

$297

San FranciscoAlbuquerque

SFO - ABQ

SFOABQ

San Francisco

mar. 3/3

6:27 pm-1:03 pm

1 stop17h 36m

Albuquerque

mar. 3/10

6:46 pm-2:02 pm

2 stops20h 16m

$298

San FranciscoAlbuquerque

SFO - ABQ

SFOABQ

San Francisco

jue. 1/29

5:00 am-1:13 pm

1 stop7h 13m

Albuquerque

dom. 2/1

6:33 am-8:42 am

Nonstop3h 09m

$303

San FranciscoAlbuquerque

SFO - ABQ

SFOABQ

San Francisco

mié. 2/11

4:22 pm-7:54 pm

Nonstop2h 32m

Albuquerque

mié. 2/18

1:25 pm-3:16 pm

Nonstop2h 51m

$307

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Albuquerque

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Albuquerque in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Albuquerque flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Albuquerque flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Albuquerque flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Albuquerque flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Albuquerque flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Albuquerque

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Albuquerque from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Albuquerque

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Albuquerque. Price data was last updated on December 5, 2025.

Booking 87 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Albuquerque. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Albuquerque (average of $147). Flying from San Francisco to Albuquerque in June is currently the most expensive (average of $279). 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 SFO to ABQ?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 diciembre 12, 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 26% on flights from San Francisco to Albuquerque by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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 diciembre 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Albuquerque, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Related info for your journey

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

    Booking a flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Albuquerque (ABQ) is your only option if you wish to fly from San Francisco to Albuquerque. On a typical day, there are 2 flights from San Francisco to Albuquerque, all of which are around 2h 29m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 5 airlines when you book a flight from San Francisco to Albuquerque.

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

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

    Airlines like United Airlines, Southwest, and Delta fly from San Francisco to Albuquerque in about 5h 48m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 8h 26m. San Francisco and Albuquerque are separated by a distance of 894 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Albuquerque, with prices starting at $127. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and Southwest, with the lowest prices starting at $198 and $251, respectively. Users have found that Delta is 71% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $96 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $99 and $108, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Albuquerque?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to Albuquerque are ANA (100%), SkyWest Airlines (97%) and United Airlines (93%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from San Francisco to Albuquerque is $198. On average you can expect to pay $507. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Albuquerque), can usually be booked for $217.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Albuquerque?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Los Angeles?

    Most Los Angeles visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood Walk of Fame, and L.A. Live. Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood Walk of Fame, and L.A. Live can be accessed by traveling approximately 12.5 mi, 11.7 mi, and 10.8 mi, respectively from Los Angeles. Travelers in need of a car in Los Angeles can rent one for about $38 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Albuquerque flights?

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Albuquerque (average of $147). Flying from San Francisco to Albuquerque in June is currently the most expensive (average of $279). 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 5 airlines flying from San Francisco to Albuquerque

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 diciembre 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$160Average$305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$251Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$285Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$326Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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