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$139+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana to Albuquerque (SNA - ABQ)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — ABQ
Apr 10 — Apr 171
Fri 4/10
Fri 4/17
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Albuquerque
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Ana to Albuquerque. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 11, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 4/2212:27 pm
SNA
-
ABQ
1 stop5h 17m
American Airlines
Tue 4/286:00 am
ABQ
-
SNA
1 stop6h 37m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/7$277
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 5/611:40 am
SNA
-
ABQ
2 stops6h 00m
Southwest
Sat 5/95:55 pm
ABQ
-
SNA
1 stop3h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 3/10$282
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Sat 4/117:00 am
SNA
-
ABQ
1 stop5h 03m
United Airlines
Wed 4/156:28 am
ABQ
-
SNA
1 stop8h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/7$302
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/317:00 am
SNA
-
ABQ
1 stop5h 03m
United Airlines
Tue 4/72:49 pm
ABQ
-
SNA
1 stop6h 58m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/9$303
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Sat 4/117:30 am
SNA
-
ABQ
2 stops11h 30m
Southwest
Wed 4/153:10 pm
ABQ
-
SNA
1 stop6h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 3/7$313
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 4/225:05 pm
SNA
-
ABQ
1 stop5h 15m
Southwest
Tue 4/2811:05 am
ABQ
-
SNA
2 stops6h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 3/7$316
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 6/25:05 pm
SNA
-
ABQ
1 stop4h 18m
Delta
Wed 6/35:11 pm
ABQ
-
SNA
1 stop5h 43m
Delta
Deal found 3/7$317
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/26:45 am
SNA
-
ABQ
1 stop6h 20m
Southwest
Wed 4/83:10 pm
ABQ
-
SNA
1 stop4h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 3/9$322
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/305:10 pm
SNA
-
ABQ
1 stop5h 55m
Southwest
Thu 4/25:30 am
ABQ
-
SNA
1 stop7h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 3/8$327
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/148:58 pm
SNA
-
ABQ
1 stop26h 01m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 5/196:30 am
ABQ
-
SNA
1 stop11h 40m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/6$333
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/18:55 pm
SNA
-
ABQ
2 stops12h 20m
Southwest
Tue 4/73:10 pm
ABQ
-
SNA
1 stop6h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 3/9$336
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Tue 4/711:40 am
SNA
-
ABQ
2 stops6h 00m
Southwest
Wed 4/83:10 pm
ABQ
-
SNA
1 stop4h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 3/10$337

Find flight deals from Santa Ana to Albuquerque

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Ana (SNA) 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 March 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$277
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$139
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$609
Provider with most accurate pricing for Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-Albuquerque flight deals.
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From Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Albuquerque
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One-way flight from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Albuquerque
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($92 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Ana 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 March 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Ana to Albuquerque that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Santa AnaAlbuquerque

SNA - ABQ

SNAABQ

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 3/31

7:00 am-1:03 pm

1 stop5h 03m

Albuquerque

Tue 4/7

2:49 pm-8:47 pm

1 stop6h 58m

$303

Santa AnaAlbuquerque

SNA - ABQ

SNAABQ

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 4/1

7:00 am-1:03 pm

1 stop5h 03m

Albuquerque

Tue 4/7

10:51 am-3:03 pm

1 stop5h 12m

$303

Santa AnaAlbuquerque

SNA - ABQ

SNAABQ

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 4/2

6:45 am-2:05 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Albuquerque

Wed 4/8

3:10 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$322

Santa AnaAlbuquerque

SNA - ABQ

SNAABQ

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 4/21

1:21 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Albuquerque

Fri 4/24

1:30 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$322
Quickest round-trip

Santa AnaAlbuquerque

SNA - ABQ

SNAABQ

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 4/7

5:00 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop4h 27m

Albuquerque

Sun 4/12

8:10 am-12:20 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$342

Santa AnaAlbuquerque

SNA - ABQ

SNAABQ

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 4/21

11:40 am-6:40 pm

2 stops6h 00m

Albuquerque

Fri 4/24

2:35 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$347

Santa AnaAlbuquerque

SNA - ABQ

SNAABQ

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 5/8

7:30 am-7:05 pm

2 stops10h 35m

Albuquerque

Mon 5/11

5:11 pm-9:54 pm

1 stop5h 43m

$352

Santa AnaAlbuquerque

SNA - ABQ

SNAABQ

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 5/2

8:45 am-9:56 pm

2 stops12h 11m

Albuquerque

Tue 5/5

7:00 am-1:18 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$352

Santa AnaAlbuquerque

SNA - ABQ

SNAABQ

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 5/7

8:05 am-11:59 pm

1 stop14h 54m

Albuquerque

Sun 5/10

7:00 am-9:30 pm

1 stop15h 30m

$363
Cheapest one-way

Santa AnaAlbuquerque

SNA - ABQ

SNAABQ

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 7/8

7:00 am-3:41 pm

1 stop7h 41m

$169

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Compare providers for flights from Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana to Albuquerque in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 Santa Ana-Albuquerque flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Ana-Albuquerque flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Ana-Albuquerque flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Ana-Albuquerque flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Santa Ana-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 Santa Ana to Albuquerque

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Ana to Albuquerque?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Albuquerque (average of $137). Flying from Santa Ana to Albuquerque in December is currently the most expensive (average of $256). 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.

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 March 11, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Santa Ana to Albuquerque, such as Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,319 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,319 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,319 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,418 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,319 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,429 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,319 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Ana to Albuquerque. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Santa Ana to Albuquerque?

    If you book a flight from Santa Ana to Albuquerque, you will be flying from J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Albuquerque. Flights to Albuquerque (ABQ) from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) take 4h 35m for a nonstop flight. There is 1 flight from J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Albuquerque per day from 3 airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Santa Ana to Albuquerque?

    A quick flight from Santa Ana to Albuquerque can take about 4h 27m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $342. The distance between Santa Ana and Albuquerque is about 648 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Ana to Albuquerque round-trip?

    Currently priced at $243, American Airlines will fly you from Santa Ana to Albuquerque and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Southwest and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $256 and $286, respectively. These flights start at 36% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Ana to Albuquerque that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Ana to Albuquerque?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Ana to Albuquerque?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana to Albuquerque?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Albuquerque (average of $137). Flying from Santa Ana to Albuquerque in December is currently the most expensive (average of $256). 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 Santa Ana to Albuquerque

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Santa Ana 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 March 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$243Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$256Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$286Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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