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$82+ Cheap flights from Albuquerque (ABQ) to California

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ABQ — LAX
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Wed 2/25
Wed 3/4
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Albuquerque to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 26, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 2/268:50 pm
ABQ
-
LAS
Nonstop1h 40m
Southwest
Mon 3/27:35 am
LAS
-
ABQ
Nonstop1h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 1/25$171
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 2/244:00 pm
ABQ
-
LAS
1 stop4h 00m
Southwest
Tue 3/38:00 am
LAS
-
ABQ
Nonstop1h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 1/25$177
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 3/95:45 am
ABQ
-
LAS
1 stop4h 05m
Southwest
Thu 3/125:35 am
LAS
-
ABQ
1 stop3h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 1/24$182
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 3/36:30 am
ABQ
-
LAS
Nonstop1h 45m
Southwest
Wed 3/49:00 am
LAS
-
ABQ
2 stops5h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 1/25$186
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 2/213:40 pm
ABQ
-
LAS
2 stops7h 20m
Southwest
Tue 2/249:00 am
LAS
-
ABQ
1 stop3h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 1/24$196
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 3/75:05 am
ABQ
-
LAS
2 stops7h 15m
Southwest
Tue 3/1010:00 am
LAS
-
ABQ
2 stops6h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 1/24$201
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Sat 2/213:27 pm
ABQ
-
LAS
1 stop5h 04m
American Airlines
Sat 2/285:50 pm
LAS
-
ABQ
1 stop4h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/24$207
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Thu 3/55:39 pm
ABQ
-
LAS
1 stop4h 27m
Delta
Tue 3/106:00 am
LAS
-
ABQ
2 stops10h 30m
Delta
Deal found 1/25$232
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Sat 2/712:15 pm
ABQ
-
SNA
1 stop7h 26m
American Airlines
Sat 2/219:40 am
SNA
-
ABQ
1 stop7h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/25$237
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Wed 4/811:55 am
ABQ
-
RNO
1 stop4h 34m
Delta
Tue 4/145:18 pm
RNO
-
ABQ
1 stop4h 08m
Delta
Deal found 1/24$237
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 3/1012:25 pm
ABQ
-
SAN
1 stop7h 10m
Delta
Fri 3/133:45 pm
SAN
-
ABQ
1 stop6h 10m
Delta
Deal found 1/26$237
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Sat 2/143:27 pm
ABQ
-
LAS
1 stop5h 04m
American Airlines
Sat 2/216:10 am
LAS
-
ABQ
1 stop3h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/24$243

Find flight deals from Albuquerque to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Albuquerque to California flight deals. Data was last updated January 26, 2026.

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Round-trip from

$171
(Southwest)

One-way from

$82
(American Airlines)

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April

Average price

$341

Good round-trip deal

$308 or less

Good one-way deal

$219 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Albuquerque to California 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 January 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Albuquerque to California that are best for you.

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AlbuquerqueLas Vegas

ABQ - LAS

ABQLAS

Albuquerque

Sat 2/21

7:30 pm-8:10 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 2/24

5:15 pm-7:40 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$171

AlbuquerqueLas Vegas

ABQ - LAS

ABQLAS

Albuquerque

Thu 2/26

8:50 pm-9:30 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 3/2

6:00 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$171

AlbuquerqueLas Vegas

ABQ - LAS

ABQLAS

Albuquerque

Tue 2/24

4:00 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop4h 00m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 3/3

8:00 am-10:30 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$177

AlbuquerqueLas Vegas

ABQ - LAS

ABQLAS

Albuquerque

Mon 3/2

2:50 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 3/5

9:55 pm-12:25 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$181

AlbuquerqueLas Vegas

ABQ - LAS

ABQLAS

Albuquerque

Thu 3/26

9:35 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop3h 20m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 3/31

7:35 pm-10:10 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$181

AlbuquerqueLas Vegas

ABQ - LAS

ABQLAS

Albuquerque

Sat 3/7

6:05 am-6:50 am

Nonstop1h 45m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 3/10

5:30 am-10:55 am

1 stop4h 25m

$181

AlbuquerqueLas Vegas

ABQ - LAS

ABQLAS

Albuquerque

Wed 2/18

4:00 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop4h 00m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 2/23

6:15 am-11:45 am

1 stop4h 30m

$186

AlbuquerqueLas Vegas

ABQ - LAS

ABQLAS

Albuquerque

Mon 3/16

5:52 pm-9:12 pm

1 stop4h 20m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 3/17

6:08 am-11:42 am

1 stop4h 34m

$191

AlbuquerqueSan Diego

ABQ - SAN

ABQSAN

Albuquerque

Fri 5/15

6:00 pm-10:16 pm

1 stop5h 16m

San Diego

Tue 5/19

12:40 pm-8:31 pm

1 stop6h 51m

$237

AlbuquerqueReno

ABQ - RNO

ABQRNO

Albuquerque

Wed 4/8

11:55 am-3:29 pm

1 stop4h 34m

Reno

Tue 4/14

5:18 pm-10:26 pm

1 stop4h 08m

$237

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albuquerque to California (average of $93). Flying from Albuquerque to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $217). 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 ABQ to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Albuquerque to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 26, 2026.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 41% on flights from Albuquerque to California by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Albuquerque to California?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Albuquerque to California. Price data was last updated on January 24, 2026.

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

Weekly flight availability from Albuquerque to California

Explore weekly flight availability from Albuquerque to California. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated January 26, 2026.

The most flights from ABQ to USCA are scheduled on a Friday (30 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (18 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated January 26, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Albuquerque to California. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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
4,268 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,111 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,199 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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
11,189 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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
8,379 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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 airport do you fly from for flights from Albuquerque to California?

    Albuquerque (ABQ), located 3.9 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Albuquerque to California.

  • How popular is this Albuquerque to California flight route?

    Flights from Albuquerque to California have been viewed 21 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from Albuquerque to California?

    Airlines like Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Albuquerque to California in about 1h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 36m. The distance from Albuquerque to California is about 485 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 to fly from Albuquerque to California one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $34. Users have also found prices from $98 and $98 on American Airlines and Southwest, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Albuquerque to California?

    When deciding which route to take from Albuquerque to California consider Albuquerque - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl, Albuquerque - Los Angeles or Albuquerque - San Diego as they are the most popular.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Albuquerque to California?

    Before booking your flight to California from Albuquerque, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Finnair (100%), Air France (96%), Aeromexico( 95%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Albuquerque to California?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $118. While the most popular route (Albuquerque - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl) can be booked for $171 on average, our data indicates $734 when flying from Albuquerque to California.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Albuquerque to California?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Albuquerque to California 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 Albuquerque to California?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albuquerque to California (average of $93). Flying from Albuquerque to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $217). 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 6 airlines flying from Albuquerque to California

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Albuquerque to California. 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 January 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$75Average$199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$90Average$294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$158Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$187Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$201Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$279Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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