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$89+ Cheap flights from Albuquerque (ABQ) to California

ABQ — LAX
Nov 23 — Nov 301
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Wed 11/255:00 am -
1 stop4h 35m
Fri 11/278:40 am -
Nonstop1h 55m
Deal found 10/21$169
Sat 12/1212:55 pm -
Nonstop2h 05m
Sat 12/195:25 pm -
Nonstop1h 50m
Deal found 10/24$170
Thu 11/126:55 pm -
Nonstop2h 05m
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1 stop6h 20m
Deal found 10/21$173
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Nonstop2h 23m
Mon 11/238:17 pm -
Nonstop2h 03m
Deal found 10/21$177
Thu 11/129:00 am -
Nonstop2h 20m
Tue 11/171:20 pm -
2 stops5h 45m
Deal found 10/20$178
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1 stop3h 30m
Wed 12/305:10 am -
1 stop7h 25m
Deal found 10/21$184
Thu 12/2412:38 pm -
1 stop6h 31m
Tue 1/510:00 am -
Nonstop2h 05m
Deal found 10/21$187
Mon 11/96:30 am -
Nonstop1h 55m
Sat 11/149:10 am -
Nonstop1h 55m
Deal found 10/24$188
Thu 11/266:07 am -
Nonstop2h 23m
Fri 12/48:17 am -
Nonstop2h 09m
Deal found 10/21$192
Mon 11/96:30 am -
Nonstop1h 55m
Mon 11/166:20 pm -
Nonstop1h 55m
Deal found 10/20$195
Tue 12/15:35 pm -
Nonstop2h 35m
Mon 12/75:55 pm -
Nonstop2h 20m
Deal found 10/24$197
Mon 11/163:45 pm -
1 stop6h 10m
Thu 11/193:10 pm -
1 stop5h 05m
Deal found 10/20$197

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$169
(Southwest)

One-way from

$89
(Delta)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$257

Good round-trip deal

$228 or less

Good one-way deal

$163 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($20 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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AlbuquerqueLos Angeles

ABQ Albuquerque - LAX Los Angeles

ABQLAX

Albuquerque

Sat 11/21

6:07 am-7:30 am

Nonstop2h 23m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$89

AlbuquerqueLos Angeles

ABQ Albuquerque - LAX Los Angeles

ABQLAX

Albuquerque

Mon 11/30

12:26 pm-1:43 pm

Nonstop2h 17m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$89

AlbuquerqueSan Diego

ABQ Albuquerque - SAN San Diego

ABQSAN

Albuquerque

Thu 11/19

7:30 am-8:30 am

Nonstop2h 00m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$90
Quickest round-trip

AlbuquerqueSan Diego

ABQ Albuquerque - SAN San Diego

ABQSAN

Albuquerque

Fri 11/27

6:30 am-7:25 am

Nonstop1h 55m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$90

AlbuquerqueLos Angeles

ABQ Albuquerque - LAX Los Angeles

ABQLAX

Albuquerque

Sun 11/15

9:50 am-2:25 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$92

AlbuquerqueLos Angeles

ABQ Albuquerque - LAX Los Angeles

ABQLAX

Albuquerque

Sun 11/22

8:55 pm-12:10 am

1 stop4h 15m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$92

AlbuquerqueLos Angeles

ABQ Albuquerque - LAX Los Angeles

ABQLAX

Albuquerque

Fri 12/4

3:45 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop4h 55m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$92

AlbuquerqueLos Angeles

ABQ Albuquerque - LAX Los Angeles

ABQLAX

Albuquerque

Fri 1/15

5:00 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$92

AlbuquerqueSan Diego

ABQ Albuquerque - SAN San Diego

ABQSAN

Albuquerque

Sun 11/22

7:05 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$98

AlbuquerqueSan Diego

ABQ Albuquerque - SAN San Diego

ABQSAN

Albuquerque

Fri 12/25

7:30 am-8:30 am

Nonstop2h 00m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$98

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Albuquerque to California

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albuquerque to California (average of $338). Flying from Albuquerque to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $396). 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?

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 31% on flights from Albuquerque to California by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Albuquerque to California

The most flights from ABQ to USCA are scheduled on a Friday (31 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Albuquerque to California?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Albuquerque to California flights typically cost between $193 and $365 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $169 on Southwest (Nov 25-Nov 27).

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

The price you pay for your flight from Albuquerque to California may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 42 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines,Southwest, andDelta from Albuquerque to California. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.

Related info for your journey

  • 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?

  • How long is the flight from Albuquerque to California?

    Airlines like Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Albuquerque to California in about 2h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 29m. The distance from Albuquerque to California is about 676 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 Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $84. Users have also found prices from $89 and $98 on American Airlines and Southwest, respectively.

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

  • 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: Aeromexico (99%), Japan Airlines (98%), Porter Airlines( 98%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Albuquerque to California?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $88. While the most popular route (Albuquerque - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl) can be booked for $203 on average, our data indicates $317 when flying from Albuquerque to California.

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albuquerque to California (average of $338). Flying from Albuquerque to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $396). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$90Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$160Average$244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$171Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$177Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$200Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$201Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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