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$89+ Cheap flights from New Mexico to California

ABQ — LAX
Dec 9 — Dec 161
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Cheapest flights from New Mexico to California

Thu 12/36:04 am -
Nonstop2h 26m
Mon 12/72:35 pm -
Nonstop2h 00m
Deal found 11/4$177
Thu 12/312:57 pm -
Nonstop2h 16m
Mon 12/79:22 am -
Nonstop2h 05m
Deal found 11/4$178
Sat 12/512:55 pm -
Nonstop2h 05m
Sat 12/1211:50 am -
1 stop4h 20m
Deal found 11/4$183
Tue 12/1512:45 pm -
1 stop7h 55m
Wed 12/168:55 am -
Nonstop2h 00m
Deal found 11/5$187
Fri 12/257:55 am -
1 stop5h 50m
Tue 12/297:20 pm -
1 stop4h 55m
Deal found 11/4$197
Tue 12/226:00 am -
Nonstop2h 25m
Wed 1/62:28 pm -
Nonstop2h 03m
Deal found 11/7$199
Fri 12/45:10 pm -
Nonstop2h 10m
Sun 12/68:20 pm -
Nonstop1h 55m
Deal found 11/5$202
Thu 11/266:07 am -
Nonstop2h 23m
Sun 12/68:21 pm -
Nonstop2h 01m
Deal found 11/4$207
Wed 12/95:10 pm -
Nonstop2h 10m
Sat 12/125:40 am -
1 stop5h 10m
Deal found 11/9$209
Sat 12/512:57 pm -
Nonstop2h 16m
Mon 12/78:55 pm -
Nonstop1h 56m
Deal found 11/8$213
Thu 12/35:55 pm -
Nonstop2h 00m
Thu 12/106:20 pm -
Nonstop1h 55m
Deal found 11/5$217
Mon 12/74:03 pm -
1 stop5h 34m
Tue 12/86:45 am -
1 stop4h 46m
Deal found 11/4$222

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$177
(Delta)

One-way from

$89
(Delta)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$235

Good round-trip deal

$213 or less

Good one-way deal

$163 or less
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From New Mexico to California
One-way flight from New Mexico to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% 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).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New Mexico to California.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New Mexico to California.

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AlbuquerqueLos Angeles

ABQ Albuquerque - LAX Los Angeles

ABQLAX

Albuquerque

Thu 11/26

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

Sat 1/30

12:37 pm-1:56 pm

Nonstop2h 19m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$89

AlbuquerqueLos Angeles

ABQ Albuquerque - LAX Los Angeles

ABQLAX

Albuquerque

Tue 12/22

5:20 am-7:50 am

1 stop3h 30m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$94

AlbuquerqueLos Angeles

ABQ Albuquerque - LAX Los Angeles

ABQLAX

Albuquerque

Sat 1/30

4:15 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop4h 05m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$99

AlbuquerqueLos Angeles

ABQ Albuquerque - LAX Los Angeles

ABQLAX

Albuquerque

Thu 11/26

1:10 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop4h 55m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$99

AlbuquerqueLos Angeles

ABQ Albuquerque - LAX Los Angeles

ABQLAX

Albuquerque

Tue 1/5

6:58 pm-8:19 pm

Nonstop2h 21m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$100
Quickest round-trip

AlbuquerqueSan Diego

ABQ Albuquerque - SAN San Diego

ABQSAN

Albuquerque

Fri 12/11

6:30 am-7:25 am

Nonstop1h 55m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$109

AlbuquerqueSan Diego

ABQ Albuquerque - SAN San Diego

ABQSAN

Albuquerque

Thu 12/31

7:30 am-8:30 am

Nonstop2h 00m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$109

AlbuquerqueSan Diego

ABQ Albuquerque - SAN San Diego

ABQSAN

Albuquerque

Mon 12/21

7:50 pm-8:50 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$109

AlbuquerqueSan Diego

ABQ Albuquerque - SAN San Diego

ABQSAN

Albuquerque

Thu 12/3

5:55 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$109

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Best time to book a flight from New Mexico to California

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Mexico to California (average of $339). Flying from New Mexico to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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 NM to CA?

It’s typically best to fly out from New Mexico to California in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 22% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from New Mexico to California

The most flights from USNM to USCA are scheduled on a Sunday (33 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
New Mexico to California flights typically cost between $177 and $319 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $177 on Delta (Dec 3-Dec 7).

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

The best time to book flights from New Mexico to California is 42 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New Mexico to California?

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

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New Mexico to California, such as Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andDelta. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Related info for your journey

  • How popular is this New Mexico to California flight route?

  • How long is the flight from New Mexico to California?

    There are many flights that can get you from New Mexico to California in 2h 05m. Fly via Delta, Southwest, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between New Mexico and 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 New Mexico to California one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Sichuan Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $516. Users have also found prices from $715 and $867 on China Eastern and Singapore Airlines, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New Mexico to California?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Mexico 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 New Mexico to California?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Mexico to California (average of $339). Flying from New Mexico to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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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Alternative routes for New Mexico to California

Top 6 airlines flying from New Mexico to California

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$90Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$160Average$244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$163Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$168Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$200Average$499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$201Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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