$42+ Cheap flights from New Mexico to California
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 9/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ABQ — LAX
Jul 6 — Jul 131
1 adult, Economy
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Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Mexico to California flight deals. Data was last updated July 1, 2025.
Round-trip from | $117 (Priceline) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $42 (FlightHub) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | August |
Average price | $298 |
Good round-trip deal | $307 or less |
Good one-way deal | $179 or less |
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Cheapest flights from New Mexico to CaliforniaExplore the most affordable flight options available from New Mexico to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 1, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Mexico to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 1, 2025.
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/221:26 pmELP - SAN
1 stop7h 50mFrontier
Sun 8/2411:25 amSAN - ELP
1 stop7h 24mFrontier
Deal found 6/29![Frontier logo]()
$95
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/51:33 pmELP - LAS
1 stop7h 48mFrontier
Sun 9/78:21 amLAS - ELP
Nonstop1h 53mFrontier
Deal found 6/30![Frontier logo]()
$117
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/261:33 pmELP - ONT
1 stop7h 21mFrontier
Mon 9/296:00 amONT - ELP
1 stop4h 14mFrontier
Deal found 6/29![Frontier logo]()
$130
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/182:17 pmABQ - SAN
1 stop4h 53mSpirit Airlines
Sun 9/218:16 amSAN - ABQ
1 stop4h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/30![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$136
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 9/2512:25 pmABQ - LAS
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Mon 9/299:25 pmLAS - ABQ
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 6/30![Southwest logo]()
$137
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 8/146:43 pmABQ - LAS
1 stop5h 35mDelta
Mon 8/185:37 pmLAS - ABQ
1 stop4h 18mDelta
Deal found 6/30![Delta logo]()
$147
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/42:17 pmABQ - BUR
1 stop8h 52mSpirit Airlines
Sun 9/77:00 amBUR - ABQ
1 stop5h 22mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/30![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$149
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/99:33 pmABQ - LAS
Nonstop1h 35mSpirit Airlines
Sun 10/125:53 pmLAS - ABQ
Nonstop1h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/30![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$158
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 9/311:38 amELP - ONT
1 stop7h 38mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/101:10 pmONT - ELP
1 stop20h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/30![American Airlines logo]()
$183
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 8/2111:40 amELP - SAN
Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest
Mon 8/259:45 amSAN - ELP
Nonstop2h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 7/1![Southwest logo]()
$197
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 9/2412:41 pmABQ - LAS
1 stop3h 04mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/286:23 amLAS - ABQ
1 stop4h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/29![American Airlines logo]()
$200
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 9/38:50 amELP - ONT
2 stops5h 30mSouthwest
Wed 9/1010:20 amONT - ELP
1 stop6h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 6/30![Southwest logo]()
$202
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Customize your flight search to find flights from New Mexico 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 July 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Mexico to California that are best for you.
Fly from
New Mexico
Fly to
California
Route
Depart
Return
Price
El PasoSan Diego
ELP - SAN
ELPSAN
El Paso
Fri 8/22
1:26 pm-8:16 pm
1 stop7h 50m
San Diego
Sun 8/24
11:25 am-7:49 pm
1 stop7h 24m
$95
El PasoLas Vegas
ELP - LAS
ELPLAS
El Paso
Fri 9/5
1:33 pm-8:21 pm
1 stop7h 48m
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Sun 9/7
8:21 am-11:14 am
Nonstop1h 53m
$117
El PasoOntario
ELP - ONT
ELPONT
El Paso
Fri 9/26
1:33 pm-7:54 pm
1 stop7h 21m
Ontario
Mon 9/29
6:00 am-11:14 am
1 stop4h 14m
$130
AlbuquerqueSan Diego
ABQ - SAN
ABQSAN
Albuquerque
Thu 9/18
2:17 pm-6:10 pm
1 stop4h 53m
San Diego
Sun 9/21
8:16 am-1:22 pm
1 stop4h 06m
$136
AlbuquerqueLas Vegas
ABQ - LAS
ABQLAS
Albuquerque
Thu 9/25
12:25 pm-1:00 pm
Nonstop1h 35m
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Mon 9/29
9:25 pm-11:55 pm
Nonstop1h 30m
$137
AlbuquerqueLas Vegas
ABQ - LAS
ABQLAS
Albuquerque
Thu 8/14
6:43 pm-11:18 pm
1 stop5h 35m
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Mon 8/18
5:37 pm-10:55 pm
1 stop4h 18m
$147
AlbuquerqueBurbank
ABQ - BUR
ABQBUR
Albuquerque
Thu 9/4
2:17 pm-10:09 pm
1 stop8h 52m
Burbank Bob Hope
Sun 9/7
7:00 am-1:22 pm
1 stop5h 22m
$149
AlbuquerqueLas Vegas
ABQ - LAS
ABQLAS
Albuquerque
Thu 7/31
7:59 pm-8:39 pm
Nonstop1h 40m
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Sun 8/3
4:38 pm-7:04 pm
Nonstop1h 26m
$160
El PasoOntario
ELP - ONT
ELPONT
El Paso
Wed 9/3
11:38 am-6:16 pm
1 stop7h 38m
Ontario
Wed 9/10
1:10 pm-11:08 am
1 stop20h 58m
$183
El PasoSan Diego
ELP - SAN
ELPSAN
El Paso
Thu 8/21
11:40 am-12:30 pm
Nonstop1h 50m
San Diego
Mon 8/25
9:45 am-12:45 pm
Nonstop2h 00m
$197
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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Mexico to California (average of $246). Flying from New Mexico to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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?
Find hourly flight availability from New Mexico 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 July 1, 2025.
When flying from New Mexico to California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.
Weekly flight availability from New Mexico to California
Explore weekly flight availability from New Mexico 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 July 1, 2025.
The most flights from USNM to USCA are scheduled on a Tuesday (27 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 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 July 1, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New Mexico to California, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta. 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.
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.1
Overall
8.0
Food
7.1
Comfort
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.1
Overall
8.0
Food
7.1
Comfort
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.1
Overall
8.0
Food
7.1
Comfort
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.1
Overall
8.0
Food
7.1
Comfort
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.1
Overall
8.0
Food
7.1
Comfort
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.1
Overall
8.0
Food
7.1
Comfort
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
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Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from New Mexico 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 July 1, 2025.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$82 | Average$191 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$166 | Average$391 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$177 | Average$337 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$197 | Average$373 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$222 | Average$392 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$243 | Average$418 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |