New Mexico

$28+ Cheap flights from California to New Mexico

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 1/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — ABQ
Jan 18 — Jan 251
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Cheap flight deals from California to New Mexico

Cheapest flights from California to New Mexico
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to New Mexico. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 19, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/305:10 pmLAS - ELP
Nonstop1h 50mFrontier
Mon 1/58:55 pmELP - LAS
Nonstop2h 00mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$107
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/295:10 pmLAS - ELP
Nonstop1h 50mFrontier
Sat 1/37:29 pmELP - LAS
Nonstop1h 58mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$118
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/2312:59 amLAS - ELP
1 stop9h 30mFrontier
Fri 1/28:55 pmELP - LAS
Nonstop2h 00mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$140
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Tue 12/3012:59 amLAS - ELP
1 stop9h 30mFrontier
Sat 1/37:29 pmELP - LAS
Nonstop1h 58mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$141
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2412:30 pmLAX - ELP
1 stop21h 59mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/125:55 pmELP - LAX
1 stop15h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$161
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:45 amONT - ELP
1 stop27h 44mFrontier
Sun 1/49:24 pmELP - ONT
1 stop20h 51mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$164
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:34 amLAX - ELP
1 stop27h 55mFrontier
Sat 1/103:31 pmELP - LAX
1 stop4h 38mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$170
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/2412:59 amLAS - ELP
1 stop9h 30mFrontier
Sun 12/289:24 pmELP - LAS
Nonstop2h 00mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$170
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2412:30 pmLAX - ELP
1 stop21h 59mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/85:55 pmELP - LAX
1 stop15h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$174
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2412:30 pmLAX - ELP
1 stop21h 59mFrontier
Mon 1/58:55 pmELP - LAX
1 stop14h 41mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$175
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/291:11 pmLAX - ELP
1 stop5h 49mFrontier
Wed 1/72:16 pmELP - LAX
1 stop7h 12mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$185
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/256:07 pmONT - ELP
1 stop24h 53mFrontier
Wed 1/72:16 pmELP - ONT
1 stop9h 58mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$188

Find flight deals from California to New Mexico

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to New Mexico flight deals. Data was last updated December 19, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$57
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$28
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$355

Good round-trip deal

$277 or less

Good one-way deal

$99 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Los Angeles-Albuquerque flight deals.
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From California to New Mexico
One-way flight from California to New Mexico
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($24 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($3 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from California to New Mexico.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from California to New Mexico.

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to New Mexico that are best for you.

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Las VegasEl Paso

LAS - ELP

LASELP

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 1/9

2:10 pm-5:00 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

El Paso

Sun 1/11

3:02 pm-4:02 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$57

Las VegasEl Paso

LAS - ELP

LASELP

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 1/17

4:24 pm-7:13 pm

Nonstop1h 49m

El Paso

Sun 1/18

3:41 pm-4:44 pm

Nonstop2h 03m

$58

Las VegasEl Paso

LAS - ELP

LASELP

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 1/29

5:44 pm-8:34 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

El Paso

Sun 2/1

11:13 am-12:19 pm

Nonstop2h 06m

$58

Las VegasEl Paso

LAS - ELP

LASELP

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 1/22

5:44 pm-8:34 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

El Paso

Mon 1/26

9:42 pm-10:42 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$58

Las VegasEl Paso

LAS - ELP

LASELP

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 1/15

11:54 am-2:46 pm

Nonstop1h 52m

El Paso

Thu 1/22

9:29 pm-10:29 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$68

Las VegasEl Paso

LAS - ELP

LASELP

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 1/12

2:10 pm-5:00 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

El Paso

Mon 1/19

5:03 pm-6:04 pm

Nonstop2h 01m

$68

Las VegasEl Paso

LAS - ELP

LASELP

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 1/8

2:10 pm-5:00 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

El Paso

Sat 1/10

3:31 pm-4:31 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$69

Las VegasEl Paso

LAS - ELP

LASELP

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 1/31

7:30 am-1:35 pm

1 stop5h 05m

El Paso

Mon 2/2

9:42 pm-10:42 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$93

Las VegasEl Paso

LAS - ELP

LASELP

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 1/27

7:30 am-1:35 pm

1 stop5h 05m

El Paso

Mon 2/2

9:42 pm-10:42 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$93

Las VegasEl Paso

LAS - ELP

LASELP

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 1/29

11:59 am-6:51 pm

1 stop5h 52m

El Paso

Mon 2/2

9:42 pm-10:42 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$110

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Best time to book a flight from California to New Mexico

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

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to New Mexico (average of $64). Flying from California to New Mexico in December is currently the most expensive (average of $203). 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 CA to NM?

Find hourly flight availability from California to New Mexico. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 19, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from California to New Mexico is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 4% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to New Mexico. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from California to New Mexico

Explore weekly flight availability from California to New Mexico. 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 December 19, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to USNM are scheduled on a Thursday (27 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing New Mexico

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Mexico. 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 New Mexico. Reviews last updated December 19, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from California to New Mexico by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

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

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

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

    Departing from California to New Mexico will take you 1h 50m. Airlines will cover a distance of 582 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to New Mexico one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $44. Users have also found prices from $79 and $84 on American Airlines and Southwest, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to New Mexico (average of $64). Flying from California to New Mexico in December is currently the most expensive (average of $203). 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 California to New Mexico

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from California to New Mexico. 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 December 19, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$64Average$212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$146Average$322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$177Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$192Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$217Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$287Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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