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$109+ Cheap flights from Albuquerque to San Diego (ABQ - SAN)

ABQ — SAN
Dec 8 — Dec 151
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Albuquerque to San Diego are usually found in November or April, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Albuquerque to San Diego

Cheapest flights from Albuquerque to San Diego

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
Thu 11/268:39 am -
1 stop8h 03m
Tue 12/19:30 am -
1 stop7h 43m
Deal found 11/3$223
Thu 12/108:48 am -
1 stop10h 35m
Mon 12/146:25 am -
1 stop3h 52m
Deal found 11/5$225
Mon 12/77:30 am -
Nonstop2h 00m
Tue 12/88:20 am -
1 stop6h 00m
Deal found 11/3$226
Wed 12/166:29 pm -
1 stop5h 27m
Fri 12/184:05 pm -
1 stop6h 17m
Deal found 11/3$227
Tue 12/17:30 am -
Nonstop2h 00m
Tue 12/89:20 am -
Nonstop1h 50m
Deal found 11/6$239
Tue 12/156:00 am -
2 stops6h 25m
Tue 12/226:15 pm -
1 stop6h 00m
Deal found 11/4$242
Thu 12/107:30 am -
Nonstop2h 00m
Sun 12/138:30 am -
Nonstop1h 55m
Deal found 11/4$247
Sun 12/1311:47 am -
1 stop4h 53m
Wed 12/169:32 am -
1 stop7h 49m
Deal found 11/5$255

Find flight deals from Albuquerque to San Diego

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$217
(Southwest)

One-way from

$109
(Southwest)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$310

Good round-trip deal

$247 or less

Good one-way deal

$163 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Albuquerque-San Diego flight deals.
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From Albuquerque to San Diego
One-way flight from Albuquerque to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price ($1 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 Albuquerque to San Diego.
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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

Tue 11/24

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

AlbuquerqueSan Diego

ABQ Albuquerque - SAN San Diego

ABQSAN

Albuquerque

Tue 12/15

5:55 pm-6:55 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

Mon 12/14

6:04 am-10:27 am

1 stop5h 23m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$114

AlbuquerqueSan Diego

ABQ Albuquerque - SAN San Diego

ABQSAN

Albuquerque

Wed 11/25

5:20 am-9:10 am

1 stop4h 50m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$114

AlbuquerqueSan Diego

ABQ Albuquerque - SAN San Diego

ABQSAN

Albuquerque

Tue 12/15

10:45 am-2:55 pm

1 stop5h 10m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$114

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

$135

AlbuquerqueSan Diego

ABQ Albuquerque - SAN San Diego

ABQSAN

Albuquerque

Fri 1/1

7:30 am-8:30 am

Nonstop2h 00m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$145

AlbuquerqueSan Diego

ABQ Albuquerque - SAN San Diego

ABQSAN

Albuquerque

Fri 12/18

6:20 am-7:15 am

Nonstop1h 55m

San Diego

Fri 12/25

6:20 pm-9:15 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$217

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Compare providers for flights from Albuquerque to San Diego

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Albuquerque to San Diego in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Albuquerque-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Albuquerque-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Albuquerque-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Albuquerque-San Diego flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Albuquerque-San Diego flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Albuquerque to San Diego

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Albuquerque to San Diego

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

The price you pay for your flight from Albuquerque to San Diego may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 82 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albuquerque to San Diego (average of $310). Flying from Albuquerque to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $411). 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 SAN?

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 7% on flights from Albuquerque to San Diego by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Albuquerque to San Diego flights typically cost between $247 and $485 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $217 on Southwest (Dec 3-Dec 10).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Albuquerque to San Diego have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

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!

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

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!

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

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!

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

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!

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

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

  • What airports do I use to fly from Albuquerque to San Diego?

    You will need to book a flight from Albuquerque to San Diego if you want to fly from Albuquerque to San Diego. At least 4 different airlines have flights from Albuquerque (ABQ) to San Diego (SAN) on a regular basis. There is 1 flight to San Diego from the Albuquerque airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from ABQ to SAN to be around 1h 55m.

  • How popular is this Albuquerque to San Diego flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Albuquerque to San Diego?

    There are many flights that can get you from Albuquerque to San Diego in 1h 55m. Fly via Southwest or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 627 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Albuquerque to San Diego round-trip?

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to San Diego, with prices starting at $90. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $196 and $200, respectively. These flights start at 75% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Albuquerque to San Diego one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $102. Users have also found prices from $102 and $118 on United Airlines and Delta, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Albuquerque to San Diego?

    On average you can expect to pay $262 for a flight from Albuquerque to San Diego. The cheapest flight overall is $105 while the most popular route, (Albuquerque - San Diego) is currently priced at $217.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Albuquerque to San Diego?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Albuquerque to San Diego 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 San Diego?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albuquerque to San Diego (average of $310). Flying from Albuquerque to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $411). 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 4 airlines flying from Albuquerque to San Diego

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$90Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$200Average$307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$200Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$257Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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