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$99+ Cheap flights from Albuquerque to San Francisco (ABQ - SFO)

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 6/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ABQ — SFO
May 22 — May 291
Fri 5/22
Fri 5/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Albuquerque to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Albuquerque to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 22, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/26:00 am
ABQ
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 36m
United Airlines
Wed 7/16:38 pm
SFO
-
ABQ
Nonstop2h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/17$267
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Tue 9/86:55 am
ABQ
-
SFO
1 stop4h 10m
Southwest
Wed 9/1610:40 am
SFO
-
ABQ
1 stop4h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 4/21$273
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Wed 5/208:00 am
ABQ
-
SFO
1 stop5h 19m
Delta
Tue 5/266:20 pm
SFO
-
ABQ
1 stop4h 31m
Delta
Deal found 4/21$277
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/161:30 pm
ABQ
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 38m
United Airlines
Tue 5/198:40 am
SFO
-
ABQ
Nonstop2h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/20$285
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Tue 9/16:15 am
ABQ
-
SFO
1 stop4h 27m
American Airlines
Sat 9/51:43 pm
SFO
-
ABQ
1 stop8h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/22$298
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/277:25 pm
ABQ
-
SFO
1 stop4h 20m
Southwest
Sat 5/3012:45 pm
SFO
-
ABQ
1 stop7h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 4/17$299
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Mon 6/18:20 pm
ABQ
-
SFO
1 stop4h 25m
Southwest
Wed 6/38:55 am
SFO
-
ABQ
1 stop4h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 4/20$306
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/96:10 am
ABQ
-
SFO
1 stop6h 40m
Southwest
Mon 5/112:00 pm
SFO
-
ABQ
2 stops6h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 4/17$316
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/15:25 pm
ABQ
-
SFO
2 stops5h 45m
Southwest
Thu 6/412:50 pm
SFO
-
ABQ
2 stops8h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 4/17$321

Find flight deals from Albuquerque to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Albuquerque (ABQ) to San Francisco (SFO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 22, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$197
(Delta)

One-way from

$134
(United Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$433

Good round-trip deal

$401 or less

Good one-way deal

$209 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Albuquerque to San Francisco 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 April 22, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Albuquerque to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

AlbuquerqueSan Francisco

ABQ - SFO

ABQSFO

Albuquerque

Thu 5/28

5:11 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop5h 19m

San Francisco

Mon 6/1

4:59 pm-10:23 pm

1 stop4h 24m

$333

AlbuquerqueSan Francisco

ABQ - SFO

ABQSFO

Albuquerque

Thu 6/4

6:40 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop5h 45m

San Francisco

Thu 6/11

6:45 am-11:50 am

1 stop4h 05m

$377

AlbuquerqueSan Francisco

ABQ - SFO

ABQSFO

Albuquerque

Thu 5/14

5:15 am-9:35 am

1 stop5h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 5/18

8:40 am-12:21 pm

Nonstop2h 41m

$404

AlbuquerqueSan Francisco

ABQ - SFO

ABQSFO

Albuquerque

Thu 6/25

6:40 am-12:00 pm

1 stop6h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 6/29

2:35 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$429

AlbuquerqueSan Francisco

ABQ - SFO

ABQSFO

Albuquerque

Thu 5/21

4:00 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops7h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 5/24

2:35 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops6h 50m

$439

AlbuquerqueSan Francisco

ABQ - SFO

ABQSFO

Albuquerque

Sun 5/24

7:00 am-11:25 am

1 stop5h 25m

San Francisco

Thu 5/28

6:38 pm-10:19 pm

Nonstop2h 41m

$443

AlbuquerqueSan Francisco

ABQ - SFO

ABQSFO

Albuquerque

Thu 5/14

6:03 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop5h 39m

San Francisco

Fri 5/15

6:25 pm-9:59 pm

Nonstop2h 34m

$460

AlbuquerqueSan Francisco

ABQ - SFO

ABQSFO

Albuquerque

Wed 5/6

7:00 am-1:15 pm

1 stop7h 15m

San Francisco

Fri 5/8

12:00 pm-3:44 pm

Nonstop2h 44m

$461

AlbuquerqueSan Francisco

ABQ - SFO

ABQSFO

Albuquerque

Wed 5/6

4:05 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop4h 00m

San Francisco

Fri 5/8

1:15 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops9h 00m

$472

AlbuquerqueSan Francisco

ABQ - SFO

ABQSFO

Albuquerque

Thu 5/21

6:00 am-7:36 am

Nonstop2h 36m

San Francisco

Mon 5/25

8:35 am-12:21 pm

Nonstop2h 46m

$489

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Compare providers for flights from Albuquerque to San Francisco

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Albuquerque to San Francisco in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Albuquerque-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Albuquerque-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Albuquerque-San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Albuquerque to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on April 17, 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Albuquerque to San Francisco may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 74 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 Francisco?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albuquerque to San Francisco (average of $307). Flying from Albuquerque to San Francisco in March is currently the most expensive (average of $439). 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 SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Albuquerque to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 22, 2026.

When flying from Albuquerque to San Francisco, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 61% versus a flight in the morning.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated April 22, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Albuquerque to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,330 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,330 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,330 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,430 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,330 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,624 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,330 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,647 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,330 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Albuquerque to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    San Francisco is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Francisco from Albuquerque. Booking flights from Albuquerque (ABQ) to San Francisco (SFO) should be relatively easy as there are 8 daily flights to San Francisco from 4 different airlines. 2h 30m is how long a flight from Albuquerque to San Francisco will take if you book a nonstop flight.

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

    The Albuquerque to San Francisco flight path was viewed by 29 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Delta, Southwest, and United Airlines can get you from Albuquerque to San Francisco in just under 5h 19m. Your travel time can differ by up to 26m. There are 894 mi between Albuquerque and San Francisco. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently priced at $176, Delta will fly you from Albuquerque to San Francisco and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Southwest and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $210 and $236, respectively. Delta is 54% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Albuquerque to San Francisco 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 $107 and $138 on American Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Albuquerque to San Francisco?

    Consider ANA (79%), Air Canada (71%) or Air New Zealand (71%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Albuquerque to San Francisco.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $157. While the most popular route (Albuquerque - San Francisco) can be booked for $285 on average, our data indicates $521 when flying from Albuquerque to San Francisco.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albuquerque to San Francisco (average of $307). Flying from Albuquerque to San Francisco in March is currently the most expensive (average of $439). 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 Francisco

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Albuquerque to San Francisco. 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 April 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$176Average$307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$210Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$236Average$322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$285Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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