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$45 Find cheap flights from Albuquerque to San Diego

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Cheap flight deals from Albuquerque to San Diego (ABQ-SAN)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Albuquerque to San Diego that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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10:32 pm - 9:14 amABQ-SAN
11h 42m1 stop
9:12 pm - 8:51 amSAN-ABQ
10h 39m1 stop
$78Spirit Airlines
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mar., mai 28 - mar., juin 4
8:43 am - 8:22 pmABQ-SAN
12h 39m1 stop
8:26 pm - 7:48 amSAN-ABQ
10h 22m1 stop
$82Spirit Airlines
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mer., mai 29 - lun., juin 3
5:21 am - 8:55 amABQ-SAN
4h 34m1 stop
6:15 am - 11:10 amSAN-ABQ
3h 55m1 stop
$284Delta
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dim., août 4 - mer., août 7
8:34 am - 6:11 pmABQ-SAN
10h 37m1 stop
9:50 am - 2:54 pmSAN-ABQ
4h 04m1 stop
$294American Airlines
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dim., sept. 1 - dim., sept. 8
7:04 pm - 9:30 pmABQ-SAN
3h 26m1 stop
7:25 pm - 11:58 pmSAN-ABQ
3h 33m1 stop
$299American Airlines
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jeu., sept. 12 - dim., sept. 15
5:21 am - 8:55 amABQ-SAN
4h 34m1 stop
5:15 pm - 11:11 pmSAN-ABQ
4h 56m1 stop
$307Delta
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mar., juil. 30 - jeu., août 1
9:07 pm - 6:55 amABQ-SAN
10h 48m2 stops
5:35 pm - 9:40 pmSAN-ABQ
27h 05m3 stops
ven., mai 24 - lun., mai 27
7:00 am - 2:59 pmABQ-SAN
8h 59m2 stops
7:09 am - 12:35 pmSAN-ABQ
4h 26m1 stop
$431United Airlines
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dim., sept. 1 - dim., sept. 8
5:38 pm - 7:01 amABQ-SAN
14h 23m2 stops
5:30 pm - 9:46 pmSAN-ABQ
27h 16m3 stops
ven., juil. 19 - lun., juil. 22
6:10 pm - 10:11 amABQ-SAN
17h 01m2 stops
2:29 pm - 10:00 pmSAN-ABQ
6h 31m1 stop
$477United Airlines
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dim., août 4 - mer., août 7

Flights from Albuquerque to San Diego - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Albuquerque to San Diego to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Albuquerque to San Diego?

The average price of all flights from Albuquerque to San Diego clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to San Diego on a Monday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to Albuquerque, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Albuquerque to San Diego?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Albuquerque to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Albuquerque to San Diego is December, where tickets cost $250 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is $376 and $371 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Albuquerque to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Albuquerque to San Diego, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 53 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Albuquerque to San Diego?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on Spirit Airlines ($45) and American Airlines ($150). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Spirit Airlines ($78) and Delta ($284).

How many flights are there between Albuquerque and San Diego per day?

Each day, there are between 1 and 4 nonstop flights that take off from Albuquerque and land in San Diego, with an average flight time of 1h 50m. The most common departure time is 3:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 18 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Wednesday, when 22% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

What’s the earliest departure time from Albuquerque to San Diego?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Albuquerque at 6:35 am and will be landing in San Diego at 7:25 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Albuquerque to San Diego?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Albuquerque to San Diego jets off at 7:00 pm and lands at 7:50 pm.

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Low season

February

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$45
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 7% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 15% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Albuquerque to San Diego

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Albuquerque to San Diego based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Albuquerque to San Diego

  • What are the transport options from San Diego International Airport (SAN)?

    One choice that is quite speedy and also very cost-effective is to travel on the route number 992 bus offered by San Diego Metro Transit, that makes the trip downtown in around 20 minutes. If instead, you will be traveling to the very convenient Old Town Transportation Center that offers connections to a number of destinations throughout the San Diego area, the San Diego Flyer bus can make the trip from the airport to this transportation hub in around 5 minutes.

  • Does the San Diego International Airport offer any shower facilities?

    This airport features showers available for guest use in the Airspace Lounge. Travelers will also find two Be Relax spawn locations at this airport that offer a full menu of spa services, including massages.

  • Where are the car rental providers at San Diego International Airport?

    All of the rental car companies that offer service at this airport have their customer service counters and their vehicles at the consolidated rental car center off-site from the airport. There is a dedicated shuttle bus that continually runs between the airport terminals and the center that you will find curbside just outside of the arrivals area of both terminal buildings.

  • Where will I meet my ride at San Diego International Airport?

    For terminal one, travelers should exit the baggage claim area and then use the pedestrian crosswalk to the ground transportation area, where you will see signage for rideshare vehicles. From terminal 2, cross at the main crosswalk to the transportation Plaza and write your vehicles will be in the second lane on the right.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Albuquerque to San Diego?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Albuquerque to San Diego was $45 for a one-way ticket and $78 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Albuquerque and San Diego?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Albuquerque to San Diego. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Albuquerque to San Diego?

    When flying out of Albuquerque you will be using Albuquerque. You will be landing at San Diego, also known as San Diego.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Albuquerque to San Diego?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Albuquerque to San Diego?

    There are nonstop flights from Albuquerque to San Diego on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Albuquerque to San Diego, Delta or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Albuquerque to San Diego are Delta and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $366 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $368 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Albuquerque to San Diego?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Albuquerque to San Diego.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Albuquerque to San Diego?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Diego from Albuquerque is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Albuquerque to San Diego?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Diego with an airline and back to Albuquerque with another airline. Booking your flights between Albuquerque and SAN can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Albuquerque to San Diego?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Diego from Albuquerque up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from ABQ to San Diego

  • For those passengers traveling from the Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) to San Diego and want to find a way to get to the airport from the downtown area without driving your car, consider the line 50 bus offered by ABQ Ride that can have you at the airport in 25 minutes.
  • For passengers traveling with a pet or a service animal through the Albuquerque International Sunport you will find that this airport offers three different pet relief stations. There are two outdoor stations that sit on the baggage claim level at the east and west end of the terminal building. The indoor location sits at gate A7.
  • The Albuquerque International Sunport offers a great feature for nursing mothers, which is their mother's nursing room that you can find just after the security checkpoint. This nursing room features beautiful artwork, comfortable seating, electrical outlets, and sinks.
  • When you are looking for a way to pass the time at the Albuquerque International Sunport before your flight to San Diego, this airport offers an observation deck that features over 1700 square feet of glass where you can see all of the runways, taxiways, and the gate areas of the airport.
  • For travelers that tend to get a little bit anxious when they travel, the Albuquerque International Sunport offers a meditation room that makes a great place to relax and center yourself before your flight to San Diego.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Albuquerque to San Diego?

Find which airlines fly direct from Albuquerque to San Diego, which days they fly and book direct flights.

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Albuquerque to San Diego

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Nonstop returns

San Diego to Albuquerque

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Top 4 airlines serving from Albuquerque to San Diego

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Albuquerque to San Diego. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Albuquerque to San Diego? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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DeltaOverall score based on 10838 reviews
8.0Entertainment
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
8.6Crew
7.4Food
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There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

6.0 GoodEliza, Apr 2024SAN - LAX
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There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

Had a broken tray in business class. Crew just shrugged it off.

I didn’t like that I could not select my seat and was assigned a seat when I checked in at LAX

Great experience overall. Check in at Austin was congested as they only have about 6 check in kiosks, one was broken, and there was a lot of Spring Break travelers.

Bag drop off was slow and annoying. Only 2 agents at the entire delta desk, and no one directing traffic for what line to be in, many confused people slowed down the process. Boarding was fine. Seats in Delta comfort plus were fine. Snacks were great! Definitely a bonus. The entertainment system was awful — old, slow, not responsive, and completely unable to play games due to some kind of error. But on the other hand, thank you to Delta for the free WiFi. That made it better.

Everything was very good other than I had selected a specific seat when I booked the flight and they changed it once I checked-in the day before my flight. I was still in first class but lost my aisle seat for a window seat. Being tall, the aisle offers more comfort so I always select an aisle seat.

Flight diverted in SD. Later take off in Seattle by 1.3hrs

Crew was not friendly when I went to request a seat change.

Really impressive staff at airport and on plane, especially given how busy it was

Was a great smooth flight from Detroit to San Diego.

Generally good but there wasn’t any staff available when my luggage didn’t appear at baggage claim in Fresno. It took about half an hour to locate a staff member to open up the locked room where it was being kept.

Do not like the feeling of being in the basic economy. Everyone should feel good no matter what.

Our original business class flight was cancelled so we not only downgraded but we were also spread out across the plane not sitting together in separate middle seats. My poor kids were scared and couldn’t see me on the flight and the crew wasn’t sensitive to the situation and what the airlines did to us. Very dissatisfied with United airlines.

The WiFi didn’t work and the seats are too close together. Very uncomfortable.

So so. Terrible aircraft choice for that leg of the flight.

delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

On time every leg of the journey and exceptional staff at counter, gate, and on board. I haven’t travelled in US for a long time and was genuinely surprised how pleasant this was.

This was a Lufthansa flight. Disappointing main meal. Very rough over Canada and arrival at FRA. IFE was almost unusable.

Too many fees (but that seems to apply to all airlines nowadays)

For a 22 minute flight all you expect is for it to be safe and comfortable

Fight crew was not very attentive and the bastions were gross!

Our flight was great we left Kona earlier and got into LAX almost an 1hour earlier as well. LAX AA is in repair so to get out and found our bus to get pick up was a bit confusing.

Plane was good but was delayed. probably not AA fault but caused a 1 hour delay. Seating was cramped.

5 hour flight - full flight - not enough room to use my computer - slightly delayed - Admirals club was excellent quality food, drink made up for flight seating. No food offerred on flight, you ahd to prebook.

We experience delays on departure and connecting flights resulting in 14 hour to our next departure. We were accommodated with a night's stay but was only provided a 12 dollar meals accommodation. The airlines rules state.at least 50 dollars. In any case, it can not make up for the whole day missed on our vacation in Sydney Australia.

I can say I will not be taking this airline again any time soon. Seat were uncomfortable and too tight. Lack of chair screen and little overhead space.

Plane felt so crowded and tightly packed. The chair itself was not comfortable.

They attended to my needs as I couldn't walk and they provided a wheelchair for me.q

Poor availability of food. Cold cabin temperature. Extremely long waiting time for a flight attendant to respond to a call button signal.

2.5h delay due to unruly passenger in first class. Had to be removed from the flight. No food unless pre ordered. Didn't know we would need it because of delay.

The guy with severe body odor sat next to me. For the whole duration of the flight it was a torture. The airline should have better policy on limiting people with bad body odor to board the flight. Passengers should not be the ones to endure bad odor for the whole duration of the flight. The airline should be e the one to ensure decent air quality for ever passenger.

They charged me 212.00 for a heavy check in bag at the gate. The pricing and process was so confusing - as if it was designed to purposefully gouge customers who need to board plane. That experience combined with the outrageous price charged will prevent me from ever flying Spirit again. And I’ll be sure to tell the story to anyone who cares to hear.

Every interaction the airline seems to want to find a different way to extract more money from you. The second leg of our journey they wouldn't let us board the plane without taking another $99 for a bag we asked about at the ticket counter and boarded with on the first leg of our journey. Horrible airline, poor culture. Not flying Spirit again.

The text told me it was changed to Terminal E and Gate D5. But with no one on site to ask questions there was confusion on where to go as all the gates were E's. Then we took the skyline to the D area. We left to get something to eat. No announcement was made but my daughter happened to asked and they told her our gate was moved to D12. I will not fly Spirit again.

The agent at the check in desk was absolutely rude. The rest of the team after that was good, but the check in process at LAS was miserable. The woman at the desk spoke like we were stupid and was rude throughout the process.

Its so random that they only allow 40 pounds on checked bags when all airlines take 55. They then charge you for each 10 extra pounds, so my checked suitcase was $130 and the flight $30 ... its like whattt, im for sure not traveling with Spirit again

So bad. The check in process was laborious and the check in agent didn't seem to know how to manage the process efficiently and was confused about how to check in my son's sports equipment. The baggage fees were outrageous and so expensive. $90 for a carry on bag? And $200 additional for 2 check ins. The security lines were insanely long and the terminal was not very nice in the Spirit area. $5 for a water on board. It was my first and last time flying Spirit - I tried to save $ by flying them due to the accommodating schedule but I should have paid for Southwest, because it would've actually ended up less expensive due to the free bags with Southwest. There were no charging ports on the airplane, no wifi and really uncomfortable seating. The flight crew were great though, courteous and efficient in their boarding. Flight was delayed 1 hour, but we made up 15 minutes in flight.

My experience was better than expected. What I did find not so great was the seats. Very little room, they did not recline and the tray table was the size of a post card. There was no food to try, just standard snacks that you had to pay for and I don’t know of any entertainment. I would fly again even though everything was an upcharge. Flight was on time with little disturbance

thy don't even ofer water we have to buy it for $4.49 and paid for our cary on bags $100 each we never will fly in this company again.

Super cool and laid back, three lovely ladies. Couldn’t ask for better service.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Albuquerque to San Diego found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/14mar.
1 stopSpirit Airlines
12h 39mABQ-SAN
$45
5/14mar.
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
16h 16mABQ-SAN
$64
5/13lun.
1 stopSpirit Airlines
24h 15mABQ-SAN
$70
6/6jeu.
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
11h 08mABQ-SAN
$83
10/15mar.
1 stopAmerican Airlines
3h 43mABQ-SAN
$150
8/1jeu.
1 stopDelta
4h 50mABQ-SAN
$157
5/27lun.
3 stops
21h 15mABQ-SAN
$286
10/15mar.
1 stopDelta
5h 09mABQ-SAN
$307
8/1jeu.
3 stops
30h 41mABQ-SAN
$419
10/15mar.
2 stopsUnited Airlines
19h 31mABQ-SAN
$653

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Last minute flights from Albuquerque to San Diego

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Albuquerque to San Diego that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/7mar.
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
11h 56mABQ-SAN
5/9jeu.
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
8h 04mSAN-ABQ
$274
5/7mar.
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
11h 56mABQ-SAN
5/9jeu.
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
10h 44mSAN-ABQ
$277
5/7mar.
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
11h 56mABQ-SAN
5/8mer.
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
12h 17mSAN-ABQ
$296
5/6lun.
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
16h 43mABQ-SAN
5/8mer.
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
12h 17mSAN-ABQ
$324
5/7mar.
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
16h 30mABQ-SAN
5/9jeu.
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
8h 04mSAN-ABQ
$332
5/7mar.
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
11h 56mABQ-SAN
5/8mer.
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
12h 17mSAN-ABQ
$340
5/7mar.
multi-stop
30h 25mABQ-SAN
5/9jeu.
multi-stop
16h 41mSAN-ABQ
$575
5/7mar.
multi-stop
30h 25mABQ-SAN
5/9jeu.
multi-stop
16h 41mSAN-ABQ
$579
5/6lun.
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
9h 54mABQ-SAN
5/8mer.
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
3h 45mSAN-ABQ
$878
5/6lun.
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
11h 00mABQ-SAN
5/8mer.
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
9h 25mSAN-ABQ
$1,724

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Albuquerque - San Diego Flights

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Albuquerque (ABQ)United States

Destination:

San Diego (SAN)United States

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