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Cheap Flights from Albuquerque to California

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Los Angeles
Los Angelesnonstop$247
San Francisco
San Franciscononstop$277
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$315
San Jose
San Jose1 stop$297
Palm Springs
Palm Springs1 stop$303
Fresno
Fresno1 stop$327
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo1 stop$291
Reno
Reno1 stop$309
Sacramento
Sacramento1 stop$292
Los Angeles
Los Angelesnonstop$247
San Francisco
San Franciscononstop$277
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$315
San Jose
San Jose1 stop$297
Palm Springs
Palm Springs1 stop$303
Fresno
Fresno1 stop$327
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo1 stop$291
Reno
Reno1 stop$309
Sacramento
Sacramento1 stop$292

Book Cheap Albuquerque to California Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Albuquerque to California 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Albuquerque to California

Mon, May 4 - Fri, May 8
Southwest Logo
5:15 pm - 5:55 pm
ABQ
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LAS
1h 40mnonstop
Southwest Logo
4:50 pm - 9:45 pm
LAS
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ABQ
3h 55m
1 stop
$187Southwest
Mon, May 4 - Thu, May 7
Southwest Logo
8:05 am - 8:40 am
ABQ
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LAS
1h 35mnonstop
Southwest Logo
2:55 pm - 9:45 pm
LAS
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ABQ
5h 50m
2 stops
$192Southwest
Tue, Apr 21 - Wed, Apr 29
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 9:09 am
ABQ
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LAS
4h 09m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:51 am - 5:34 pm
LAS
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ABQ
4h 43m
1 stop
$211American Airlines
Thu, Apr 9 - Sat, Apr 11
Delta Logo
5:52 pm - 11:12 pm
ABQ
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LAS
6h 20m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:08 am - 11:42 am
LAS
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ABQ
4h 34m
1 stop
$217Delta
Mon, May 4 - Fri, May 8
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 7:15 am
ABQ
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LAX
2h 15mnonstop
Delta Logo
8:25 am - 11:25 am
LAX
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ABQ
2h 00mnonstop
$257Delta
Sat, Apr 4 - Mon, Apr 6
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:20 am
ABQ
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LAX
2h 20mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
7:20 pm - 10:19 pm
LAX
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ABQ
1h 59mnonstop
$264American Airlines
Tue, May 19 - Wed, May 20
United Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 8:58 am
ABQ
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SFO
2h 43mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
8:40 am - 12:21 pm
SFO
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ABQ
2h 41mnonstop
$277United Airlines
Mon, Apr 13 - Wed, Apr 15
United Airlines Logo
6:28 am - 8:25 am
ABQ
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SFO
2h 57mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
6:30 pm - 10:15 pm
SFO
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ABQ
2h 45mnonstop
$287United Airlines
Thu, Apr 30 - Tue, May 5
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:54 pm - 11:59 pm
ABQ
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SAN
8h 05m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 4:00 pm
SAN
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ABQ
7h 45m
1 stop
$315Alaska Airlines
Thu, May 7 - Sun, May 10
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 11:59 pm
ABQ
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ONT
17h 59m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:26 pm - 11:59 pm
ONT
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ABQ
7h 33m
1 stop
$324Alaska Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Albuquerque to California flights

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

What is the cheapest Albuquerque to California flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to California from Albuquerque found in the last 72 hours was to Los Angeles, at $244 round-trip. The most popular route is from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Los Angeles (LAX), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $244.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to California?

The average price for all round-trip flights from Albuquerque to California depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to California is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $315 on average. Morning departures are around 30% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to California is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $589.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Albuquerque to California?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $378, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Albuquerque to California?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Albuquerque to California, 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 California is September, when tickets cost $262 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and November, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $347 and $337 respectively.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Albuquerque to California clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Albuquerque to California, you should consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Albuquerque, you’ll find the best rates on Saturdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Albuquerque to California, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Albuquerque to California, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 55% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$79
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 1% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 7% increase in price.
Flight from Albuquerque to Las Vegas

FAQs - booking California flights

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

    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 California.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Albuquerque to California 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 California?

    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 from Albuquerque to California with an airline and back with another airline.

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

    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 from Albuquerque to California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to California

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Albuquerque to the following destinations at these prices or less: Las Vegas $176 one-way - $272 round-trip; Los Angeles $150 one-way - $329 round-trip; San Francisco $183 one-way - $408 round-trip

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Albuquerque to California

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Albuquerque to California. 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 California? 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.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4320 reviews
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
Airline reviews

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

8.0 ExcellentTobin, Mar 2026
SJC - BUR
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The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

No food or entertainment, just a quick 40 minute flight. A little bumpy due to Santa Ana winds but pilot has no control over that. Good flight and landing!

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

Mediocre. Boarding is now unpleasant. The employees, once friendly and nice, are now regularly speaking sternly to passengers, badgering them to do things right so they can take off on time and gate check bags because they don't have enough overhead bin space. The pretzel snack was crushed flat and broken into even smaller pieces, which happens frequently lately. Drink service was suspended before they reached my row.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

The flight crew was extremely rude and especially not helpful when our flight was delayed.

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

Still a fan of open seating. Flight was on schedule and arrived on time. The 737 MAX is very comfortable.

Left a few minutes early. Got in 15 minutes early. Very attentive service on board. Very organized boarding.

There’s not much to say about a one hour flight. This is a connection from LA to RNO that I missed the previous night due to a mechanical check delay on my originating flight from JFK to LAX. The short flight itself was fine. Instructions from the pilot and crew were per usual. The coffee was barely lukewarm, which possibly was purposeful so we would down it quickly. Bags were already on carousel upon reaching baggage claim, which was excellent.

Delta continues to set the benchmark for traveler-friendly service with minimal disruption and clear communication within the mainland US (coast to coast). I am consistently pleased to be a Delta customer, and this experience once again met my expectations. There was a brief delay departing from MIA due to a technical issue that required the aircraft to return to the gate. However, the situation was handled professionally and transparently. Fortunately, my planned layover allowed ample buffer time, so the adjustment caused no stress. Overall, another smooth and reassuring experience.

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

Was forced to check in my small carry on, even though I informed the crew it has very fragile items inside

They double booked seats, the gate staff changed my ticket as I was boarding she went over to the computer and changed it without telling me. She messed up an entire three row section for me and others. Other travelers were outraged but the gate staff were so rude, so condescending saying it wasn't their problem to solve. I would rate this a zero if I could. Will not fly Delta again I'll stick with United and American.

I usually get upgraded so my experience is usually amazing. I did not get upgraded this time - which was fine - but the wifi had issues, the monitors were going in & out, & (though not Delta's fault) one of the gentlemen next to me desperately needed a shower.

I really liked the legroom. I am 6’4”.a at For some reason our seats were not together and using the app to fix it didn’t work. Passengers were nice enough to move for us but you should absolutely ensure a parent sits with their child.

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

They changed planes and the new plane couldn’t carry enough fuel to fly across the country so we had to stop in Kansas City to refuel. Flight was delayed .

Flight delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

Overall we had a good experience during our flight from San Francisco to Houston.

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Flight delayed. WiFi connectivity very poor if not existant. Last minute arrival forced me to run to catch my connection.

The power at the seat didn't work and the seat itself was difficult to adjust - this was a business class seat. Flight attendant gave me miles to compensate. The attendant was very professional and on top of his game the entire flight.

the whole trip was smooth, and as comfortable as flying is these days. flight crew was friendly and very courteous and helpful.

First class ticket gets you a choice of chips or nuts. . Just like economy Southwest. Also no screen in the seats. This is first class???!

Flight arrived 30 min early and bag was waiting at the baggage pickup. United Club HNL was one of the nicest in the system

Yet another flight in which beverage and snack service was skipped. Other that that, firmly mediocre. Landed early, to gate late due to congestion at the gates. Airline's fault or airports fault: unknown.

Smooth flight. From the early boarding and all were on board before departure time and arrived early in ONT. Great crew. Thank you!!!!

The flight was significantly delayed for 6.5 hours because of snow. There was no communication once the plane returned to the gate regarding when the flight would resume. Other flights were departing while our flight was being unloaded for reasons unknown. Our flight also seemed out of the queue regarding further deicing, refueling, and waiting to Taxi to the runway.

They are always late and seats was also not having working charger

did not have enough meal for first class passengers so offer us snack

Amazing I love American. I’ll never fly anyone else if I can help it.

Everything about the flight was lovely. My only suggestion would be to offer a few more options of tv series from Apple TV or HBO.

After the door had been closed, the cockpit makes an announcement that catering is running late and it is not the airline's fault. It is their fault in the sense that we had to sit for 2 hours or more when we could have stayed in the terminal. Poor communications between catering and airline. This caused a young man to lose his temper and he went storming out hitting objects. He had complained to the gate agent that he had already waited at the gate 7 hours and when can the airplane leave? Airilnes do a poor job of explaining delays, maintenance issues, etc. whereas being truthful may gain more sympathy or understanding.

We were told the flight was delayed 5 times, then it was moved to the next day.

The experience with American Airlines was good, although the Philippines Airlines flight was much better (better seats, better food, better entertainment options, overall better). Again, the MIA to LAX flight was fine, but nothing in comparison to the comfort and accommodations of the Philippines Airlines flight from LAX to MNL.

Loved the crew . Absolutely no complaints. Except for luggage lost

Flight was delayed more than 3 hours, and the metro had stopped running by the time we got to the terminal well past midnight, so I was stranded, alone, with no way to get home until the metro started up the next morning.

My flight was cancelled I missed time at work and got a parking ticket

Crew was very nice. Take off and landing were great. Economy seats are not comfortable. Extra cost for snacks.

The flight was delayed by 2 hours and we had no food or water or chargers

Horribly late because they had no crew!!! And then jet bridge didn’t work!! Then we arrived at a gate at lax miles away that we had to take a shuttle to a terminal!! I was over 3 hours late to getting the LA! Should have been here at 8:30 and at an appointment at 10:30 and arrived and left lax at 11 am!! Horrible experience!!!

Once again, the staff seem to think they are above the customers and treat everyone with disdain, belittling people.

Flight was canceled 8 hours before departure for lack of operational control and prepositioning of a plane. Then had the audacity to say it was because of weather, however there was no weather here in California or New Orleans or in between. It was the weather in Florida, Florida it had nothing to do with our flight path just the plane was supposed to fly us. 8 hours is more than enough time to move a plane anywhere in the US. That left me with a bill of 1200 dollars to re book a flight oh and kayaks insurance what a joke. Probably will never use kayak or spirit ever again terrible companies terrible customer service. I’ll also let everyone and anyone know this was an abomination and only for the customer. Also will be making a report to the DOT on bad business practices on behalf of kayak and spirit as well as the BBB. Do better, take care of your customers and don’t suck

The airplane had a strange noise that was constant throughout the flight. Thankfully I had noise-cancelling over-ear headphones that muted much of it.

it was terrible. flight was cancelled hours before the flight without a given reason and no other booking available .

The plane was freezing and everyone had on their winter coats. I pulled out my sweaters out of my carryon to cover myself and put on an extra pair of socks. They offered NO FREE drinks or snacks on a 6 hour flight. The seats don’t have plugs or charges or any form of entertainment- so I just played my one downloaded game on my phone because I couldn’t sleep because I was too cold. Miserable flight though we landed safely.

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