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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Albuquerque to Los Angeles:

• Earliest: departs at 5:55 am and lands at 8:11 am
• Latest: departs at 9:55 pm and lands at 12:11 am.

The flight takes about 2h 16m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Albuquerque to Los Angeles:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Albuquerque to Los Angeles takes 2h 16m, covering 676 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Albuquerque to Los Angeles range from $240 to $381, with an average of $288 over the past 12 months. Anything below $240 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 87% above the $288 route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $286 round-trip, compared to $546 via a layover through Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 700 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 175 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Albuquerque to Los Angeles flights, with 43% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 29%, evening flights for 28%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $165 to $1,193. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

Four airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Albuquerque to Los Angeles flights:

• Delta
• American Airlines
• JetBlue
• Alaska Airlines

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Albuquerque to Los Angeles are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $143, which is 30% below the typical average for this route.

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Ace
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Alamo

Flights from Albuquerque to Los Angeles usually depart from Albuquerque (ABQ) and arrive at Los Angeles (LAX).

Connecting flights from Albuquerque to Los Angeles most commonly pass through:

• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 80% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 20% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 26% on flights from Albuquerque to Los Angeles. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $266 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $357, a difference of $91.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Albuquerque and Los Angeles. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Delta
• American Airlines
• Southwest

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 11m, compared with 4h 58m via Denver Intl (DEN).

Los Angeles is 1 hour behind Albuquerque (Pacific Time vs Mountain Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Venice Beach, Los Angeles Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Albuquerque to Los Angeles flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection
• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

If you are traveling with your four-legged companion at Albuquerque airport, there is a pet relief area with artificial grass, a fire hydrant and an image of the Albuquerque Bosque on the walls. The room is designed to make your friend comfortable while they go for a potty break. It is located in gate A7 on the airside. The LAX airport is also pet friendly and has pet relief areas on the airside of all terminals, and terminals 3 and 6 provide outdoor relief areas.

Passengers with early morning flights can spend the night at Albuquerque airport. The airport has some armrest-free benches where you can lay. You can bring along a sleeping bag since most seats have armrests and blankets for more comfort and to chase the cold. The best sleeping spots in the airport are the check-in areas and the baggage claim level. Passengers willing to spend extra coins can consider the nearby hotels that offer free shuttle services to and from the airport. They include Homewood Suites by Hilton Albuquerque Airport, Hyatt Place Albuquerque airport and Staybridge Suites Albuquerque airport.

The LAX airport offers different services that passengers can enjoy on arrival and before departure. If you feel exhausted upon arrival, loosen your tight muscles at the spa at the airport. It is located on the airside of terminal 5 and TBIT south concourse. Be Relax also offers spa services and is located on the airside of terminal 1. If you want to freshen up, showers are also available at some of the airport lounges. Military members can take advantage of the showers available at the USO lounge.

Rent a car and enjoy the fantastic views of Los Angeles. Companies that provide car rental services include Advantage, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Fox, Hertz, National, Payless and SIXT. Car rental shuttles provide transportation to the car rental premises and are found on the arrivals level outside the baggage claim areas.