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

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 7:33 am
• Latest: departs at 5:35 pm and lands at 8:08 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 33m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Albuquerque to Oakland.

A nonstop flight from Albuquerque to Oakland takes 2h 33m, covering 886 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 Oakland range from $349 to $514, with an average of $416 over the past 12 months. Anything below $349 counts as a good deal.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $251 round-trip via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS), compared to $419 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest and Alaska Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Albuquerque to Oakland flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, 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 $217 to $1,325. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Albuquerque to Oakland are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $117, which is 58% below the typical average for this route.

Oakland Airport (OAK) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $21 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Budget
• Hertz
• Alamo

Flights from Albuquerque to Oakland usually depart from Albuquerque (ABQ) and arrive at Oakland (OAK).

One-stop flights from Albuquerque to Oakland most commonly connect through:

• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 57% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Hollywood Burbank (BUR) - 14% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 56% on flights from Albuquerque to Oakland. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $350 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $789, a difference of $439.

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

Only Southwest operates flights between Albuquerque and Oakland.

Flying via Hollywood Burbank (BUR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 12m, compared with 4h 44m via Salt Lake City (SLC) and 6h 06m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

Oakland 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 Oakland are Oakland Arena, Fox Theater and Jack London Square. These are among the most viewed places in Oakland on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Albuquerque to Oakland flights:

• Southwest: 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:

• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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