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

• Earliest: departs at 6:10 am and lands at 8:08 am
• Latest: departs at 7:50 pm and lands at 9:48 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 58m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Albuquerque to San Diego:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Albuquerque to San Diego takes 1h 58m, covering 627 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 San Diego range from $330 to $425, with an average of $371 over the past 12 months. Anything below $330 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 39% above the $371 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $322 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $381 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 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Albuquerque to San Diego flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, afternoon 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 $179 to $1,614. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Albuquerque to San Diego are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $121, which is 43% below the typical average for this route.

San Diego Airport (SAN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $53 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Payless
• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Fox

Flights from Albuquerque to San Diego usually depart from Albuquerque (ABQ) and arrive at San Diego (SAN).

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

• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 83% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 6% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from Albuquerque to San Diego. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $311 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $385, a difference of $74.

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 San Diego.

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 56m, compared with 4h 34m via Los Angeles (LAX) and 4h 49m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

San Diego 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 San Diego are Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego Convention Center and SeaWorld San Diego. These are among the most viewed places in San Diego on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Albuquerque to San Diego 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
• JetBlue: 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.