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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.

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.

Only Southwest operates flights between Albuquerque and San Diego.

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

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

• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $329 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $379 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.

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

• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 79% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 6% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 2% of one-stop connections

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 23% on the Albuquerque to San Diego route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $328 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $421, a difference of $93. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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%.

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.

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:10 am and lands at 8:06 am
• Latest: departs at 7:50 pm and lands at 9:46 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 56m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 50% above the route average of $370. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Albuquerque to San Diego takes 1h 56m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $215 to $1,194. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x 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 $127, which is 39% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 07m, compared with 4h 25m 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.

San Diego Airport (SAN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $14 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Dollar
• Payless
• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Fox

Round-trip flights from Albuquerque to San Diego range from $326 to $421, with an average of $370 over the past 12 months. Anything below $326 counts as a good deal.

JetBlue is the only airline on the Albuquerque to San Diego route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.