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If you plan on exploring Albuquerque, renting a car is the most convenient means of transport. You will find various car rental providers at Albuquerque international airport, including ACE, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Payless, Thrifty, and SIXT. The car rental facility is located outside the airport grounds at the Sunport Car Center. The companies offer complimentary shuttle services from the airport to the center.

You can relax at the observation deck if you have extra time at Albuquerque International Airport. The terrace offers views of planes landing and taking off. It is located between Gates A19 and B1 on the airside. You can also participate in the airport group tours and learn more about the history of Albuquerque International Airport. Additionally, art enthusiasts should roam around the airport and see the permanent art exhibits on display throughout the airport terminals.

Those willing to spend extra money can consider staying in a hotel near San Diego International Airport before departure. Hotels near the airport that offer complimentary shuttle services include Holiday Inn Express San Diego Hotel and Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina.

If you are planning a meeting at San Diego International Airport, you can take advantage of the conference facilities available at United Club. In addition to conference facilities, the club offers internet, fax, newspapers, magazines, television, and flight information monitors. To access the lounge, you should be a United Club member. The lounge is located between Gates 47 and 48, airside of the mezzanine level in Terminal 2.

Among airlines operating San Diego to Albuquerque flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

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

Only Southwest operates flights between San Diego and Albuquerque.

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

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from San Diego to Albuquerque.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $271 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $382 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. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

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

• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 88% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) - 4% 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 14% on the San Diego to Albuquerque route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $369 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $425, a difference of $56. 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 San Diego to Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque are Old Town, Albuquerque Convention Center and Expo New Mexico. These are among the most viewed places in Albuquerque on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 8:00 am and lands at 9:52 am
• Latest: departs at 9:55 pm and lands at 11:47 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 52m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 36% above the route average of $377. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from San Diego to Albuquerque takes 1h 52m, 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 $217 to $1,838. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San Diego to Albuquerque are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $115, which is 48% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 58m, compared with 4h 53m via Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) and 5h 30m via Denver Intl (DEN).

Albuquerque is 1 hour ahead of San Diego (Mountain Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $24 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Ace
· Dollar
· Hertz
· Thrifty
· Budget

Round-trip flights from San Diego to Albuquerque range from $342 to $462, with an average of $377 over the past 12 months. Anything below $342 counts as a good deal.

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