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

• Earliest: departs at 10:30 am and lands at 1:03 pm
• Latest: departs at 7:00 pm and lands at 9:33 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 33m.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Albuquerque takes 2h 33m, covering 894 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 San Francisco to Albuquerque range from $366 to $576, with an average of $450 over the past 12 months. Anything below $366 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 32% above the $450 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $242 round-trip via Burbank Bob Hope (BUR), compared to $466 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$80 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San Francisco to Albuquerque flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, 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 $247 to $2,293. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from San Francisco to Albuquerque are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $140, which is 41% below the typical average for this route.

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

Flights from San Francisco to Albuquerque usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Albuquerque (ABQ).

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

• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 48% of one-stop connections
• San Diego (SAN) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 12% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 24% on flights from San Francisco to Albuquerque. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $415 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $542, a difference of $127.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only United Airlines operates flights between San Francisco and Albuquerque.

Flying via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 18m, compared with 4h 34m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 4h 44m via San Diego (SAN).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Albuquerque are Albuquerque Convention Center, Petroglyph National Monument and ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden. These are among the most viewed places in Albuquerque on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Francisco to Albuquerque flights:

• United 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:

• United Airlines: 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 always check the fare details before booking.

Yes. For mothers who wish to have some privacy while feeding their infants,the airport has a lounge dedicated to mothers. Stationed after the security checkpoint this room has facilities such as comfy furniture, changing station, spacious room, sink, mirror, power outlets, waste disposal bins etc. The rooms are also private and peaceful therefore serving their purpose.

Yes. A number of car rental companies can be found at the airport eg Alamo, Europcar, Megadrive, Bidvest, Hertz etc. Travelers are required to produce identification, credit or debit card, valid driving license and be of at least 21 years of age. However one may need to pay a fee incase they are younger than 25 years of age.

Yes. Short-term parking is available in both international and domestic flight garages. Long-term parking is also available but is located far away from the terminal and one has to use a shuttle to and from the airport. ParkFAST located at the Domestic Terminal are automated and more suitable frequent travelers. ParkVALET is also available for those who want convenient parking.

Yes. But on one condition that they be on leash or pet carriers except when going through security. The pets should be manned at all times. Exceptions are however given to service animals as they are allowed to roam. The pet relief area is located in Courtyard 2, terminal 2 at the arrivals or baggage claim area.