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$124 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Albuquerque

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Cheapest round-trip
$237
Overall average: $411
American Airlines
Sat 1/17Tue 1/20
SFO - ABQ • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$301
Typical prices: $358-$481
United Airlines
Wed 1/14Wed 1/21
SFO - ABQ • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $299 (round-trip)
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Albuquerque (SFO-ABQ)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Albuquerque that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Albuquerque

Sat, Jan 17 - Tue, Jan 20
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 5:39 pm
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ABQ
10h 39m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:15 pm - 7:19 pm
ABQ
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SFO
8h 04m1 stop
$237American Airlines
Thu, Jan 1 - Wed, Jan 7
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 6:00 pm
SFO
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ABQ
11h 00m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:35 am - 8:10 pm
ABQ
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SFO
9h 35m1 stop
$287American Airlines
Sun, Jan 18 - Thu, Jan 22
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 11:26 pm
SFO
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ABQ
14h 56m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:35 am - 4:36 pm
ABQ
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SFO
6h 01m1 stop
$290Alaska Airlines
Sun, Feb 8 - Tue, Feb 17
Delta Logo
10:30 am - 10:53 pm
SFO
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ABQ
11h 23m2 stops
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 3:56 pm
ABQ
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SFO
10h 56m2 stops
$294Delta
Wed, Feb 11 - Sat, Feb 14
Delta Logo
1:35 pm - 10:53 pm
SFO
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ABQ
8h 18m1 stop
Delta Logo
12:18 pm - 10:41 pm
ABQ
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SFO
11h 23m2 stops
$295Delta
Sun, Feb 8 - Sat, Feb 14
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 10:53 pm
SFO
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ABQ
15h 53m2 stops
Delta Logo
12:18 pm - 11:14 pm
ABQ
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SFO
11h 56m1 stop
$299Delta
Wed, Feb 11 - Sun, Feb 15
Delta Logo
5:55 am - 4:54 pm
SFO
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ABQ
9h 59m2 stops
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 10:41 pm
ABQ
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SFO
17h 41m2 stops
$301Delta
Sun, Jan 18 - Thu, Jan 22
American Airlines Logo
9:10 am - 5:29 pm
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ABQ
7h 19m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:05 am
ABQ
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SFO
5h 05m1 stop
$304American Airlines
Sun, Feb 8 - Tue, Feb 17
Delta Logo
10:30 am - 10:53 pm
SFO
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ABQ
11h 23m2 stops
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 11:14 pm
ABQ
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SFO
18h 14m1 stop
$305Delta
Wed, Jan 14 - Wed, Jan 21
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 8:55 pm
SFO
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ABQ
12h 55m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:35 am - 8:10 pm
ABQ
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SFO
9h 35m1 stop
$307American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Albuquerque flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Albuquerque to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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Planning a trip from San Francisco to Albuquerque? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Albuquerque?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Francisco to Albuquerque clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For San Francisco to Albuquerque, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Albuquerque back to San Francisco, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Albuquerque?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Albuquerque, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Albuquerque is September, where tickets cost $369 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $502 and $493 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Francisco to Albuquerque?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $453 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Albuquerque?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Albuquerque, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Albuquerque, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 43% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$124
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Albuquerque

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Albuquerque based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Albuquerque

  • Does the Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ) have a nursing room?

    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.

  • Are rental cars available at the Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ)?

    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.

  • Is parking available at the San Francisco Airport (SFO)?

    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.

  • Are pets allowed at the San Francisco Airport (SFO)?

    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.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Albuquerque?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Albuquerque was $124 for a one-way ticket and $237 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Francisco and Albuquerque?

    No

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Albuquerque?

    The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Albuquerque flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Albuquerque?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Albuquerque, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to Albuquerque?

    There are nonstop flights from San Francisco to Albuquerque on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Albuquerque, Alaska Airlines or Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Albuquerque are Alaska Airlines and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $461 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $393 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Albuquerque?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Albuquerque.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Albuquerque?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Albuquerque from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Albuquerque?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Albuquerque with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and ABQ can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Albuquerque?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Albuquerque from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Albuquerque

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $231 or less one-way and $365 or less round-trip.
  • Travelers need not to worry about how to get to the San Francisco Airport (SFO) from the Port of San Francisco. There are several means of transport to use one being Line 292 bus which takes about one hour 11 minutes to the cover the 15mi. The BART takes about 46 minutes but if you are in hurry you can go for a taxi, town car, shuttle or drive. The latter options take about 17 minutes to the airport.
  • For business travelers who would wish to transact at the San Francisco Airport (SFO), several work stations are available throughout the terminals and have a pleasant space. Power outlets are also in plenty so travelers can charge their gadgets at any given moment. Power bars are located at the food court in Terminal 2.
  • Looking for somewhere to rest as you await your flight? The San Francisco Airport (SFO), has several lounges you can choose from. Majority of the lounges however only give access to travelers with certain credentials e.g., Air France KLM lounge. Lounges that accept walk-ins include United Polaris lounge, Centurion lounge etc. Travelers in these lounges can enjoy TV, snacks, beer and wine and flight monitors.
  • Passengers who require accessibility services at the Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ) are advised to inform their respective airlines 48 hours prior to their flight. This will enable the airline to arrange for wheelchair services or other requirements as per your need. Travelers are advised to state their special needs if any when making reservations.
  • Are you an art lover? Then the Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ) is the place to be. Travelers can find the art work throughout the main terminal building. The Great Hall has paintings, sculptures, color lithographs etc. Other areas that travelers may find interesting are Sandia Vista room, Sunport Boulevard, Observation deck etc.

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to Albuquerque

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Albuquerque. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Albuquerque? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 11479 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
7.0Entertainment
7.1Food
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The flight attendants were excellent and I was in the back of the plane. Much much better than recent JetBlue experiences on that route and better than Delta on that route.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Dec 2025
SFO - BOS
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The flight attendants were excellent and I was in the back of the plane. Much much better than recent JetBlue experiences on that route and better than Delta on that route.

I’m not sure there is anything that can be improved, even the cost was fantastic.

Poor. They should have given me a row with more room and instead they put me in a middle seat with two strangers next to me

Flight crew and flight were good. But it departed two hours late.

The ground crew did not supply drink or snacks during the layover in SFO. So there weren't many options. Otherwise, it was all great.

I love a red eye flight. No lines to wait in. Lots of turbulence on the flight and a very shaky landing.

This was our first time flying with Alaska. It was a seamless experience, with comfortable seats and leg room. Staff were friendly and helpful.

Flight was delayed 14 hours! We missed an entire day of our vacation and had to pay for hotel that we didn’t use

Could not check in online. Called airline twice, thinking Hawaiian Airlines could check me in during phone call. NO. In 2nd phone call, Customer Service explained that due to “transition period” of Hawaiian Airlines/Alaska Airlines merger, I could only check in at the airport. In addition, flight to Kahului was late at arrival gate; I made connection to Lihue but my bag did not, so I had to return to Lihue airport a couple hours after my arrival to retrieve the bag.

I still in San Francisco😡the flight has delay and lm not sure l can back to Seattle or not😡lm here from 7.30pm and still waiting😡 l never will use of Kayak.

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

Crew could have been friendlier, maybe I'm spoiled by SW crews. In flight wifi was good. Would be nice to have more food offerings on a 4 plus hour flight

Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Sacrament staff are always polite and helpful. Airport is easy to maneuver and boarding is straightforward.

mandatory demand customer to check their carry on because not enough people check bags.

As always, the entire Southwest experience was wonderful, from online booking to flight to baggage retrieval. Very grateful.

The weather could have been better. There was a 40 minute ATC delay in SFO because of marine fog and a micro cell storm delayed landing and take-off at Nashville. The gate was changed 5 minutes from boarding from gate B3 to gate C23 at Nashville airport.

The cabin was quiet for the redeye flight. The area was clean. The staff was great. The 787 Max was in good condition. Drawbacks were that the seat widths were tight for some passengers. The seat padding was at best average and for a long flight uncomfortable.

No lunch on a x-country flight scheduled for 10:50 am departure, arrived 5+ hrs later. That requires a black box label before you pay for the tickets. Worst, when I checked in online, it's specifically said that lunch was served on his flight for economy Plus passengers.

Our flight from SFO to MSP was right on time on 11/15/2025. No delays. As we approached MSP at about 8 pm, we circled in the air until 8:40 pm so I don't call that efficient for MSP. I think the captain should announce the delay and why. (as if we all don't know that we are just circling around the area, slowing down, speeding up, slowing down.) Thank you. Marilyn Fischer

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

The flight used a B767 with a very old interior from before 2014. The entertainment system did not work at all during the flight despite attempts to reset the system. It was like they flew this route just to be competitive.

Delayed flight (1hour) plus a long layover after an overnight flight with no backup plane available.

Flight delayed for two and half hours and then canceled altogether due to mechanical issues. No mechanic onsite to fix so had to send one from LAX.

My husband upgraded our seats and I don't know if it was due to the type of planet was or if they didn't upgrade our seats. We were supposed to be in I believe comfort seats and they were just as tight as any other seat- no leg room and we are very tall people but at least it wasn't extremely cold. My husband did put in a complaint about our seating because he paid extra and if we would have known that the space and the tightness would have been the same, we just would have gotten the emergency row emergency row seats that we normally get. We love Delta but both our flights coming home we're not good. Oh I forgot to mention that on our flight to Hawaii our luggage wheels got broke and we had to purse new luggage on vacation then we never had this problem so we didn't know protocol and reported it after we got home only for them to tell is we only had 24hrs to report the damage. Not sure what was going on with Delta this vacation trip.

Crew was excellent. Comfort seats not as nice as other kinds of planes.

It was a great flight and the stewards and stewardess were all kind and accommodating!! The seats were comfortable and entertainment screen excellent!

There are 4 flights in consecutive gates with about the same departure time. Two flights were boarding at the same time. One was delayed or boarding would be happening at the same time. I am not sure what Delta and LAX need to do to have a better layout at the end of Terminal 2

from SFO-> FRA flight, AVML meal was significantly less compared to regular meal, especially no Desert, no Bread, no sides.

This was an older airplane. The cabin was constantly warm to hot throughout the 10 hour flight and there were no vents to personalize air flow. Also since it was an older plane, the material and comfort of the chairs were very uncomfortable. I left my flight with major soreness on my tailbone.

Older aircraft, no meal, only food was for purchase. Not impressed United.

Not pleasant trip cross country when the entertainment and WiFi system not working. No entertainment for entirety of route. Staff was rather nonchalant in that they dismissed the problem due to age of plane. It would have been nice to know this up front so I could have come prepared to read or download movies before boarding Coincidentally or not, there was a similar issue with the entertainment system on my previous flight I took on my fist leg of the trip. There are no seat TVs, so you must rely on the app when it works. United can do better. Also, what use it it to pay for boarding group 2 when half of the passengers are in the same line as you?

My experience on this United Airlines flight was highly uncomfortable, primarily due to two issues: Cabin Temperature: The temperature on the Boeing 737 MAX 8 was unacceptably high, feeling consistently around 80 degrees throughout the flight. This made sleeping impossible and significantly detracted from the experience. Seating Arrangement: Being stuck in a middle seat for a six-and-a-half-hour overnight flight compounded the discomfort. Moving forward, I will always purchase a seat assignment to avoid this situation.

Premium Plus is a really good idea for longer flights

Same as last comment. Food sucks. Quality. Not surprising most people have no clue about nourishment Clearly

We were in business class. the angled seats in that class do not have a real window view & the placement of the controls are bad. But we knew that. But the food options were mediocre. The taste was fine, but the size was for a child. It’s just really feels like United is skimping on everything. Even when we were in the Polaris lounge they did not have diet sodas. They said they were out no Coke zero no Diet Coke, etc. I do not think the portion of nuts they serve on the plane could get any smaller. Really a minimal service and offer for what you’re paying for in business.

We had to deboard 2 times due to maintenance issues. They changed the plane, and then we got deviated to LAX due to maibtenance issues on the other plane, had to sleep at LAX and los a full day.

Stuck on tarmac for two hours plus a 5.5 hour flight. Rude flight attendant. And no meals, not even for purchase!

Horrible. Both legs of my flight were delayed more than 6 hours. No compensation, no screens on the plane, and the plane was not clean.

The flight was smooth, the pilot kept us informed about delays and we arrived more of less on time

The flight was flawless and we even arrived between 20 and 25 minutes early!

Always seated jammed in rear of aircraft Admirals Club food at DFW terminal D was absolute worst food experience and I pay $600/year to eat this dried out junk

Mostly good. Flight was crowded but Airline personnel were very friendly & accommodating. It would be good to have savory snacks rather than just sweet Biscoff cookies.

It was a red eye flight, so no meals were provided, but it was fine with snacks. The seats felt cramped and almost too narrow.

Very crowded flight but what can you expect these days?? Crew was accommodating.

The seats in economy were appeared to be quite thin and lack sufficient cushioning to be comfortable. Perhaps it was my seating position but the plane seemed notably load.

The entertainment package was vast and the selections were very current. Keep updating it was great.

The seat was so hard my tailbone was aching The crew was kind of a b**** because I made a joke that I didn't care if they close the door I total c*** when she was trying to f****** act like she was mad at me because I said that The flight was bumpy. Sure you didnt have control over that.

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