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Cheapest round-trip
$253
Typical prices: $327-$499
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Tue 9/1Wed 9/2
SFO - ABQ • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$109
Typical prices: $159-$283
United Airlines
Wed 9/9
SFO - ABQ • Non-stop
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You can fly direct with United Airlines. Average duration is 2h 39m
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Cheapest • Avg $334 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 13m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 24% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 12% price drop
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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

Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 2
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11:55 am - 3:24 pmSFO  San Francisco-ABQ Albuquerque
2h 29mnonstop
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3:50 pm - 5:33 pmABQ  Albuquerque-SFO San Francisco
2h 43mnonstop
$253United Airlines
Sat, Oct 17 - Sat, Oct 24
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4:30 pm - 8:18 pmSFO  San Francisco-ABQ Albuquerque
2h 48mnonstop
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7:10 am - 8:56 amABQ  Albuquerque-SFO San Francisco
2h 46mnonstop
$253United Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 9
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10:40 am - 3:40 pmSFO  San Francisco-ABQ Albuquerque
4h 00m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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10:50 am - 5:20 pmABQ  Albuquerque-SFO San Francisco
7h 30m1 stop Denver Intl
$262Southwest
Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 2
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10:40 am - 3:40 pmSFO  San Francisco-ABQ Albuquerque
4h 00m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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7:15 am - 1:50 pmABQ  Albuquerque-SFO San Francisco
7h 35m1 stop Austin Bergstrom
$262Southwest
Sat, Sep 5 - Tue, Sep 8
American Airlines Logo
1:45 pm - 11:44 pmSFO  San Francisco-ABQ Albuquerque
8h 59m1 stop Los Angeles
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7:00 am - 3:58 pmABQ  Albuquerque-SFO San Francisco
9h 58m1 stop Los Angeles
$262American Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Tue, Sep 8
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1:45 pm - 11:44 pmSFO  San Francisco-ABQ Albuquerque
8h 59m1 stop Los Angeles
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7:00 am - 1:12 pmABQ  Albuquerque-SFO San Francisco
7h 12m1 stop Los Angeles
$264American Airlines
Wed, Sep 2 - Sun, Sep 6
Delta Logo
5:50 am - 11:23 amSFO  San Francisco-ABQ Albuquerque
4h 33m1 stop Salt Lake City
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6:35 am - 10:52 amABQ  Albuquerque-SFO San Francisco
5h 17m1 stop Los Angeles
$280Delta
Sat, Oct 3 - Wed, Oct 7
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4:59 pm - 11:36 pmSFO  San Francisco-ABQ Albuquerque
5h 37m1 stop Los Angeles
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12:05 pm - 3:54 pmABQ  Albuquerque-SFO San Francisco
4h 49m1 stop Los Angeles
$283Delta
Wed, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 15
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7:46 pm - 10:26 pmSFO  San Francisco-ABQ Albuquerque
25h 40m2 stops Boise Air Term. Gowen Fld Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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6:07 am - 4:19 pmABQ  Albuquerque-SFO San Francisco
11h 12m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Spokane
$449Alaska Airlines
Mon, Dec 7 - Fri, Dec 11
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6:53 pm - 3:19 pmSFO  San Francisco-ABQ Albuquerque
19h 26m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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4:11 pm - 9:50 amABQ  Albuquerque-SFO San Francisco
18h 39m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Boise Air Term. Gowen Fld
$455Alaska 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.

How much is a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Albuquerque?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Albuquerque departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Albuquerque from San Francisco usually cost between $365 and $593 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $253 on United Airlines (Sep 1-Sep 2).

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, Saturday 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 Monday 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 $394 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $518 and $488 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 $432 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 24% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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Low season

March

Cheapest flight

$120
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% 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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Albuquerque was $119 for a one-way ticket and $253 for a round-trip.

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

    No

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to Albuquerque?

    Only JetBlue offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to Albuquerque flight route.

  • 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?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Albuquerque, with oneworld 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, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Albuquerque are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $428 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $346 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • 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 $148 or less one-way and $349 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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