Which airports can I use when flying from Santa Ana to Albuquerque?

Flights from Santa Ana to Albuquerque usually depart from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) and arrive at Albuquerque (ABQ).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Santa Ana to Albuquerque?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Santa Ana to Albuquerque: • Economy Class • First Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Santa Ana to Albuquerque pass through?

One-stop flights from Santa Ana to Albuquerque most commonly connect through: • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 86% of one-stop connections • Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 8% of one-stop connections • San Francisco (SFO) - 3% of one-stop connections • Denver Intl (DEN) - 1% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Santa Ana to Albuquerque?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 46% on flights from Santa Ana to Albuquerque. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $331 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $610, a difference of $279. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in Albuquerque?

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.

How long is a flight from Santa Ana to Albuquerque?

A nonstop flight from Santa Ana to Albuquerque takes 00m, covering 648 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Santa Ana to Albuquerque?

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.

Have flight prices from Santa Ana to Albuquerque changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $224 to $1,647. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Santa Ana to Albuquerque looking right now?

One-way fares from Santa Ana to Albuquerque are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $158, which is 26% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Santa Ana to Albuquerque?

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 06m, compared with 4h 20m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) and 4h 58m via Salt Lake City (SLC).

What is the time difference between Santa Ana and Albuquerque?

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

What car rental options are available at Albuquerque Airport (ABQ)?

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 • Alamo

How much should I expect to pay for a Santa Ana to Albuquerque flight?

Round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Albuquerque range from $357 to $580, with an average of $443 over the past 12 months. Anything below $357 counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from Santa Ana to Albuquerque?

Round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Albuquerque typically range from $357 to $580. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $224, on Southwest.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Santa Ana to Albuquerque?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Santa Ana to Albuquerque. It’s 26% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 37% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Santa Ana to Albuquerque?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Ana to Albuquerque at $300 round-trip. •March ($658) and February ($568) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 119% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Santa Ana to Albuquerque?

Southwest ($224) and United Airlines ($224) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Santa Ana to Albuquerque according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Santa Ana to Albuquerque?

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) is the most popular layover for the Santa Ana to Albuquerque route. 86% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via PHX.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Santa Ana to Albuquerque?

Flights via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $302. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Santa Ana to Albuquerque which airport offers the shortest layover?

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) had the shortest average connection time for Santa Ana to Albuquerque layovers at 2h 41m over the past 3 months.

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Mon, Nov 23 - Thu, Nov 26

9:00 pm - 1:15 amSNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-ABQ Albuquerque

3h 15m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

7:30 am - 2:10 pmABQ Albuquerque-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

7h 40m1 stop Austin Bergstrom

$224Southwest

Tue, Nov 10 - Wed, Nov 11

4:05 pm - 10:40 pmSNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-ABQ Albuquerque

5h 35m1 stop Denver Intl

6:30 am - 12:07 pmABQ Albuquerque-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

6h 37m1 stop San Francisco

$224United Airlines

Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 23

12:40 pm - 6:17 pmSNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-ABQ Albuquerque

4h 37m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

11:44 am - 3:42 pmABQ Albuquerque-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

4h 58m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$229American Airlines

Mon, Nov 23 - Thu, Nov 26

9:00 pm - 1:15 amSNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-ABQ Albuquerque

3h 15m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

5:50 am - 2:55 pmABQ Albuquerque-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

10h 05m2 stops Denver Intl Oakland

$230Southwest

Tue, Dec 15 - Tue, Dec 29

8:35 am - 2:00 pmSNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-ABQ Albuquerque

4h 25m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

5:00 am - 9:45 amABQ Albuquerque-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

5h 45m1 stop Oakland

$243Southwest

Sun, Nov 15 - Wed, Nov 18

9:00 pm - 1:15 amSNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-ABQ Albuquerque

3h 15m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

6:30 am - 11:20 amABQ Albuquerque-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

5h 50m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$254Southwest

Sat, Nov 21 - Wed, Nov 25

12:42 pm - 6:13 pmSNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-ABQ Albuquerque

4h 31m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

6:58 pm - 10:39 pmABQ Albuquerque-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

4h 41m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$255American Airlines

Thu, Nov 26 - Mon, Nov 30

6:50 am - 12:35 pmSNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-ABQ Albuquerque

4h 45m1 stop Denver Intl

6:04 pm - 10:00 pmABQ Albuquerque-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

4h 56m1 stop Denver Intl

$297United Airlines

Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 23

3:17 pm - 10:28 pmSNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-ABQ Albuquerque

6h 11m1 stop San Francisco

10:35 am - 2:59 pmABQ Albuquerque-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

5h 24m1 stop Denver Intl

$349United Airlines

Fri, Nov 27 - Mon, Nov 30

1:24 pm - 6:13 pmSNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-ABQ Albuquerque

3h 49m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

6:58 pm - 10:39 pmABQ Albuquerque-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

4h 41m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$353American Airlines

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How much is a round-trip flight from Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana to Albuquerque departing in november.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Santa Ana to Albuquerque?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Santa Ana to Albuquerque. It’s 26% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 37% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Santa Ana to Albuquerque? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Albuquerque, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •January is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Ana to Albuquerque at $300 round-trip.
•March ($658) and February ($568) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 119% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Santa Ana to Albuquerque?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Santa Ana to Albuquerque:

• Economy Class
• First Class
How long is a flight from Santa Ana to Albuquerque?
A nonstop flight from Santa Ana to Albuquerque takes 00m, covering 648 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Santa Ana to Albuquerque?
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.
How much should I expect to pay for a Santa Ana to Albuquerque flight?
Round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Albuquerque range from $357 to $580, with an average of $443 over the past 12 months. Anything below $357 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Santa Ana to Albuquerque changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $224 to $1,647. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Santa Ana to Albuquerque looking right now?
One-way fares from Santa Ana to Albuquerque are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $158, which is 26% below the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at Albuquerque Airport (ABQ)?
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
• Alamo
Which airports can I use when flying from Santa Ana to Albuquerque?
Flights from Santa Ana to Albuquerque usually depart from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) and arrive at Albuquerque (ABQ).
Which airports do connecting flights from Santa Ana to Albuquerque pass through?
One-stop flights from Santa Ana to Albuquerque most commonly connect through:

• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 86% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 8% of one-stop connections
• San Francisco (SFO) - 3% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 1% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Santa Ana to Albuquerque?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 46% on flights from Santa Ana to Albuquerque. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $331 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $610, a difference of $279.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Santa Ana to Albuquerque?
Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 06m, compared with 4h 20m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) and 4h 58m via Salt Lake City (SLC).
What is the time difference between Santa Ana and Albuquerque?
Albuquerque is 1 hour ahead of Santa Ana (Mountain Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Albuquerque?
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.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $331, about $279 less than Saturday fares (46% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Santa Ana to Albuquerque trip for January. Fares historically average $300 round-trip in that month - typically $358 less than the most expensive month, which is March (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Albuquerque Airport.

• Best Western Airport Albuquerque Inn Suites Hotel & Suites
• Hyatt Place Albuquerque Airport
• Baymont by Wyndham Albuquerque Airport

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