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$68 Find Cheap Flights from Santa Ana to Albuquerque

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Cheap Flights from Santa Ana to Albuquerque (SNA-ABQ)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana to Albuquerque

Thu, Sep 25 - Sun, Sep 28
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 1:24 pmSNA-ABQ
5h 39m1 stop
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2:19 pm - 12:05 pmABQ-SNA
22h 46m1 stop
$156Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Oct 2 - Thu, Oct 9
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 1:24 pmSNA-ABQ
5h 39m1 stop
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2:17 pm - 7:14 pmABQ-SNA
5h 57m1 stop
$158Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Sep 24 - Wed, Oct 1
Delta Logo
9:49 am - 4:51 pmSNA-ABQ
6h 02m1 stop
Delta Logo
5:30 am - 8:48 amABQ-SNA
4h 18m1 stop
$237Delta
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Tue, Sep 16 - Sat, Sep 20
Delta Logo
5:05 pm - 10:31 pmSNA-ABQ
4h 26m1 stop
Delta Logo
5:31 pm - 10:22 pmABQ-SNA
5h 51m1 stop
$244Delta
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Fri, Sep 19 - Sun, Sep 21
American Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 12:00 pmSNA-ABQ
4h 15m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 12:00 pmABQ-SNA
4h 00m1 stop
$251American Airlines
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Wed, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 2
Southwest Logo
4:15 pm - 9:45 pmSNA-ABQ
4h 30m1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:50 pm - 10:20 pmABQ-SNA
5h 30m1 stop
$264Southwest
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Wed, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 2
Southwest Logo
8:25 am - 4:10 pmSNA-ABQ
6h 45m2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:50 pm - 10:20 pmABQ-SNA
5h 30m1 stop
$269Southwest
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Sun, Oct 19 - Wed, Oct 22
American Airlines Logo
7:12 pm - 12:05 amSNA-ABQ
3h 53m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
8:45 am - 12:15 pmABQ-SNA
4h 30m1 stop
$278American Airlines
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Sat, Sep 20 - Mon, Sep 22
United Airlines Logo
1:20 pm - 9:58 pmSNA-ABQ
7h 38m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:15 am - 11:05 amABQ-SNA
6h 50m1 stop
$300United Airlines
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Sat, Sep 20 - Mon, Sep 22
United Airlines Logo
12:08 pm - 9:48 pmSNA-ABQ
8h 40m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 9:16 amABQ-SNA
4h 46m1 stop
$303United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Santa Ana to Albuquerque flights

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Albuquerque?

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Albuquerque on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to John Wayne (Santa Ana), you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Fridays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Ana to Albuquerque?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year 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.

The cheapest month for flights from Santa Ana to Albuquerque is September, where tickets cost $263 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $498 and $426 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana to Albuquerque, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 41% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$68
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 5% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 0% lower on average.
Flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Albuquerque

When to book flights from Santa Ana to Albuquerque

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Santa Ana 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Albuquerque

  • What is the cheapest flight from Santa Ana to Albuquerque?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Santa Ana to Albuquerque was $68 for a one-way ticket and $156 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between John Wayne (Santa Ana) and Albuquerque?

    A passport is not required to fly from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Albuquerque.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Albuquerque?

    On your way to Albuquerque, you’ll fly out from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty. You’ll be landing at Albuquerque.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Albuquerque?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Albuquerque?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between John Wayne (Santa Ana) and Albuquerque, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Santa Ana to Albuquerque, Southwest or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Santa Ana to Albuquerque are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $375 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $346 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Albuquerque.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Albuquerque?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Albuquerque from John Wayne (Santa Ana) 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) with another airline. Booking your flights between John Wayne (Santa Ana) 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Santa Ana to Albuquerque

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana 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.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4242 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
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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.

10.0 ExcellentJoseph, Aug 2025SFO - BWI
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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.

Delayed flight. Nicest crew member was a SW pilot flying seated next to me who kindly move to seat the final passenger. Flight extra delayed. My cup of refreshment of ginger ale was so packed with ice it was literally 2 sips.

No trays in our seats, we sat in first row, purchased a business class fare. Had to hold our drinks and snack in our hands. No plugs for our cell phones. Had to pay for it a drink cocktail each. Seats so uncomfortable.

Flight wasn’t even full, but too many carry-ons caused us to run out of bin space. New bag fee has folks who would usually check their bags carrying on. Watching Southwest morph into Spirit/Frontier is so sad to watch

Southwest is Southwest. No frills. If you're luck enough to get a happy crew (we did), then it makes for a nicer flight.

Bring back peanuts Take our drink orders when were all seated, especially after you switch to assigned seating.

It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Great flight, 47 passengers on a 180 seat plane. Stewardess was pleasant and cheerful.

I liked the crew member who gave flight instructions on "in case of a problem:. The seats are so small that only a young teenager could sit in middle seat.

Great flight staff. Ease of boarding. Overall, very uneventful and easy trip.

I understand stuff happens, but plane failures are likely due to lack of maintenance. Additionally, air conditioning wasn't working, no snack/drink service, no WiFi. Fortunately, the crew was communicative and light-hearted. United grabbed another plane and we were able to get to our destination.

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

I learned that seating towards the end of plane that a line forms for the restroom and people use your chair as a hand railing, bumping your seat consistently. I was seated in the aisle. I think that next time if I am towards the back row I would want to sit in the middle or window seat.

United sent me a mileage plus number last year but that number is invalid so I can’t use it to check into flights or collect mileage. There is human to speak about the problem, only computers who keep asking me if I am using the correct email. It’s so frustrating and I cannot resolve it.

Not a great experience. We paid for the upgrade for premium economy seats and seated ourselves in very comfortable seats. Someone came along with the same seat on their boarding pass. The aircraft had been changed and as a result we were booted out and sent further back to small uncomfortable seats. After complaining we were moved to emergency row seats, which gave us more leg room but the seats don’t recline. For people in our 70’s we found having to sit upright from California to NJ very uncomfortable. Not sure why they chose to move senior citizens instead of the two people that were allowed to take the more comfortable seats. Not happy.

Everything was great. Only thing that could’ve made it better was buy on board options for hot food, but the snacks were decent. The flight attendants were great. I had no complaints. I was able to make it to my destination safely

Boarded plane and then delayed 1.5 hours while on the plane

Horrific. They missed my connecting flight to San Diego. I didn’t get there until Monday at 9am when I had a mandatory court settlement conference scheduled at 6am since we had parties on the east coast. This caused many issues. All because United apparently forgot to hold the doors open until my flight landed that only had a 10 minute delay. This was the last flight to Southern California. So I couldn’t even rent a car to finish the trip. United cannot be trusted when traveling on specific days and times since weather didn’t have anything to do with the delays.

Really good 😊 the woman at the gate entrance was a little rude checking in our carry-on but i dont think she worked for the airline, she worked for the airport at sacramento, other than that amazing.

it was so bad. I tried to board my flight from vancouver to saskatoon. And to my surprise they did not board me cause the flight was changed and no email was send to me. and on my boarding pass which i got from seattle says different flight. I did not knew anyone from Vancouver, air canada crew was rude, i asked for today flight but they were rude and i had early morning dental appointment in saskatoon. I was so much in pain and my whole day is wasted today. and i suffered alot. They did provide me hotel but they did not provide me any food. I am really really disappointed first time had so bad experience with air canada. I may think twice to book it again. If i can get any reply or any composition that would be great. Thanks

4 hours late, including over +1 hour waiting in plane to take off. Baggage left behind too.

While waiting to claim my checked luggage, I discovered the airline had lost it. After a long wait and inquiries, I discovered it was on another flight. Fortunately, the airline finally sent my luggage home.

Was not able to watch most shows on the entertainment site. They would not load

Our flight was 1.5 hours delayed. There was no weather for the inbound flight, so I don't understand why. This meant a VERY late arrival and only a quick nap before my morning flight.

Delayed flight, so I switched fights to SFO to Phoenix , Phoenix to DSM. Excellent service through American Airlines

AA re-routed flight from HNL to LAX due to delay. My group of 3 with reserved seats in row 9 was broken up, with one assigned to a middle seat, another in the last row of the plane. Not happy. No explanation to the delay. No apologies. No compensation. Would have been nice to be offered an Admiral Club admission or a voucher for the extra 3 hours of layover in LAX. Could not hear the boarding gate announcements in LAX. Adjacent gate was boarding at the same time. Loud speakers were competing against each other. Barely made my boarding group.

Almost a 6 hour flight and the only food option is a cheese plate… and chips. Also how is it there are no options for texting on American. I’ll be going back to delta and united.

The chair cushions may need an upgrade. I have been noticing they are so worn out, thin so you’d sit in a dip 😄. Other than that, all was an enjoyable trip. Thanks AA!

Cramped seats. FAA should make airlines have more legroom, for even short people complain

Eventless. It was a good flight and good crew. Can’t complaint.

The staff was very very rude in Las Vegas when boarding the flight. When presenting the boarding ticket. Las Vegas flight, it was hot and stuffy, it smelled really bad.

Dear All, I have harassment and accident with the flight attendant . This is my phone to talk 8168073567, please, leave phone message . Regards Emily,

Flight was on time but the amount of noise from several children and the kicking of my seat the entire flight was overwhelming.

Unbelievable check in horrible. Asked to print tickets at the gate after a delay

check in at security was a hassle being scanned. Spirit employees were helpful and professional.

Had a issue with catching flight due to airline, was unable to board flight

I liked how cheap it was but both my flights were delayed heavily

It was okay delay was long but I made it

I have never flown Spirit it was much better than anticipated!

Staff was very friendly. They attended to people nicely and reprimanded, in a professional way, to those who wouldn’t listen. AC wasn’t working on the flight waiting to depart in Burbank, so it was uncomfortable for a while since the flight was delayed but then better before take off.

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