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

• Earliest: departs at 9:52 am and lands at 12:53 pm
• Latest: departs at 8:01 pm and lands at 11:02 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 01m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Seattle to Albuquerque:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Seattle to Albuquerque takes 3h 01m, covering 1,178 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 Seattle to Albuquerque range from $278 to $460, with an average of $343 over the past 12 months. Anything below $278 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 58% above the $343 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $200 round-trip via Portland (PDX), compared to $346 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-900 Passenger/BBJ3 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Seattle to Albuquerque flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, 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 $217 to $1,511. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

Alaska Airlines is the only airline on the Seattle to Albuquerque route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Seattle to Albuquerque are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $153, which is 35% below the typical average for this route.

Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $58 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Ace
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Alamo

Flights from Seattle to Albuquerque usually depart from Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) and arrive at Albuquerque (ABQ).

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 37% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 35% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 12% on flights from Seattle to Albuquerque. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $333 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $377, a difference of $44.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Alaska Airlines operates flights between Seattle and Albuquerque.

Flying via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 19m, compared with 5h 29m via Salt Lake City (SLC) and 5h 34m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).

Albuquerque is 1 hour ahead of Seattle (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 Seattle to Albuquerque flights:

• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: 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:

• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in First Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

ABQ has one post-security pet relief area at Gate A7 and two pre-security (outdoor) pet relief areas outside the baggage claim section at the east and west ends of the facility. After a long flight from Seattle, you can take your furry friend to this relief section equipped with a mini fire hydrant and an artificial turf.

SEA offers two long-term parking options: General Parking floors weekly parking (about $32/day) and Terminal Direct floor monthly parking (around $39/day). You can also access off-site long-term parking options with a shuttle for convenience from $10 per day.

The transportation options from downtown Seattle to Seattle International Airport (SEA) include a light rail system, shuttle bus, taxi, ridesharing, and car rentals. The light rail train and shuttle bus offer affordable options to get to the airport. You can opt for car rentals, taxis, or ridesharing services if you're late or want to get to the airport comfortably.

For foods and drinks at SEA, you have access to multiple eateries, including Qdoba Mexican Grill, McDonald’s, Dilettante Chocolates & Mocha Cafe, and Starbucks. There are multiple vending machines in different parts of the airport. These outlets remain open 24/7.