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$52+ Cheap flights from California to Albuquerque (ABQ)

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LAX — ABQ
Mar 13 — Mar 201
Thu 3/13
Thu 3/20
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$175
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One-way from

$52
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$283

Good round-trip deal

$197 or less

Good one-way deal

$118 or less
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This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/278:36 amSAN - ABQ
1 stop3h 40mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/12:11 pmABQ - SAN
1 stop10h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/7$175
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/18:55 amLAX - ABQ
Nonstop2h 04mDelta
Mon 4/76:59 pmABQ - LAX
Nonstop2h 16mDelta
Deal found 3/7$177
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/87:30 amOAK - ABQ
1 stop11h 58mSpirit Airlines
Sun 5/119:33 pmABQ - OAK
1 stop12h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/6$177
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/312:35 pmLGB - ABQ
Nonstop1h 45mSouthwest
Thu 4/101:00 pmABQ - LGB
Nonstop2h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 3/6$177
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/27:58 pmBUR - ABQ
1 stop16h 18mSpirit Airlines
Sun 4/62:11 pmABQ - BUR
1 stop18h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/6$179
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/77:00 pmSMF - ABQ
1 stop17h 16mSpirit Airlines
Thu 4/101:42 pmABQ - SMF
1 stop5h 47mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/7$183
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/111:00 amLAX - ABQ
Nonstop1h 55mSouthwest
Mon 4/76:30 pmABQ - LAX
1 stop3h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 3/7$183
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/2510:40 amBUR - ABQ
1 stop5h 30mSouthwest
Thu 3/2711:05 amABQ - BUR
1 stop4h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 3/6$192
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Wed 4/211:04 amLAX - ABQ
1 stop25h 12mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/82:11 pmABQ - LAX
1 stop18h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/7$192
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Thu 4/176:45 amSNA - ABQ
1 stop5h 02mSpirit Airlines
Sun 4/201:42 pmABQ - SNA
1 stop8h 47mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/7$198
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/55:00 pmBUR - ABQ
1 stop5h 06mDelta
Fri 5/95:10 pmABQ - BUR
1 stop5h 33mDelta
Deal found 3/6$217
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/109:55 amLAX - ABQ
Nonstop2h 01mAmerican Airlines
Mon 4/143:21 pmABQ - LAX
1 stop7h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/7$240

Find flights from California to Albuquerque within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Albuquerque that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 8, 2025.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Albuquerque

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoAlbuquerque

SAN - ABQ

SANABQ

San Diego

Thu 3/27

8:36 am-1:16 pm

1 stop3h 40m

Albuquerque

Tue 4/1

2:11 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop10h 40m

$175

Los AngelesAlbuquerque

LAX - ABQ

LAXABQ

Los Angeles

Tue 4/1

8:55 am-11:59 am

Nonstop2h 04m

Albuquerque

Mon 4/7

6:59 pm-8:15 pm

Nonstop2h 16m

$177

Long BeachAlbuquerque

LGB - ABQ

LGBABQ

Long Beach Municipal

Thu 4/3

12:35 pm-3:20 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

Albuquerque

Thu 4/10

1:00 pm-2:00 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$177

OaklandAlbuquerque

OAK - ABQ

OAKABQ

Oakland

Thu 5/8

7:30 am-8:28 pm

1 stop11h 58m

Albuquerque

Sun 5/11

9:33 pm-9:11 am

1 stop12h 38m

$177

BurbankAlbuquerque

BUR - ABQ

BURABQ

Burbank Bob Hope

Wed 4/2

7:58 pm-1:16 pm

1 stop16h 18m

Albuquerque

Sun 4/6

2:11 pm-7:25 am

1 stop18h 14m

$179

Los AngelesAlbuquerque

LAX - ABQ

LAXABQ

Los Angeles

Tue 4/1

11:00 am-1:55 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

Albuquerque

Mon 4/7

6:30 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop3h 35m

$183

SacramentoAlbuquerque

SMF - ABQ

SMFABQ

Sacramento Intl

Mon 4/7

7:00 pm-1:16 pm

1 stop17h 16m

Albuquerque

Thu 4/10

1:42 pm-6:29 pm

1 stop5h 47m

$183

BurbankAlbuquerque

BUR - ABQ

BURABQ

Burbank Bob Hope

Tue 3/25

10:40 am-5:10 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Albuquerque

Thu 3/27

11:05 am-2:35 pm

1 stop4h 30m

$192

Los AngelesAlbuquerque

LAX - ABQ

LAXABQ

Los Angeles

Wed 4/2

11:04 am-1:16 pm

1 stop25h 12m

Albuquerque

Tue 4/8

2:11 pm-8:01 am

1 stop18h 50m

$192

Santa AnaAlbuquerque

SNA - ABQ

SNAABQ

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 4/17

6:45 am-12:47 pm

1 stop5h 02m

Albuquerque

Sun 4/20

1:42 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop8h 47m

$198

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Travel insights for flights from California to Albuquerque

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from California to Albuquerque including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Albuquerque?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Albuquerque (average of $344). Flying from California to Albuquerque in June is currently the most expensive (average of $452). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to ABQ?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Albuquerque. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 8, 2025.

When flying from California to Albuquerque, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Albuquerque by month

Plan your trip to Albuquerque by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Albuquerque ranges from 0.4 - 1.6 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 1.6 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Albuquerque when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Albuquerque by month

Plan your trip to Albuquerque by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Albuquerque, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Albuquerque

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Albuquerque. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Albuquerque. Reviews last updated March 8, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from California to Albuquerque have to say. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,716 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,024 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,316 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,649 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Albuquerque from California?

    Albuquerque (ABQ), located 3.9 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from California to Albuquerque.

  • How popular is this California to Albuquerque flight route?

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Albuquerque one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $52. Users have also found prices from $89 and $89 on Delta and Southwest, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Albuquerque?

    Most travelers choose San Francisco - Albuquerque, Los Angeles - Albuquerque or San Diego - Albuquerque when deciding on the best route from California to Albuquerque.

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    Before booking your flight to Albuquerque from California, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: WestJet (95%), Finnair (94%), Air France( 94%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Albuquerque?

    The cheapest flight price from California to Albuquerque is $88. On average you can expect to pay $246. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Albuquerque), can usually be booked for $291.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Albuquerque that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Albuquerque flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Albuquerque?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Albuquerque (average of $344). Flying from California to Albuquerque in June is currently the most expensive (average of $452). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from California to Albuquerque

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from California to Albuquerque. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 8, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$64Average$202FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$189Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$198Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$281Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$286Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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