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$45+ Cheap flights from Irvine, CA to Albuquerque (ABQ)

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LAX — ABQ
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Thu 2/27
Thu 3/6
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The best prices from Irvine to Albuquerque are usually found in August or September, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

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Round-trip from

$177
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One-way from

$45
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August

Average price

$311
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Cheapest flights from Irvine to Albuquerque
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Irvine to Albuquerque. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 22, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Thu 4/102:37 pmLAX - ABQ
Nonstop1h 57mDelta
Mon 4/146:00 amABQ - LAX
Nonstop2h 13mDelta
Deal found 2/22$177
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/64:48 pmLAX - ABQ
2 stops21h 44mSpirit Airlines
Sun 3/95:05 pmABQ - LAX
1 stop20h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/21$179
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 3/2511:00 amLAX - ABQ
Nonstop1h 55mSouthwest
Thu 3/276:30 pmABQ - LAX
1 stop3h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 2/21$183
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 4/107:37 pmLAX - ABQ
1 stop3h 17mAmerican Airlines
Mon 4/141:31 pmABQ - LAX
Nonstop2h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/22$218
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/75:45 amLAX - ABQ
1 stop8h 47mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/95:05 pmABQ - LAX
3 stops30h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$248
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/105:00 amLAX - ABQ
1 stop6h 39mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/157:00 amABQ - LAX
1 stop5h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/21$267
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/309:55 amLAX - ABQ
Nonstop2h 00mAlaska Airlines
Sun 6/16:07 pmABQ - LAX
Nonstop2h 10mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/21$423

Find flights from Irvine to Albuquerque within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Irvine 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 February 22, 2025.

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Los AngelesAlbuquerque

LAX - ABQ

LAXABQ

Los Angeles

Thu 4/10

2:37 pm-5:34 pm

Nonstop1h 57m

Albuquerque

Mon 4/14

6:00 am-7:13 am

Nonstop2h 13m

$177

Los AngelesAlbuquerque

LAX - ABQ

LAXABQ

Los Angeles

Thu 3/6

4:48 pm-3:32 pm

2 stops21h 44m

Albuquerque

Sun 3/9

5:05 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop20h 10m

$179

Los AngelesAlbuquerque

LAX - ABQ

LAXABQ

Los Angeles

Tue 3/25

11:00 am-1:55 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

Albuquerque

Thu 3/27

6:30 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop3h 35m

$183

Los AngelesAlbuquerque

LAX - ABQ

LAXABQ

Los Angeles

Thu 4/10

7:37 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop3h 17m

Albuquerque

Mon 4/14

1:31 pm-2:51 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$218

Los AngelesAlbuquerque

LAX - ABQ

LAXABQ

Los Angeles

Fri 3/7

5:45 am-3:32 pm

1 stop8h 47m

Albuquerque

Sun 3/9

5:05 pm-10:52 pm

3 stops30h 47m

$248

Los AngelesAlbuquerque

LAX - ABQ

LAXABQ

Los Angeles

Thu 4/10

5:00 am-12:39 pm

1 stop6h 39m

Albuquerque

Tue 4/15

7:00 am-11:28 am

1 stop5h 28m

$267

Los AngelesAlbuquerque

LAX - ABQ

LAXABQ

Los Angeles

Fri 5/30

9:55 am-12:55 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

Albuquerque

Sun 6/1

6:07 pm-7:17 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$423

Los AngelesAlbuquerque

LAX - ABQ

LAXABQ

Los Angeles

Tue 3/25

5:52 am-1:16 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$45

Los AngelesAlbuquerque

LAX - ABQ

LAXABQ

Los Angeles

Mon 3/31

7:59 pm-10:50 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

$89

Los AngelesAlbuquerque

LAX - ABQ

LAXABQ

Los Angeles

Mon 5/5

3:12 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop5h 48m

$94

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Best time to book a flight from Irvine to Albuquerque

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Travel insights for flights from Irvine to Albuquerque

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Irvine to Albuquerque?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Irvine to Albuquerque. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Irvine to Albuquerque is 88 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to Albuquerque (average of $344). Flying from Irvine to Albuquerque in June is currently the most expensive (average of $456). 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 IR9 to ABQ?

Find hourly flight availability from Irvine 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 February 22, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Irvine to Albuquerque as you normally would.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Irvine to Albuquerque?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Irvine to Albuquerque. Price data was last updated on February 16, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Irvine to Albuquerque flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Irvine to Albuquerque

Explore weekly flight availability from Irvine to Albuquerque. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated February 22, 2025.

The most flights from IR9 to ABQ are scheduled on a Thursday (27 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (19 on average).

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 February 22, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Irvine to Albuquerque. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,700 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,203 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,754 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Related info for your journey

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

    Albuquerque (ABQ), located 3.9 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Irvine to Albuquerque. 5 airlines have flights to Albuquerque from Irvine on a regular basis. Booking flights from Irvine to Albuquerque should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 25 inbound flights from Irvine per day.

  • How popular is this Irvine to Albuquerque flight route?

    The Irvine to Albuquerque flight path was viewed by 5 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $45. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Irvine to Albuquerque for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Irvine to Albuquerque?

    Before booking your flight to Albuquerque from Irvine, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Qantas Airways (93%), Scandinavian Airlines (93%), Air Tahiti Nui( 92%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Irvine to Albuquerque?

    On average you can expect to pay $284 for a flight from Irvine to Albuquerque. The cheapest flight overall is $88 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Albuquerque) is currently priced at $121.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Irvine to Albuquerque?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Irvine to Albuquerque.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Irvine to Albuquerque?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Irvine to Albuquerque by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to Albuquerque (average of $344). Flying from Irvine to Albuquerque in June is currently the most expensive (average of $456). 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 5 airlines flying from Irvine to Albuquerque

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Irvine 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 February 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$95Average$185FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$203Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$215Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$217Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$295Average$573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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