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$42+ Cheap flights from California to New Mexico

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — ABQ
Nov 9 — Nov 161
1 adult
Sat 11/9
Sat 11/16
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This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Wed 12/410:11 pmONT - ELP
1 stop13h 44mFrontier
Wed 12/1111:46 amELP - ONT
1 stop25h 02mFrontier
Deal found 11/3$112
This FareScan deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 FareScan is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/56:15 amSAN - ABQ
1 stop9h 07mSpirit Airlines
Sun 12/85:17 pmABQ - SAN
1 stop15h 56mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/4$130
This FareScan deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 FareScan is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/52:31 pmLAX - ABQ
2 stops24h 51mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/95:17 pmABQ - LAX
2 stops21h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/3$138
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/238:29 amLAX - ELP
1 stop10h 25mFrontier
Sun 11/245:54 pmELP - LAX
1 stop14h 35mFrontier
Deal found 11/3$154
This FareScan deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 FareScan is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/229:39 pmBUR - ABQ
1 stop20h 00mSpirit Airlines
Sun 11/247:34 pmABQ - BUR
1 stop15h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/3$161
This FareScan deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 FareScan is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/65:30 amLAX - ELP
1 stop6h 46mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/95:03 pmELP - LAX
2 stops21h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$163
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/55:25 amOAK - ABQ
1 stop9h 57mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/104:33 pmABQ - OAK
1 stop8h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$203
This FareScan deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 FareScan is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/143:18 pmOAK - ABQ
1 stop23h 52mSpirit Airlines
Sun 11/175:05 pmABQ - OAK
2 stops20h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/3$211
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/310:41 amLAX - ABQ
1 stop6h 58mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/104:33 pmABQ - LAX
1 stop7h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$214
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 12/512:29 pmSAN - SAF
1 stop4h 21mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/113:23 pmSAF - SAN
1 stop4h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/2$244
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Tue 12/312:20 pmSFO - SAF
1 stop4h 35mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/103:23 pmSAF - SFO
1 stop4h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/3$254
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Wed 11/207:03 amLAX - ELP
1 stop7h 15mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/205:53 pmELP - LAX
Nonstop2h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/4$263

Find flights from California to New Mexico within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from California to New Mexico 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 2,455,398 searches. Data last updated November 4, 2024.

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San DiegoAlbuquerque

SAN - ABQ

SANABQ

San Diego

Tue 12/3

11:25 am-6:39 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$42

Los AngelesEl Paso

LAX - ELP

LAXELP

Los Angeles

Sat 12/7

8:30 am-3:44 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$49

Los AngelesEl Paso

LAX - ELP

LAXELP

Los Angeles

Thu 12/5

2:31 pm-1:16 pm

2 stops21h 45m

$89

BurbankAlbuquerque

BUR - ABQ

BURABQ

Burbank Bob Hope

Thu 12/5

11:08 am-4:22 pm

1 stop4h 14m

$47

OntarioEl Paso

ONT - ELP

ONTELP

Ontario

Thu 12/5

8:04 am-12:55 pm

1 stop3h 51m

$53

OaklandAlbuquerque

OAK - ABQ

OAKABQ

Oakland

Wed 12/4

3:00 pm-4:22 pm

1 stop24h 22m

$52

OaklandAlbuquerque

OAK - ABQ

OAKABQ

Oakland

Tue 12/10

7:29 pm-6:29 pm

1 stop22h 00m

$127

Los AngelesEl Paso

LAX - ELP

LAXELP

Los Angeles

Mon 11/25

2:27 pm-5:21 pm

Nonstop1h 54m

$141

Los AngelesAlbuquerque

LAX - ABQ

LAXABQ

Los Angeles

Sun 11/24

7:59 pm-10:56 pm

Nonstop1h 57m

$142

BurbankAlbuquerque

BUR - ABQ

BURABQ

Burbank Bob Hope

Sun 2/16

5:45 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop4h 15m

$165

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Best time to book a flight from California to New Mexico

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Travel insights for flights from California to New Mexico

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to New Mexico (average of $342). Flying from California to New Mexico in June is currently the most expensive (average of $445). 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 NM?

Find hourly flight availability from California to New Mexico. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 4, 2024.

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

Rainfall in New Mexico by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Mexico 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 New Mexico when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in New Mexico by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Mexico, 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 New Mexico

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Mexico. 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 New Mexico. Reviews last updated November 4, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines from California to New Mexico have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,089 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,089 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,089 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,423 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,089 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,829 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,089 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,226 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,089 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

WestJet
7.3
Good
2,803 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,089 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to New Mexico. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • Can I find flights from California to New Mexico for under $200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from California to New Mexico for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $107, but on average you can expect to pay $233.

  • Are there nonstop flights from California to New Mexico for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 11 direct flights from California to New Mexico under $300. A good price for a nonstop flight from California to New Mexico is less than $393.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from California to New Mexico for under $200?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from California to New Mexico within the next 7 days for less than $200.

  • What days are nonstop flights available from California to New Mexico?

    Days when nonstop flights are available for this flight are: Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

  • How popular is this California to New Mexico flight route?

    Within the past month, 4 users have taken a look at flights from California to New Mexico.

  • How many flights depart from California to New Mexico on average per day?

    Travelers can expect 24 flights from California to New Mexico on average per day.
    Morning (6am - Noon) - 13% of flight departures
    Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 88% of flight departures

  • How long is the flight from California to New Mexico?

    Departing from California to New Mexico will take you 4h 21m. Airlines will cover a distance of 679 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $42. Users have also found prices from $49 and $127 on Frontier and Alaska Airlines, respectively.

  • What does LAX to ABQ mean?

    Great question - LAX to ABQ just means Los Angeles Airport to Albuquerque Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights! Santa Fe Airport (SAF), Roswell Intl Airport (ROW), Hobbs Lea County Airport (HOB), Farmington Airport (FMN), Taos Airport (TSM) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to New Mexico that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your California to New Mexico flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from California to New Mexico with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter California to New Mexico flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from California to New Mexico?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to New Mexico?

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

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to New Mexico that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from California to New Mexico offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from California to New Mexico?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on California to New Mexico flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the California to New Mexico flight deals updated?

    The California to New Mexico flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 11/4.

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to New Mexico (average of $342). Flying from California to New Mexico in June is currently the most expensive (average of $445). 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 New Mexico

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from California to New Mexico. 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 2,455,398 searches. Data last updated November 4, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$82Average$181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$168Average$357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$232Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$240Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$246Average$535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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