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$47+ 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 3/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — ABQ
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$105
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$47
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$311

Good round-trip deal

$214 or less

Good one-way deal

$88 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to New Mexico. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 5/110:52 amONT - ELP
1 stop8h 47mFrontier
Thu 5/87:46 pmELP - ONT
1 stop5h 13mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$105
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/86:45 amSNA - ABQ
1 stop7h 47mSpirit Airlines
Mon 3/104:27 pmABQ - SNA
1 stop5h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$123
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 3/75:34 pmBUR - ABQ
1 stop20h 58mSpirit Airlines
Mon 3/104:27 pmABQ - BUR
1 stop3h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$135
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Tue 3/1810:30 amOAK - ABQ
1 stop4h 02mSpirit Airlines
Tue 3/252:11 pmABQ - OAK
1 stop22h 05mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/18$146
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/136:30 amLAX - ELP
1 stop11h 20mFrontier
Sat 3/157:50 pmELP - LAX
1 stop5h 35mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$150
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 4/32:37 pmLAX - ABQ
Nonstop1h 57mDelta
Mon 4/76:00 amABQ - LAX
Nonstop2h 13mDelta
Deal found 2/19$177
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 3/612:35 pmLGB - ABQ
Nonstop1h 45mSouthwest
Mon 3/101:30 pmABQ - LGB
Nonstop2h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$177
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 4/247:08 pmBUR - ABQ
1 stop3h 46mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/3012:15 pmABQ - BUR
1 stop7h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$178
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Tue 3/114:48 pmLAX - ABQ
2 stops21h 44mSpirit Airlines
Sun 3/164:27 pmABQ - LAX
1 stop20h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$182
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 2/20$183
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Fri 3/148:13 pmLAX - ABQ
Nonstop1h 55mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/175:51 pmABQ - LAX
Nonstop2h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$197
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 3/189:32 amONT - ELP
1 stop7h 35mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/193:35 pmELP - ONT
1 stop7h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$223

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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

Fly from

California

Fly to

New Mexico

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OntarioEl Paso

ONT - ELP

ONTELP

Ontario

Thu 5/1

10:52 am-8:39 pm

1 stop8h 47m

El Paso

Thu 5/8

7:46 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 13m

$105

Santa AnaAlbuquerque

SNA - ABQ

SNAABQ

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 3/8

6:45 am-3:32 pm

1 stop7h 47m

Albuquerque

Mon 3/10

4:27 pm-8:52 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$123

BurbankAlbuquerque

BUR - ABQ

BURABQ

Burbank Bob Hope

Fri 3/7

5:34 pm-3:32 pm

1 stop20h 58m

Albuquerque

Mon 3/10

4:27 pm-7:03 pm

1 stop3h 36m

$135

OaklandAlbuquerque

OAK - ABQ

OAKABQ

Oakland

Tue 3/18

10:30 am-3:32 pm

1 stop4h 02m

Albuquerque

Tue 3/25

2:11 pm-11:16 am

1 stop22h 05m

$146

Los AngelesEl Paso

LAX - ELP

LAXELP

Los Angeles

Sat 4/5

6:30 am-6:49 pm

1 stop11h 19m

El Paso

Sat 4/12

7:49 pm-8:34 am

1 stop13h 45m

$149

Los AngelesAlbuquerque

LAX - ABQ

LAXABQ

Los Angeles

Thu 4/3

2:37 pm-5:34 pm

Nonstop1h 57m

Albuquerque

Mon 4/7

6:00 am-7:13 am

Nonstop2h 13m

$177

Long BeachAlbuquerque

LGB - ABQ

LGBABQ

Long Beach Municipal

Thu 3/6

12:35 pm-3:20 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

Albuquerque

Mon 3/10

1:30 pm-2:30 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$177

BurbankAlbuquerque

BUR - ABQ

BURABQ

Burbank Bob Hope

Thu 4/24

7:08 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop3h 46m

Albuquerque

Wed 4/30

12:15 pm-6:17 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$178

Los AngelesAlbuquerque

LAX - ABQ

LAXABQ

Los Angeles

Tue 3/11

4:48 pm-3:32 pm

2 stops21h 44m

Albuquerque

Sun 3/16

4:27 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop20h 48m

$182

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

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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 $344). Flying from California to New Mexico 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 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 February 20, 2025.

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.

Weekly flight availability from California to New Mexico

Explore weekly flight availability from California to New Mexico. 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 20, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to USNM are scheduled on a Tuesday (26 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 on average).

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 February 20, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta 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
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

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
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

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
9,697 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

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
8,219 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

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
8,765 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

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.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

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

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

    Within the past month, 5 users have taken a look at flights from California to New Mexico.

  • 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 $47. Users have also found prices from $49 and $89 on Frontier and Southwest, respectively.

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  • 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 $344). Flying from California to New Mexico 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 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$64Average$199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$198Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$223Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$253Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$281Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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