Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 30 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport Airport.
Flights from SFO to ABQ start from 09:00 — the earliest with United Airlines. The latest departure is at 18:45 with United Airlines. Overall, there are 18 weekly San Francisco International Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to make your SFO to ABQ flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
United Airlines has direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Albuquerque — and maybe even more of United States if time allows.
Most passengers choose to travel with United Airlines on this route.
United Airlines is a leader in on-time performance for SFO to ABQ flights, with 82.83% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between SFO and ABQ:
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
Salt Lake City International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport Airport flight is 93 €. A return plane ticket right now is 187 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from SFO to ABQ, book your trip 11 months ahead of your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from SFO to ABQ.
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Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
77.36% of flights leaving from San Francisco International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
San Francisco International Airport is about 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near SFO:
Arriving at Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ)
Reserve a hotel near ABQ if you're catching a late San Francisco International Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up an Albuquerque International Sunport Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Budget or Hertz and explore beyond Albuquerque's usual tourist stops.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ) to central Albuquerque
You'll find ABQ at 2200 Sunport Blvd. SE.
From Albuquerque International Sunport Airport, Albuquerque is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 2 hours 55 minutes.
When to fly to Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ)
October is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Albuquerque in April.
When booking your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Albuquerque, with the temperature ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SFO to ABQ in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -5ºC (23ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
El Paso is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Albuquerque. Around 370 kilometres away to the south, well-known attractions include Franklin Mountains State Park, Wyler Aerial Tramway and Chamizal National Memorial.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in United States, head for Colorado Springs, roughly 451 kilometres north of Albuquerque. US Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) / North American Aerospace Defence Command (NORAD) Headquarters, Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station and National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) are among the biggest draws.
