Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Albuquerque Airport (ABQ): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Albuquerque Airport is 2 hours 35 minutes.
Flights from SFO to ABQ start from 09:27 — the earliest with United Airlines. The last service of the day is at 19:00 with United Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 18 weekly San Francisco International Airport to Albuquerque Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to catch your SFO to ABQ flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
United has direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Albuquerque Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Albuquerque — and maybe even more of the United States if time allows.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with United on this route.
United is a leader in on-time performance for SFO to ABQ flights, with 85.64% of its services arriving on schedule.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Albuquerque Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between SFO and ABQ include:
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport
Harry Reid International Airport
Salt Lake City Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Albuquerque Airport (ABQ)
Right now, 86 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Albuquerque Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 172 €. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from SFO to ABQ by booking five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
October is the cheapest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Albuquerque Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Albuquerque Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Of the departures from San Francisco International Airport, 78% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near SFO. Whether you have an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Albuquerque Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Albuquerque Airport (ABQ)
Consider staying in a hotel near ABQ if you're taking a late San Francisco International Airport to Albuquerque Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Albuquerque Airport rental car and explore Albuquerque and beyond with your own set of wheels. Ace Rent a Car, Budget and Hertz are top providers to choose from here.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Albuquerque Airport about one week before you travel.
Getting from Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to central Albuquerque
You'll find ABQ at 2200 Sunport Blvd. SE.
From Albuquerque Airport, Albuquerque is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Albuquerque Airport (ABQ)
October is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Albuquerque Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Albuquerque in March.
The warmest month in Albuquerque is July, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Albuquerque Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SFO to ABQ in January. Temperatures average between -5ºC (23ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
Albuquerque has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be discovered. Around 370 kilometres south of Albuquerque, a visit to El Paso will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Franklin Mountains State Park, Franklin Mountains State Park and Wyler Aerial Tramway.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in the United States, head for Colorado Springs, about 451 kilometres north of Albuquerque. Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak Region Attractions and Red Rock Canyon are key highlights.