Title:  Cheap flights from Albuquerque to San Carlos (ABQ to SQL) - Expedia.com

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#  Cheap Flights from Albuquerque (ABQ) to San Carlos (SQL)

## Popular airlines from Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) to San Carlos, CA (SQL)

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American Airlines  
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United  
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Southwest Airlines  
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Delta  
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Frontier Airlines  
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JetBlue Airways  
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Alaska Airlines  
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## Alternative airports near San Carlos

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

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SFO

San Francisco Intl.

Cheapest

16 min

[Flights from $197

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SJC

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.

26 min

[Flights from $372

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OAK

Oakland Intl.

32 min

[Flights from $533

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## Frequently asked questions

### How much does a flight from Albuquerque Intl. Sunport Airport (ABQ) to San Carlos Airport (SQL) cost?

### What is the cheapest month to fly from Albuquerque Intl. Sunport Airport (ABQ) to San Carlos Airport (SQL)?

### What is the cheapest airline that flies from Albuquerque Intl. Sunport Airport (ABQ) to San Carlos Airport (SQL)?

### How many flights per day from Albuquerque Intl. Sunport Airport (ABQ) to San Carlos Airport (SQL)?

### What day of the week has the most flights from ABQ to SQL?

### What is the best time to fly from Albuquerque Intl. Sunport Airport (ABQ) to San Carlos Airport (SQL)?

### What airports do you fly into for San Francisco from Albuquerque Intl. Sunport Airport (ABQ)?

### Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Albuquerque Intl. Sunport Airport (ABQ) to San Carlos Airport (SQL) last-minute?

### Is it cheaper to book an ABQ to SQL flight and hotel package?

### Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Albuquerque Intl. Sunport Airport (ABQ) to San Carlos Airport (SQL)?

## Travel information

| Origin airport      | Albuquerque Intl. Sunport |
| ------------------- | ------------------------- |
| Destination airport | San Carlos                |
| Distance            | 886 mi                    |

## Book with confidence

# Albuquerque to San Carlos Flights

The cheapest times to fly from Albuquerque to San Carlos

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Albuquerque to San Carlos are during the month of . You can find some of the cheapest flights from Albuquerque to San Carlos with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

The best time to book a flight from Albuquerque to San Carlos

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Albuquerque to San Carlos: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Albuquerque to San Carlos

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Albuquerque to San Carlos in 2026\. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference\*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap Albuquerque to San Carlos flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's [vacation packages](https://www.expedia.com/package-deals). Bundling together your Albuquerque to San Carlos airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

\*Terms apply.

Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023\. The percentages you see are averages.

\*Flight schedules are subject to change.

\*Available to One Key members.