$117 Cheap Flights from Albuquerque (ABQ) to San Francisco (SFO)

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Cheap Flights from Albuquerque to San Francisco (ABQ-SFO)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $117 for one-way flights and $219 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

American Airlines
Thu, Oct 30 - Sat, Nov 1
ABQ
Albuquerque
SFO
San Francisco
$219 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$219
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 30 from Albuquerque to San Francisco, returning Sat, Nov 1, priced at $219 found 6 days ago
American Airlines
Sat, Oct 25 - Tue, Oct 28
ABQ
Albuquerque
SFO
San Francisco
$224 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$224
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Oct 25 from Albuquerque to San Francisco, returning Tue, Oct 28, priced at $224 found 6 days ago
Alaska Airlines
Thu, Oct 30 - Sat, Nov 1
ABQ
Albuquerque
SFO
San Francisco
$232 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$232
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 30 from Albuquerque to San Francisco, returning Sat, Nov 1, priced at $232 found 6 days ago
Alaska Airlines
Thu, Oct 30 - Sat, Nov 1
ABQ
Albuquerque
SFO
San Francisco
$237 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$237
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 30 from Albuquerque to San Francisco, returning Sat, Nov 1, priced at $237 found 6 days ago
Hawaiian Airlines
Tue, Jan 6 - Tue, Jan 13
ABQ
Albuquerque
SFO
San Francisco
$243 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$243
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jan 6 from Albuquerque to San Francisco, returning Tue, Jan 13, priced at $243 found 4 days ago
Alaska Airlines
Sat, Dec 6 - Mon, Dec 8
ABQ
Albuquerque
SFO
San Francisco
$246 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$246
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sat, Dec 6 from Albuquerque to San Francisco, returning Mon, Dec 8, priced at $246 found 3 hours ago
Alaska Airlines
Thu, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 8
ABQ
Albuquerque
SFO
San Francisco
$250 Roundtrip, found 12 hours ago
$250
Roundtrip
found 12 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Thu, Dec 4 from Albuquerque to San Francisco, returning Mon, Dec 8, priced at $250 found 12 hours ago
Hawaiian Airlines
Thu, Dec 18 - Wed, Dec 31
ABQ
Albuquerque
SFO
San Francisco
$252 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$252
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Thu, Dec 18 from Albuquerque to San Francisco, returning Wed, Dec 31, priced at $252 found 10 hours ago
Delta
Sat, Nov 1 - Tue, Nov 4
ABQ
Albuquerque
SFO
San Francisco
$263 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$263
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sat, Nov 1 from Albuquerque to San Francisco, returning Tue, Nov 4, priced at $263 found 5 days ago
Southwest Airlines
Thu, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 8
ABQ
Albuquerque
SFO
San Francisco
$305 Roundtrip, found 12 hours ago
$305
Roundtrip
found 12 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Thu, Dec 4 from Albuquerque to San Francisco, returning Mon, Dec 8, priced at $305 found 12 hours ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from Albuquerque (ABQ) to San Francisco (SFO)

September is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $158 - $472 per traveler.

Alternative airports near San Francisco

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

Select flight to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. SJC. Cheapest option available. Average driving time to city center is 50 minutes. Flights from $262
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
Cheapest
Average driving time to city center50 min
Flights from $262
Select flight to Oakland Intl. OAK. Average driving time to city center is 26 minutes. Flights from $391
OAK
Oakland Intl.
Average driving time to city center26 min
Flights from $391

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from Albuquerque Intl. Sunport Airport (ABQ) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) cost?
Lock in a cheap one-way flight from $117 or cheap return flight from $219 from Albuquerque Intl. Sunport Airport (ABQ) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) with Expedia. Enter your travel dates and sort by "Price (lowest to highest)" to find our cheapest flight deals on this route.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Albuquerque Intl. Sunport Airport (ABQ) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
Planning your trip for October can help you save, as it's the cheapest month for flights between ABQ and SFO. You'll often find the lowest prices during off-peak months.
Which airlines fly direct from Albuquerque Intl. Sunport Airport (ABQ) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
When departing from Albuquerque Intl. Sunport Airport (ABQ), you can board a nonstop flight to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) with United Airlines.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from Albuquerque Intl. Sunport Airport (ABQ) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
Use the filter tool on Expedia to compare airlines and find the cheapest carrier that'll fly you from ABQ to SFO. Then, sort your results by "Price (lowest to highest)" to snap up the best deal available.
How many flights per day from Albuquerque Intl. Sunport Airport (ABQ) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
On average, Albuquerque Intl. Sunport Airport (ABQ) only offers 1 nonstop flight to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) each day. For more choices, try Expedia's easy-to-use filters. Enter your travel dates, then click on "1 Stop" or "2+ Stops" to find flights offering layovers.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from Albuquerque Intl. Sunport Airport (ABQ) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
More passengers fly between ABQ and SFO at 6 AM than at any other time of day. Rather go when it's quieter? Pick a flight outside the busiest times and there's a chance you'll save on your fare as well.
What day of the week has the most flights from ABQ to SFO?
Jet off on a Friday if you're after the largest selection of flights from Albuquerque Intl. Sunport Airport (ABQ) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO).
What is the earliest flight from Albuquerque Intl. Sunport Airport (ABQ) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
The earliest flight leaving Albuquerque Intl. Sunport Airport (ABQ) is at around 6:36AM UTC-7. Board this plane and you'll arrive at San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) at approximately 8:40AM UTC-8. The total time in the air is 3h 4m.
How long does it take to fly from Albuquerque Intl. Sunport Airport (ABQ) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
The average flight time from ABQ to SFO is 3 hours and 1 minute, covering a distance of 900 mi.
What airline has the least delays from ABQ to SFO?
With 80% of flights generally arriving on schedule, Alaska Airlines has the best on-time performance for nonstop flights from Albuquerque Intl. Sunport Airport (ABQ) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO). To check your flight status and receive notifications if anything changes, use the Expedia App.
What is the best time to fly from Albuquerque Intl. Sunport Airport (ABQ) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
To arrive at San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) on time, pick a flight that leaves Albuquerque Intl. Sunport Airport (ABQ) before 3 PM. The chance of cancellations is 22% higher, on average, for departures after this hour.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for San Francisco from Albuquerque Intl. Sunport Airport (ABQ)?
If you're taking a direct flight from Albuquerque Intl. Sunport Airport (ABQ) to San Francisco, you can arrive at either San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) or Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK).
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Albuquerque Intl. Sunport Airport (ABQ) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) last-minute?
Last-minute bookings from ABQ to SFO are usually more expensive. For the best prices, start searching for flights well ahead of time. That being said, if you can play around with your travel dates, it's possible to land a cheap ticket right before your trip.
Is it cheaper to book an ABQ to SFO flight and hotel package?
Compared with arranging hotels and flights separately, booking an ABQ to SFO flight and hotel package with Expedia could result in significant savings. What's more, having everything in one convenient place takes the hassle out of planning your trip. Simply pick your flights and choose from our wide range of hotels, then customize your trip with other add-ons like tours, car rentals and activities.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Albuquerque Intl. Sunport Airport (ABQ) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
If you booked your ABQ to SFO flight within the last 24 hours, you may be able to cancel or modify it without any fees. Depending on the airline and the type of ticket you have, additional charges may apply for changes beyond that time. Airline policies and contact information can be found in your itinerary or confirmation email. Or, head to our Customer Service portal if you'd like more information.

Travel information

Origin airport
Albuquerque Intl. Sunport
Destination airport
San Francisco Intl.
Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
$218
Distance
894 mi
Average flight time
2 hours 3 mins

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Albuquerque to San Francisco Flights

The cheapest times to fly from Albuquerque to San Francisco

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 Francisco are during the month of October. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Albuquerque to San Francisco with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

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

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Albuquerque to San Francisco: 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 Francisco

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 Francisco in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $117 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 Francisco 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. Bundling together your Albuquerque to San Francisco 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.

 

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

 

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