$54 Cheap Flights from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Albuquerque (ABQ)

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Cheap Flights from Salt Lake City to Albuquerque (SLC-ABQ)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $54 for one-way flights and $160 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Spirit Airlines
Tue, Oct 28 - Sat, Nov 1
SLC
Salt Lake City
ABQ
Albuquerque
$160 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$160
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, Oct 28 from Salt Lake City to Albuquerque, returning Sat, Nov 1, priced at $160 found 1 day ago
Spirit Airlines
Thu, Oct 23 - Sat, Oct 25
SLC
Salt Lake City
ABQ
Albuquerque
$161 Roundtrip, found 18 hours ago
$161
Roundtrip
found 18 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 23 from Salt Lake City to Albuquerque, returning Sat, Oct 25, priced at $161 found 18 hours ago
Southwest Airlines
Mon, Sep 22 - Thu, Sep 25
SLC
Salt Lake City
ABQ
Albuquerque
$167 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$167
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Mon, Sep 22 from Salt Lake City to Albuquerque, returning Thu, Sep 25, priced at $167 found 3 days ago
Southwest Airlines
Thu, Sep 11 - Thu, Sep 18
SLC
Salt Lake City
ABQ
Albuquerque
$171 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$171
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 11 from Salt Lake City to Albuquerque, returning Thu, Sep 18, priced at $171 found 1 hour ago
Spirit Airlines
Thu, Oct 23 - Fri, Oct 24
SLC
Salt Lake City
ABQ
Albuquerque
$172 Roundtrip, found 18 hours ago
$172
Roundtrip
found 18 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 23 from Salt Lake City to Albuquerque, returning Fri, Oct 24, priced at $172 found 18 hours ago
Southwest Airlines
Thu, Sep 11 - Thu, Sep 18
SLC
Salt Lake City
ABQ
Albuquerque
$177 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$177
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 11 from Salt Lake City to Albuquerque, returning Thu, Sep 18, priced at $177 found 1 hour ago
Southwest Airlines
Sat, Sep 6 - Mon, Sep 8
SLC
Salt Lake City
ABQ
Albuquerque
$182 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$182
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Sat, Sep 6 from Salt Lake City to Albuquerque, returning Mon, Sep 8, priced at $182 found 6 days ago
Delta
Tue, Aug 12 - Sat, Aug 23
SLC
Salt Lake City
ABQ
Albuquerque
$243 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$243
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, Aug 12 from Salt Lake City to Albuquerque, returning Sat, Aug 23, priced at $243 found 3 days ago
United
Tue, Sep 30 - Thu, Oct 16
SLC
Salt Lake City
ABQ
Albuquerque
$303 Roundtrip, just found
$303
Roundtrip
just found
Select United flight, departing Tue, Sep 30 from Salt Lake City to Albuquerque, returning Thu, Oct 16, priced at $303 just found
American Airlines
Thu, Oct 2 - Tue, Oct 7
SLC
Salt Lake City
ABQ
Albuquerque
$319 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$319
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 2 from Salt Lake City to Albuquerque, returning Tue, Oct 7, priced at $319 found 2 hours ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Albuquerque (ABQ)

September is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $81 - $458 per traveler.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Flights from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Albuquerque (ABQ)
Origin airport
Salt Lake City Intl.
Destination airport
Albuquerque Intl. Sunport
Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
$159
Distance
492 mi
Average flight time
1 hour 43 mins

Salt Lake City to Albuquerque Flights

The cheapest times to fly from Salt Lake City to Albuquerque

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

 

The best time to book a flight from Salt Lake City to Albuquerque

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Salt Lake City to Albuquerque: 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 Salt Lake City to Albuquerque

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 Salt Lake City to Albuquerque in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $54 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 Salt Lake City to Albuquerque 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 Salt Lake City to Albuquerque 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.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from Salt Lake City Intl. Airport (SLC) to Albuquerque Intl. Sunport Airport (ABQ) cost?
Cheap return flights from Salt Lake City Intl. Airport (SLC) to Albuquerque Intl. Sunport Airport (ABQ) start from $299. This information is based on the cheapest price found on Expedia for this return journey departing within the next three months. This airfare is for a Delta flight leaving SLC on August 4 2025 and touching down at ABQ. The price was last updated on July 10 2025 and has not changed since.
What is the cheapest month to fly from SLC to ABQ?
To snag a cheap fare, look for nonstop flights from SLC to ABQ jetting off in December. You can find a one-way Delta flight for $199 leaving on December 2 2025. This price is based on the cheapest direct flight found on Expedia for this route in the next 330 days. The price was last updated on July 10 2025 and remains unchanged.
Which airlines fly direct from Salt Lake City Intl. Airport (SLC) to Albuquerque Intl. Sunport Airport (ABQ)?
Fly directly from Salt Lake City Intl. Airport (SLC) to Albuquerque Intl. Sunport Airport (ABQ) on a Delta Air Lines flight.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from SLC to ABQ?
Fly from SLC to ABQ with Delta. This carrier currently offers the lowest one-way fare for this route, starting at $199. This fare is based on the lowest price found on Expedia departing within the next three months. The flight takes off from SLC on September 11 2025. Prices were last updated on July 10 2025 and have not changed since.
How many flights per day from Salt Lake City Intl. Airport (SLC) to Albuquerque Intl. Sunport Airport (ABQ)?
When taking off from Salt Lake City Intl. Airport (SLC), you can pick from an average of 2 daily nonstop flights to Albuquerque Intl. Sunport Airport (ABQ).
What are the most popular departure times for flights from Salt Lake City Intl. Airport (SLC) to Albuquerque Intl. Sunport Airport (ABQ)?
The 9 AM departures from SLC to ABQ are the busiest. Greater demand means you'll likely pay more for these departures. If you want to save on your trip, choose a less crowded time to fly.
What day of the week has the most flights from SLC to ABQ?
Friday has the most flights from Salt Lake City Intl. Airport (SLC) to Albuquerque Intl. Sunport Airport (ABQ). Consider traveling on this day and you'll have a greater chance of finding a departure that fits your itinerary.
What is the earliest flight from Salt Lake City Intl. Airport (SLC) to Albuquerque Intl. Sunport Airport (ABQ)?
Hop on the earliest flight at around 9:40AM UTC-7, leaving from Salt Lake City Intl. Airport (SLC). You'll be traveling for around 1h 53m, coming in to land at Albuquerque Intl. Sunport Airport (ABQ) at approximately 11:33AM UTC-7.
How long does it take to fly from Salt Lake City Intl. Airport (SLC) to Albuquerque Intl. Sunport Airport (ABQ)?
The average flight duration from SLC to ABQ is 1 hour and 50 minutes, covering a total distance of 490 mi.
What airline has the least delays from SLC to ABQ?
Consider booking with Delta Air Lines if you'd like to go straight from Salt Lake City Intl. Airport (SLC) to Albuquerque Intl. Sunport Airport (ABQ) without any delays. This carrier has the best track record for punctuality, with an on-time performance of 87%. Want to be notified if anything changes? You can check your flight status using the Expedia App.
What is the best time to fly from Salt Lake City Intl. Airport (SLC) to Albuquerque Intl. Sunport Airport (ABQ)?
To touch down at Albuquerque Intl. Sunport Airport (ABQ) on schedule, book a flight that takes off from Salt Lake City Intl. Airport (SLC) 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 Albuquerque from Salt Lake City Intl. Airport (SLC)?
Check out your flight options from Salt Lake City Intl. Airport (SLC) to Albuquerque Intl. Sunport Airport (ABQ). This is the only Albuquerque airport you can land at if you're taking a direct flight.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Salt Lake City Intl. Airport (SLC) to Albuquerque Intl. Sunport Airport (ABQ) last-minute?
Booking your flight from SLC to ABQ right before your journey is typically more expensive. But if you're flexible with your itinerary, you could bag a cheap last-minute fare.
Is it cheaper to book a SLC to ABQ flight and hotel package?
You can save money by securing a SLC to ABQ flight and hotel package compared to booking separately. In fact, you could save hundreds of dollars by bundling with Expedia. And it's easy to manage it all in one convenient place. Once you've chosen your ideal accommodations and flights, consider adding extras such as activities, tours and car rentals.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Salt Lake City Intl. Airport (SLC) to Albuquerque Intl. Sunport Airport (ABQ)?
If you reserved your SLC to ABQ 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 fare you purchased, additional charges may apply for changes after that time. Airline policies and contact information can be found in your itinerary or confirmation email. Or, go to our Customer Service portal for more details.

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