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September 2 - September 9

Cheapest

ABQ - San Diego

$141

$230

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August 15 - August 29

Best

ABQ - San Diego

$252

$283

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August 5 - August 11

Best

ABQ - San Diego

$278

$305

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August 4 - August 11

Best

ABQ - San Diego

$277

$305

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August 11 - August 18

Best

ABQ - San Diego

$280

$305

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July 16 - July 27

Earliest

ABQ - San Diego

$257

$316

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August 1 - August 8

ABQ - San Diego

$277

$316

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August 15 - August 30

ABQ - San Diego

$248

$333

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August 3 - August 11

ABQ - San Diego

$264

$336

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October 15 - October 21

ABQ - San Diego

$309

$336

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Insights for flights from Albuquerque to San Diego

Fares for flights from Albuquerque to San Diego typically range from $363–$664, with a median of $399. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, though only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find cheap flights from Albuquerque to San Diego.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Albuquerque to San Diego? You'll find the lowest median fares in December, at $195. January also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $221, followed by November at $317. Planning your trip during these months could lead to significant savings.

A typical journey from Albuquerque to San Diego takes approximately 10h 32m, including connections. This route is classified as short-haul, covering a distance of 1,009 km. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, this duration accounts for layovers.

For flights from Albuquerque to San Diego, most itineraries connect at least once. In fact, 0% of recent fares were for direct flights from Albuquerque to San Diego. When connecting, the median number of stopovers is 2, indicating that travelers should expect multiple stops on this route.

How much is a round trip from Albuquerque to San Diego

Regular price: $111 - $297

Prices for flights from Albuquerque to San Diego are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Albuquerque to San Diego is between $111 and $297. The current lowest deal is $230 with Southwest Airlines for travel from Sep 2-Sep 9.

now $230

Low $111

High $297

The cheapest time to fly from Albuquerque to San Diego

The cheapest month to fly from Albuquerque to San Diego is December, with a median price of $195. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $1648. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from $195

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,648

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Direct flights from Albuquerque to San Diego

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Albuquerque to San Diego

Tue, Jun 30

⌛ Last-Minute

ABQ - San Diego

Albuquerque (ABQ) - San Diego (CLD)

United Airlines

$365

$419

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

ABQ - San Diego

Albuquerque (ABQ) - San Diego (SAN)

Southwest Airlines

$294

$338

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

ABQ - San Diego

Albuquerque (ABQ) - San Diego (SAN)

Southwest Airlines

$174

$361

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

ABQ - San Diego

Albuquerque (ABQ) - San Diego (SAN)

Southwest Airlines

$165

$361

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

ABQ - San Diego

Albuquerque (ABQ) - San Diego (SAN)

Southwest Airlines

$175

$362

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

ABQ - San Diego

Albuquerque (ABQ) - San Diego (SAN)

American Airlines

$316

$383

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Albuquerque to San Diego

3 nights

Dec 22 - Dec 25

$344 → $367

7 nights

Aug 11 - Aug 18

$280 → $305

6 nights

Aug 5 - Aug 11

$278 → $305

10%

6 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 21

$309 → $336

Popular Airports to fly from Albuquerque to San Diego

Albuquerque - San Diego route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Albuquerque to San Diego are below the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

December is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly from Albuquerque to San Diego, with a median price of $195.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights typically take 10h 32m.

Connecting flights from Albuquerque to San Diego typically take 10 hours and 32 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Southwest Airlines offers connecting flights.

Southwest Airlines offers connecting flights for the Albuquerque to San Diego route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Southwest Airlines has a recent deal for $230.

A recent deal on Southwest Airlines for this route was found at $230.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently, over 1 per day.

Deals for flights on this route appear frequently, with over 1 deal per day historically.

Albuquerque main airports to depart from

Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)

Cheapest

Albuquerque International Sunport is a good option for flights from Albuquerque to San Diego.

📍 ~7 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$230

San Diego main airports to arrive at

San Diego International (SAN)

Cheapest

San Diego International Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from Albuquerque to San Diego.

📍 ~5 km from San Diego (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$317

McClellan–Palomar (CLD)

McClellan–Palomar Airport serves the San Diego area, offering an alternative arrival point from Albuquerque.

📍 ~50 km from San Diego (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$381

Airports nearby San Diego used as alternative

Tijuana International (TIJ)

Tijuana International (TIJ) is an excellent alternative for domestic Mexico flights with lower fares.

📍 ~20 km from San Diego (reachable by car, Cross Border Xpress)

💸 Flights from ~$504

John Wayne (SNA)

John Wayne (SNA) is the closest major US domestic alternative, often less congested than LAX.

📍 ~135 km from San Diego (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$303

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International (LAX) offers the most extensive international and domestic route options with competitive pricing.

📍 ~190 km from San Diego (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$177

Ontario International (ONT)

Ontario International (ONT) is a reliable domestic alternative with growing service, often less congested.

📍 ~170 km from San Diego (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$298

Long Beach (LGB)

Long Beach (LGB) is very easy to navigate with fast security processing for specific West Coast routes.

📍 ~155 km from San Diego (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$197

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Diego

47% AI deal score

$1,497

From ABQ

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Jul 30

San Diego, United States

47% AI deal score

$1,543

$1,542

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From ABQ

San Diego, United States

35% AI deal score

$1,719

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Diego

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking platforms can often reveal better deals. Setting up price alerts may also help you catch drops in fares.

Booking flights in advance often provides more options and potentially lower prices, though last-minute deals can sometimes appear. Prices may fluctuate, so monitoring trends can be beneficial. There isn't a single best time, as it can vary.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes uncover different flight options or prices. While it may add to your travel time, the potential savings could be worthwhile. Always consider the total cost and convenience when evaluating this option.

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