How many flights from Albuquerque to San Francisco are non-stop?

Historically, approximately 38.8% of flights from Albuquerque to San Francisco were non-stop. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was one. This means that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes typically involve at least one connection. Travelers should consider this when planning their journey over the trailing 90 days.

How long does it take to fly from Albuquerque to San Francisco?

The typical direct flight from Albuquerque to San Francisco covers a distance of 1441 kilometers and has a median duration of 2 hours and 41 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to 5 hours and 39 minutes. This indicates that choosing a direct flight can save travelers approximately 2 hours and 58 minutes in total travel time compared to a one-stop journey.

How often do cheap flights from Albuquerque to San Francisco come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Albuquerque to San Francisco come up frequently. This route is classified as one with frequent deals, indicating that travelers often have opportunities to find favorable prices. This consistent availability of deals has been observed across the trailing 30-day period, making it a route where good value can often be found.

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Albuquerque to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Albuquerque to San Francisco

Flights from Albuquerque to San Francisco typically range from $295 to $497, with a median price of $364. Right now, fares are below the typical level, and about 7% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this route, offering frequent opportunities to find cheap flights from Albuquerque to San Francisco.

If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from Albuquerque to San Francisco, the data indicates that April is often the most affordable month, with a median fare of $237. July also presents lower prices, with a median of $277, followed by September at a median of $299.

A typical journey from Albuquerque to San Francisco takes about 2h 41m, including connections. Most itineraries connect at least once, as only 38.8% of recent fares were for direct flights from Albuquerque to San Francisco. For those itineraries that do involve connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1.

The distance between Albuquerque and San Francisco is 1441 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. This means you can expect a relatively quick journey, making it a convenient option for travelers.

How much is a round trip from Albuquerque to San Francisco

Regular price: $112 - $325

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

The regular price range for flights from Albuquerque to San Francisco is between $112 and $325. The current lowest deal is $196 with United Airlines for travel from Sep 15-Sep 29.

now $196

Low $112

High $325

The cheapest time to fly from Albuquerque to San Francisco

The cheapest month to fly from Albuquerque to San Francisco is July, with a median price of $325. The most expensive month to fly is October, with a median price of $532. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

July

Cheapest

Flights from $325

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $532

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

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Jul

Aug

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Direct flights from Albuquerque to San Francisco

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Albuquerque to San Francisco

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

ABQ - San Francisco

Albuquerque (ABQ) - San Francisco (SFO)

Southwest Airlines

$347

$286

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

ABQ - San Francisco

Albuquerque (ABQ) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

$179

$296

One-way

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

ABQ - San Francisco

Albuquerque (ABQ) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

$313

$205

One-way

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

ABQ - San Francisco

Albuquerque (ABQ) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

$195

$297

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

ABQ - San Francisco

Albuquerque (ABQ) - San Francisco (SFO)

American Airlines

$340

$246

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

ABQ - San Francisco

Albuquerque (ABQ) - San Francisco (SFO)

Southwest Airlines

$315

$276

One-way

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

7 nights

Aug 15 - Aug 22

$313 → $205

35%

2 nights

Aug 17 - Aug 19

$340 → $246

28%

2 nights

Aug 22 - Aug 24

$334 → $256

23%

7 nights

Oct 3 - Oct 10

$278 → $215

23%

Popular Airports to fly from Albuquerque to San Francisco

Albuquerque - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Albuquerque to San Francisco are below the typical level at $196.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in July for the best prices

Historically, July is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $325.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 41m

Direct flights from Albuquerque to San Francisco typically take 2h 41m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights are more common, with a median of 1 stopover when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines is an airline that has historically offered direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals on flights from Albuquerque to San Francisco appear frequently.

Albuquerque main airports to depart from

Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)

Cheapest

Albuquerque International Sunport is a convenient departure point for flights to San Francisco.

📍 ~5 km from Albuquerque city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$247

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a convenient arrival airport for your trip to San Francisco.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$247

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a useful alternative, especially with its extensive domestic network and BART rail connection.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by BART rail system)

💸 Flights from ~$235

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

81% AI deal score

$1,277

$720

Save $557

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Historically, the best time to book flights from Albuquerque to San Francisco for the lowest prices is typically between 28 and 59 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a flight was around $352. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally saw prices rise to an average of $451. Even booking 60+ days out resulted in a higher average price of $429, indicating that the sweet spot for savings is within that one to two-month window.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Albuquerque to San Francisco was considered to be $295 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $364. Prices tended to increase significantly, with 75% of fares being $497 or higher. Therefore, securing a ticket at or below $295 represents a favorable deal based on historical trends.

Historically, April has been the cheapest month to fly from Albuquerque to San Francisco, with a median price of $237. July also offered competitive prices, with a median of $277. While September showed a median of $299, it was also identified as the most expensive month on average across the trailing 270 days. The annual median price for this route was $364, suggesting that flights in April and July offered significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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Albuquerque to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Albuquerque to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Albuquerque to San Francisco

Regular price: $112 - $325

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

The regular price range for flights from Albuquerque to San Francisco is between $112 and $325. The current lowest deal is $196 with United Airlines for travel from Sep 15-Sep 29.

now $196

Low $112

High $325

The cheapest time to fly from Albuquerque to San Francisco

July

Cheapest

Flights from $325

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $532

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Albuquerque to San Francisco

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Albuquerque to San Francisco

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

ABQ - San Francisco

Albuquerque (ABQ) - San Francisco (SFO)

Southwest Airlines

$347

$286

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

ABQ - San Francisco

Albuquerque (ABQ) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

$179

$296

One-way

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

ABQ - San Francisco

Albuquerque (ABQ) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

$313

$205

One-way

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

ABQ - San Francisco

Albuquerque (ABQ) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

$195

$297

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

ABQ - San Francisco

Albuquerque (ABQ) - San Francisco (SFO)

American Airlines

$340

$246

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

ABQ - San Francisco

Albuquerque (ABQ) - San Francisco (SFO)

Southwest Airlines

$315

$276

One-way

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

7 nights

Aug 15 - Aug 22

$313 → $205

35%

2 nights

Aug 17 - Aug 19

$340 → $246

28%

2 nights

Aug 22 - Aug 24

$334 → $256

23%

7 nights

Oct 3 - Oct 10

$278 → $215

23%

Popular Airports to fly from Albuquerque to San Francisco