Albuquerque to San Diego (ABQ–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN3093
WN Southwest
7S7
6:10 AM
MST
7:05 AM
PDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1545
WN Southwest
7S7
6:40 AM
MST
7:45 AM
PDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2077
WN Southwest
7M8
6:45 AM
MST
7:40 AM
PDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN162
WN Southwest
73H
6:25 PM
MST
7:20 PM
PDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2592
WN Southwest
737
7:00 PM
MST
8:00 PM
PDT
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4235
WN Southwest
7M8
7:25 PM
MST
8:25 PM
PDT
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN421
WN Southwest
7S7
8:30 AM
PDT T1
11:25 AM
MST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1843
WN Southwest
7S7
8:35 AM
PDT T1
11:30 AM
MST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2836
WN Southwest
7S7
3:15 PM
PDT T1
6:00 PM
MST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN371
WN Southwest
7S7
6:35 PM
PDT T1
9:20 PM
MST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Albuquerque to San Diego
1 carrier, 25 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 25 Flights/wk 627 mi 1h 55m nonstop 37 1-stop hubs

ABQ–SAN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 627 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 37 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ABQ–SAN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 25 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 1h55-2h05 90%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (25 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ABQ to SAN direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
25
Outbound / wk
25
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ABQ to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
37
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,085
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ABQ → SAN
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Arriving
77%
Return
SAN → ABQ
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
77%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ABQ delays → SAN delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
San Diego is 0 hours the same as Albuquerque.
ABQ: MST · SAN: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Albuquerque, it's 6:00 PM in San Diego.
Distance & Flight Time
627 mi / 1,009 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 55m to 2h 5m.

ABQ–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Albuquerque to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance627 mi / 1,009 km
Flight time1h 55m to 2h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights25 out / 25 return
1-stop connections37 hubs
Origin: ABQ
IATA / ICAOABQ / KABQ
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr5.4M
Elevation5,355 ft / 1,632 m
Destination: SAN
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ABQ to SAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Albuquerque International Sunport to San Diego International Airport take approximately 1h 55m to 2h 5m. The route covers 627 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 25 nonstop flights per week from ABQ to SAN. The return direction has about 25 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PSP, SNA, RNO, OGD, ELP, MRY, FAT, ICT, SJC, EGE, YYC, IND, MCI, LAX, IAH, DFW, LAS, MCO, IAD, PHX, DEN, SLC, ATL, AUS, SEA, ORD, BNA, MDW, DAL, HOU, SFO, OAK, PDX, BWI, SCF, MSP and DVO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SAN to ABQ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ABQ to SAN

Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 25 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ABQ to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ABQ to SAN ranges from 1 hours 55 minutes to 2 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 627 miles (1,009 km). There are approximately 25 weekly flights outbound and 25 return, totaling 50 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

37 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PSP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.