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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN3093
WN Southwest
7S7
6:10 AM
MDT
7:05 AM
PDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2077
WN Southwest
7S7
6:45 AM
MDT
7:40 AM
PDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN162
WN Southwest
7S7
7:40 PM
MDT
8:35 PM
PDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1843
WN Southwest
7S7
8:35 AM
PDT T1
11:30 AM
MDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN371
WN Southwest
7S7
7:30 PM
PDT T1
10:20 PM
MDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Albuquerque to San Diego
1 carrier, 13 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 13 Flights/wk 627 mi 1h 55m nonstop -1h behind 58 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, 58 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 13 7S7 1h55 90%
Aircraft on this route
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (13 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
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
13
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ABQ to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
58
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,343
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.

Other ways to reach San Diego from Albuquerque

Nearby airports with service to San Diego International Airport.
Metric ABQ→SAN SAF→SAN CEZ→SAN
Distance from ABQ 49 mi 193 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 13 1 1
Flight time 1h 55m 1h 34m 1h 30m
Departure OTP 90%
Airports within 200 miles of ABQ with service to San Diego International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
San Diego is 1 hour behind Albuquerque.
ABQ: MDT · SAN: PDT

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

ABQ–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Albuquerque to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance627 mi / 1,009 km
Flight time1h 55m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights13 out / 14 return
1-stop connections58 hubs
Origin: ABQ
IATA / ICAOABQ / KABQ
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
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. The route covers 627 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 13 nonstop flights per week from ABQ to SAN. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PSP, TRM, LGB, BUR, RNO, MRY, ELP, SNA, FAT, SBP, APA, OGD, SJC, SMF, EGE, STS, OKC, SJD, ICT, MCI, STL, HWD, GCM, YYC, CHS, BFI, BHM, IND, RIC, TPA, PHL, MCO, MIA, LAX, IAH, SFO, DFW, IAD, BNA, MSP, PHX, DEN, SEA, ORD, AUS, LAS, ATL, MDW, SLC, OAK, PDX, DAL, HOU, JFK, HND, BWI, PIT and DVO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Diego is 1 hour behind Albuquerque.
Yes, return flights from SAN to ABQ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SAF and CEZ. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ABQ to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ABQ to SAN ranges from 1 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 627 miles (1,009 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 27 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

58 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PSP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Fe (SAF) and Cortez (CEZ).