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

ABQ Airport Page →
627 mi airlines charter/private 14/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 9 flights Verified 39m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN153
WN Southwest
7M8
6:55 AM
MDT
7:45 AM
PDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4521
WN Southwest
7S7
8:10 PM
MDT
9:00 PM
PDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2610
WN Southwest
7M8
8:45 AM
PDT T1
11:40 AM
MDT
1h 55m
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4839
WN Southwest
7M8
8:45 AM
PDT T1
11:40 AM
MDT
1h 55m
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN120
WN Southwest
7S7
8:45 AM
PDT T1
11:40 AM
MDT
1h 55m
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN285
WN Southwest
737
9:00 AM
PDT T1
11:50 AM
MDT
1h 50m
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2584
WN Southwest
7M8
4:00 PM
PDT T1
6:50 PM
MDT
1h 50m
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1288
WN Southwest
7M8
7:20 PM
PDT T1
10:15 PM
MDT
1h 55m
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3509
WN Southwest
737
7:40 PM
PDT T1
10:35 PM
MDT
1h 55m
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
PHX Phoenix 3h 17m AAASPD AAASBA Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego flights
LAS Las Vegas 3h 35m WN ASDLF9 Las Vegas (LAS) to San Diego flights
LAX Los Angeles 3h 57m AAAFAM AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to San Diego flights
DEN Denver 4h 38m ACCMUA ACASCM Denver (DEN) to San Diego flights
OAK Oakland 4h 40m WN ASSISWN Oakland (OAK) to San Diego flights
SLC Salt Lake City 5h AFDLVS AFAMAS Salt Lake City (SLC) to San Diego flights
SFO San Francisco 5h 15m ACNHNZ ACASAZ San Francisco (SFO) to San Diego flights
AUS Austin 5h 34m AACSIWN ASWN Austin (AUS) to San Diego flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 47m AAAYBA AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to San Diego flights
DAL Dallas 5h 50m WN WN Dallas (DAL) to San Diego flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Albuquerque to San Diego
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 627 mi 1h 50m nonstop -1h behind

ABQ–SAN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 627 miles in approximately 1h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 14 7M8, 7S7 1h50 58%
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (14 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
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ABQ to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,433
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
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
Arriving
71%
Return
SAN → ABQ
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
62%
Arriving
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ABQ delays → SAN delays →

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 2 1
Weekly flights 14 1
Flight time 1h 50m 1h 53m 1h 30m
Departure OTP 58%
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 50m gate to gate.

ABQ–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Albuquerque to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance627 mi / 1,009 km
Flight time1h 50m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 15 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 1h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 627 miles.
1 airline operates flights from ABQ to SAN: Southwest Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Harry Reid and Los Angeles.
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.
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 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ABQ to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ABQ to SAN is about 1 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 627 miles (1,009 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 29 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Harry Reid and Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Fe (SAF) and Cortez (CEZ).