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

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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
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

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San Diego to Albuquerque
1 carrier, 25 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 25 Flights/wk 627 mi 1h 45m nonstop 35 1-stop hubs

SAN–ABQ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 627 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 35 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SAN–ABQ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 25 7S7 1h45-1h55 67%
Aircraft on this route
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, SAN to ABQ 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
4
Nonstop flights
25
Outbound / wk
25
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to ABQ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,141
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
SAN → ABQ
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
89%
Return
ABQ → SAN
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
65%
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays → ABQ delays →

Other ways to reach Albuquerque from San Diego

Nearby airports with service to Albuquerque International Sunport.
Metric SAN→ABQ SNA→ABQ SBD→ABQ
Distance from SAN 76 mi 94 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 25 1
Flight time 1h 45m 2h 43m 1h 48m
Departure OTP 67%
Airports within 200 miles of SAN with service to Albuquerque International Sunport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 6:00 PM in Albuquerque.
Distance & Flight Time
627 mi / 1,009 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 45m to 1h 55m.

SAN–ABQ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to Albuquerque route.
Route details
Distance627 mi / 1,009 km
Flight time1h 45m to 1h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights25 out / 25 return
1-stop connections35 hubs
Origin: SAN
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: ABQ
IATA / ICAOABQ / KABQ
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr5.4M
Elevation5,355 ft / 1,632 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAN to ABQ flights.
Nonstop flights from San Diego International Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport take approximately 1h 45m to 1h 55m. The route covers 627 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 25 nonstop flights per week from SAN to ABQ. The return direction has about 25 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SCF, TUS, ELP, OKC, PVR, XNA, CHS, OPF, CMA, PHL, TPA, SLC, LAS, LAX, AUS, HOU, ATL, PHX, DFW, OAK, DEN, DAL, IAH, MDW, SFO, MCI, PDX, ORD, MCO, BNA, BWI, SEA, STL, IAD and FLL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ABQ to SAN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SNA, SBD and LAX. 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 SAN to ABQ

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

SAN to ABQ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAN to ABQ ranges from 1 hours 45 minutes to 1 hours 55 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

35 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SCF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA), San Bernardino (SBD) and Los Angeles (LAX).