San Francisco to Albuquerque (SFO–ABQ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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894 mi airlines 45/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
UA2340
UA United
319
8:44 AM
PDT T3
12:25 PM
MST
2h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5287
UA United
E7W
9:16 AM
PDT T3
12:30 PM
MST
3h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC4030
AC Air Canada
E7W
9:25 AM
PDT T3
12:59 PM
MST
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2604
UA United
319
12:00 PM
PDT T3
3:34 PM
MST
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5375
UA United
E7W
12:05 PM
PDT T3
3:47 PM
MST
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5289
UA United
E7W
6:25 PM
PDT T3
9:59 PM
MST
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC4032
AC Air Canada
E75L
6:27 PM
PDT T3
9:59 PM
MST
2h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5286
UA United
E7W
6:43 AM
MST
8:38 AM
PDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC4033
AC Air Canada
E7W
6:48 AM
MST
8:43 AM
PDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC4031
AC Air Canada
E75L
1:25 PM
MST
3:20 PM
PDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1572
UA United
319
1:30 PM
MST
3:10 PM
PDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1049
UA United
319
1:30 PM
MST
3:10 PM
PDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4628
UA United
E7W
1:40 PM
MST
3:33 PM
PDT
2h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4652
UA United
E7W
4:28 PM
MST
6:14 PM
PDT
2h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA691
UA United
319
4:30 PM
MST
6:08 PM
PDT
2h 38m
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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San Francisco to Albuquerque
2 carriers, 45 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 45 Flights/wk 894 mi 2h 32m nonstop 35 1-stop hubs

SFO–ABQ is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 894 miles in approximately 2h 32m. Beyond nonstop, 35 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SFO–ABQ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 31 319, E7W 2h34-3h14 64% Star Alliance
AC Air Canada 14 E75L, E7W 2h32-2h34 64% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – UA
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – AC
E7W Embraer E175 – AC, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC + UA (45 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, SFO to ABQ direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
45
Outbound / wk
48
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to ABQ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,474
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
SFO → ABQ
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Arriving
84%
Return
ABQ → SFO
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays → ABQ delays →

Other ways to reach Albuquerque from San Francisco

Nearby airports with service to Albuquerque International Sunport.
Metric SFO→ABQ OAK→ABQ
Distance from SFO 11 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 45 13
Flight time 2h 32m 2h 15m
Departure OTP 64%
Airports within 200 miles of SFO with service to Albuquerque International Sunport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 6:00 PM in Albuquerque.
Distance & Flight Time
894 mi / 1,439 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 32m to 3h 14m.
Getting to SFO

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.

SFO–ABQ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Albuquerque route.
Route details
Distance894 mi / 1,439 km
Flight time2h 32m to 3h 14m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights45 out / 48 return
1-stop connections35 hubs
Origin: SFO
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: ABQ
IATA / ICAOABQ / KABQ
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr5.4M
Elevation5,355 ft / 1,632 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFO to ABQ flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport take approximately 2h 32m to 3h 14m. The route covers 894 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada and United Airlines.
There are approximately 45 nonstop flights per week from SFO to ABQ. The return direction has about 48 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SCF, APA, SBD, TUS, ROW, SNA, OKC, HOU, PVR, OPF, PHL, MDW, LAS, SLC, LAX, DEN, SAN, PHX, AUS, DFW, BUR, IAH, BNA, ORD, SEA, ATL, IAD, BWI, DAL, MCO, PDX, FLL, MCI, TPA and STL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ABQ to SFO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OAK. 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 SFO to ABQ

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada and United Airlines. With 45 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SFO to ABQ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SFO to ABQ ranges from 2 hours 32 minutes to 3 hours 14 minutes. The route covers a distance of 894 miles (1,439 km). There are approximately 45 weekly flights outbound and 48 return, totaling 93 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

35 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SCF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK).