San Francisco to Albuquerque (SFO–ABQ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SFO–ABQ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 894 miles in approximately 2h 31m. Beyond nonstop, 58 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC | 69 | 319, 320, E7W | 2h31-2h45 | Star Alliance | AC |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Albuquerque from San Francisco
| Metric | SFO→ABQ | OAK→ABQ | SJC→ABQ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SFO | – | 11 mi | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 83 | 8 | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 31m | 2h 15m | 1h 57m |
| Departure OTP | 64% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SFO: PDT · ABQ: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 7:00 PM in Albuquerque.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SFO to ABQ
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 83 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 31 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 894 miles (1,439 km). There are approximately 83 weekly flights outbound and 80 return, totaling 163 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
58 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 Oakland (OAK), San Jose (SJC) and Sacramento (SMF).