Cheap flights from California to Albuquerque from $68

The cheapest month to fly to Albuquerque from California is in September. Flight prices, which tend to average around $70, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of September, then book flights to Albuquerque from California during March instead. Flights to Albuquerque in March, while not as cheap as those in September, still average around $84.

Our data shows that Thursday is the least expensive day to fly to Albuquerque. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $304. The most expensive day to fly to Albuquerque is Sunday, with ticket prices averaging around $391.

Flying to Albuquerque from California in the evening is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $307 when looking at flights departing in the evening. Try not to purchase tickets in the afternoon because they tend to be around $328. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

Fly from Los Angeles Los Angeles to Albuquerque for the best California - Albuquerque flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Albuquerque from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Albuquerque for around $328 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Albuquerque from California for as low as $271 on momondo.

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on California to Albuquerque flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from California to Albuquerque

American Airlines, Southwest and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Albuquerque from California according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 37% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Albuquerque. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Albuquerque on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

As of July 2026, there are 34 flights per day flying from California to Albuquerque. The most common time of day flights depart is 8:00PM, with 49% of flights taking off in the evening.

As of July 2026, 244 flights take off from California and land in Albuquerque each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Fri, with 19% of weekly flights taking off on this day.