Cheap flights from California to New Mexico from $70

The cheapest month to fly to New Mexico from California is in April. Flight prices, which tend to average around $277, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you are unable to visit New Mexico during the month of April, then departing from California during the month March is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $317.

The cheapest day to depart from California to New Mexico is on a Saturday. Travelers who choose to depart for New Mexico on a Saturday will often find tickets for as low as $312. The most expensive day to fly to New Mexico is Sunday, with ticket prices averaging around $391.

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to New Mexico is in the evening. momondo users have found flights departing from California to New Mexico in the evening for as low as $317. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. Flights to New Mexico are more costly in the morning, with an average ticket price of $343. Departure times in the morning fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

Fly from San Diego to Albuquerque for the best California - New Mexico flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to New Mexico from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to New Mexico for around $338 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to New Mexico from California for as low as $272 on momondo.

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

Frontier, Delta, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from California to New Mexico

American Airlines, Southwest and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to New Mexico 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 New Mexico. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to New Mexico on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

As of March 2026, there are 42 flights per day flying from California to New Mexico. The most common time of day flights depart is 7:00PM, with 65% of flights taking off in the evening.

As of March 2026, 299 flights take off from California and land in New Mexico each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 18% of weekly flights taking off on this day.