Direct flights from San Diego to Albuquerque
14 nonstop flights a week on 2 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from SAN to ABQ.
Flight time: about 1h19m nonstop
Flying back? Albuquerque → San Diego · 13 nonstop flights a week
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in San Diego local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest SWA1338 | 8:30a | 1h18m | Mon, Thu, Fri |
| Southwest SWA4865 | 8:50a | 1h19m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA4131 | 9:10a | 1h19m | Tue–Wed |
| Southwest SWA4865 | 10:20a | 1h14m | Sat |
| Alaska ASA396 | 10:54a | 4h17m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA3621 | 5:40p | 1h33m | Tue–Wed |
| Southwest SWA1059 | 7:55p | 1h18m | Mon, Thu, Fri |
| Southwest SWA3621 | 8:05p | 1h20m | Sun |
SouthwestOther airports near San Diego with nonstops to Albuquerque
| Airport | Distance | Flights / wk |
|---|---|---|
| LAX — Los AngelesAmerican, Delta, Southwest | 109 mi | 51 |
| BUR — BurbankSouthwest | 122 mi | 4 |
The route
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Nonstop from San Diego (SAN) to Albuquerque (ABQ)
San Diego International Airport (SAN) has 14 nonstop flights a week to Albuquerque (ABQ), operated by Alaska and Southwest. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of SAN and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated October 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated October 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from San Diego to Albuquerque?
The nonstop flight from San Diego (SAN) to Albuquerque (ABQ) takes about 1h19m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from San Diego to Albuquerque?
Driving from San Diego to Albuquerque takes about 11h 39m, covering roughly 771 miles. The nonstop flight takes about 1h19m.
Is there a nonstop return flight from Albuquerque to San Diego?
Yes — 13 nonstop flights a week from Albuquerque (ABQ) back to San Diego (SAN) on Southwest, based on recently observed departures.