Flying from Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
A direct flight from Albuquerque International Sunport to San Francisco International Airport takes on average 2 hours 30 minutes. The timezone in San Francisco is UTC-7, which makes it 1 hour behind Albuquerque.
Choose from 18 weekly flights from Albuquerque International Sunport to San Francisco International Airport. The 06:00 departure with United Airlines is the earliest available from ABQ to SFO. United Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 18:45 if you'd rather not get up at the crack of dawn.
Travelling during a peak month like October? Popular periods (like spring break, summer and New Year) can add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
United Airlines is your gateway to exploring San Francisco (and maybe even some other exciting corners of United States!). Look through the direct flights from Albuquerque International Sunport to San Francisco International Airport offered by this carrier.
If you want to break up your flight from Albuquerque International Sunport to San Francisco International Airport, add a stopover to your trip. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to find a city that appeals to you. Popular stopovers on the ABQ - SFO route are:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
How to find the cheapest flights from Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Albuquerque International Sunport to San Francisco International Airport is RM500. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM804. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book 9 months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from ABQ to SFO.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Albuquerque International Sunport to San Francisco International Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
Finding a cheap ticket from ABQ to SFO is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as the price has fallen.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Albuquerque International Sunport to San Francisco International Airport.
Handy information about Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)
The journey from central Albuquerque to Albuquerque International Sunport takes approximately 2 hours and 54 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a handy hotel close to ABQ? If you're catching an early flight from Albuquerque International Sunport to San Francisco International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Albuquerque International Sunport to San Francisco International Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SFO instead:
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
From San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 47 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Albuquerque International Sunport to San Francisco International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit San Francisco. If you want a more peaceful vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Albuquerque International Sunport to San Francisco International Airport for September if you'd like to go to San Francisco during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 22ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 6ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap tickets from ABQ to SFO sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about San Francisco
Start your San Francisco trip right by finding an amazing place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from ABQ to SFO, explore our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street are popular attractions which should be on every San Francisco itinerary.
Complete your San Francisco trip with hotels and a car rental
After you've secured your cheap ticket to San Francisco International Airport, browse the lowest prices and exclusive offers on hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one place to find the best car rental price for your San Francisco trip.
