Flying from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport to San Francisco International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 30 minutes.
San Francisco's timezone is UTC-7, which makes San Francisco one hour behind Albuquerque.
Flights from ABQ to SFO start from 06:00 — the earliest with United Airlines. The last service of the day is at 16:31 with United Airlines. Overall, you can choose from 18 weekly Albuquerque International Sunport Airport to San Francisco International Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your ABQ to SFO flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like October, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Flying into San Francisco (and then discovering more of United States!) is a snap with United Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is United Airlines.
With a dependable 84.85% of services landing on schedule, United Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating ABQ to SFO flights.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport to San Francisco International Airport. These are the top stopovers between ABQ and SFO:
Los Angeles International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Albuquerque International Sunport Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight is ₹ 7,855. A return ticket right now is ₹ 22,685. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To secure cheap tickets from ABQ to SFO, book your trip six months before your planned departure.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport to San Francisco International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from ABQ to SFO.
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Handy information about Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ)
ABQ's address is 2200 Sunport Blvd. SE.
85.09% of flights leaving Albuquerque International Sunport Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. Given its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when jetting out of ABQ.
Central Albuquerque to Albuquerque International Sunport Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 2 hours 55 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near ABQ? If you're boarding an early flight from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport to San Francisco International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Consider booking a hotel close to SFO if you have a late Albuquerque International Sunport Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Travel at your own pace with a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and chase adventure across San Francisco and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport about one week before you set off.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport to central San Francisco has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The quietest month for a flight from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport to San Francisco International Airport is February, while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to San Francisco based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in San Francisco is September, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 22ºC. Lock in your flights from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport to San Francisco International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from ABQ to SFO in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC and 16ºC on average.
Explore more of United States
San Jose is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen San Francisco. Around 64 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
Fresno is another sought-after destination in United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. No journey is complete without visiting Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden.
