Flights San Francisco → Albuquerque
As of November 2026, economy flights from San Francisco to Albuquerque have a typical range USD 631–948, median USD 823. Full range across all 528 offers: USD 575–1153. We analyzed 528 offers from 8 airlines in a single price check.
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Best offers by airline: San Francisco → Albuquerque
Based on 528 offers · November 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: San Francisco → Albuquerque
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · November 2026 · USD
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| United | Included | USD 35 | — |
| United | — | USD 100 | — |
| Southwest | Included | USD 90 | — |
| Southwest | — | USD 95 | — |
| Delta | Included | USD 35 | — |
| American Airlines | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Frontier | — | — | — |
| Alaska Airlines | Included | USD 110 | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from San Francisco to Albuquerque cost?
Based on 528 offers · November 2026
San Francisco to Albuquerque flights ranged from USD 575 to USD 1153 across 528 offers analyzed in November 2026. The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 528 offers.
These 528 offers (November 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between USD 734 and USD 886
What hidden fees do San Francisco to Albuquerque flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on San Francisco to Albuquerque routes. The breakdown below is based on 528 offers analyzed in November 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (USD) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| UA | 46 | 6% |
| United | 100 | 15% |
| WN | 19 | 2% |
| Southwest | 94 | 15% |
| DL | 45 | 5% |
| AA | 45 | 5% |
| F9 | 10 | 1% |
| AS | 120 | 10% |
United: base ~USD 529 + fees USD 100 = ~USD 629 total. Frontier Airlines: base ~USD 813 + fees USD 10 = ~USD 823 total.
United's USD 100 ancillary fees narrow the gap with Frontier Airlines's lower-fee model — the USD 284 base difference shrinks to USD 194 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.Fee levels vary significantly across carriers on this route — some carriers charge 50%+ above the base fare in ancillary fees.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from San Francisco to Albuquerque?
8 airlines flew San Francisco to Albuquerque in this dataset. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
Even on the cheapest airline (Southwest), fares ranged USD 605–610 in this snapshot. Your exact price depends on your dates and how far ahead you book — run a live search to see your number →
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (USD) | Median (USD) | Fees (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Southwest | 17 | 605–610 | 610 | 94 (15%) |
 United | 7 | 593–828 | 629 | 100 (16%) |
 Southwest Airlines | 420 | 638–946 | 805 | 19 (2%) |
 Delta Air Lines | 8 | 737–1005 | 805 | 45 (6%) |
 Frontier Airlines | 1 | — | 823 | 10 (1%) |
 United Airlines | 36 | 629–951 | 845 | 46 (5%) |
 American Airlines | 37 | 783–957 | 886 | 45 (5%) |
 Alaska Airlines | 2 | — | 1153 | 120 (10%) |
Where do the best San Francisco → Albuquerque prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from travel agency sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: San Francisco to Albuquerque flights
- Full-service carriers on San Francisco–Albuquerque cost 1.2x more than budget airlines (USD 864 vs USD 746 median; overall median USD 823).
- AS charges 12.0x more in ancillary fees than F9 — USD 120 vs USD 10 avg per booking.
- The same route priced USD 336 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was USD 610. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from San Francisco to Albuquerque cost?
- Based on 528 offers analyzed, San Francisco to Albuquerque flights range from USD 575 to USD 1153, with a median price of USD 823. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on San Francisco to Albuquerque flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add USD 27 to the base fare on San Francisco to Albuquerque flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on San Francisco to Albuquerque including all fees?
- Southwest has the lowest median fare on San Francisco to Albuquerque at USD 610 (median across 17 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest San Francisco–Albuquerque flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was USD 610. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on San Francisco to Albuquerque routes?
- San Francisco to Albuquerque has 8 airlines competing, creating a price range from USD 575 to USD 1153 across 528 offers. Prices on this route change with booking timing, advance purchase, and ancillary add-ons. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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